Steps to Apply
Apply in 3 Steps
Apply to the French American Academy and provide your child with the life-long advantages of learning another language at a young age.
Both French speakers and Non-French Speakers are welcome to benefit from the excellence of our curriculum.
2024-25
2025-26
1
Complete an Online Application
A non-refundable Application Fee of $140 is due per application. For students already attending a daycare or school, we will ask for a recommendation form to be filled out.
2
Admissions Interview
The Admissions Director will acknowledge receipt of your online application and subsequently arrange for a private interview with both parents and the child.
During the interview, you will meet with the Admissions Director and the School Director to determine whether the school’s values, objectives and academic expectations are right for your child.
This format will allow for plenty of questions. Depending on the age of your child, they may stay with you, join one of our classes or meet our pedagogical coordinator.
3
Notification of Decision
The Admissions Director will notify you of the decision by email.
The admission team remains at your disposition for any further questions and is looking forward to meeting with you.
High School Launch! Accepting Grade 9 Applications
Jersey City’s ONLY IB Candidate* High School
We are excited to announce the opening of our High School and are now accepting applications for Grade 9. Our High School welcomes students of all levels of French proficiency, from those with no prior knowledge of French to native speakers. The French American Academy is a Candidate School* for the Middle Years Program. This school is pursuing authorization as an IB World School. These are schools that share a common philosophy—a commitment to high quality, challenging, international education that FAA believes is important for our students.
*Only schools authorized by the IB Organization can offer any of its four academic programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), the Diploma Programme, or the Career-related Programme (CP). Candidate status gives no guarantee that authorization will be granted. For further information about the IB and its programmes, visit www.ibo.org.
Requirements
Preschool & Kindergarten
| Pre-K2 | Must be 2.5 years old by their first school day. |
| Pre-K3 | Must be 3 years old by December 31st. Children entering Pre-K3 and up must be potty-trained by their first day of school. |
| Pre-K4 | Must be 4 years old by December 31st. |
| Kindergarten | Must be 5 years old by December 31st. |
Elementary & Middle School
Students enrolling in 1st to 8th Grades must speak French to join the bilingual track.
We offer an Accelerated French Program (AFP) for students with no prior French knowledge. After 3 years or when ready, the students will be able to join the bilingual track.
High School
Our High School welcomes Grade 9 students of all levels of French proficiency, ranging from those with no prior French knowledge to native speakers.
Admissions Calendar for the Academic Year of 2025-26: Key Dates
We encourage families to submit applications as soon as possible, as spots in some grades will fill up fast.
Families can apply through one of three routes: Standard Applications, Quick Acceptance Applications, or Late Applications.
- Deadline to send complete application: Friday, January 17th, 2025
- Decision notification: Decisions will be sent no later than Friday, February 14th, 2025.
- Deadline for submission of the enrollment form and payment of the deposit is 2 weeks after receiving the decision notification.
- Parents whose child is accepted but prefers to wait before committing to The French American Academy will be placed on our waiting list.
The child’s seat is only guaranteed with the submission of the enrollment form and the payment of the deposit.
- Ready to commit and looking for a fast decision?
- Submit your application along with all the required documentation, schedule a meeting with the Division Head and Admissions Director, and get a response within two weeks.
- If accepted, you have two weeks to finalize the enrollment and pay the deposit to secure your seat. deposit to secure your seat.
- Quick Acceptance is currently only offered for PK2 and PK3 grades.
- After January 17, 2025, late applications are welcome on a rolling basis. We encourage parents to submit their applications promptly: the earlier we receive your complete application, the greater your chance of enrolling for the requested school year.
- These applications will be reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis: our team will process them and ensure they are complete and ready for late acceptance.
- Once your application is submitted, you will be invited to a family interview with the Division Head and Admissions Director.
- Depending on the grade, your child may either be accepted or placed on a waiting list:
- If accepted: to secure your seat, you will have two weeks to accept the offer and finalize the enrollment (including paying the deposit).
- If placed on the waiting list: as soon as a seat becomes available, we will inform you and send you the enrollment form.
Behind the Scenes at the FAA
We are excited to be featured in Jersey City Times! As we prepare to offer the first High School `Candidate` IB Program in Jersey City, we are looking forward to empowering the next generation with our innovative, globally-minded approach. 🎓🌍
Read the full article: Link in bio
Families who want to learn more are encouraged to attend our upcoming Open House.
📅 Open House Dates:
• Saturday, October 12th at 2:00 pm
• Saturday, November 2nd at 9:00 am
• Thursday, November 7th at 6:00 pm
• Tuesday, December 10th at 6:30 pm (Virtual)
Register Now: Link in bio
We are excited to be featured in Jersey City Times! As we prepare to offer the first High School `Candidate` IB Program in Jersey City, we are looking forward to empowering the next generation with our innovative, globally-minded approach. 🎓🌍
Read the full article: Link in bio
Families who want to learn more are encouraged to attend our upcoming Open House.
📅 Open House Dates:
• Saturday, October 12th at 2:00 pm
• Saturday, November 2nd at 9:00 am
• Thursday, November 7th at 6:00 pm
• Tuesday, December 10th at 6:30 pm (Virtual)
Register Now: Link in bio
"Dolphins Splash into Chicago! 🐬🏀
Our FAA Dolphins basketball team dove into the AEFE basketball tournament in Chicago last week, competing against 26 other teams from 17 schools!
Our students had an unforgettable experience watching a live Chicago Bulls game! 🏀🔥
Our coaches, Florent and Chloe, brought their A-game with pre-match video analysis to get our team ready! 📹👊 And, who can forget the thrilling three-point shoot contest and coach match? 🎯👏
When they weren`t on the court, our team enjoyed the city`s sights and sounds as well as the Marriott hotel swimming pool, making memories that will last a lifetime 🌆📚.
The Wintrust Sports Complex was the perfect venue for this action-packed event 🏟️.
We may not have taken the trophy, but we won in spirit and fun! 🏆💪
Proud of our FAA Dolphins for an amazing tournament and an even better adventure in Chicago! 🐬❤️
Can`t wait for next year and stay tuned for a video of their adventures!
#FAADolphins #AEFETournament #ChicagoAdventures #BasketballSpirit #Chicagobulls #Chicago #Basketball
"Dolphins Splash into Chicago! 🐬🏀
Our FAA Dolphins basketball team dove into the AEFE basketball tournament in Chicago last week, competing against 26 other teams from 17 schools!
Our students had an unforgettable experience watching a live Chicago Bulls game! 🏀🔥
Our coaches, Florent and Chloe, brought their A-game with pre-match video analysis to get our team ready! 📹👊 And, who can forget the thrilling three-point shoot contest and coach match? 🎯👏
When they weren`t on the court, our team enjoyed the city`s sights and sounds as well as the Marriott hotel swimming pool, making memories that will last a lifetime 🌆📚.
The Wintrust Sports Complex was the perfect venue for this action-packed event 🏟️.
We may not have taken the trophy, but we won in spirit and fun! 🏆💪
Proud of our FAA Dolphins for an amazing tournament and an even better adventure in Chicago! 🐬❤️
Can`t wait for next year and stay tuned for a video of their adventures!
#FAADolphins #AEFETournament #ChicagoAdventures #BasketballSpirit #Chicagobulls #Chicago #Basketball
Before the end of the school year, our preschool to elementary school students took part in a flash mob and performed the song "On a gagné" by our music teacher, Josephine. They practiced with Josephine during music class for this special project. It was a lot of work, but everyone – students, teachers, staff, and parents – worked together to create a memorable moment for all. It was a joyful experience, and we were all excited to see the final result. A big "thank you" to everyone who participated in this project!
#downtownjc #grovestreetjc #thefrenchamericanacademy #internationalschool #preschoolinjc #elementaryschoolinjerseycity #downtownjerseycity
#website
Before the end of the school year, our preschool to elementary school students took part in a flash mob and performed the song "On a gagné" by our music teacher, Josephine. They practiced with Josephine during music class for this special project. It was a lot of work, but everyone – students, teachers, staff, and parents – worked together to create a memorable moment for all. It was a joyful experience, and we were all excited to see the final result. A big "thank you" to everyone who participated in this project!
#downtownjc #grovestreetjc #thefrenchamericanacademy #internationalschool #preschoolinjc #elementaryschoolinjerseycity #downtownjerseycity
#website
Meet the newest members of The French American Academy team! This week, they`re immersing themselves in our bilingual education philosophy and values, getting to know the unique approach that defines our school!
Next week, they`ll participate in Professional Development Days alongside our teachers, ensuring they`re fully prepared to contribute to an enriching and successful school year. We`re excited to welcome the new teachers and staff into our community as we work together to provide a bilingual learning experience that nurtures and supports our students` growth, both academically and personally.
#MeetTheTeam #faateachers #BilingualEducation #FrenchAmericanAcademy #NewTeachers #ProfessionalDevelopment #BackToSchool #EducationExcellence #TeachingWithPurpose #WelcomingNewEducators #BilingualLearning #SchoolCommunity #EducationalJourney #TeacherTraining #FAACommunity
Meet the newest members of The French American Academy team! This week, they`re immersing themselves in our bilingual education philosophy and values, getting to know the unique approach that defines our school!
Next week, they`ll participate in Professional Development Days alongside our teachers, ensuring they`re fully prepared to contribute to an enriching and successful school year. We`re excited to welcome the new teachers and staff into our community as we work together to provide a bilingual learning experience that nurtures and supports our students` growth, both academically and personally.
#MeetTheTeam #faateachers #BilingualEducation #FrenchAmericanAcademy #NewTeachers #ProfessionalDevelopment #BackToSchool #EducationExcellence #TeachingWithPurpose #WelcomingNewEducators #BilingualLearning #SchoolCommunity #EducationalJourney #TeacherTraining #FAACommunity
Just like that, our students are back in action! The first day was filled with excitement, curiosity, and a mix of emotions. It was heartwarming to see our youngest students bravely embark on their new adventure as they explored their classrooms, discovered new routines, and made their first playground memories.
Meanwhile, our older students seamlessly jumped back into learning, embracing the challenges and opportunities that await them this school year!
Here`s to an exciting new school year filled with growth, learning, and unforgettable moments!
#BackToSchool #privateschoolinenglewood #privateschoolinjerseycity #bilingualschool #internationalschool #frenchamericanschool
Just like that, our students are back in action! The first day was filled with excitement, curiosity, and a mix of emotions. It was heartwarming to see our youngest students bravely embark on their new adventure as they explored their classrooms, discovered new routines, and made their first playground memories.
Meanwhile, our older students seamlessly jumped back into learning, embracing the challenges and opportunities that await them this school year!
Here`s to an exciting new school year filled with growth, learning, and unforgettable moments!
#BackToSchool #privateschoolinenglewood #privateschoolinjerseycity #bilingualschool #internationalschool #frenchamericanschool
A new chapter begins!
We raised the French American Academy flag at our New High School campus—an emblem of our vision for bilingual excellence, diversity, and global citizenship!
Proud to be Jersey City’s first private IB candidate high school, we’re looking forward to opening minds, building futures, and redefining what education can be!
#FAAHighSchool #BilingualEducation #IBCandidate #JerseyCityProud
A new chapter begins!
We raised the French American Academy flag at our New High School campus—an emblem of our vision for bilingual excellence, diversity, and global citizenship!
Proud to be Jersey City’s first private IB candidate high school, we’re looking forward to opening minds, building futures, and redefining what education can be!
#FAAHighSchool #BilingualEducation #IBCandidate #JerseyCityProud
Jersey City`s End-of-Year Show – Olympic Games Theme: Witness our students embody the Olympic motto `Faster, Higher, Stronger – Together.` This video is part of a two-part series! Make sure to watch the Englewood video to see how the Olympic values of `Excellence, Respect, and Friendship` shape our entire school community.
#OlympicValues #Olympic #FAAJerseyCity #FasterHigherStronger #downtownjerseycity #privateschoolinjerseycity #preschoolinjerseycity
#website
Jersey City`s End-of-Year Show – Olympic Games Theme: Witness our students embody the Olympic motto `Faster, Higher, Stronger – Together.` This video is part of a two-part series! Make sure to watch the Englewood video to see how the Olympic values of `Excellence, Respect, and Friendship` shape our entire school community.
#OlympicValues #Olympic #FAAJerseyCity #FasterHigherStronger #downtownjerseycity #privateschoolinjerseycity #preschoolinjerseycity
#website
🎭 Our middle schoolers shined on the Lycée Français stage this morning at the Première Scène Festival, an international French theater festival that brings together students from bilingual schools from schools across the U.S., Canada, France and beyond. 🌍✨
This incredible festival gave our students the chance to express themselves creatively, build confidence, and connect with other young performers—all in French!
🏆 Awards Highlights:
✨ 6th Grade: Grand Prize of the Festival for “Comme un coup de foudre”
✨ 7th Grade: Jury`s Special Award for “Et moi”
✨ 8th Grade: Award of Modernity for “Si on faisait demain”🎭
Individual Awards:
🎤 Best Performance: Rayan El Hadraoui (6th Gr)
😂 Comedy Award: Julianna Szymala (6th Gr)
🔥 Audacity Award: Melodie Amiel, Ismael Desfontaines & Jules Kuentz (7th Gr)
A huge merci to Rémi Dechaume, their dedicated French teacher, who wrote all three plays and prepared our students with passion and care.This experience wasn’t just about performing—it was about collaboration, self-expression, and the joy of stepping into new roles on and off the stage. 🌟
We are beyond proud of their hard work and courage! Bravo à tous! 🎉✨
#PremièreScène #StudentSuccess #BilingualEducation #TheaterMagic #CreativeConfidence
#website
🎭 Our middle schoolers shined on the Lycée Français stage this morning at the Première Scène Festival, an international French theater festival that brings together students from bilingual schools from schools across the U.S., Canada, France and beyond. 🌍✨
This incredible festival gave our students the chance to express themselves creatively, build confidence, and connect with other young performers—all in French!
🏆 Awards Highlights:
✨ 6th Grade: Grand Prize of the Festival for “Comme un coup de foudre”
✨ 7th Grade: Jury`s Special Award for “Et moi”
✨ 8th Grade: Award of Modernity for “Si on faisait demain”🎭
Individual Awards:
🎤 Best Performance: Rayan El Hadraoui (6th Gr)
😂 Comedy Award: Julianna Szymala (6th Gr)
🔥 Audacity Award: Melodie Amiel, Ismael Desfontaines & Jules Kuentz (7th Gr)
A huge merci to Rémi Dechaume, their dedicated French teacher, who wrote all three plays and prepared our students with passion and care.This experience wasn’t just about performing—it was about collaboration, self-expression, and the joy of stepping into new roles on and off the stage. 🌟
We are beyond proud of their hard work and courage! Bravo à tous! 🎉✨
#PremièreScène #StudentSuccess #BilingualEducation #TheaterMagic #CreativeConfidence
#website
Admissions FAQ
- 2.5 years old by Dec. 31st of the year they enter the Pre-K 2 program.
- 3 years old by Dec. 31st of the year they enter the Pre-K 3 program.
- 4 years old by Dec. 31st of the year they enter the Pre-K 4 program.
- 5 years old Dec. 31st of the year they enter Kindergarten.
The admissions process for 2024-25 is currently open, and we are still accepting applications for some grades.
To inquire about grade availability, kindly fill out the inquiry form. The admissions office will respond to your inquiry promptly.
The application process for 2025-26 is currently open.
For Pre-K2, Pre-K 3, Pre-K 4, and Kindergarten, we welcome children with or with no French knowledge. Our classes are carefully balanced to include fluent speakers, children with no French, and a range of levels in between.
For 1st–8th Grade, we offer an Accelerated French Program for non-French speakers and a Bilingual Track for students with French knowledge.
