Welcome to the Jersey City Campus !
Bilingual Education, International Citizens

JERSEY CITY, NJ - French American Academy Bilingual School

About Our Program

At the French American Academy, we offer something truly unique — the chance for your child to experience the best of two educational systems. We follow both the American curriculum, accredited by the Middle States Association, and the French curriculum, accredited by the French National Ministry of Education. From Preschool through Middle School, our students grow into critical thinkers, bilingual communicators, and culturally aware global citizens. Our teaching approach is guided by Bilingualism & Co-Teaching, a Project-Based Approach, Social & Emotional Learning, and International Education. It’s a place where students debate ideas in two languages, tackle real-world projects with creativity and logic, and build the confidence to lead with empathy.

No French is required for students entering Preschool, Kindergarten, or Middle School (starting in 6th grade).

Come visit to see how we’re preparing students to develop a passion for learning and the skills they need to become confident bilingual global citizens.

International Preschool in NJ French American Academy
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School Life
Summer Camp in Jersey City and Englewood
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Facilities & Location

Opened in 2012, our Jersey City campus provides high-quality bilingual education for over 200 students in preschool and elementary school.

Ideally located in the historic district of Jersey City, our school is just a few blocks from the Grove Street PATH Station. Our 3-story building offers 23 classrooms with bright and natural light, warm colors, and ample space for students to develop their curiosity and become citizens of the world. Students also enjoy a huge gymnasium for physical education and indoor recess.

For information on our middle and high school offerings, please feel free to visit our Jersey City Heights campus page.

Testimonials

Raising a Trilingual Child: How Our Daughter Learned French

We Don’t Speak French, But Our Child Does!

Join us for an event !

Nov 10 2025

Jersey City – Open House – Preschool to Grade 5

9:00 AM

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Admissions & Tuition

Dear Prospective Parents,

Thank you for looking into the admissions process at The French American Academy.

As our motto suggests, our bilingual education creates international citizens. Indeed, bilingualism offers many lifelong benefits. For instance, it builds curiosity and better cognitive skills. Above all, it provides an open mind as well as an ability to better connect with others. In a growingly complex and globalized world, parents must assess how the education they choose for their children prepares them to face the future. We are proud to be recognized as one of the best private preschools, elementary and middle schools in Jersey City, providing a bilingual education that helps our students become global citizens.

Enrolling at the French American Academy will put them on the right path to start the journey of life.

This page will provide you with helpful information regarding the enrollment process for our Jersey City preschool, elementary and middle school. We hope that our International Bilingual School will be a good match for your child and your family. We hope to see you soon. A bientôt!

➤ Tuition & Financial Aid

➤ Steps to Apply

Apply in 3 steps

1- Online application

A non-refundable Application Fee of $140 is due per application. For students who are already attending a daycare or school, we will ask for a recommendation form to be filled out.

Teacher recommendation Form PreK-K Maternelle

Teacher recommendation Form Grades 1-5 du CP au CM2

2- Interview

The Admissions Director will acknowledge receipt of your online application and will subsequently arrange for a private interview with both parents and the child. During the interview, you will meet with the Admissions Director and/or with 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, she/he may stay with you, join one of our classes or meet our pedagogical coordinator.

3. Notification of decision

The Admissions Director will notify the decision by email, at the latest by the end of February 2022.  After that, it will be on a rolling basis.

The admission team remains at your disposal for any further questions and is looking forward to meeting with you.


A few things to know before applying

  • Children in our Jersey City preschool entering Pre-K2 must be 2.5 by the first day of school. Children entering Pre-K 3 must be 3 year- old by December 31st.
  • Pre-K2 children don’t have to be toilet trained. However, Pre-K 3 students must be fully toilet trained.
  • Knowledge of French is not necessary to enter Preschool; however French language is mandatory to enter any class from First grade and up.  Any child coming from a non-French school will have to take a test to determine his/her level.
  • The French American Academy’s cut-off date is December 31st.

School Life

SCHOOL HOURS

  • Pre-K through 1st grade: 8:30am to 3:00pm
  • 2nd grade through 5th grade: 8:30am to 3:15pm
  • 6th through 8th grade: 8:15am to 3:15pm

The following half-day session is available at our preschool in Jersey City:

Pre-K 2 and Pre-K 3: Monday through Friday, from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm.

Before and after school care: 

Before-school-care is available 7:30am to 8:30am.

After-school-care starts at 3pm and ends at 6:30pm.

CALENDAR : Jersey City

Click HERE to download the 2023-2024 School Calendar.

Click HERE to download the 2024-2025 School Calendar.

Behind the Scenes at the FAA

From to student & teacher interviews to learning about our flexible classrooms,
join us on Instagram to see discover daily life at the FAA !

🎤 Let Jules Ask the High School Questions You’re Wondering About! 🤔💭

Private High School? Who is it really for? What makes it different? Is it the right fit for me?

Jules is here to explore the answers and give you a real look at what our new High School is really all about. Spoiler: It might surprise you! 
Watch now & see for yourself! 👀

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✨Yesterday’s Lunar New Year celebrations!✨

Lunar New Year at FAA was more than just a celebration - it was a chance for our students to immerse themselves in traditions, learn something new, and share meaningful moments together. 🎇🏮

From crafting lanterns and writing their names in Cantonese to decorating their classrooms and dressing in red for good luck, they embraced the spirit of the holiday. One of our students, Alina, even shared her family’s traditions with her classmates, bringing traditional food and leading a special
presentation. 🇨🇳🧧

These experiences help our students see the world through different perspectives, fostering curiosity, understanding, and a sense of global community.🌏

#LunarNewYear #CulturalExchange #LearningThroughExperience #jerseycity #englewood
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Meet Our Team

Oscar Hernandez
Transportation
JERSEY CITY, NJ, JERSEY CITY, NJ - The-Heights
France Weill
Speech Pathologist
Elementary School, Middle School
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Sirine Bahouche
Substitute
Elementary School, Preschool
JERSEY CITY, NJ
France Donin
ESL / Academic Support
Elementary School
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Nehme Abou Rjeily
Coding – English
Elementary School, Preschool
ENGLEWOOD, NJ, JERSEY CITY, NJ
Anne-Sophie Goblet
Art – French
Elementary School
ENGLEWOOD, NJ, JERSEY CITY, NJ
Julie Guery
PK4 – French
Preschool
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Margo Banks
PK2 & Kindergarten – English
Preschool
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Briony Bristow
ESL / Academic Support
Elementary School, Middle School
JERSEY CITY, NJ

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Located in Jersey City, New Jersey, the French American Academy is a private international school for children in preschool, elementary, and middle school in Jersey City. Our comprehensive early childhood programs offer an ideal alternative to daycare, providing children with a rich educational experience in a nurturing, supportive environment.

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