Meet the FAA Parent: Nadia on Raising a Trilingual Child
Nadia shares how her preschool daughter thrives at our bilingual school, even though they don’t speak French at home. Within weeks, Amal sang in French and adapted effortlessly, thanks to small class sizes, structured play, and our dedicated teachers.
Meet the FAA Parent: Laura on Raising a Bilingual Child in a Non-French-Speaking Family
Laura shares a glimpse into how her daughter Sabine navigated bilingual education. Despite French not being spoken at home, with only Spanish and English, Sabine embraced both French and English, thriving socially and academically.
Meet the FAA Parent: Didier Amiel on Supporting International Education
“Our home blends two rich cultures, and we hope Melodie grows up with a deep respect for heritage, diversity, and global citizenship. FAA has been an excellent extension of those values, encouraging her to embrace difference while remaining grounded in who she is. “ Q: What motivated you to choose a bilingual French-American school for your […]
Meet the FAA Parent: Eva Shares Her Family’s Global Journey Through Language
We caught up with Eva, the mother of Tobias, a preschooler at FAA, to learn more about their family. “Now he talks my ears off in 3 languages!” Q: What is your family background, languages spoken at home? We are Belgians, from the north of the country, which means our mother tongue is Dutch. My […]
Meet the FAA Parent: Sanza on Navigating Multilingual Parenting with FAA
We had the chance to meet with Sanza, a Jersey City parent from Barcelona who brings her passion for multilingualism and community to our school. As a PTO officer and an architect who lent her expertise to FAA’s new high school, she shared her family’s bilingual journey and their experiences at the FAA. “In our […]
Meet the FAA Parent: Comora’s Story of Raising a Bilingual Son in a Non-French Speaking Family
Introduction to Comora and Her Bilingual Story This interview with Comora, a dedicated third-grade parent and newly appointed PTO president at FAA, offers insight into her family’s journey toward bilingual education. Comora, who works in development and relationship management for Nimbus Dance, a non-profit performing arts center in Jersey City, shares her experiences raising her […]
