Admissions Overview
Welcome to The French American Academy !
Dear Families,
Welcome, and thank you for showing interest in The French American Academy. If you are here, you are considering our French bilingual school in New Jersey and an international education for your child.Â
What exactly is an International Education? It means being part of and being exposed to a melting pot of individuals, cultures, languages, concepts, and ideas. In this environment, students are challenged to see the world through multiple perspectives and to ask big questions; how does the world work, how did we get here, and most importantly, what this all means.
Our main objective is for our students to develop the knowledge and wisdom that will allow them to go on to live fulfilled lives of integrity, curiosity, and purpose.Â
We thank you for visiting our website, and we look forward to welcoming you at one of our campuses soon.
Warmly,
Anne-Sophie Gueguen
Founder & Head of School
How to Visit the School
In-Person Visit
During our 1hr in-person campus visits, you will:
- Meet our Administrators & Teachers
- Visit the campus & see the facilities
- Learn about our curriculum & teaching philosophy
- Ask any & all questions you may have
Virtual Info Session
During a 30 minute Virtual Information sessions, you will:
- Meet our Admission Director
- Learn about our curriculum and teaching philosophy
- Discuss whether the FAA is a good match for your child
- Ask any & all questions you may have
Fall Open House
Join us across our Jersey City, Englewood, or Hoboken campus for our Open House. Explore our Preschool, Elementary, and Middle School programs, engage with our teachers and leadership, and get all your questions answered.Â
Oct.14th: 9:30 am, Nov.4th: 9:30 am, Dec.6th 8:00am
Oct.21st: 9:30 am, Dec.7th: 8 am
Oct.21st: 3:30 pm, Dec. 5th: 8:00am
We’re eager to welcome you!Â
Not Yet Ready to Visit?
Schedule a 15 min Introductory Call Instead
Are you considering a bilingual education for your child but not sure if it’s the right fit?
Let’s talk! Our team is here to offer you a personalized 15-minute introductory phone call to discuss your child’s educational needs & what learning environment is more adapted to their success.
How to Visit the School
In-Person Visit
During our 1hr in-person campus visits, you will:
- Meet our Administrators & Teachers
- Visit the campus & see the facilities
- Learn about our curriculum & teaching philosophy
- Ask any & all questions you may have
Virtual Info Session
During a 30 minute Virtual Information sessions, you will:
- Meet our Admission Director
- Learn about our curriculum and teaching philosophy
- Discuss whether the FAA is a good match for your child
- Ask any & all questions you may have
Not Yet Ready to Visit?
Schedule a 15 min Introductory Call Instead
Are you considering a bilingual education for your child but not sure if it’s the right fit?
Let’s talk! Our team is here to offer you a personalized 15-minute introductory phone call to discuss your child’s educational needs & what learning environment is more adapted to their success.
Information to Know Before Applying
Cutoff Date - Dec. 31st
At our French bilingual school in New Jersey, we adhere to the French cutoff date of December 31st. As a result, children born after October are eligible to enroll a year in advance.
Age Requirement
The earliest a student can enroll at The French American Academy is at 2 years and 6 months of age, in PreK-2.Â
You Don't Need to Speak French to Enroll
French knowledge is not a requirement to enter preschool or Kindergarten. Starting in 1st grade, we offer an Accelerated French Program (AFP) for children with no prior French knowledge. After 3 years in the AFP, students will join the bilingual track.
Potty-Training
Children entering PreK-3 are required to be potty trained, but it is not required for PreK-2.
Recommendation Form & Report Card
We require parents to provide us with a teacher’s recommendation if a student attended a previous preschool or daycare. Starting from 1st grade, we also require report cards at our French bilingual school in new jersey.
Applying
Please visit our Steps To Apply page for more information on the admissions process to our French bilingual school in new jersey
2023-24
Applications are being acceptedÂ
2024-25
Applications are being acceptedÂ
Why The French American Academy?
Well-Rounded CurriculumÂ
We go beyond academics with field trips to the Arizona desert, New Orleans’ lagoon, Quebec’s historic locations, and much more!
Math & Science-FocusedÂ
With dedicated STEM teachers, a math club, and our applied math curriculum, our students are challenged to understand what makes the world function.
Structured Learning Â
Our play/project-based approach engages student to collaborate and to develop innovative solutions to real world problems.
True Bilingual Education Â
Our bilingual curriculum not only allows our students to speak, read, write, count, & think in both languages, but it also gives students a cognitive & cultural edge over their peers.
Highly Trained Teachers
Our teachers have a minimum of 3+ years of experience, a masters degree, and they are ALL native speakers of French and English language.
 Accredited Education
Our accreditation by both the French & American education authorities demonstrating our commitment to meeting the highest standards in French & American education.Â
Discover our Teaching Philosophy
Behind the Scenes at the FAA
It`s mid-week and time to catch up on the activities of our spring campers!
The Spring Camp theme is Earth, and the campers have been taking part in various activities to celebrate our planet. They have been learning about the life cycle of plants, using books such as "Une si petite graine," discussing different planets in our solar system, creating numerous arts and crafts projects, and playing games related to the theme of the camp. The campers enjoyed going to the park, library, and our gymnasium!
Stay tuned for Friday to learn more about the exciting activities our campers are doing this week!
#SpringCamp2021 #EarthDayCelebration #LearningThroughPlay #ArtAndCrafts #PlantLifeCycle #OutdoorActivities"
It`s mid-week and time to catch up on the activities of our spring campers!
The Spring Camp theme is Earth, and the campers have been taking part in various activities to celebrate our planet. They have been learning about the life cycle of plants, using books such as "Une si petite graine," discussing different planets in our solar system, creating numerous arts and crafts projects, and playing games related to the theme of the camp. The campers enjoyed going to the park, library, and our gymnasium!
Stay tuned for Friday to learn more about the exciting activities our campers are doing this week!
#SpringCamp2021 #EarthDayCelebration #LearningThroughPlay #ArtAndCrafts #PlantLifeCycle #OutdoorActivities"
Our students competed at the North American AEFE finale of "Ambassadeurs en Herbe," in Quebec City on April 5th. We are very proud of Emma, Daniel, Oceane, Juliette, and Joseph for their hard work and dedication in competing.
That evening, the French Consul General in Quebec, Eric Lamouroux, announced the final results: Emma, Oceane (8th graders) and Juliette (6th grade) have been selected to represent our school in the World Final (Collective Competition) in Paris. Congratulations!
An unforgettable experience for our students: they learned how to cope with their stress before and during the competition while relying on each other to overcome their fears.
Video Credits: Chloe, our physical education teacher. (The video has been shorten/edited)
#AmbassadeursenHerbe #aefecompetition #aefe #internationalschool #bilingualschool #frenchamericanschool #privateschoolinnyc #privateschoolinnj
Our students competed at the North American AEFE finale of "Ambassadeurs en Herbe," in Quebec City on April 5th. We are very proud of Emma, Daniel, Oceane, Juliette, and Joseph for their hard work and dedication in competing.
That evening, the French Consul General in Quebec, Eric Lamouroux, announced the final results: Emma, Oceane (8th graders) and Juliette (6th grade) have been selected to represent our school in the World Final (Collective Competition) in Paris. Congratulations!
An unforgettable experience for our students: they learned how to cope with their stress before and during the competition while relying on each other to overcome their fears.
Video Credits: Chloe, our physical education teacher. (The video has been shorten/edited)
#AmbassadeursenHerbe #aefecompetition #aefe #internationalschool #bilingualschool #frenchamericanschool #privateschoolinnyc #privateschoolinnj
Students in grades 3 to 5 took part in a Walk of Arts, a combined art and gym class activity. The students were divided into mixed-grade teams and given a map to locate various street artworks in Jersey City.
Along the way, they had to answer art-related questions and complete physical challenges that enhanced both their creativity and physical abilities. As they walked, the students collected points for completing challenges, including a challenge where they had to collect signatures from locals in Jersey City, encouraging them to step out of their comfort zone. Other physical challenges included forming a human chain and inviting Jersey City locals to join them while collecting points.
The Walk of Arts was a fun morning out that allowed students to explore Jersey City`s community`s art scene, interact with locals, and build teamwork skills!
Video Credits: Chloe, our physical education teacher. (The video has been slightly edited )
#WalkOfArts #JerseyCityArtScene #PhysicalFitness #Teamwork #StudentActivities #LearningOutsideTheClassroom #downtownjerseycity #grovestreetjc #jerseycity #jerseycitynj #privateschooljc
Students in grades 3 to 5 took part in a Walk of Arts, a combined art and gym class activity. The students were divided into mixed-grade teams and given a map to locate various street artworks in Jersey City.
Along the way, they had to answer art-related questions and complete physical challenges that enhanced both their creativity and physical abilities. As they walked, the students collected points for completing challenges, including a challenge where they had to collect signatures from locals in Jersey City, encouraging them to step out of their comfort zone. Other physical challenges included forming a human chain and inviting Jersey City locals to join them while collecting points.
The Walk of Arts was a fun morning out that allowed students to explore Jersey City`s community`s art scene, interact with locals, and build teamwork skills!
Video Credits: Chloe, our physical education teacher. (The video has been slightly edited )
#WalkOfArts #JerseyCityArtScene #PhysicalFitness #Teamwork #StudentActivities #LearningOutsideTheClassroom #downtownjerseycity #grovestreetjc #jerseycity #jerseycitynj #privateschooljc
Happy Earth Day! Today is a special day dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of protecting and preserving our planet. It`s a great opportunity for all of us to reflect on our actions and find ways to positively impact the environment.
Our students have been working on special projects to think about and implement ways to help our planet. We have ramped up our efforts further with classroom activities and discussions about protecting and beautifying the planet.
Don`t miss our newsletter this week to learn about our students` Earth Day initiatives!
#HappyEarthDay #ProtectThePlanet #Sustainability #EnvironmentalAwareness #GoGreen #ReduceReuseRecycle #EarthDayProjects #ClassroomActivities #PositiveImpact #Frenchschool #internationalschool #privateschool
Happy Earth Day! Today is a special day dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of protecting and preserving our planet. It`s a great opportunity for all of us to reflect on our actions and find ways to positively impact the environment.
Our students have been working on special projects to think about and implement ways to help our planet. We have ramped up our efforts further with classroom activities and discussions about protecting and beautifying the planet.
Don`t miss our newsletter this week to learn about our students` Earth Day initiatives!
#HappyEarthDay #ProtectThePlanet #Sustainability #EnvironmentalAwareness #GoGreen #ReduceReuseRecycle #EarthDayProjects #ClassroomActivities #PositiveImpact #Frenchschool #internationalschool #privateschool
Happy Friday!
Our students have been busy this week. We had more parents` breakfasts, but we`ll show that later. Enjoy your spring break!
Happy Friday!
Our students have been busy this week. We had more parents` breakfasts, but we`ll show that later. Enjoy your spring break!
PK4 students recently had a parents` breakfast where they showcased their "Albertine Project," centered around the theme "Together." This bilingual project featured four books, and the students studied each book in French and English. The selected books were "A Head Full of Birds," "ZZli Brothers," "Tap Tap Tap," and "Inside the Box." During the breakfast, the teacher organized four interactive stations corresponding to these books for the parents and the students to participate in. Each station offered activities inspired by the narratives of the books, such as painting to the rhythm of music, building airplanes, and putting hands into a mystery box. These activities represented themes of inclusion, conquering fears, and discovering new communities. Through this project, students were able to develop their language skills, creativity, and social awareness. On the other hand, parents witnessed their children`s progress and engaged in meaningful discussions about the themes of inclusion, acceptance, and community.
#PK4 #AlbertineProject #BilingualEducation #Inclusion #Community #Creativity #LanguageSkills #SocialAwareness #ParentEngagement
PK4 students recently had a parents` breakfast where they showcased their "Albertine Project," centered around the theme "Together." This bilingual project featured four books, and the students studied each book in French and English. The selected books were "A Head Full of Birds," "ZZli Brothers," "Tap Tap Tap," and "Inside the Box." During the breakfast, the teacher organized four interactive stations corresponding to these books for the parents and the students to participate in. Each station offered activities inspired by the narratives of the books, such as painting to the rhythm of music, building airplanes, and putting hands into a mystery box. These activities represented themes of inclusion, conquering fears, and discovering new communities. Through this project, students were able to develop their language skills, creativity, and social awareness. On the other hand, parents witnessed their children`s progress and engaged in meaningful discussions about the themes of inclusion, acceptance, and community.
#PK4 #AlbertineProject #BilingualEducation #Inclusion #Community #Creativity #LanguageSkills #SocialAwareness #ParentEngagement
What a week it has been! We had several Parent Breakfasts at our campuses. Our PK4 parents received a pleasant surprise when their children put on a play for them. The play was based on two books, titled "Not a Box" and "Not a Stick". In the story, a rabbit demonstrates that a box can be transformed into anything one`s imagination allows, such as a mountain, a rocket ship, or a firetruck. Our PK4 students also used their creativity and imagination to transform their boxes and sticks, and they prepared a bilingual play filled with surprises. It was a day full of artistic expression, innovation, and community building between the teachers, parents, and students.
#ParentBreakfasts #PK4 #ArtisticExpression #Innovation #CommunityBuilding #Imagination #Creativity #BilingualPlay #frenchschool #bilingualschool #internationalschool #privateschoolbergencounty #privateschoolenglewood
What a week it has been! We had several Parent Breakfasts at our campuses. Our PK4 parents received a pleasant surprise when their children put on a play for them. The play was based on two books, titled "Not a Box" and "Not a Stick". In the story, a rabbit demonstrates that a box can be transformed into anything one`s imagination allows, such as a mountain, a rocket ship, or a firetruck. Our PK4 students also used their creativity and imagination to transform their boxes and sticks, and they prepared a bilingual play filled with surprises. It was a day full of artistic expression, innovation, and community building between the teachers, parents, and students.
#ParentBreakfasts #PK4 #ArtisticExpression #Innovation #CommunityBuilding #Imagination #Creativity #BilingualPlay #frenchschool #bilingualschool #internationalschool #privateschoolbergencounty #privateschoolenglewood
Check out our Kindergarten class in action! They recently welcomed parents to a breakfast and science presentation where they showcased their studies on technical objects. After that, they challenged their parents (in teams) to build something using only recycled materials that could "roll" and go as far as possible. 🚗💨 They even had a small contest to test each vehicle and measure how far they went. Learning can be a collaborative experience that can help us connect with others and build relationships.#Kindergarten #ScienceStudies #RecycledMaterials #STEMeducation #LearningCanBeFun
Check out our Kindergarten class in action! They recently welcomed parents to a breakfast and science presentation where they showcased their studies on technical objects. After that, they challenged their parents (in teams) to build something using only recycled materials that could "roll" and go as far as possible. 🚗💨 They even had a small contest to test each vehicle and measure how far they went. Learning can be a collaborative experience that can help us connect with others and build relationships.#Kindergarten #ScienceStudies #RecycledMaterials #STEMeducation #LearningCanBeFun
Meet our Admissions Team
Frequently Asked Questions
At our French bilingual school in new jersey, the Admissions Process is comprised of 3 steps :Â
- Online Application ($140 application fee)
- Admissions Interview (Both with Parents/Guardians and Child)
- Notification of Decision
For more details please visit our Steps to Apply Page.
Yes, we accept students during the year, given the availability of spots.
