Is Your Child Prepared for Tomorrow’s World?
Is Your Child Prepared for Tomorrow’s World?
Welcoming students from every corner of the world, our school spans Pre-K through high school and embraces over 55 nationalities.
In our warm, nurturing, multicultural environment, we provide a rigorous education drawing on the strengths of American, French, and international education. We foster academic excellence and develop confident global citizens.
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Our Alumni, Their Stories
Alumni Spotlight – Shade, Class of 2022
“Being part of a bilingual school community had a very positive influence on me. It helped me become more adaptable to change and more open to different perspectives and experiences.”
Alumni Spotlight – Maysane, Class of 2022
Q: Tell me about your family background, interests, and educational journey thus far. I’m from Djibouti, Africa. My parents immigrated to the United States in the 2000s, and that experience
Alumni Spotlight – Ivan, Class of 2022
” Growing up trilingual taught me that, while there is only one physical world, there are many lenses through which to understand it.” Q. Tell us a bit about yourself. Where
The Gift of Bilingual Education
Our curriculum & teaching philosophy is based on 50+ years of research that shows:
➊ – Learning in 2 languages has an exponential effect on the cognitive development of a child’s brain.
➋ – Children learn best & retain more information when they are engaged, solving real-world problems and having fun in the process.
What our Families are Saying
Why I Chose Bilingual Education for My Child
Raising a Trilingual Child: How Our Daughter Learned French
We Don’t Speak French, But Our Child Does!
Preparing Students for Success in Life
with the 4 Pillars of our Curriculum
Fostering Global Citizenship with our International Education
Cultivating Multiple Perspectives through Bilingual Co-Teaching
Nurturing Healthy Students with our Social & Emotional Learning
Developing Critical Thinking with our Project-Based Approach
Your Bilingual Journey Starts Today
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Your Bilingual Journey Starts Today
➊ Schedule a Visit
➋ Apply Online
➌ Interview
Latest news & events
Community Day and the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.: Learning to Serve, Understand, and Belong
Play-Based Learning at the French American Academy: Where Play, Purpose, and Learning Meet
Meet the FAA Parent: Liesbeth on Raising a Third Culture Kid at the FAA
Smart Screen Use: How to Promote Healthy and Productive Technology Habits
Behind the Scenes at the FAA
From student and teacher interviews to learning about our flexible classrooms, join us on Instagram to discover daily life at the FAA!
Little chefs, big pride! 🥞👨🍳
For La Chandeleur, our PK2 students didn`t just eat crêpes, they mastered the art of making them! 🇫🇷✨
From following the recipe steps to using child-safe knives to slice their own toppings, this was a delicious lesson in autonomy and fine motor skills.
The tasting moment was extra sweet because the children realized that achieving such a delicious result takes time and effort.
We loved seeing how proud they were of their hard work!
A big MERCI to the parents who participated and helped make this tasty tradition come to life. ❤️
Book a school tour now to see our early childhood curriculum in action.
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Standing ovation for our stars! 🎭👏
This Saturday, our talented students shined bright at The Festival Première Scène!
We are incredibly proud of their creativity, teamwork, and performances on stage.
It was a day filled with emotion and talent, and our students were recognized with some fantastic awards:
Les 6e : Cro-Mignon
🏅 Prix d`interprétation – Rose
🔥 Coup de cœur du duo enflammé – Charlotte & Emilie
Les 5e : Révolte scolaire
✍️ Coup de cœur de l`écriture collective
Les 4e : Arts ?
🏆 Grand Prix du Festival
A special shoutout to the 4e class for earning the festival’s top honor, and to their teacher, Rémi Dechaume, for writing all the plays, rehearsing with the students, and supporting them every step of the way in the weeks leading up to the event and on the day itself!
This truly made the experience unforgettable for them.
🌟 Bravo à tous!
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That’s a wrap on a wonderful week of reading! 📚✨
Last week, the Englewood Campus was buzzing with excitement for the PTO Book Fair.
It was amazing to see so many students diving into new stories and expanding their bilingual horizons.
A huge thank you to our incredible PTO for organizing such a fantastic event!
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From building the hardware to piloting the aircraft! 🛠️✈️
The students at the new Middle and High School campus are engaging in a truly unique engineering challenge: building their own flight simulator PCs and assembling the cockpit controls from scratch.
Once construction is complete, they take the captain`s seat to fly realistic missions, mastering the yoke, throttle, and radios on the very machine they built.
This hands-on experience does more than just teach mechanics; it sharpens the technical skills, focus, and problem-solving abilities needed for high-level success.
It offers a clear, strategic pathway for growth throughout their education, preparing aspiring aviators with the foundation to potentially earn their Private Pilot License by age 17.
It is the ultimate way to turn a passion for technology into a future in the skies!
Book a school tour now to learn more about our Enrichment program!
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Building the Skills Today for Tomorrow's Success
Character
Students demonstrate a growth mindset, strong work ethic, grit, perseverance, resilience, independent thinking, compassion, and empathy.
Citizenship
Students thrive in a diverse and international environment, growing into considerate, empathetic individuals who listen and give back. They think critically and take action on global issues and environmental concerns.
Collaboration
Students demonstrate teamwork and listening skills by considering each other's ideas, adapting to new perspectives, effectively managing compromises, and taking ownership.
Communication
Students communicate confidently and effectively in both French and English, showing proficiency in both oral and written forms.
creativity
Students use both French and English languages, as well as French and American cultures, to solve problems in innovative ways. They think outside the box, persevere, learn through interdisciplinary approaches, and develop entrepreneurial skills.
Critical thinking
Students demonstrate critical thinking skills by being analytical, constructing and debating points of view, solving problems, and navigating ethical dilemmas.
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International Private School in New Jersey
The FAA is proud to be recognized as one of the best international bilingual schools in New Jersey for Pre-K, Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle School and High School. Serving Jersey City, Englewood, Hoboken, and the NYC area, the bilingual school in New Jersey offers a unique curriculum that prepares students for success in both the French and American education systems.
With a strong emphasis on Bilingualism, Project-based Learning, Social-emotional learning, and International Education, FAA stands out as the best private school in New Jersey for families seeking to expose to the different ideas and perspectives of our global world.
FAA’s goal is to prepare students to become bilingual, bicultural, and bi-literate global citizens. Whether you’re looking for a Bilingual French school in NYC or in New Jersey, FAA is the perfect choice.
FAA is excited to announce the opening of a private bilingual international High School in Jersey City and is now accepting applications for Grade 9.
Frequently Asked Questions
Learning a second language does not mean a child’s brain will have less space for the first language. In fact, research since the 1980’s show that learning a second language actually stimulate brain development and improve cognitive skills.
Our accreditation from the Middle States Association and the New Jersey Association of Independent Schools ensures that our curriculum aligns with both US Common Core standards, on top of the rigorous French education standards.
As one of the best international private school in New Jersey, your child can rest assured knowing that we are accredited by both the US Department of Education and the French Education Ministry, ensuring a seamless transition to American or French schools.
Our curriculum is recognized by all accredited American & French Schools, both in the US and abroad.
Learning a third language is a rewarding and enriching experience for a child, especially at a young age. Research suggests that being exposed to multiple languages has numerous benefits for cognitive and language development. Children have a natural ability to learn languages and are often able to pick up new languages more easily than adults. So, if your child is already proficient in two languages, learning a third language may come more naturally to them.
Don’t hesitate to encourage your child to take on this challenge and expand their linguistic abilities – they may surprise you with their progress and success
