French American Academy of Jersey City

The French American Academy is a renowned international school with two campuses. It offers high-quality bilingual education from preschool to 9th grade.
Accredited by both French and American educational authorities, FAA offers a child-centered environment that uses the dual lenses of French and English. As a result, the curriculum inspires and cultivates open-mindedness, empathy, and a lifetime love of learning.
FAA's bilingual education goes beyond fluency; it is about challenging students through language.
The native French and American teachers create a nurturing yet challenging environment that encourages students to flourish intellectually, emotionally, and ethically.
Students are also immersed in a rich, multilingual, and multicultural environment, giving them a unique and valuable learning experience.  Students with no prior French are welcomed.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-9
  • Yearly Tuition: $26,650
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-9
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details

Student Body

Total Students
n/a
Student Body Type
Co-ed

Academics and Faculty

List of Courses Offered
Classroom Dress Code
Formal

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Summer Program Cost
$625
Summer Program Cost Notes
Weekly Fees
Admissions Director
Kalyana Marechal

School Notes

  • A leader in bilingual education, The French American Academy offers students a private education in both French and English.The positive, nurturing, and creative learning environment blends traditional and progressive approaches with newer teaching techniques in order to promote greater cognitive and social growth, multi-cultural understanding, individual confidence and self-expression. An early and continuing bilingual education has been proven to strengthen a child`s fundamental ability to listen, reason, focus, multi-task, and communicate better. It also helps children perform better in non-language courses, like Math and Science. Finally, it promotes cultural fluency which helps children adapt more easily in today's global community. The French American Academy serves students from Pre-K through 9th grade. The French American Academy also hosts after-school activities in French, enrichment classes, summer programs for children, and language classes for adults. The French American Academy has two campus locations: Englewood and Jersey City, New Jersey.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does French American Academy of Jersey City cost?
French American Academy of Jersey City's tuition is approximately $26,650 for private students and $625 for summer students.
What schools are French American Academy of Jersey City often compared to?
French American Academy of Jersey Cityis often viewed alongside schools like Hamilton Park Montessori School by visitors of our site.
Does French American Academy of Jersey City offer a summer program?
Yes, French American Academy of Jersey City offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
When is the application deadline for French American Academy of Jersey City?
The application deadline for French American Academy of Jersey City is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is French American Academy of Jersey City located?
French American Academy of Jersey City is located in the Downtown Jersey City neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ. There are 11 other private schools located in Downtown Jersey City.

School Reviews

  5.00 out of 5  (6 reviews)
5  
School has many unique positives and opportunities. Best to consider a trial of 1-2 months free of tuition insurance obligations.
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5  
This school has been the best thing for my daughter. She is now conversational in English, French, and Spanish. Her confidence is high after finishing her first three years at the school. Kindergarten starts next week and she is very excited about the next phase.
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5  
Our daughter is in her second year at the French American Academy, where she started in PK3. We are thrilled with the high quality of the curriculum, the very well-trained staff, and small class sizes. We feel a strong sense of community and our daughter loves her classmates and teachers. The bilingual nature of the program is only one of the many reasons why we do not hesitate to recommend this school.
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5  
Our children are both 100% French and 100% American, and we wanted them to have the best of both worlds. I strongly believe the French American Academy is the right place for them to be, in 1st grade and Pre-K3 this year. The curriculum is ambitious and unique, in a nurturing environment; it's been an exciting journey to follow the Jersey City school progresses and milestones towards much-deserved sucess! With so many talented teachers and staff, and such an enthusiastic community of parents coming from all around the world, in a city that was recently elected most diverse city in the US, our kids have been thriving there from Day 1.
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5  
Our daughter has been attending FAA during this academic year. We have watched her language skills blossom in French and in English. She is truly happy to go to school, while we are happy to follow her age appropriate and creative curriculum. The teachers have been very caring and amazingly responsive to feedback regarding communication and parental involvement.
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5  
Our daughter was at the French American Academy for Pre-K 2 and now she is in Pre-K 3. This school has exceeding a many of my academic expectations and I truly believe that the administration does what is best for the child in all circumstances. The teachers are friendly and approachable and the students are so talented and well-mannered. The school strives to excel in a dual-culture atmosphere and we are so grateful to have our daughter in this school.
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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-9
  • Yearly Tuition: $26,650
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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