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The French American Academy – Englewood Campus

Instructs in French, English

Ages 2 - 12 years

Fees $20,900 - 30,330

Pupils 285

Type Co-educational

Located at 85 W Demarest Ave, Englewood, The French American Academy – Englewood Campus is a private bilingual school serving students aged 2 to 12. It offers American and French curricula and is affiliated with AEFE, with the French curriculum accredited by the French Ministry of Education. The campus delivers bilingual education by following both curricula (American, Middle States Association‑accredited; French, French Ministry of Education‑accredited). Preschool can enter with no prior French knowledge; from First Grade onward, French study is required. The elementary program emphasizes essential knowledge and interdisciplinary skills linked to the 6 Cs: Character, Citizenship, Collaboration, Communication, Creativity, and Critical Thinking. Facilities include a secure campus, a large green field, an indoor gym, an art room, a music room, a well-lit library, and a cafeteria, plus STEM resources. Enrichment activities include French classes, after-school programs, and events such as Model UN and cultural celebrations for our international students.

Location

85 W Demarest Ave, Englewood, NJ 07631, USA. The Englewood Campus of The French American Academy is a bilingual private school serving Preschool through 5th Grade. It follows both the American curriculum (accredited by the Middle States Association) and the French curriculum (accredited by the French National Ministry of Education). The campus is located in Bergen County near New York City access.

Stages

Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School (up to 5th grade).

Type

Private bilingual school offering American and French curricula.

Country affiliation

United States; Affiliated with the AEFE network and the French curriculum is accredited by the French Ministry of Education.

School day structure

Preschool hours: 8:45am–3:00pm; 1st Grade hours: 8:30am–3:00pm; 2nd–5th Grades hours: 8:30am–3:15pm.

Bus service

Transportation includes a private FAA School Bus shuttle between Harlem, NYC and Englewood (morning drop-off to campus, 25–45 minutes). Jersey City ↔ Englewood serves middle school students, with a morning departure from Englewood and a return trip at 3:15 PM after dismissal.

Application and Enrollment Fees

- Application Fee: USD 140 (non-refundable).
- One-time New Student Admission Fee: USD 2,000, due at registration and non-refundable.
- Enrollment deposit: a non-refundable deposit of USD 2,500 is due upon acceptance to hold the student's place; this deposit is deducted from the tuition balance.
- Tuition Refund Insurance Plan: charged at 3% of tuition and fees (applies to billed tuition/fees).

Tuition — Annual amounts by year group (Englewood Campus, 2026–2027 academic year)

- Preschool (Pre-K2 through Pre-K4), 5 full days: USD 27,190 per year. Field trips are included.
- Preschool (Pre-K2 and Pre-K3 only) — part-time options (5 mornings 8:30–12:30 or 3 full days 8:30–15:00): USD 20,900 per year.
- Kindergarten (GS): USD 27,190 per year. Field trips are included.
- Grade 1 (CP): USD 28,740 per year. Field trips are included.
- Grades 2–5 (CE1–CM2): USD 30,330 per year. Field trips are included.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Published tuition amounts are annual. Tuition is billed on a 10-equal-month schedule (September through June); each monthly installment equals Annual Tuition ÷ 10.
- If the monthly plan is selected, the first invoice includes the September and June tuition installments plus any applicable fees (New Student Fee, mandatory tuition insurance, ESL/FSL fees, etc.). The enrollment deposit is deducted from the first invoice.
- A 3% discount applies to tuition paid in full by June 1.
- Students starting mid-year are charged prorated tuition based on start date; full admission fees remain payable.
- Lunch, before-care/aftercare programs, and enrichment activities are billed separately and are due prior to services rendered.

Before-care, Aftercare, and Regular Service Fees

- Before Care (7:30–8:30 AM): USD 125 per month.
- Aftercare (3:00–6:30 PM): USD 380 per month.
- Combined Before Care and Aftercare: USD 450 per month.
- Aftercare / Homework Time (3:00–4:30 PM): USD 250 per month.
- Occasional before/aftercare (hourly): USD 25 per hour.

Optional and Other Fees

- ESL or FSL annual support fee (assessed as needed): USD 2,000 (applies only if language support is required following assessment).
- Enrichment classes: USD 30 to USD 45 per class.
- School photo package: starting at USD 42.
- Yearbook: USD 50.
- School bus service (example route noted from Harlem): USD 740 (route-specific; billed separately).
- PTO membership: USD 70 for the first child; USD 40 per sibling.

Refund information

- Tuition, application fees, and admission fees are non-refundable. The enrollment deposit of USD 2,500 is non-refundable.

Sibling discounts and other tuition adjustments

- Sibling discounts for full-time (5-day) enrollment: 7% discount for the second child; 14% discount for the third child and beyond. For part-time enrollments, the corresponding discounts are 5% and 10%.

Fee payment options

- Accepted payment methods include Credit Card, Cash, Check, and Zelle (payments can be sent to asgueguen@faacademy.org).

Notes on billing for specific services

- The New Student Fee (USD 2,000) is due at registration and is billed apart from monthly tuition installments. Mandatory tuition insurance (3% of tuition and fees) is included on invoices where applicable. Before/aftercare, enrichment, and lunch programs are invoiced separately and must be paid prior to service start.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

The FAA integrates social-emotional learning across all grade levels using three core approaches: a responsive classroom framework, growth mindset development, and non-violent communication. The responsive classroom framework creates a nurturing, inclusive, and safe learning environment and includes practices such as Morning Meetings, interactive modelling, guided discovery, and energizers. Growth mindset development helps students believe that intelligence and talents can be developed with effort, perseverance, and practice. Non-violent communication teaches students to identify their own and others' unmet needs and to express feelings to reduce conflict and strengthen relationships. Together, these methods cultivate emotional regulation, empathy, collaboration, and responsible decision-making, supporting students' academic and social growth.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

FAA provides in-house supports for diverse learners through an Intervention Team consisting of a speech pathologist and a licensed social worker who collaborate with teachers to support academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs. The team meets monthly with the Head of School and division directors to review students and tailor strategies, based on referrals from teachers. Differentiation and targeted in-class interventions are the first line of support; when progress stalls, the school develops a Personalized Plan for Rewarding Education (PPRE) with accommodations and measurable goals, updated each trimester. If needs persist, the plan can be advanced to a Plan for Personalized Actions (PAP) or a Projet Personnalisé de Scolarisation (PPS)-style plan to ensure longer-term supports. The FAA also provides English as an Additional Language (EAL), French as an Additional Language (FAL), Academic Support, and Counseling, delivered through a combination of push-in and pull-out services.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

English as an Additional Language (EAL) classes are small-group pull-out sessions designed to teach English to non-native speakers at a pace and level appropriate to each student's abilities.

Mental Wellbeing

FAA supports student health and well-being through the EVAR/EVARS framework, a developmentally appropriate approach to emotional and relational learning that expands from EVAR for younger students to EVARS for older students. The framework centers on cognitive, emotional, and social competencies, including knowing yourself and your body, building relationships, and finding your place in society. Core topics cover consent, online safety, digital citizenship, equality, health and well-being, and strategies for emotional regulation and stress management. Health and well-being are considered integral to academic success, with ongoing attention to reducing harassment and promoting safe, respectful environments, and families are invited to participate as partners in the process.

Safeguarding

The EVAR/EVARS framework includes safeguarding elements such as personal safety, boundaries, consent, online safety, and healthy relationships, all taught in age-appropriate ways and reinforced across grade levels. The school emphasizes protective education and a safe, supportive climate, and partners with families to share language, objectives, and practices. The FAA's Intervention Team supports safeguarding by identifying and addressing academic, behavioral, and social-emotional concerns through referral processes, monthly reviews, and targeted plans (PPRE, PAP, PPS). Counseling services and EAL/FAL and academic supports are provided to address safeguarding-related needs as part of a holistic approach to student well-being.

History

The French American Academy began in September 2007 as The French Academy of Bergen County with an after-school program for 25 children and immersion for younger attendees. In September 2008, Full-Time Preschool & Kindergarten opened, marking the start of the full-time school, and the Elementary School opened in September 2009 with more than 54 first-grade students from 10 nationalities. In July 2010, the school relocated to a bigger campus in New Milford, adding a second grade. Co-Teaching was introduced in September 2012, and Jersey City Campus opened in November 2012, followed by the Middle School opening in September 2013 at the New Milford campus. In July 2021, the New Milford campus relocated to Englewood, and in September 2025 a third location, The Heights, opened.

Community

The Englewood campus offers Family Communication & Engagement and Moving to the US? resources for families relocating to the United States. It provides Summer Camps 2026, Mommy & Me Classes, and Language Classes. Newsletter Archives are available for families to stay informed.

Facilities Overview

The Englewood campus features a perimeter fence with controlled access and a secure campus environment. It has a large green field for outdoor games and sports, a secure playground, and large, well-lit classrooms designed for collaboration. An indoor gymnasium supports physical education, assemblies, and performances. On-site spaces include an art room, a music room with a piano and instruments, a library with abundant natural light, and a cafeteria serving meals daily. STEM and Math Resources support hands-on learning.

Sports Facilities

Indoor gymnasium; Large green field; Secure playground.

Academic Facilities

Art Room; Music Room; Library; STEM & Math Resources; Large classrooms designed for collaboration.

Extra Curricular Facilities

Extracurricular & Enrichment offerings include French Classes, Mommy & Me Classes, and Summer Camps 2026. Hands-on learning is supported by STEM, Field Trips, and Enrichment Programs.

Academic & Intellectual

The Englewood campus offers after-school enrichment sessions in fall, winter, and spring on both campuses, with popular activities such as woodworking, Lego robotics, and tennis. Hands-on learning includes STEM experiences and field trips as part of enrichment programs. Englewood students earned first place in the AEFE International Mathador mental math competition.

Arts & Creative

The Englewood campus has an on-site Art Room and Music Room, each with dedicated teachers to guide creative projects and musical instruction.

Cultural & Language

The school blends American and French curricula, providing bilingual education. Model UN is offered as a student leadership activity, and cultural events such as the Holiday Market are part of school life.

Social & Hobbies

After-school enrichment includes activities like woodworking, Lego robotics, and tennis, with fall, winter, and spring sessions. Summer camps, including bilingual options, are offered on multiple campuses.

Community & Service

A Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) supports parent involvement and community-building at the Englewood campus. Students participate in community service and school life activities that foster civic engagement.

Leadership & Professional

Students engage in leadership opportunities such as eco-delegates and Model UN, and participate in school events that develop public speaking and teamwork.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing

The campus features an indoor gymnasium, a large green field, and a secure playground to support PE, sports, and outdoor activities, along with an Art Room and Music Room for creative wellbeing.

Admissions

Step 1 – Online application. A non-refundable application fee of $140 is due per application. For students already attending daycare or school, a teacher recommendation form is requested. The Admissions Director acknowledges receipt of the online application and arranges a private interview with both parents and the child. During the interview, the Admissions Director and/or School Director discuss whether the school's values, objectives, and academic expectations are a good match, with the option for the child to stay with the parents, join a class, or meet the pedagogical coordinator. Step 2 – Admissions Interview. The interview is conducted with both parents and the child and provides an opportunity to ask questions and assess fit. Step 3 – Notification of decision. The Admissions Director notifies the decision by email, with rolling admissions thereafter depending on availability. A few things to know before applying: children entering the Englewood preschool must be 2.5 by the first day of school (Pre-K2), while Pre-K3 requires 3 years old by December 31; knowledge of French is not required to enter Preschool, but French becomes mandatory from First grade upward; the school's cut-off date is December 31; the minimum age for PK-2 is 2.5 by the first day of school; a test may be required for non-French entrants to determine language level.

Scholarships

Financial aid is available for FAA students in all grades through two sources: The French American Academy Scholarship Program and financial aid from the French government. Aid is awarded based on demonstrated financial need and individual merit, considering academic achievement, participation in extracurricular activities, and good citizenship.

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