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United States, Jersey City
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The school follows both the American curriculum, accredited by the Middle States Association, and the French curriculum, accredited by the French National Ministry of Education. It emphasizes bilingualism, co-teaching, a project-based approach, social and emotional learning, and international education. In Jersey City Heights, the Middle School to High School are IB candidate programs, pursuing authorization for the IB Middle Years Program and the IB Diploma Program.
A performing arts theater and opportunities in music, drama, and visual arts are part of the high school offerings. The Jersey City Heights campus highlights hands-on, project-based learning across the arts, with facilities that support theater and related creative programs.
The school provides a bilingual program in French and English. No prior knowledge of French is required to enter Preschool or Kindergarten, and French language instruction is part of the curriculum from early grades.
A range of after-school activities and enrichment options are offered, including clubs in Model UN, Aviation & Engineering, Math, and Eco-Delegates. The program integrates hands-on projects and international experiences as part of student life.
Community-oriented events are part of the school culture, including Community Day and MLK Jr.–themed activities that emphasize service, understanding, and belonging.
Leadership development and mentorship are provided, along with a Personalized Success Plan and college and career counseling beginning in Grade 9. The program highlights small class sizes, project-based learning, and strong faculty mentoring to support student growth.
Facilities include state-of-the-art spaces such as STEM makerspaces, a performing arts theater, and athletic facilities (gym, swimming pool, tennis courts, sports fields). A daily lunch program is available, with before- and after-school care options, and social-emotional learning is emphasized to support student well-being.
French American Academy is a private bilingual school serving ages 2 to 18, with campuses in Englewood, Jersey City, The Heights, New Jersey. It offers both the American and French curricula, integrated with the IB Middle Years Program (MYP) and the IB Diploma Program (DP). The High School in Jersey City is an IB Candidate program pursuing authorization for the Diploma. Instruction is delivered in English and French, with 95% of classes taught in both languages. Preschool and Kindergarten require no prior French knowledge, and an Accelerated French Program (AFP) supports 1st through 8th graders with no previous French. The FAA is affiliated with France and the United States and accredited by the Middle States Association and the French Ministry of Education. Facilities include large classrooms, libraries, gymnasia, and dedicated Art and Music rooms, plus STEM resources. Extracurriculars include Summer Camp, enrichment programs, and after-school language offerings at Jersey City.
