French American Academy

United States, Jersey City

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Annual Fees

Name	Age	Fee	Track	Conditions
Pre-K2 and Pre-K3 only (Downtown Jersey City Lower School) — 2026-2027	4	24,120 USD	Downtown Jersey City - Lower School	Annual tuition; 10-month plan available (Sep–Jun). First monthly invoice includes Sep and Jun installments; enrollment deposit deducted. 3% discount for payment in full by June 1. Tuition Refund Plan available at 3%.
Pre-K2 through Pre-K4 (Downtown Jersey City Lower School) — 2026-2027	4	29,240 USD	Downtown Jersey City - Lower School	Annual tuition; 10-month plan available (Sep–Jun). First monthly invoice includes Sep and Jun installments; enrollment deposit deducted. 3% discount for payment in full by June 1. Tuition Refund Plan available at 3%.
Pre-K2 and Pre-K3 only (Englewood Preschool & Elementary) — 2025-2026	4	20,300 USD	Englewood - Preschool & Elementary	Annual tuition; 10-month plan available (Sep–Jun). First monthly invoice includes Sep and Jun installments; enrollment deposit deducted. 3% discount for payment in full by June 1. Tuition Refund Plan available at 3%.
Pre-K2 through Pre-K4 (Englewood Preschool & Elementary) — 2025-2026	4	26,400 USD	Englewood - Preschool & Elementary	Annual tuition; 10-month plan available (Sep–Jun). First monthly invoice includes Sep and Jun installments; enrollment deposit deducted. 3% discount for payment in full by June 1. Tuition Refund Plan available at 3%.
Kindergarten — Englewood Preschool & Elementary — 2025-2026	5	26,400 USD	Englewood - Preschool & Elementary	Annual tuition; 10-month plan available (Sep–Jun). First monthly invoice includes Sep and Jun installments; enrollment deposit deducted. 3% discount for payment in full by June 1. Tuition Refund Plan available at 3%.
Kindergarten — Downtown Jersey City Lower School — 2026-2027	5	30,430 USD	Downtown Jersey City - Lower School	Annual tuition; 10-month plan available (Sep–Jun). First monthly invoice includes Sep and Jun installments; enrollment deposit deducted. 3% discount for payment in full by June 1. Tuition Refund Plan available at 3%.
Grade 1 — Downtown Jersey City Lower School — 2026-2027	6	30,430 USD	Downtown Jersey City - Lower School	Annual tuition; 10-month plan available (Sep–Jun). First monthly invoice includes Sep and Jun installments; enrollment deposit deducted. 3% discount for payment in full by June 1. Tuition Refund Plan available at 3%.
Grade 1 — Englewood Preschool & Elementary — 2025-2026	6	27,900 USD	Englewood - Preschool & Elementary	Annual tuition; 10-month plan available (Sep–Jun). First monthly invoice includes Sep and Jun installments; enrollment deposit deducted. 3% discount for payment in full by June 1. Tuition Refund Plan available at 3%.
Grade 2 — Downtown Jersey City Lower School — 2026-2027	7	31,000 USD	Downtown Jersey City - Lower School	Annual tuition; 10-month plan available (Sep–Jun). First monthly invoice includes Sep and Jun installments; enrollment deposit deducted. 3% discount for payment in full by June 1. Tuition Refund Plan available at 3%.
Grade 2 — Englewood Preschool & Elementary — 2025-2026	7	29,450 USD	Englewood - Preschool & Elementary	Annual tuition; 10-month plan available (Sep–Jun). First monthly invoice includes Sep and Jun installments; enrollment deposit deducted. 3% discount for payment in full by June 1. Tuition Refund Plan available at 3%.
Grade 3 — Downtown Jersey City Lower School — 2026-2027	8	31,000 USD	Downtown Jersey City - Lower School	Annual tuition; 10-month plan available (Sep–Jun). First monthly invoice includes Sep and Jun installments; enrollment deposit deducted. 3% discount for payment in full by June 1. Tuition Refund Plan available at 3%.
Grade 3 — Englewood Preschool & Elementary — 2025-2026	8	29,450 USD	Englewood - Preschool & Elementary	Annual tuition; 10-month plan available (Sep–Jun). First monthly invoice includes Sep and Jun installments; enrollment deposit deducted. 3% discount for payment in full by June 1. Tuition Refund Plan available at 3%.
Grade 4 — Englewood Preschool & Elementary — 2025-2026	9	29,450 USD	Englewood - Preschool & Elementary	Annual tuition; 10-month plan available (Sep–Jun). First monthly invoice includes Sep and Jun installments; enrollment deposit deducted. 3% discount for payment in full by June 1. Tuition Refund Plan available at 3%.
Grade 4 — Downtown Jersey City Lower School — 2026-2027	9	31,830 USD	Downtown Jersey City - Lower School	Annual tuition; 10-month plan available (Sep–Jun). First monthly invoice includes Sep and Jun installments; enrollment deposit deducted. 3% discount for payment in full by June 1. Tuition Refund Plan available at 3%.
Grade 5 — Downtown Jersey City Lower School — 2026-2027	10	31,830 USD	Downtown Jersey City - Lower School	Annual tuition; 10-month plan available (Sep–Jun). First monthly invoice includes Sep and Jun installments; enrollment deposit deducted. 3% discount for payment in full by June 1. Tuition Refund Plan available at 3%.
Grade 5 — Englewood Preschool & Elementary — 2025-2026	10	29,450 USD	Englewood - Preschool & Elementary	Annual tuition; 10-month plan available (Sep–Jun). First monthly invoice includes Sep and Jun installments; enrollment deposit deducted. 3% discount for payment in full by June 1. Tuition Refund Plan available at 3%.
Grade 6 — Jersey City Heights Middle & High School — 2025-2026	11	31,600 USD	Jersey City Heights - Middle & High School	Annual tuition; 10-month plan available (Sep–Jun). First monthly invoice includes Sep and Jun installments; enrollment deposit deducted. 3% discount for payment in full by June 1. Tuition Refund Plan available at 3%.
Grade 7 — Jersey City Heights Middle & High School — 2025-2026	12	31,600 USD	Jersey City Heights - Middle & High School	Annual tuition; 10-month plan available (Sep–Jun). First monthly invoice includes Sep and Jun installments; enrollment deposit deducted. 3% discount for payment in full by June 1. Tuition Refund Plan available at 3%.
Grade 8 — Jersey City Heights Middle & High School — 2025-2026	13	31,600 USD	Jersey City Heights - Middle & High School	Annual tuition; 10-month plan available (Sep–Jun). First monthly invoice includes Sep and Jun installments; enrollment deposit deducted. 3% discount for payment in full by June 1. Tuition Refund Plan available at 3%.
Grade 9 — Jersey City Heights Middle & High School — 2025-2026	14	32,500 USD	Jersey City Heights - Middle & High School	Annual tuition; 10-month plan available (Sep–Jun). First monthly invoice includes Sep and Jun installments; enrollment deposit deducted. 3% discount for payment in full by June 1. Tuition Refund Plan available at 3%.

Application Fees

Name	Fee	Conditions
Application Fee	140 USD	per application; non-refundable

Enrollment Fees

Name	Fee	Conditions
Enrollment Fee	2,000 USD	New student admission registration; non-refundable; due at registration

Additional Fees

Name	Fee	Conditions
Lunch program	0 USD	Pricing billed through lunch program
PTO membership (Englewood)	70 USD	First child; 40 per additional sibling
Photo packages	40 USD	Starting price; varies by package
Yearbook	50 USD	Per student; per year
Computer insurance (secondary school only)	75 USD	Covers damage; does not cover loss
ESL/FSL support	2,000 USD	Required by language assessment if applicable
Enrichment classes	0 USD	Typically 30–50 per class; varies by campus

Fee Breakdown

Fees

Application & Enrollment Fees

- Application fee: USD 140 per application (non‑refundable).
- One‑time New Student Admission Fee (registration): USD 2,000 (due at registration; non‑refundable).
- Enrollment deposit: USD 2,500 due once a child is accepted to hold the place; the deposit is deducted from the tuition invoice and is non‑refundable.

Tuition — Jersey City (Downtown) — Lower School (2026–2027)

- Pre‑K2 through Pre‑K4 (5 full days): USD 29,240 per year (annual). Per 10‑month payment plan: USD 2,924 per month.
- Pre‑K2 and Pre‑K3 only (5 mornings or 3 full days): USD 24,120 per year. Per 10‑month payment plan: USD 2,412 per month.
- Kindergarten & Grade 1: USD 30,430 per year. Per 10‑month payment plan: USD 3,043 per month.
- Grade 2 & Grade 3: USD 31,000 per year. Per 10‑month payment plan: USD 3,100 per month.
- Grade 4 & Grade 5: USD 31,830 per year. Per 10‑month payment plan: USD 3,183 per month.

Tuition — Englewood — Preschool & Elementary (2025–2026)

- Pre‑K2 through Pre‑K4 (5 full days): USD 26,400 per year. Per 10‑month payment plan: USD 2,640 per month.
- Pre‑K2 and Pre‑K3 only (5 mornings or 3 full days): USD 20,300 per year. Per 10‑month payment plan: USD 2,030 per month.
- Kindergarten: USD 26,400 per year. Per 10‑month payment plan: USD 2,640 per month.
- Grade 1: USD 27,900 per year. Per 10‑month payment plan: USD 2,790 per month.
- Grades 2–5: USD 29,450 per year. Per 10‑month payment plan: USD 2,945 per month.

Tuition — Jersey City (The Heights) — Middle & High School (2025–2026)

- Middle School (Grades 6–8): USD 31,600 per year. Per 10‑month payment plan: USD 3,160 per month.
- High School (Grade 9): USD 32,500 per year. Per 10‑month payment plan: USD 3,250 per month.

Billing schedule & payment terms (all campuses)

- Standard billing format: tuition billed on an annual basis with the option to pay annually or via a 10‑month payment plan (10 equal monthly payments from September through June). The first invoice on the monthly plan includes the September and June installments plus any applicable fees; the enrollment deposit is deducted from the first invoice. A 3% discount applies to tuition paid in full by June 1. A Tuition Refund Plan (insurance) is charged at 3% of tuition and fees. Families starting mid‑year are billed prorated tuition and full admission charges. Sibling discounts apply (typically 7% for second child; larger discounts for additional siblings as specified).

Before care, aftercare, study hall and transport (selected optional recurring fees)

- Jersey City (Downtown) before care (7:30–8:30am): USD 150 per month.
- Jersey City (Downtown) aftercare options: USD 400 per month (3:00–5:30pm); USD 440 per month (3:00–6:30pm); USD 300 per month (3:00–4:30pm); occasional hourly care USD 25/hr.
- Englewood before care (7:30–8:30am): USD 120 per month. Englewood aftercare (3:00–6:30pm): USD 360 per month. Combined before+aftercare: USD 420 per month. Aftercare/homework (3:00–4:30pm): USD 240 per month. Occasional hourly care USD 23/hr.
- Jersey City (Heights) study hall / aftercare: Aftercare (3:00–6:30pm) USD 400 per month; Study Hall (3:00–4:30pm) USD 270 per month; occasional Study Hall USD 25/hr.
- School bus (Englewood): from Harlem K & up USD 720 (annual); from Harlem Pre‑K USD 575 (annual).

Other recurring and optional fees

- Annual ESL or FSL support fee where required by language assessment: USD 2,000 (not mandatory for all students).
- Tuition Refund Plan (insurance): 3% of tuition and fees.
- Computer insurance fee (secondary school only): USD 75 (covers damage; does not cover loss).
- Enrichment classes: typically USD 30–50 per class depending on campus and offering.
- School photo packages: starting at approximately USD 40–42.
- Yearbook: approximately USD 50.
- PTO membership (Englewood): USD 70 for the first child, USD 40 per sibling.
- Lunch program: available (Daily Delicious); billed separately. Specific per‑meal or program pricing is charged through the lunch program.

Refunds & cancellations

- Tuition, enrollment deposit, application and new‑student fees are non‑refundable. Tuition and fees are generally non‑refundable; the school offers a Tuition Refund Plan (insurance) at 3% which is presented as the mechanism related to refunds/insurance of tuition. Students withdrawing after enrollment pay prorated tuition for time enrolled, subject to the school's stated non‑refund policies.

Boarding

- Boarding is not offered; the school operates as a day school and charges no boarding fees. Before‑ and after‑school care and optional study hall programs are available and charged as above.

Fee payment options

- Payment plans: annual payment (one‑time) or a 10‑month monthly payment plan (September through June). Annual payment qualifies for a 3% discount if received by the specified deadline (June 1). The monthly plan is billed as 10 equal installments; the first invoice typically includes September and June installments plus any applicable fees, with the deposit deducted.
- Accepted payment methods (campus communications specify): Credit card, cash, check, and Zelle (payments may be accepted to the school contact specified for parent payments). Specific payment recipients and account/Zelle addresses are provided in school billing communications.

Notes on discounts and special billing rules

- Sibling discounts: second child discount and additional family discounts apply (examples cited: 7% for second child; increased discounts for third child and up; different percentages apply for half‑time enrollment). Mid‑year starters pay prorated tuition but full admission charges. Before/aftercare, lunch and enrichment are billed separately and must be paid prior to services rendered.

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The school at a glance

Instructs in French, English

Fees $20,300 - 32,500

Ages 2 - 18 years

Pupil numbers 335

Type Co-educational

Opened 2007

Bus Service No

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.

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