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United States, Jersey City
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Languages taught are French and English; instruction blends the French and American curricula. Students become fluent and literate in two languages while studying math, science, arts, and humanities. The school is accredited by the Middle States Association and the French National Ministry of Education, enabling smooth transitions between American and French educational systems. 95% of classes are taught in both languages.
The school provides bilingual education in French and English across Preschool through High School. Preschool is about 80% French, with English instruction increasing through 4th grade. Grades 1–2 are 70% French and 30% English; Grades 3–4 are 60% French and 40% English; Grades 5–8 are 55% French and 45% English; the High School includes an International Track. Bilingual co-teaching has French and English teachers delivering lessons in both languages.
Preschool features French language immersion for roughly 80% of the day. The program uses bilingual co-teaching so students engage with the same concepts in both languages. An International Track is offered for Elementary & Middle School.
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.
