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United States, Jersey City
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The school nurtures healthy students through Social & Emotional Learning (SEL). SEL is supported by a Responsive Classroom approach that fosters a sense of belonging, purpose and confidence. It emphasizes Growth Mindset development, teaching that intelligence and talents can be developed over time. Non-Violent Communication helps students identify unmet needs and express their feelings to resolve conflicts. The school treats social and emotional skills as essential to learning and involves families as partners.
For special needs, FAA provides a comprehensive approach including ESL-FSL intervention with language support in French or English; non-English-speaking students are accepted at every grade. FSL support is available to English-speaking students starting in Kindergarten, with early grades featuring substantial French immersion. An Instructional Student Support program reinforces reading, writing and math; a multidisciplinary Intervention Team addresses learning, behavior or health needs with in-house professionals. The process emphasizes collaborative problem solving to support individual students.
The school offers ESL (English as a Second Language) and FSL (French as a Second Language) support, with language specialists providing English or French instruction as needed. ESL classes are designed for non-native English speakers; FSL support is available to English-speaking students from Kindergarten and up, with early grades featuring substantial French immersion. The International Track, available at Englewood and Jersey City campuses, requires no French; students can benefit from bilingual education while learning French at their own pace.
SEL supports mental wellbeing by developing self-awareness, self-regulation, social awareness, relationship skills and responsible decision-making. The school uses a Responsive Classroom approach to create a nurturing, inclusive, and safe environment and emphasizes a Growth Mindset and Non-Violent Communication to foster resilience and positive social interactions.
The school is committed to a safe and respectful environment for all community members. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging is a core value, with a Diversity & Inclusion Committee guiding training and events to promote inclusion. The Student Support team includes an Intervention Team with a licensed psychologist, a licensed speech therapist and a licensed clinical social worker to provide in-house support for students with learning, behavioral or health needs.
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.
