27 schools across New York City, Westchester, and New Jersey — 15 free public programs and 12 private campuses on both sides of the Hudson.
The New York City metro area has 27 French-language schools in total — 23 in New York State and 4 across New Jersey. For most families, that effectively means 15 free public and charter school options in the five boroughs, plus 12 private schools that cover both sides of the Hudson.
The New Jersey schools fill a specific niche: all 4 are private AEFE-affiliated campuses with tuition from $25,592 to $34,775/yr — notably lower than Manhattan's private school range of $39,660–$72,000/yr, and all offering financial aid. French American Academy runs two campuses — Englewood (Bergen County) and Jersey City (Hudson County) — giving families on both sides of the GWB and Lincoln Tunnel a credible local option. Tessa International School in Hoboken is a short PATH ride from lower Manhattan. The geographic outlier is French American School of Princeton, roughly 60 miles from Midtown.
Across the 27-school metro, 3 schools carry French Ministry of Education (AEFE/MLF) affiliation and 11 have LabelFrancÉducation certification — the two markers most meaningful for families seeking continuity with the French national education system.
the New York City metro area has 27 French immersion and dual-language schools — 15 free public or charter programs and 12 private schools.
Private French school tuition in the New York City metro area runs from about $25,592 to $72,000 per year. Public and charter immersion programs are tuition-free.
Yes. the New York City metro area has 15 tuition-free French immersion programs in public or charter schools. Many use a lottery or an attendance zone for admission.
the New York City metro area has 3 schools accredited by the French Ministry of Education (AEFE/MLF), following the French national curriculum toward the French Baccalaureate.
Grade ranges vary by school — from preschool (maternelle / pre-K) through elementary, with several continuing into middle and high school. Use the filters above to compare each school’s grade levels.
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