6 French-language schools — 1 free public program and 5 private institutions.
New Jersey has 4 French-language schools, all private AEFE-affiliated institutions serving families in the greater New York City area: French American Academy (Englewood, Bergen County), French American Academy (Jersey City, Hudson County), Tessa International School (Hoboken — a PATH ride from lower Manhattan), and French American School of Princeton (roughly 60 miles from Midtown).
All four offer financial aid. Tuition runs notably lower than comparable AEFE schools across the Hudson in Manhattan, making New Jersey campuses a meaningful alternative for families in Bergen County, Hudson County, or western NJ. See the New York City Area metro guide for the full bi-state picture.
New Jersey has 6 French immersion and dual-language schools — 1 free public or charter program and 5 private schools.
Private French school tuition in New Jersey runs from about $24,881 to $34,775 per year. Public and charter immersion programs are tuition-free.
Yes. New Jersey has 1 tuition-free French immersion program at a public or charter school. It may use a lottery or an attendance zone for admission.
New Jersey has 4 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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