Admission requirements by entry points

• Nursery, preK and K
  • No French required
  • Applicants for the 2021-2022 Nursery class must be born by December 31, 2018 and be completely toilet-trained before the school year begins.
• Grades 1-12
  • International track: no French required
  • French-American track: applicants must have the ability to perform in French at grade level as prescribed by the French Ministry of National Education.

General admission information

In the interest of a positive educational experience for our students, the family’s demonstrated interest in and commitment to FASNY’s mission is critical.

• We strongly encourage all families to apply for admission as early as possible in their child’s education in order to maximize the benefits of our bilingual program.
• Because space is limited in Pre-Kindergarten, we strongly recommend that local francophone families apply to enroll their children in Nursery.
• Because of limited enrollment at each grade level, we are unable to accept all qualified applicants, and therefore maintain a wait list.
• The French-American School of New York is a day School, not a boarding School. FASNY does not enroll applicants wishing to pursue their last years of High School in New York without their families.
• English as a Second Language instruction is available throughout the curriculum, therefore, non-English-speaking applicants may be admitted at any level in the French-American track.
• French as a Second Language instruction is available throughout the curriculum, therefore, non-French-speaking applicants may be admitted at any level in the International track.

Student Evaluations

Following the French Ministry of Education’s policies, prospective students registered in a school accredited by the French Government are admitted on the basis of school records and teacher recommendations. In some cases, the French-American School of New York will contact the Director or teachers of the applicant's school for further information.

In the case of children who live in the New York area, or those visiting the area, an evaluation to determine placement is also customary.

Applicants from Grades One through Twelve applying from a non-accredited school must take an entrance exam in French and Math. High school applicants are also asked to take a Science exam. For applicants living abroad, the exams will be administered by a local appointed administrator.

Nursery
Student play groups are scheduled beginning in February. Each child is observed our preschool faculty throughout the activities offered inside the classroom. One parent may stay with the child during the interview.

Pre-Kindergarten
Student play groups are scheduled beginning in February. The children are assessed in groups by our preschool faculty. During the play date, parents are invited to an informal meeting with the Admissions team.

Kindergarten
Student play groups are scheduled beginning in February. The children are assessed in groups by our preschool faculty. During the play date, parents are invited to an informal meeting with the Admissions team.

First through Twelfth Grades
Student interviews and evaluations are scheduled beginning in

February.

• In first through fifth grades, French and English teachers from the anticipated grade level will meet the student (maximum of 1 hour per session).
• In sixth through twelfth grades, candidates meet with the Upper School French, English, and Math coordinators (1 hour each). High School students will also meet with a Science teacher.

Decision letters are sent electronically:

• February Kindergarten (date TBC)
• February for Nursery and Pre-k (date TBC)
• February for grades 1 through 12 (date TBC)

Decision letters for applications received after the above dates are sent on a rolling basis.

If your child is accepted, you are asked to return a signed contract with a non-refundable tuition deposit of $3,000 in order to secure your child’s spot.

Please note these are the standard hours at FASNY. Due to COVID-19 our school hours have shifted to stagger arrival and dismissal times for the 2020-2021 school year.

Larchmont Campus - Garderie begins at 7:30 AM for all.

Nursery, PreK, and K / Petites, moyennes, et grandes sections de Maternelle

• Accueil: 8:15 AM - 8:35 AM
• Classes Mon-Tue-Thurs-Fri: 8:35 AM - 3:10 PM
  • Classes Wednesday: 8:35 AM - 12:20 PM

Grades 1 and 2 / CP et CE1

• Accueil: 8:05 AM - 8:20 AM
• Classes Mon-Tue-Thurs-Fri: 8:20 AM - 3:20 PM
  • Classes Wednesday: 8:20 AM - 12:35 PM

*Please note for the 2020-2021 school year grade 3 will be attending class on the Village Campus to allow for more social distancing. 

Village Campus - Garderie/Drop-off begins at 7:25 AM for all

Grades 3, 4 and 5 / CE2, CM1 et CM2

• Accueil: 7:45 AM - 8:00 AM
• Classes Mon-Tue-Thurs-Fri: 8:00 AM - 2:50 PM
  • Classes Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 12:50 PM

Grades 6 and 7 / 6ème et 5ème

• Classes: 7:55 AM - 2:39 PM - Grade 7 (5ème) may finish at 3:35 PM

Please note that the Mamaroneck bus will pick up students from the Village at 3:35 pm. Students who finish class earlier will go to the library or study hall while waiting for the bus.

Grade 8 / 4ème

• Classes: 7:55 AM - 3:35 PM

 

Harbor Campus - Drop-off begins at 7:30 AM

Grades 9-12 / 3ème -Terminale

• Classes: 8:20 AM - 4:00 PM/4:56 PM/5:52 PM