Admission Requirements

• Applicants for the 2018-2019 Nursery class must be born by December 31, 2015 and be completely toilet-trained before the school year begins.
• Non-French speaking applicants may be admitted in Nursery, Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten.
• First through twelfth grade applicants must have the ability to perform at grade level as prescribed by the French Ministry of National Education.
• French is not required in our IB Diploma Programme beginning in 11th grade and Pre-IB International Track beginning in 9th grade (leading to the IB diploma).

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.

Student Interviews and Entrance Exams

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 interviews are scheduled beginning in February. The child is interviewed individually by a member of our Pre-school faculty. The interview is conducted in either English or French, depending upon the child’s preference, and generally lasts no longer than 30 minutes. One parent may stay with the child during the interview.

Pre-Kindergarten
Student interviews are scheduled beginning in January. The children are interviewed in groups of three by several members of the Admissions Committee. The interview is conducted in either English or French, depending on the child’s preference, and generally lasts no longer than one hour. During the interview, parents are asked to wait in a separate room.

Kindergarten
Student interviews are scheduled beginning in January. The children are interviewed in groups of three by several members of the Admissions Committee. The interview is conducted in French or English, and generally lasts no longer than one hour. During the interview, parents are asked to wait in a separate room.

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

• 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 emailed:

• February (TBD) for Kindergarten.
• March (TBD) for Nursery, Pre-Kindergarten, and First trough 12 grades.

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