Quick summary of key school information
School details
Number of students |
725+ |
Number of nationalities represented in the school |
54+ |
Native English and French speaking teachers |
Yes |
Language support for students not fluent in English and French |
Both English and French as a Second Language instruction is available throughout the curriculum, therefore, non-English and non-French speaking applicants may be admitted at any level in both the French-American and International Tracks. 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. |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
Spanish, Latin, German |
Max. number of students per class |
21 |
Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
Use of technology in the classroom |
All students have access to Chromebooks and iPads. Promethean boards are used in classrooms. |
Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
All grades are equipped to offer remote learning if necessary. |
Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
External examinations or assessments available |
The only school in the New York metropolitan area accredited to offer both the International Baccalaureate and the French baccalaureate. All students also graduate with a New York State high school diploma. |
Results in these examinations |
Excellent! |
Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
No |
Student access to education psychologist |
A psychologist is available on the campuses to provide support on an individual basis, if needed. |
Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Placement evaluations are often performed in English, French, and Math |
Waiting list |
Yes |
Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Rolling |
Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
Supervised care before/after school |
Yes |
School bus service available |
Busing is available through the local districts. |
School provided lunches |
Yes |
Uniform required |
No |
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
20+ clubs |
Sports activities included |
All students participate in Physical Education classes. |
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
Facilities at the school |
Library, Innovation Labs, Science Labs |
Sports facilities at the school |
Soccer Field, Gymnasiums, Four Square, Basketball hoops |
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
French-American School of New York is a bilingual, international, co-educational day school providing a global education to students in nursery (3 years old) through grade 12. The school has 2 different programs: International track and Franch-American track. |
Teaching approach of the school |
FASNY develops globally literate, multicultural lifelong learners through a unique program that integrates French, American, and international curricula. |