Tessa International School of Hoboken
- IB PYP
- French
- American
Per yearUSD 32.5K–33.5K
2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-11-06)
About
Bilingual international school in Hoboken, NJ, offering French, Mandarin and Spanish immersion tracks alongside English, from nursery through 5th grade. Curriculum includes the IB Primary Years Programme, the French National Curriculum and US standards.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
- Part of French Schools Abroad (AEFE), a government-recognised school network abroad. See all 638 schools of French Schools Abroad (AEFE)
Info checked 2026-11-06 · 2026-27 school year
Curriculum
IB PYP · French · American
Students
316
Language
English, French
Type
Bilingual school
Fee level
- Nationalities
- 70
- School day
- 08:30-15:15
- English support (EAL)
- Yes
- Accreditations
- IB, COGNIA
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026-27 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| K | USD 32,450 |
| 1 | USD 33,450 |
| 2 | USD 33,450 |
| 3 | USD 33,450 |
| 4 | USD 33,450 |
| 5 | USD 33,450 |
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| per year | |
|---|---|
| K | USD 32,450 |
| 1 | USD 33,450 |
| 2 | USD 33,450 |
| 3 | USD 33,450 |
| 4 | USD 33,450 |
| 5 | USD 33,450 |
Source: school website (tessais.org) · checked 2026-11-06
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Tessa International School of Hoboken (this school) | USD 32,450 | USD 33,450 |
| Keio Academy of New York | USD 34,400 | USD 34,400 |
| La Scuola d'Italia Guglielmo Marconi | USD 30,100 | USD 39,360 |
| Nord Anglia International School New York | USD 23,600 | USD 57,800 |
| Brooklyn Friends School | USD 31,630 | USD 65,575 |
| United Nations International School | USD 46,856 | USD 52,167 |
Source: school website (tessais.org) · checked 2026-11-06
Per month · Across grades
Nursery & Preschool → Grade 1 to Grade 5
| Tessa International School of Hoboken · Per month | |
|---|---|
| Nursery & Preschool | 3,245 |
| Kindergarten | 3,245 |
| Grade 1 to Grade 5 | 3,345 |
| Grade | Per month |
|---|---|
| Nursery & Preschool | USD 3,245 |
| Kindergarten | USD 3,245 |
| Grade 1 to Grade 5 | USD 3,345 |
The school's document states 10 payments per year.
One-off costs
- Application fee
- USD 85
- Enrolment fee
- USD 995
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Source: school website (checked 2026-11-06)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Mid-year entry
- Possible
- Deadline
- 2027-01-11
- Entry process
- Interview
- Sibling discount
- 20% for any additional child
- Financial aid
- Yes
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIB PYP · American curriculum
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPOffered
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPNot here
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
American curriculum
Kindergarten to Grade 12 · Ages 5–18
Grade-by-grade like US schools; students graduate by earning course credits, often with AP courses in high school.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Languages
- Academics
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Outdoor play area
After-school activities
- Languages
- Sport
- Art
- Chess
- Dance
- Coding
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