Tessa International School, located in Hoboken, offers bilingual education in French, Spanish, and Mandarin for children from preschool through 5th grade. At Tessa, students thrive in a community that balances rigorous academics with happiness and personal growth.

Why Tessa International School? 

Your Child’s Passport to the Future: Equip Them to Speak, Think, and Thrive Globally. 

At Tessa it is the mission to help children reach their fullest potential through our three pillars:

Bilingualism.
Its immersive and dual language programs in French, Mandarin, and Spanish enhance cognitive skills, adaptability and global citizenship.

• 80% immersion in the target language until Kindergarten, 50% dual language from Grade 1 and up.
• Highly qualified bilingual teachers with credentials
• World cultures focus
• Proven cognitive benefits of bilingualism

Excellence.
The curriculum, grounded in the International Baccalaureate framework, encourages critical thinking and fosters an inquiry-based approach to learning.

• Widely recognized accreditations (IB, French Homologation, Cognia)
• World’s best practices in education
• High achievement in national elementary assessments

Happiness.
Tessa prioritizes social-emotional growth and well-being, in conjunction with strong academic challenge.

• Yale Center for Social & Emotional Intelligence
• Bright, modern and inviting facility
• Extensive outdoor space
• “Tessa Touch” (yoga, nutrition & more)

Applying at Tessa:

The dedicated Admissions Team is committed to helping you make the best choice for your children and to guide you through the admissions and application process. You are invited to make an appointment to visit for an interview and school tour.

• www.tessais.org/visit-tessa
• admissions@tessais.org 
• +1(201) 755-5585