This article is sponsored by Dwight-Englewood School.
Bergen County is known for many things: beautiful landscapes, lots of shopping, and some of the top educational institutions — one being Dwight-Englewood School, located at 315 East Palisade Avenue in Englewood, which stands out as one of the most elite independent day schools in the area. Serving a diverse student population from Pre-K through 12th grade, Dwight-Englewood provides an exceptional academic and extracurricular experience throughout its three schools. The private school is currently inviting prospective families to explore the vibrant community through its numerous admissions events this fall. Keep reading to find out more about Dwight-Englewood School and its fall admissions events.
Fall Admission Events
The faculty and staff at Dwight-Englewood School are committed to providing all prospective students and families with information and resources to discover if the school is the right fit for their child. The school has a variety of opportunities to tour, visit, and learn more about the curriculum and culture of the school, its students, and the campus.
Students and families can discover how Dwight-Englewood School inspires students to achieve academic excellence and personal growth in a nurturing and diverse environment. Applications and registration for the 2025-2026 academic school year are currently open. For more information or to register for one of its upcoming fall admission events, visit the website.
Academics at Dwight Englewood Schools
Made up of three divisions — the Lower, Middle, and Upper Schools, this ethnically diverse school represents more than 115 zip codes in New Jersey and New York. Each division fosters a love of learning through classes that emphasize teamwork, critical thinking, and independent inquiry.
The school prides itself on helping students develop a love of learning through structured classes that help individuals achieve their goals while partaking in valuable teamwork experiences. What makes D-E so special is that everyone on the campus is part of a community where everyone teaches, everyone learns, and all live by the school motto — per ardua ad veritatem — through hard work, we arrive at the truth.
The curriculum in each of the divisions is all connected. The Lower School focuses on helping students make connections among disciplines that spark creative thinking in a supportive + inclusive environment, emphasizing foundation skills, creativity, and resilience. Further beyond, the Middle School focuses on critical thinking, problem-solving, and study skills with an emphasis on reading, writing, and formal oral presentation. While the Upper School challenges students to advance these skills within a classical college preparatory program.
The faculty and staff at D-E are highly trained teachers — thinkers and scholars who proudly foster an academically challenging environment while instilling a lifelong passion for learning and collaborating. The student-to-faculty ratio of 8:1 ensures that individual attention is always available.
Extracurriculars
At D-E, extracurriculars play an important role from preschool through 12th grade. Whether engaging in a club, sport, music, or another organization, the campus is filled with opportunities to explore interests outside of the classroom. The school’s arts program is especially highly regarded, with many instructors bringing in professional experience from Broadway, musical ensembles, and visual arts careers.
In addition to the arts, D-E provides a wide range of clubs, organizations, and sports that focus on a variety of interests including: STEM and social/political engagement, cultural groups, service-oriented organizations, sports, and more. These activities allow students to develop leadership skills, explore interests, and connect with others who share their passions.
Dwight Englewood School is located at 315 East Palisade Avenue in Englewood. Visit the website to register for a Fall Admissions event or for more info.
FIAT House: Now Leasing in Fort Lee + Fiats for Residents to Rent
This article is sponsored by FIAT House.
There is a luxury residential property at the foot of the George Washington Bridge where residents can live “la dolce vita.” FIAT House, located at 2100 North Central Road in Fort Lee, is a sophisticated apartment complex created by UNLMTD Real Estate Group in collaboration with Italian automaker FIAT. The property just opened a second building and is now leasing over 130 new luxurious studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom residences. Keep reading to learn more about FIAT House + the available residences in Fort Lee.
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New Building With Over 130 Rental Units
FIAT House just opened a second building with more than 130 new units for rent. All of the residences are designed to reflect the space efficiency and premium finishes of the FIAT 500.
Over two-thirds of the studios and one-bedroom units are fully furnished with a couch, bed, ottoman, TV console, and a built-in desk in select units. The homes feature washers + dryers, functional closets with built-in drawers, seated islands, and large bathroom vanities. The kitchens come with Energy Star appliances + the luxurious bathrooms feature large walk-in showers and beautifully crafted vanities.
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The building is located minutes from Manhattan at the foot of the George Washington Bridge. The surrounding neighborhood is home to some incredible local restaurants + entertainment options. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate how easy it is to access scenic parks and hiking trails in the nearby Palisades. Many units have floor-to-ceiling windows that let in plenty of natural light + provide views of the Manhattan skyline, George Washington Bridge, and surrounding nature.
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Hospitality-driven Amenities + Tailored Concierge Services
FIAT House has curated amenities to help residents live la dolce vita — Italian for “the sweet life.” The property features 30,000 square feet of hospitality-driven amenities including a cinema, yoga studio, library, private offices, gym, + a communal kitchen.
There is a game room with billiards, a golf simulator, and a card table. The landscaped roof deck, which has fire pits, grills, + cabanas, is a great space for relaxing or hosting friends and family.
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The members-only 500 Lounge on the penthouse level provides incredible views of Manhattan and exclusive benefits like coffee and seltzer services. Residents can also access an onsite car-sharing program to rent the sleek, all-electric FIAT 500e.
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FIAT House regularly hosts community events, like food truck events and workout classes, with its concierge partner — New York City-based URBN Playground — to give the building a neighborhood feel. Residents can easily book additional tailored concierge services, like personal training and dry cleaning, through the URBN Playground app.
“The vibrant, joyful FIAT brand is artfully woven throughout the property, from the attended lobby to the expansive and activated array of amenities and social spaces spanning more than 30,000 square feet. This pioneering property represents the future of real estate, bringing lifestyle, efficiency, community, and mobility to the forefront of residential living,” Katie Yook, representative of UNLMTD Real Estate Group, said.
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All About FIAT House
FIAT House is a luxury apartment complex in Fort Lee with more than 300 thoughtfully designed residences. The first building opened in June 2024 + was fully leased within three months. The second building just opened and is now accepting applications for new residents.
“We were focused on filling a void in the Fort Lee market. Our homes are efficiently sized but beautifully designed, so we're able to offer a luxury product at an entry-level price point,” Katie Yook with UNLMTD Real Estate told The Bergen Girl.
FIAT House has a collection of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom rental homes, including mostly fully-furnished options. Rent starts at $2,400 per month for furnished studios, and most of these homes have a Murphy bed so you can seamlessly convert the living space into a comfortable bedroom.
This is the world’s first FIAT-branded residential building + the company’s focus on sustainability “la dolce vita,” or “the sweet life” can be seen throughout the entire building.
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Don’t forget to mention ‘Bergen Girl’ during your tour to get the $600 amenity fee waived for the first year. This only applies to applications received before January 31st, 2025.
FIAT House is located at 2100 North Central Road in Fort Lee. You can call 201-231-7484 or email [email protected] with questions.
