Join Villa Albertine in celebrating 10 years of the Bilingual Education Fair this November!
We are delighted to invite you to the Bilingual Education Fair, organized in partnership with French Morning, on November 2nd (10 AM – 3PM) at our New York headquarters, just steps away from Central Park and the famous Museum Mile.
Bilingual education is a gateway to a world of opportunities: it encourages critical thinking, open-mindedness, and intercultural understanding. The New York Bilingual Education Fair will feature public and private bilingual schools from the New York area, panels led by experts, and the opportunity for one-on-one conversations.
Spend the day immersing yourself in the world of bilingual education and meet passionate professionals!
Admission is free. Register here today!
Don’t miss this exceptional opportunity to discover academic and professional perspectives while diving into the dynamic world of bilingual education.
Why should you attend this event?
- Meet bilingual experts: Engage with 30 representatives from public and private bilingual schools, nurseries, and language programs. This is an ideal opportunity to ask questions, expand your network, and explore various bilingual education options.
- Participate in enriching conferences: Attend meetings that will cover a variety of topics, such as bilingual education, language skill development, and careers in the field.
- Explore the Albertine bookstore: Visit our one-of-a-kind bookstore solely devoted to French-language and English literature with over 14,000 titles to discover. It’s a great opportunity to enrich your knowledge and explore French literature.
Conferences
Dyslexia and Bilingualism | 10:15 AM
Discover how dyslexia affects multilingual learners and the strategies that can help them progress!
Transmitting French to Your Children, A Challenge? | 11:00 AM
Join a dynamic panel of parents and teachers as they dive into the challenges of passing on French in bicultural families—and how to overcome them!
Bilingualism and Interculturality: What are the Educational Perspectives of French and American Universities? | 12:00 PM
Don’t miss this exciting panel on the value of learning French in the U.S.! Explore the wide range of opportunities and unique programs available at public and private universities nationwide. Featuring faculty from NYU, Columbia, Princeton, and Fordham University.
Bilingualism: Myths and Benefits for the Brain and Being | 12:00 PM
Listen to how bilingualism shapes the brain and boosts everyday life. Unlock the cognitive and social benefits backed by cutting-edge neuroscience, guaranteed to change how you think about language!
With Iris Strangmann, Department of Neurology, Columbia University.
Speaking the World: Multilingualism and Cultural Fluency in the Professional World | 1:30 PM
Attend the inaugural session of Speaking the World! In today’s multicultural world, navigating diverse languages, customs, and perspectives is essential. Speaking the World gathers 30 experts from various fields to reveal how multilingualism and cultural awareness fuel personal growth, enrich education, and drive career success.
Explore a world of French just hours from New York! Discover how Quebec’s vibrant culture and rich resources can take your language learning to the next level.
This conference is presented by the Québec Government Office in New York and the Centre de la francophonie des Amériques.
Exhibitors
Associations, Programs, & Organizations
- French Heritage Language Program
- Presse Co.
- Marianne Alpha Kappa
- Fédération Française de de Football Academy
- Centre pour l’avancement des langues, de l’éducation et des communautés (CALEC)
- LingoCircle
- MEPeducation
- Librairie Albertine
- French Morning
Institutions
- Villa Albertine, the French Institute for Culture and Education
- Consulat de France
- Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie (OIF)
- Délégation générale du Québec
Private Schools
- VHG Group (Crèches Petits Poussins)
- Lycée Français de New York (LFNY)
- French American School of New York (FASNY)
- OFA Lycee
- Lyceum Kennedy
- French American Academy
- L’Alliance Preschool
- United Nations International School (UNIS)
- The Ecole
- Chantemerle
- Tessa International School
- Smith Street Maternelle
- Eurécole
- La petite Ecole New York
Public Schools
- New York French American Charter School (NYFACS)
- P.S.110 – The Monitor School
- P.S.58 – The Carroll School
- P.S.133 – William A. Butler, District 2 3k/Pre-K Center
- Fort Greene Preparatory Academy (FGPA)
- P.S.84 Lilian Weber
- PS5 Dr Ronald McNair
- Lafayette Academy
- P.S.20 – The Clinton Hill School