Join us at Villa Albertine in New York for a day dedicated to exploring Francophone education opportunities in New York.

Meet school representatives, discover their programs, and get answers to all your questions. In addition to browsing the stalls and meeting representatives from the best bilingual schools in New York, explore conferences on the topic of bilingualism and education.

An event organized by French Morning Media Group, in partnership with Villa Albertine – French Embassy in the United States, and sponsored by Lycée Français de New York and Petits Poussins (VHG Group).

Explore the lineup of conferences and list of participating schools below and register for the event here.

Conferences

11am – The Joy of Raising Bilingual Children: Advantages, Strategies, and Challenges (Workshop)
A 45-minute interactive session in which Miriam E. Ebsworth, Associate Professor of English Education at NYU, will go over experiences in bilingual education and the advantages and challenges of raising bilingual children.

12 PM – Read in 2 Languages: Empowering Families, Enriching Classrooms (Workshop)
A 45-minute interactive session designed for parents and education professionals to explore the power of bilingual literacy through CALEC’s Ri2L (Read in 2 Languages) platform. This workshop emphasizes the idea that every book can be a bridge between languages, cultures, and generations, fostering biliteracy at home and in school.

1 pm – Portrait of Graduate: The State Seal of Biliteracy and IB High Schools
A dynamic panel on expanding access to high-quality multilingual education in NYC, including multilingual pathways, parent advocacy, and Mott Hall II’s French Dual Language and International Baccalaureate (IB) programming for Grades 6–12.

2 pm – Study, Lead, Connect: Opportunities with Villa Albertine
Learn about academic, leadership, and mobility opportunities connecting students and emerging leaders across the Atlantic, including the Lafayette Fellowship and TAPIF (Teaching Assistant Program in France), which support graduate studies, professional experience, and cultural exchange between France and the United States.

Participating Schools and Institutions

The following schools and institutions will be present at the fair:

• Petits Poussins (VHG Group)
• Le Lycée Français de New York
• Marianne’s Alpha Kappa
• FASNY: French American School of New York
• La Petite Ecole
• Smith Street Maternelle
• UNIS
• Kennedy International School
• French American Academy
• The Ecole
• OFALycée
• Saints John and Paul School
• FFF Academy (Fédération Française de Football)
• Tessa International School
• CALEC
• Leman Manhattan
• DOE NYC
• Le Régent
• Play Garden Prep
• French American School of Princeton
• Ecole Princeton
• P.S.5 Dr. Ronald McNair
• PS110
• Mott Hall 2
• ps110
• International School of Bergen County
• PS 20- The Clinton Hill School

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