What a Difference the Lycée Makes – Open House Season Kicks Off

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A spark of creativity ignites in a child’s earliest years. A smart education nurtures it, with joy, rigor and hearts open to the world.

The admissions team at the Lycée Français de New York extends a warm bienvenue to New York families to discover all the Lycée has to offer growing minds.

With a renewed virtual open house season launching on Thursday, September 21, globally oriented families will have plenty of opportunity to learn about French-American education at its finest from Nursery to 12th grade and beyond.

Meet the Admissions Team

Taking place on select Thursday mornings, Café and Conversations are informal Zoom meetings with the admissions team and various members of the school administration designed to answer your questions about the admissions process, financial aid, the Secondardy division and College Counseling.

Discover the Lycée Difference

Early evening open houses are planned online by theme:

- Bienvenue, Thursday, September 21, an overview a child’s journey through the Lycée
- Affording the Lycée, Tuesday, October 5, a review of tuition assistance with the school’s financial aid officer
- Primary School Overview, Tuesday, October 19, will guide you through the signature programs, expert teachers, events, traditions, and curricular highlights
- Bébé Bilingue, Tuesday, November 9, shares how the Lycée guides preschoolers to develop fluency in English and French from their earliest years
- Current Parents Panel, Tuesday, January 11, will be a conversation with current parents about their experiences at the Lycée and Lycée community life

Along the way, you’ll meet teachers, students, parents and school leaders.

Register here to start your child’s bilingual journey today !

The Parkside School

Empowering Students with Language-Based Learning Differences Through Comprehensive Education and Support The Parkside School offers a comprehensive and nurturing educational experience for students with language-based learning differences and disabilities. Our program is designed to support the unique academic, social, and emotional needs of each child, empowering them to thrive in a structured yet flexible learning environment. At the heart of Parkside&rsquo;s approach is a robust curriculum that integrates literacy, mathematics, science, social studies, and the arts, all tailored to accommodate diverse learning styles. Our team of dedicated teachers, speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, and counselors collaborate closely to provide individualized instruction and therapeutic support, ensuring that each student receives a holistic education. Small class sizes enable our staff to build strong relationships with students, fostering a deep understanding of their strengths and challenges. Parkside&rsquo;s multi-disciplinary team utilizes evidence-based interventions such as The Zones of Regulation and executive functioning strategies to promote self-regulation and problem-solving skills. Our occupational therapy program supports sensory integration and fine motor development, while speech and language services target communication skills, helping students express themselves more effectively and build stronger connections with peers. Beyond academics, Parkside emphasizes social-emotional learning through a community-centered approach. We provide students with a safe, supportive space to build self-confidence, social skills, and independence. Our inclusive community is further strengthened through partnerships with families, who are encouraged to take an active role in their child&rsquo;s educational journey. At Parkside, we are committed to helping children discover their potential, preparing them not only for academic success but also for meaningful, fulfilling lives.

Cathedral High School

A Catholic College Preparatory school in the heart of Manhattan, welcoming young woman of all faiths and cultures. The school is a community of students, teachers, staff, parents and alumnae committed to achieving excellence in education.

Little Thinkers Montessori

During the school year, LTM&nbsp; preschool curriculum is individualized, multi-aged, and thoughtfully guided to match each student&rsquo;s needs.&nbsp; <span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: #222222; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Children learn through the academic and experiential process, developed by Dr. Maria Montessori, and influenced by the culturally diverse atmosphere of Brooklyn.&nbsp; The primary goal of LTM&rsquo;s Montessori program is to use the &ldquo;whole-child&rdquo; approach to help each child reach their full potential in all areas of life. LTM also offers an after school program for students in preK through 5th grade.&nbsp; <span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: #222222; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Please contact the school to learn more about the programs offered. Offering a Summer Program with full or half day sessions running for 7 weeks.&nbsp; Activities include, Gardening, Science, Art, Yoga, Music, Dance and outside play with extended care available.