(Tribeca)
Wednesday, September 16, 2026 to Thursday, June 17, 2027
No EFNY class on December 23, 2026
EFNY follows the NYC DOE calendar
Dismissal → 5:00 PM
$1,640/year + credit card fees
Wednesday
French as a Second Language (FSL)
Thursday
French for Native Speakers
$2,870/year + credit card fees
Wednesday & Thursday
Two-Class Combination: Native Speakers + Découverte du monde
Wednesday & Thursday
Two-Class Combination: Native Speakers + Le français par le théâtre
Class Type
Days Offered
Time
Tuition
French as a Second Language (FSL)
Wednesday
Dismissal→ 5:00 PM
(drop-off 3:00–3:20 PM)
$1,640/year + credit card fees
French for Native Speakers
Thursday
Dismissal→ 5:00 PM
(drop-off 3:00–3:20 PM)
$1,640/year + credit card fees
Two-Class Combination: Native Speakers + Découverte du monde
Wednesday & Thursday
Dismissal→ 5:00 PM
(drop-off 3:00–3:20 PM)
Cancelled
Two-Class Combination: Native Speakers + Le français par le théâtre
Wednesday & Thursday
Dismissal→ 5:00 PM
(drop-off 3:00–3:20 PM)
$2,870/year + credit card fees
Open to all students, regardless of school enrollment. However, priority is given to PS 234 families. Registration is first come, first served.
Families searching for French for kids in Lower Manhattan will find that EFNY at PS 234 offers an accessible, immersive French-language program right in their neighborhood.
To help you find the right French lessons for your child, EFNY classes fall into two categories:
For bilingual children who already speak and understand French comfortably and can follow a French-only class.
Focus: reading, writing, grammar, oral expression, and thematic/cultural subjects taught entirely in French.
For children who are new to French or still building foundational language skills.
Focus: speaking, listening comprehension, vocabulary building, and confidence through interactive, playful learning.
French for Native / Fluent Speakers
Designed for francophone students, this class invites children to explore the world around them and understand their place in time (calendar, seasons, cycles, timelines) and space (school, neighborhood, city, nature, solar system). Students learn to observe, compare, classify, and describe what they discover — all while expanding their vocabulary and oral expression. The course also introduces Francophone cultures, encouraging curiosity and openness to the world.
Through theater games, short scenes, and lively group activities, students learn to express themselves confidently and clearly in French. This class is perfect for children who want to develop oral fluency, articulation, and public-speaking skills while having fun. Francophone and advanced French learners are welcome, and their language abilities grow naturally throughout the class.
French as a Second Language
These classes introduce children to oral French through activities adapted to their age and comprehension level. Students learn to express simple phrases in everyday situations using stories, creative projects, songs, and games. Instruction remains playful, structured, and fully in French. Children are grouped by their prior exposure to French to ensure the right level of support and challenge.
French for Native / Fluent Speakers
This class is designed for bilingual children who already understand and speak French. All activities are conducted fully in French and focus on developing clear, rich, and organized oral language. Students learn to listen attentively, understand messages, and respond appropriately. They are introduced to the alphabet, early phonics, and the first steps of reading and writing in French, laying the foundation for confident literacy in both languages.
This class is designed for francophone students who already speak French comfortably and are developing (or strengthening) their reading and writing skills. All activities are conducted entirely in French. Students explore increasingly complex texts, reinforce essential grammar, spelling, and conjugation, and build strong written expression through short, structured assignments. As they progress, they learn to express their ideas with greater clarity and precision, expand their vocabulary, and gain confidence as independent readers and writers.
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