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EFNY at PS 527

(Upper East Side)

323 East 91st Street, New York, NY

Your Site Coordinators

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Registration for 2026–2027 is open.

Program Dates

Thursday, September 17, 2026 to Thursday, June 17, 2027

EFNY follows the NYC DOE calendar

Schedule and Tuition

Dismissal → 5:00 PM

Thursdays

  • French for Native / Fluent Speakers
  • French as a Second Language (FSL)

$1,640/year + PayPal fees

Class Type

Day Offered

Time

Tuition 

– French for Native / Fluent Speakers

Thursdays

Dismissal → 5:00 PM

$1,640/year
+ credit card fees

  • Accepted payment methods: Credit card and PayPal
  • If you require a payment plan, please contact us at efnyoffice@gmail.com.
  • For questions about this site’s program, please email efnyps527@gmail.com.

Who Can Enroll

Open to all students, regardless of school enrollment. Priority is given to PS 527 families. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Families looking for French language lessons on the Upper East Side will find an accessible, immersion-based program at PS 527.

Choosing the Right French Class

To help you find the right French lessons for your child, EFNY classes fall into two categories:

French for Native / Fluent Speakers

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.

French as a Second Language (FSL)

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.

Classes Offered

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.

EFNY also offers online French classes. If you are interested in this option, please contact efnyinscription@gmail.com.

Program Notes

  • Registration may include a placement assessment.
  • We require a minimum of 8 students per class for the program to run.
  • EFNY has a policy of teaching exclusively in French in classes for native speakers.
  • Weekly homework promotes consistent progress.
  • EFNY follows the New York City Department of Education calendar. There are no classes on holidays, during parent-teacher meetings, or when schools are closed due to inclement weather or emergencies. Please contact your EFNY coordinator with any questions.
  • This activity is neither sponsored nor endorsed by the New York City Department of Education or the City of New York.