Programs for
Kids and Teens
At the core of L’Alliance New York’s mission is to make French language and francophone cultural programming accessible to people of all ages, and that includes our francophiles from ages one to 18! Whether you’re interested in French language classes, storytime, cinema, or performing arts for your child or teen, you’ll find it at L’Alliance New York.
French Classes for Toddlers, Kids & Teens
L’Alliance New York’s French classes for kids and teens take an immersive, playful approach to language learning, and are designed to spark enthusiasm and awaken imagination. Starting at age one and going through age 18, we offer immersive French classes led by native French-speaking teachers. All classes offer age-appropriate activities, including stories, games, and crafts for younger students, role-playing everyday tasks with children and young teens, and a multidisciplinary approach to encourage developing listening, oral, reading, and writing skills for teens.
L’Alliance New York offers year-round language immersion drop-off camps at their Manhattan, NY and Montclair, NJ locations. These engaging, educational half and full day experiences are open to all levels of French speakers, catering to toddlers ages three to five, kids ages six to 11, and teens ages 12-18. Day Camps are offered during certain school holidays, such as Winter Recess and Spring Break, and Summer Camps are offered June through August.
Starting in September 2024, each Saturday L’Alliance New York will offer a series of fun arts activities for children and families. This new program will feature arts workshops mime workshops with Broken Box Mime Theater, as well as story time, coloring, and more!
L’Alliance New York offers fully immersive French-language Preschools at both our Manhattan and Montclair campuses. Our unique program combines French and American teaching methods in a vibrant, multicultural environment. Our curriculum offers a pas de deux of instructional approaches, combining French and American teaching practices. Our warm and supportive teaching environment prepares children to succeed in any French or American elementary school.
L’Alliance New York’s Culture and Language Voyages are international immersion experiences led by native French speakers. Discover the beauty and diversity of locales such as Normandy, Paris, and Quebec City while strengthening your French speaking skills and traveling alongside fellow francophile teens!
On Tuesdays, Petits potes storytime for toddlers ages 1-4 features interactive stories, games, and songs. Held in the Library’s adorable Kids’ Room, each session includes a fun arts & crafts activity to spark your child’s creativity.
On Saturdays, drop in for free family-style French storytime as part of our Family Saturdays program. Held in the main reading room and featuring books carefully curated from the library’s collection, each week will focus on a different theme.
Give your child the advantage of a French diploma! The DELF is an official certificate awarded by the French Ministry of Education to certify the proficiency in French as a Foreign Language. The DELF Prim is for children ages 8 to 12, while the DELF Junior is a specially adapted version of the DELF diplomas for teenagers.
L’Alliance New York’s Young Audience Program (YAP) offers K–12 students the unique learning opportunity to immerse themselves in French through the arts. The Young Audience Program is organized in partnership with local schools. It is free for public and charter school students, affordable for others, and accessible to all levels of French learners and speakers.