EFNY at MS 256 – Lafayette Academy
Upper West Side, 154 West 93rd street, New York, NY
The program is open to all students, regardless of the school they attend.
Classes take place on Tuesdays* from 4pm to 5:30pm.
1st to 5th grade students can arrive at 3:30pm in the playground, where our teachers will be present to supervise play time.
CLASSES START TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 16th to JUNE 16th, 2026
No EFNY class on December 23rd, 2026
To register, please click here.
*A minimum of 12 students per class is required.
Jeunes Francophones 1st & 2nd – This class is open to students who are truly fluent in French, already reading in English, and beginning to read and write in French. All activities are conducted in French. Students will strengthen their reading and writing foundations while beginning to develop grammar skills. The class also focuses on expanding vocabulary and encouraging clear verbal expression.
Grands Francophones 3rd to & 5th grade – This class is for students who are truly fluent in French and focuses on both oral and written expression, grammar, and spelling. All activities are conducted in French. Students will read longer texts and reinforce their grammar, spelling, conjugation, and vocabulary skills. Emphasis is placed on written expression through short, varied texts (dialogues, fiction, descriptions, portraits). Independent reading is strongly encouraged.
French for Native French and Fluent Speakers – 6th to 8th grade
This class supports students in continuing to develop their French language skills acquired in earlier years. We strongly encourage all students with a bilingual background to join EFNY. Based on our experience, continued participation helps bilingual students maintain and even improve their level of French proficiency.
Le français par le théâtre – 6th to 8th grade
In this class, students will develop their ability to express themselves in public in French. It is ideal for those looking to strengthen their verbal expression. Fluent or advanced French speakers are welcome. Language skills will be explored and reinforced throughout the course.
Contact:
If you have any question about our program, please contact Amélie at efny
The EFNY program follows a French-only policy in all Francophone classes, and students from these classes will have weekly assignments for efficient progress. Please help us with this by encouraging your child to follow these rules.
EFNY continues to offer a virtual program for the 2025-2026 school year. If you are interested, please send an email to efnyinscription@gmail.com .