Avenues New York vs Lycée Français de New York

	A Avenues New York New York, United States	L Lycée Français de New York New York, United States
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year $15,725 - 75,300	Fees / year $51,505 - 51,925
Age range	Age range 1 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum	Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, French Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size 18
Instruction language	Instruction language English, Mandarin, Spanish	Instruction language French, English
Opened	Opened 2012	Opened 1935
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location The New York campus is located at 259 10th Avenue and 536 W 26th Street in the West Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan. The campus is adjacent to the High Line Park and a short walk from Hudson Yards. By public transport, it is accessible via the subway (C, E, 1, or Path to 23rd Street) and by bus on the M23-SBS and M11 routes.	Location 505 East 75th Street, New York, NY 10021. The York Wing extension opened in 2015 to expand facilities.
Stages	Stages Small World (ELC) – Nursery through Kindergarten; Lower Division (Grades 1–5); Middle Grades (Grades 6–8); Upper Grades (Grades 9–12)	Stages Preschool through High School (Nursery-3 through Grade 12).
School type	School type Independent school	School type Private bilingual day school.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix 60 nationalities represented.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support Learning specialists provide strategies to support learning needs. The Acceleration Center offers small-group or targeted instruction in math, Chinese, English or Spanish for Lower Division students, with teaching by Avenues faculty and outside providers.	Additional learning support Support is available for learners new to the French or English languages; College Counseling and Secondary advisory are provided, along with primary-level ateliers to support interpersonal development.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation United States	Country affiliation AEFE (Agency for French Education Abroad) under the French Ministry of Education.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure Nursery through Kindergarten day runs 8:15 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. with a schedule including arrival, Morning Meeting, snack, specials, Literacy and Math blocks, a World Course, lunch, rest, outdoor time, and Closing Circle.	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details Selby Busing (Nursery–12th Grade) is a private bus service provided at an additional cost. Office of Pupil Transportation (OPT) Busing (Kindergarten–6th Grade) is provided to all eligible students; bus stops are typically within 0.25 miles of home. M23-SBS and M11 bus routes also serve nearby stops for access to the campus.	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application fees - One-time general application fee for Avenues New York: USD 175. - Financial-aid application fee charged through the school's Clarity platform: USD 65 (covers Clarity applications). Tuition fees (annual) — 2026–27 academic year - Nursery–Grade 12 (annual, comprehensive): USD 75,300. This annual tuition is comprehensive and explicitly includes books and materials, lunch and snacks, athletic uniforms, all field trips, transport to/from activities, and educational technology (e.g., iPads and MacBooks). - Small World (toddlers) — annual rates by schedule: - Small World 1s (one-year-olds): 2 days — USD 15,725; 3 days — USD 20,525. - Small World 2s (two-year-olds): 2 days, half day — USD 23,550; 3 days, half day — USD 31,250; 5 days, half day — USD 45,100; 5 days, full day — USD 75,300. - Small World tuition is described as comprehensive for the listed schedules and includes materials, snacks, and field trips. Per-term detail - The school publishes annual tuition amounts as shown above. A published per-term breakdown (for example, by semester or term) is not provided in the publicly posted tuition materials accessed. Parents should note the annual amounts above when calculating per-term values for budgeting. Billing schedule and payment terms - Admissions rounds and parent reply deadlines are published for the admissions process (First Choice Round and Regular Notification) and include specific parent reply dates by division; these dates are used for confirming enrollment offers. Examples of reply deadlines: ELC (Small World–Pre-K) reply deadline March 3; Kindergarten reply deadline February 10; Grades 1–8 reply deadline February 24; Grades 9–12 reply deadline March 6. These admissions reply deadlines are published as part of the admissions calendar. - A detailed public billing schedule (e.g., invoice dates, required enrollment deposit amounts, installment dates, late payment penalties) is not published in the tuition and admissions materials that were available. The school's tuition page describes what the annual tuition includes but does not show a standard term or installment billing schedule in the publicly posted materials. Boarding fees - Boarding is not applicable to Avenues New York; the New York campus is a day school (no boarding program listed). Other costs or fees - The annual tuition is described as comprehensive and includes many routine costs (books, materials, lunch/snacks, athletic uniforms, field trips, activity transport, educational technology). Optional supplementary program fees may be charged for: personal purchases at the school store or café, after-school enrichment programs, summer camp, international programs (study abroad), and transportation to/from school if offered as an optional service. These items are described as optional extras outside the comprehensive tuition. - Uniform requirement: Avenues New York lists a uniform/dress code requirement; athletic uniforms are explicitly included in the comprehensive tuition. Any additional uniform items beyond standard issued athletic uniforms or optional branded items available at the school store may be an extra cost. Refund information (withdrawals / refunds) - No publicly posted, detailed refund or tuition-withdrawal policy (for example, prorated refunds, deadlines for refundable deposits, or conditions under which tuition is refunded) was found in the tuition and admissions materials accessed. Specific refund or withdrawal terms are not published in the public tuition pages reviewed. Fee payment options (methods) - The publicly available tuition and admissions pages reviewed do not list a comprehensive set of accepted payment methods (for example, specifying credit card, bank transfer/wire, ACH, check, or online payment portals) for tuition or enrollment deposits. The application and financial-aid platforms referenced (OpenApply for admissions listings and Clarity for financial-aid applications) use their standard payment workflows for application processing, but a specific, publicly posted list of accepted tuition payment methods and transactional instructions was not provided in the materials accessed. Summary of items not publicly specified in the materials accessed - Per-term invoicing amounts and an official billing-installment schedule (how the annual tuition may be divided into terms or installments) are not published in the school's publicly posted tuition or admissions material accessed. - Specific enrollment-acceptance deposit amounts (if any), the timing and refundability of deposits, explicit tuition refund/proration rules on withdrawal, and an explicit list of accepted tuition payment methods (credit card, bank transfer, check, etc.) are not published in the tuition and admissions pages reviewed. (For reference: annual tuition figures and Small World schedules above are the school's published 2026–27 tuition listings; application-fee and financial-aid application-fee amounts are published in the admissions/third-party application listings and the Clarity guidance document cited.)	Fee details Tuition (2026–2027) - Nursery‑3 through Grade 12: USD 51,925 per year. This single tuition amount applies across all grade levels (Nursery‑3 to Grade 12). Application and Enrollment Fees - Application / Re‑enrollment fee: USD 200 (non‑refundable where noted by the school's enrollment terms). Advance Deposit and Enrollment Deposits - New families: non‑refundable advanced tuition deposit of USD 4,000 per student required with the signed enrollment contract; this deposit is credited against tuition. Returning families pay a non‑refundable, non‑transferable enrollment fee of USD 200 plus the same USD 4,000 advanced tuition deposit when submitting re‑enrollment. For families who enroll on or after May 1 the required deposit increases to between 50% and 100% of tuition and fees. Additional Required Fees (per student) - Association des Parents du Lycée (parent association) dues: USD 60. - Lunch (Nursery to Grade 8), 5 days per week: USD 1,920. - Books and supplies (Nursery to Grade 5): USD 200. - Digital books (Grades 6 to 12): USD 50. - School trips — Nature's Classroom (Grades 2 to 5): USD 800. - French national exam fees (relevant secondary grades): USD 350. - New student one‑time fee (first year only): USD 3,000. - Tuition Refund Plan (optional, with discretion to opt out): USD 1,000. - Note: depending on grade, families may have additional purchases such as PE uniforms, specific textbooks, laptops or other materials; those amounts vary by item and grade. Billing schedule and payment terms (how tuition is billed and when payments are due) - The school uses Blackbaud Tuition Management for tuition billing and offers these standard payment plans: annual, semi‑annual, monthly, and a special plan for financial aid recipients. - Annual plan: balance of tuition (after the USD 4,000 advance deposit) due on or before May 1, 2026. - Semi‑annual plan: balance due in two equal payments (50% each); Payment #1 due on or before May 1, 2026 and Payment #2 due on or before October 1, 2026. - Monthly plan: balance due in twelve equal payments beginning March 1, 2026 (Payment #1) and continuing through February 1, 2027 (Payment #12). For contracts signed after May 1, 2026, installments begin the month of contract signature and (for monthly plans) end in February 2027. Financial Aid plan schedules are finalized with the Business Office once aid is awarded; the first payment on that schedule also begins March 1, 2026. - Example calculations (illustrative) after the standard USD 4,000 advance deposit is applied to the listed annual tuition of USD 51,925: - Annual balance due on May 1 (after deposit): USD 47,925. - Semi‑annual payments (two equal installments): USD 23,962.50 each (May 1 and Oct 1). - Monthly payments (12 equal installments): USD 3,993.75 per month (March 1 through Feb 1). These amounts reflect the tuition minus the standard USD 4,000 deposit and then divided according to the chosen plan. Boarding fees - Boarding is not applicable; Lycée Français de New York does not operate a boarding program and therefore no boarding fees apply. (Day school model; no residential program.) Other costs or occasional fees - Optional or occasional charges that families should expect in addition to the required items above include: certain grade‑specific textbooks, PE uniforms, student laptops or devices, after‑school activities or extended day programs (prices vary by program), and incidental fees for specific trips or performances. Specific mandatory extras by grade are listed above (books, digital books, lunch, Nature's Classroom, exam fees). Amounts for optional items vary by purchase. Refund information - The USD 4,000 advanced tuition deposit is non‑refundable but is credited against the student's tuition. The USD 200 enrollment fee paid at re‑enrollment is non‑refundable and non‑transferable. The school offers a Tuition Refund Plan priced at USD 1,000 (families have discretion to opt out of this plan). Other refund policies (for partial refunds of tuition after the start of the contract, refunds of fees, or refund timing) are governed by the school's enrollment contract terms and business office procedures. Fee payment options (methods accepted) - Tuition and billed fees are processed through Blackbaud Tuition Management (formerly Smart Tuition). Blackbaud's parent and payer documentation shows the platform supports multiple payment methods commonly used by schools, including automatic bank debits (ACH), payments from checking or savings accounts, credit and debit cards (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express where accepted by the school), mailed checks, and wire transfers (wires may carry a receiver fee). Families enroll and manage payment schedules through the Blackbaud Tuition Management portal per the school's billing instructions. Wire payments and international payment options are also supported via the tuition manager, subject to any platform fees or bank fees. - Important operational notes on payment handling via Blackbaud: credit/debit cards are commonly accepted; bank/ACH drafts are available; mailed checks and bank online bill pay can be used but may require earlier scheduling so funds are received by the due date; wire transfers incur a processing/wire fee assessed by the tuition manager. Families should follow the school's invoicing and Blackbaud account instructions when scheduling payments. Summary - Annual tuition for 2026–2027 is USD 51,925 for all grades (Nursery‑3 through Grade 12). Required deposits and fees include a USD 4,000 non‑refundable advance deposit, USD 200 application/re‑enrollment fee, and a variety of grade‑linked fees (lunch, books, exam fees, new‑student fee, etc.) as listed above. Tuition is payable via the school's published annual, semi‑annual, or monthly plans through Blackbaud Tuition Management; payment methods include bank ACH, credit/debit card, check and wire where applicable. Refunds are limited: the advance deposit and re‑enrollment fee are non‑refundable; a USD 1,000 tuition‑refund plan is available as an optional charge.
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Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement —
Food options	Food options Lunch and snacks are included in tuition for Nursery–12. Meals are provided during the school day.	Food options A 225-seat cafeteria with a full-service kitchen provides freshly cooked, healthy, and organic menu items. The cafeteria includes a salad bar, a sandwich station, and a hot meal station.
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership Independent school located in Chelsea, Manhattan. It is accredited by the NEASC.	Governance and ownership LFNY is an independent school governed by a Board of Trustees. The Board oversees the school's activities, recruits and supervises the Head of School, enacts the school's mission and policies, and manages the school's finances, capital assets and endowment. Ex officio members include the Head of School and the Co-Presidents of the Parent Association (APL).
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details World Elements framework guides the curriculum, integrating rigorous academics with real-world experiences. Lower Division (Grades 1–5) offers a transformative academic program in two languages. Middle Division (Grades 6–8) fosters innovative thinkers with an increasing sense of ownership for their learning. Upper Division (Grades 9–12) develops architects of lives that transcend the ordinary through rigorous and joyful learning experiences. Language immersion runs from 12-month-olds through 5th grade in Mandarin or Spanish.	Curriculum details The school offers a bilingual curriculum that blends the best of French and American educational traditions. Instruction emphasizes project-based learning, rigorous academics, and creative exploration to support student learning, development, and wellbeing. The program integrates language learning, the arts, and cultural instruction to deepen the core curriculum. In the Secondary level (grades 6-12), there is intensive preparation for the French Baccalaureate alongside in‑class and extracurricular intellectual exploration. Language mastery is supported by exposure to multiple languages taught by native-speaking instructors, and STEAM is integrated across all grade levels with facilities such as a Makerspace and a Media Lab. Graduates are prepared for higher education worldwide, with matriculation at universities across North America, Europe, and beyond.
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Higher education progression	Higher education progression Graduates are studying at colleges and universities around the world, including the University of Chicago, Harvard, New York University, the University of Pennsylvania and Stanford.	Higher education progression Graduates have matriculated to universities around the world. The College Counseling program supports students through the application process. Representative destinations include Columbia University, Cornell University, Harvard University, Yale University, NYU, and the University of Pennsylvania.
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning The Early Learning Center is bilingual, with instruction split 50% English and 50% in a target language (Spanish or Mandarin). Fostering social-emotional wellbeing is a core part of the program. Dedicated teachers provide personalized support to young learners to help them master everyday tasks and build confidence. The program emphasizes self-help skills, self-regulation and independence. Literacy and math are taught in both languages, and World Course is integrated across grades. Wellness and Movement (WAM) supports social-emotional growth and healthy development as part of the curriculum.	Social & emotional learning The school provides co-curricular and after-school programs and clubs that support social-emotional development, leadership, and community building. The school fosters openness and responsibility for others through arts, athletics, and clubs. The school offers classes and clubs in art, cooking, theater, music, writing, government, computer programming and engineering to support social and emotional growth through collaboration. The school provides guidance through College Counseling and Secondary advisory to support interpersonal development. The school fosters a diverse and inclusive community where voices are respected and differences are celebrated. The school promotes belonging and collaboration across a broad range of activities.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) The school provides structured student support through the Deans and the Student Success Team. Deans are full-time mentors whose primary responsibility is the social-emotional wellbeing and academic success of students. The Student Success Team comprises counselors, psychologists and learning experts who work with faculty to provide appropriate challenge and support. These teams collaborate with faculty to ensure students are supported and appropriately challenged. Wellness and Movement (WAM) supports student well-being across grades.	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language The language immersion program runs from nursery through 5th grade, with half the time in English and half in the target language (Spanish or Mandarin Chinese). Nursery through kindergarten learn in both English and their target language. In the middle grades, students take either Spanish or Mandarin in sections based on proficiency. The Avenues Language Scale places students according to proficiency levels from Novice Low to Advanced, and courses are aligned to these levels. Our English program is designed to help students become skilled readers and writers. Literacy and World Course are taught in both languages in the early years.	English as an additional language The school teaches languages beyond French and English. The school hires native-speaking instructors to teach these languages. The school follows EU standards of language assessment in secondary language courses. The school offers immersive language experiences and cross-cultural exchanges to deepen linguistic and cultural understanding. The school includes close-to-home immersive experiences in New York City, such as trips to Chinatown and cultural centers.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing Wellness and Movement (WAM) is a signature health and physical education program spanning K–12, rooted in positive psychology and dynamic play. WAM provides knowledge, skills and values to live healthy, active, and meaningful lives. In Wellness classes, students explore personal identity and social responsibility, and deepen their understanding of healthy decision-making around relationships, sexual health, substances, sleep, and nutrition. The Deans are full-time mentors whose primary responsibility is the social-emotional well-being and academic success of their students, working with a Student Success Team (counselors, psychologists and learning experts) to support students. The Early Learning Center prioritizes social-emotional wellbeing and independence through guided approaches.	Mental wellbeing The school provides mental wellbeing support through student services including College Counseling and Secondary advisory, and ateliers in the Primary School. The school's instruction team helps navigate every stage of students' interpersonal development. The school provides staff support to help students thrive. The school fosters an inclusive community that respects diverse identities and voices. The school offers clubs and cultural activities that promote belonging and community.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding Avenues New York maintains a comprehensive safety plan for campus operations. The plan uses classroom cohorts (pods) and reduced density to limit student mixing, with emphasis on proper hand hygiene, enhanced ventilation and cleaning protocols, and health monitoring through technology. A privacy policy protects student and family data. COVID-19 testing before the first day of school has been part of safety guidance. Safety measures apply to all staff and students across the campus.	Safeguarding —
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Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview The school is located in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan, New York. Avenues New York operates a toddler–grade 12 independent campus with the Early Learning Center (toddler through kindergarten) housed in a state-of-the-art facility designed for two-language immersion and learning through play. The ELC features a fully landscaped outdoor playground, a multipurpose movement room, a patio for growing plants, and a teaching kitchen. English-speaking classrooms are connected to target-language classrooms to support Mandarin or Spanish immersion, with language immersion extending from 12 months to 5th grade. The campus is organized into Lower Division (Grades 1–5), Middle Division (Grades 6–8), and Upper Division (Grades 9–12), and the campuses are interconnected and interdependent.	Facilities overview Back-to-school 2003 marked a turning point with the opening of a 158,000-square-foot facility that unified the Lycée Français de New York's campuses on a single site. The York Wing extension added 20,000 square feet of digitally-enabled flexible classrooms to support collaborative teaching and learning. The campus includes a 354-seat auditorium that hosts performances and the Cultural Center, a 225-seat cafeteria with a full-service kitchen, and a rooftop playground for elementary students. A digital media lab with a TV studio, production booth and editing bays, plus a makerspace with a digital printer, support hands-on learning and creative exploration.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities On-campus facilities include a Regulation Size Gymnasium, a Fitness Center, a Dance and Yoga Studio, an Aviator Weight Room, and Locker Rooms. Wellness and Movement (WAM) provides a movement-based health and physical education program for nursery through 10th grade, featuring activities such as gymnastics, soccer, baseball, basketball, European team handball, floor hockey, volleyball, badminton, tennis, track and field, golf, ice skating, and strength and conditioning. The Athletics program offers opportunities to participate in a wide range of team sports and competitions, guided by core values; there are 37 athletic teams overall with 17 at the varsity level, and about 55% of upper-grade students participate on at least one team. Seasonal offerings include cross country, soccer, basketball, fencing, tennis, volleyball, lacrosse, golf, and more, with leagues such as AIPSL, ACIS, ISAL, ISFL, IVY and MMSTFA. There are on-campus clinics and intramurals, including Saturday clinics and spring intramurals.	Sports facilities There are two gymnasiums totaling more than 12,000 square feet with two regulation basketball courts. The athletic facilities support activities such as wall climbing, volleyball, soccer and gymnastics. A rooftop playground provides outdoor play space for elementary students. These spaces enable a broad athletic program across grade levels.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities Avenues is an Apple Distinguished School with a technology-rich environment that supports collaboration across campuses. The libraries hold 63,587 books, and the community uses 7,586 computers and iPads for learning. The World Elements curriculum provides a global framework for learning across grades, and technology and library media specialists support interdisciplinary inquiry. The school's facilities include a newly developed Early Learning Center with multilingual spaces—English-speaking classrooms connected to target-language classrooms to support language immersion and the dual-language pedagogy. The ELC and main campus emphasize a combination of language immersion, literacy and world studies across grade levels.	Academic facilities The main building houses pre-kindergarten through 12th grade in a 158,000-square-foot facility with specialty classrooms, learning labs and studios for project-based learning. The York Wing adds 20,000 square feet of digitally-enabled flexible classrooms for collaborative teaching and learning. The campus includes a digital media lab with a TV studio, production booth and editing bays, and a makerspace with a 3D printer to foster hands-on problem solving. A Primary music room and movement room, along with a 354-seat auditorium and cultural spaces, support arts-integrated learning.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities Avenues offers after-school programming starting in Nursery, with Stay and Play available until 5:15 p.m. for younger students and a wide range of specialty classes (e.g., chess, robotics, dance, cooking) for Small World–K. Middle and upper grades have a broad array of clubs and athletics. There are 136 student clubs across the campuses, and the athletics program supports 37 teams, including many sports across seasons; Dance Now Avenues is part of the performing arts opportunities. Students can participate in a variety of activities beyond the classroom, including organized sports, clubs and team-based competitions.	Extra curricular facilities Co-curricular and after-school programs and clubs offer opportunities to develop talents beyond class time, including art, cooking, theater, music, writing, government, computer programming and engineering. After-school offerings include 68 clubs and 43 competitive sports teams across middle and high school. The Lycée also supports Social Entrepreneurship and an Artists-in-Residence program as part of its cultural and creative activities.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History Avenues New York is an independent toddler–12th grade school located in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan. Since opening in 2012, it has grown to more than 1,900 students. The school is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). Language immersion is offered for ages from 12 months through 5th grade in Mandarin or Spanish, building fluency in a world language. The World Elements framework guides the curriculum, blending rigorous academics with real-world experiences, and graduates pursue higher education at universities worldwide, including Harvard, New York University, the University of Pennsylvania, Stanford, and the University of Chicago.	History Founded in 1935 by the Consul General of France in New York, Charles de Ferry de Fontnouvelle, and a group of French and American officials, the Lycée Français de New York began with 24 students in a small basement. In 1938, final charter approval was granted by the SUNY Board of Regents and the Lycée awarded its first French baccalaureate. By the 1970s the school had expanded to teach more than 1,000 students, and in 1994 a new building on East 73rd Street increased small-class offerings. In 2003 Primary and Secondary were brought together on East 75th Street in a campus inaugurated by French President Jacques Chirac, and in 2015 a bold vision transformed teaching and learning, followed by the 2016 York Wing expansion. Over more than 80 years the Lycée has grown to nearly 35,000 students and graduates representing more than 150 nationalities.
Community	Community The Avenues New York community hosts virtual and in-person events for families, including virtual Parent Introductory Events for all grades and Spring Tours for the Upper Division. A language immersion program allows students from 12 months through 5th grade to study in Mandarin or Spanish, building fluency in a world language. The World Elements framework guides the curriculum, integrating rigorous academics with real-world experiences. Upcoming events listed on the calendar demonstrate ongoing opportunities for parent and student engagement.	Community The Lycée Français de New York is more than a school; it's a family, a home away from home. The community is united by a global outlook, embraces cultural differences and believes in the power of a bilingual, international education to shape young minds. With myriad opportunities to volunteer and participate in Lycée life, the community—from parents to students to alumni, faculty and staff—finds lifelong friendships and experiences.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association The Parent Association (APL) coordinates with the Lycée and serves as an influential voice by facilitating communication between the school and parents, working closely with the administration, faculty, staff and the Board. All parents are members of the APL and can volunteer to participate in community life. It offers opportunities to socialize and to volunteer, including welcome coffees, cocktails, lectures, and events that are part of the school's rich cultural life. The Lycée Families page notes the community includes more than 60 nationalities, reflecting a pluricultural environment. For more information, contact apl@lfny.org.
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual HIP (High-Intensity Practice) develops cognitive flexibility and advanced problem-solving across math, writing and coding. The Avenues Institute for Advanced Mathematics (AIAM) provides an advanced mathematics pathway with courses such as Advanced Multivariable Calculus and Data Science. The Mastery Learning System supports personalized progress through advanced electives in math and related disciplines. J-Term is an annual leadership‑oriented program where students can partner with local organizations or pursue specialized studies in arts, math or entrepreneurship, and Global Journeys take upper‑division students on study‑abroad experiences to deepen academic inquiry and broaden global perspectives.	Academic & intellectual AI gaming and machine learning clubs and Lego robotics exist. Chess, debate and Young Philosophers are offered. Mandarin language clubs are available. In secondary, students participate in 3D printing, robotics, coding and VR, plus national programs such as Harvard Model Congress, Debate and Model UN.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative The arts are central to student life at Avenues New York, with programs in visual art, music and drama across divisions. Lower Division offers painting, drawing, collage, ceramics, construction and printmaking; music includes choral singing, percussion, recorders, xylophones, Glockenspiels and instrumental music. Middle Grades offer art, drawing labs and a range of electives such as storytelling, Playmaking/Architecture, fiber arts and art history. Upper Grades offer electives including Introduction to Creative Process: Art, Visual and Digital Arts Workshop, Orchestra/Band, Vocal Workshop, Musical Theater, Film Arts, Senior Studio in Art, plus more than 10 arts‑focused student clubs.	Arts & creative French theater club, theater workshop, visual arts and cooking club exist. Choir is offered as a free activity. In secondary, performing arts include music, dance, theater, visual arts and culinary arts, and the school stages a musical each year; Première Scène French Theater Festival and Rough Cut Film Festival are part of the programming.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language From Small World through 5th grade, language immersion provides 50% of time in English and 50% in Mandarin Chinese or Spanish; the program is language immersion rather than language teaching. World Elements frames language and culture learning across divisions. Upper Grades offer Mandarin Chinese and Spanish language tracks with year‑long courses from beginner to advanced levels. Campus exchanges with peers in São Paulo and Shenzhen and Global Journeys study abroad experiences (e.g., Taiwan, Greece, Costa Rica) deepen cultural understanding.	Cultural & language Mandarin language club. Le Lynx is the bilingual student newspaper. The school operates in a bilingual environment with activities offered in French or English.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies Avenues Explorers is the after‑school program with activities ranging from chess to dance to coding. Stay & Play provides extended care for nursery through 5th grade. Upper Grades have 80+ clubs and affinity groups, including Debate, Model UN, Film Club, Food and Hunger Advocacy, International Student Council and more.	Social & hobbies Sports include soccer, basketball, gymnastics and tennis. Chess, choir, theatre and debate are offered as student activities. Yoga adventure and Fun movement kids club provide additional recreational options.
Community & service	Community & service Community engagement and service learning are woven throughout the Avenues curriculum from nursery through 12th grade. In the upper grades, students volunteer and intern with local non‑profits and community leaders and lead Community Days in partnership with faculty to engage in service with local organizations. The Early Learning Center days include service learning through Avenues Community Engagement, assemblies, guest speakers and more.	Community & service There are opportunities to volunteer and participate in Lycée life. The Environmental Task Force is a student-led group. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging programs exist through the Coalition and other groups.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional J-Term is an annual leadership‑focused learning experience where students can partner with local organizations or pursue specialized studies in arts, math or entrepreneurship. Global Journeys offer study‑abroad programs combining experiential learning and cultural immersion. High‑Intensity Practice (HIP) develops thinking skills through coding and Mastery, and the Avenues Institute for Advanced Mathematics (AIAM) provides an advanced math pathway. The Deans Program and College Counseling offers full‑time mentors for social‑emotional well‑being and college admissions guidance.	Leadership & professional Student government is organized into three bodies: the Conseil des Élèves (CDE), student delegates and the CPET. Harvard Model Congress, Debate and Model UN are national programs in which students participate. Finance Club and student-to-student tutoring club develop leadership and professional skills.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing Wellness and Movement (WAM) spans nursery through 10th grade, combining movement, sport and social‑emotional learning to build physical literacy and wellbeing. The Athletics program provides opportunities to participate in team sports and emphasizes life skills such as time management, leadership, goal‑setting and teamwork. Movement course options include Studio WAM, Personal Fitness, Court Sports, Community WAM and Independent Movement, supporting lifelong healthy habits.	Lifestyle & wellbeing Athletics and fitness are offered after school, including soccer, basketball, gymnastics and tennis. Seasonal day camps run in summer, fall, winter and spring. Participants in the Primary Choir perform at the Winter and Spring concerts.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision English is the language of instruction alongside the target language (Spanish or Mandarin). Nursery–Kindergarten learn in both English and the target language; Literacy, Math and World Course are taught in both languages, while science, music, Wellness and Movement, art, and library are taught in either English, the target language, or both. Language immersion begins in the Small World program for very young children and continues through 5th grade.	Language provision French and English are core languages, with all language learning supported by native-speaking instructors. In addition to these core languages, Arabic, German, Mandarin, Italian, and Spanish are taught through World Languages and exchanges; Preschool and early years integrate English into the day, with Nursery-3 in a 100% French-speaking environment and Pre-K/K transitioning to about 80% French and 20% English. Spanish instruction begins in Grade 6, and students participate in language exchanges and broader immersion experiences throughout the upper grades.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching The school offers bilingual language immersion in Spanish and Mandarin Chinese from Small World through 5th grade. From Nursery to Kindergarten, students learn in both English and the target language, with Literacy, Math and World Course taught in both languages, and specialty classes taught in either English, the target language, or both. From Small World to 5th grade, students spend 50% of their learning time in English and 50% in the target language.	Bilingual teaching The Lyce9 Français de New York provides a bilingual program that blends the French national curriculum with English instruction. In high school, students spend about 30 to 50 percent of class time in English, depending on their track and plans for higher education. There are two Baccalaureate tracks: the Baccalaure9at frane7ais international (BFI) and the Classic French Baccalaurat; the BFI includes English-language and History-Geography components and offers AP options, while the Classic Bac remains primarily in French. The school emphasizes bilingual and multilingual instruction with language learning taught by native-speaking instructors for languages beyond French and English.
Immersion programs	Immersion programs Small World provides dual-language immersion for one- and two-year-olds, with exposure to Spanish and Mandarin (in addition to English) and scheduling options in the morning, afternoon, or full day. The program serves children from about 12 months to two years old and continues into the Early Learning Center where 50/50 English and target-language instruction is maintained for core subjects.	Immersion programs Beyond the classroom, the Lyce9e offers immersive language and cultural exchanges, including a six-week French-language exchange with Louis Le Grand high school for select 10th00grade students. Arabic (Modern Standard Arabic) is taught, with beginning and intermediate levels in the Primary after-school program; German begins in Grade 6; Mandarin is featured through a two-week exchange with Fudan University in Shanghai; Italian begins in Grade 6; Spanish begins in Grade 6 with exchange opportunities. The school also supports immersive experiences and hosts a French Immersion Summer Camp for ages 2.5 to 10.
Reputation	Reputation
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Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations The Lycée Français de New York is accredited by both the French Ministry of Education and the New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS). It is also part of the Agency for French Education Abroad (AEFE) network.
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions Submit a preliminary application form as soon as possible and ahead of the deadlines. Avenues has two admission rounds for the 2026–27 academic year: First Choice Round (binding) and Regular Notification. First Choice Round decisions were released on December 12, 2025. Regular Notification accepts applications until January 8, 2026, and notification and parent reply dates are published below. Late applications may be considered for any remaining openings after Regular Notification. Application timeline by round: • First Choice Round: Preliminary Application Form Due November 1; Application Completion Deadline November 19; Notification Date December 12. • Regular Notification: Preliminary Application Form Due December 1; Application Completion Deadline January 8; Notification Date January 30–February 20. Regular Notification Dates by grade are: ELC (Small World–Pre-K) February 20; Kindergarten January 30; Grades 1–8 February 9; Grades 9–12 February 13. Parent Reply Dates by grade are: ELC March 3; Kindergarten February 10; Grades 1–8 February 24; Grades 9–12 March 6. Global Admissions provides cross-campus transfer opportunities to São Paulo when appropriate. The school hosts virtual and in-person events to connect families with campus leaders, faculty, and current students; events include Parent Introductory Events (All Grades) and campus tours with the listed dates. For questions about admissions, the team can be reached via the contact channels listed on the admissions page.	Admissions Nursery, Pre-K, K 1. Applications must be completed via the online application portal and a non-refundable $200 application fee must be paid. The portal starts the admissions review for Nursery through Kindergarten, and early submission helps begin the interview and evaluation process. 2. For Fall 2026 entry, submit by December 1, 2025 to ensure review in January; all required documents must be submitted by January 16, 2026. Submitting by the deadline supports timely consideration and evaluation. 3. On January 16, 2026, preschool evaluation day is held in person at the Lycée; families outside the New York metro area will receive instructions to participate in remote evaluation. 4. Admission decisions will be shared during the first week of February 2026. 5. If accepted, return a signed contract with a non-refundable tuition deposit of $4,000 within seven calendar days of receiving the acceptance letter. First to Twelfth Grades 0. Language requirement: Starting with first grade (CP), students must speak, read, write, and understand spoken French. 1. The admission process begins in the fall of the year before enrollment; the number of available places varies yearly based on attrition. 2. Application Deadlines: We recommend submitting by December 1, 2025 to be considered in January for first-round review; all required documents must be submitted by January 16, 2026; applications continue to be accepted throughout the year as spaces remain available. 3. For Grades 1-5, a virtual interview with a member of the Admissions Team is required for both current Lycée families and prospective guardians. 4. For Grades 6-12 not in a MOE-accredited program, an entrance exam in French and Mathematics is required on January 10, 2026; invitations are sent by the Admissions Office; outside the New York City metropolitan area, the test may be mailed to the child's school or live-proctored via Zoom. 5. Admission decisions will be shared in the first week of February 2026; if accepted, return a signed contract and pay a non-refundable tuition deposit of $4,000 within seven calendar days of the acceptance letter.
Scholarships	Scholarships Financial aid is available for all grades—Small World through Grade 12—and the school aims to meet 100% of demonstrated financial need at the time of admission. Financial aid is need-based, not merit-based, and the aid budget is finite. If the application fee poses a hardship, a fee waiver is available by contacting waiver@avenues-ny.org.	Scholarships The Lyce9e Frane7ais de New York offers need-based financial aid to students of all nationalities. For the 2025b12026 school year, the Lyce9e has committed $7.1 million in financial aid. French citizens may also be eligible for financial aid from the French Government. Applications are submitted via Clarity, the Lyce9ea0s Financial Aid tool, and awards are determined confidentially by the Lyce9e Financial Aid Committee based on demonstrated financial need. Current families can consult deadlines and instructions on MyLyce9e. The French Government Financial Aid program may be available for eligible French citizens registered with the French Consulate in New York.
Waitlist	Waitlist Applicants not offered admission in the First Choice Round may be waitlisted or not admitted, which is a final decision for the academic year.	Waitlist —
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