New York Bilingual Education Fair: How to find French-English programs in NYC on Nov. 7, 2026

# What this fair is and who runs it

# What you can expect on the day More than 20 exhibitors will present programs that span private and public schools, after-school offerings, scholarships, and cultural-education initiatives. The format is designed so families can meet school and program representatives face to face and collect materials, compare options, and ask enrollment or curriculum questions all in one visit.

# Practical reasons to attend If you are evaluating bilingual or French-immersion education, this event lets you:

• Meet admissions staff and program directors in person.
• Learn about age ranges, grade coverage, and extracurricular or after-school offerings.
• Compare tuition, scholarship, and financial-aid touches (where available).
• Explore supplemental resources such as bilingual literacy platforms and cultural-exchange opportunities.

# Workshops and schedule to note The fair offers a small-audience conference program with four 45-minute sessions. Each provides practical information for parents and educators:

• 11:00 am — "The joy of raising bilingual children: Advantages, strategies, and challenges." Presenter: Miriam E. Ebsworth, Associate Professor of English Education, NYU. This is a 45-minute interactive workshop on experiences and practical strategies in bilingual education.
• 12:00 pm — "Read in 2 Languages: Empowering Families, Enriching Classrooms." Presenter: Madison Nguyen, Multilingual Education Specialist, Center for the Advancement of Languages, Education, and Communities (CALEC). This workshop focuses on CALEC's Ri2L platform and practical ways to foster biliteracy at home and in school.
• 1:00 pm — "Portrait of Graduate: The State Seal of Biliteracy and IB High Schools." Presenters: Anna Pons and Jill Schimmel, NY Department of Education. This session covers credentials and pathways related to biliteracy for high-school students.
• 2:00 pm — "Study, Lead, Connect: Opportunities with Villa Albertine." Presenter: Jasmine Deborde, Higher Education Officer. The session outlines academic, leadership, and mobility programs such as the Lafayette Fellowship and TAPIF.

# Notable exhibitors Participating schools and programs include (selection): Petits Poussins (VHG Group), Le Lycée Français de New York, FASNY (French American School of New York), UNIS, Kennedy International School, French American Academy, Leman Manhattan, DOE NYC programs, CALEC, and several preschools and after-school providers.

# How to prepare before you go Register in advance since entry requires prior sign-up. Decide which workshops you want to attend and prioritize exhibitor meetings—many organizations will be present only for the day. Bring a list of questions focused on curriculum, language allocation by grade, assessment or credentialing (for older students), tuition and scholarship options, and after-school or wraparound care.

# Who this is useful for

• Parents of preschool and school-age children exploring French or dual-language options.
• Families considering transitions into bilingual programs at elementary or secondary levels.
• Educators and community organizations looking for literacy resources, biliteracy credentials information, or partnership opportunities.

# Sponsors and partnerships The fair is organized by French Morning with the Cultural Services of the French Embassy. Sponsors include Lycée Français de New York and Petits Poussins (VHG Group).