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What a Difference the Lycée Makes – Open House Season Kicks Off

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A spark of creativity ignites in a child’s earliest years. A smart education nurtures it, with joy, rigor and hearts open to the world.

The admissions team at the Lycée Français de New York extends a warm bienvenue to New York families to discover all the Lycée has to offer growing minds. 

With a renewed virtual open house season launching on Thursday, September 21, globally oriented families will have plenty of opportunity to learn about French-American education at its finest from Nursery to 12th grade and beyond. 

Meet the Admissions Team

Taking place on select Thursday mornings, Café and Conversations are informal Zoom meetings with the admissions team and various members of the school administration designed to answer your questions about the admissions process, financial aid, the Secondardy division and College Counseling.

Discover the Lycée Difference

Early evening open houses are planned online by theme:

    • Bienvenue, Thursday, September 21, an overview a child’s journey through the Lycée
    • Affording the Lycée, Tuesday, October 5, a review of tuition assistance with the school’s financial aid officer
    • Primary School Overview, Tuesday, October 19, will guide you through the signature programs, expert teachers, events, traditions, and curricular highlights
    • Bébé Bilingue, Tuesday, November 9, shares how the Lycée guides preschoolers to develop fluency in English and French from their earliest years
    • Current Parents Panel, Tuesday, January 11, will be a conversation with current parents about their experiences at the Lycée and Lycée community life

Along the way, you’ll meet teachers, students, parents and school leaders. 

Register here to start your child’s bilingual journey today !

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Ivy Prep

<p>Located in Forest Hills, Queens, Ivy Prep New York (Ivy Prep) is a 30-year well established private tutoring school, which focuses on top scores for standardized tests and academic excellence in school work. Ivy Prep prepares motivated students for admissions to top high schools, Ivy league universities and other top universities, and gifted and talented programs.</p> <p>Ivy Prep offers elementary and junior high school students SHSAT, SSAT, ISEE, Hunter High School Exam, and other entrance exams for admissions to top high schools, SAT, PSAT, ACT, APs for high school students, and GMAT, MCAT, LSAT, GRE for college students. Ivy Prep also offers uniquely effective college application consulting to make sure its students reach top universities and right majors.</p> <p>For elementary and junior high school students, Ivy Prep teaches math, reading, and writing to build up students’ solid basic knowledge foundation; for high school students, besides standardized test training, Ivy Prep also teaches school math, English, science, history, literature, writing, etc. to maintain students’ school high GPA. Ivy Prep offers college level basic courses tutoring as well.</p> <p>All teachers at Ivy Prep are professionals, either college professors or licensed high school teachers. They are graduates from Ivy League colleges or other top universities and with at least fifteen years teaching experience.</p> <p>Ivy Prep flexibly arranges all programs. Students can take classes in small groups or individual private lessons; lessons can be in person or online.</p>

George Jackson Academy

<p dir="ltr">GJA fosters a love for learning, instills resilience, and encourages curiosity, making it an ideal environment for boys to thrive academically and personally. </p> <p dir="ltr">GJA’s comprehensive curriculum includes not only the sciences, humanities, math, and Spanish, but also classes that expand students’ horizons, such as Fencing, Muay Thai, and Percussion. Their strong emphasis on social-emotional programming provides students with the necessary tools and resources to navigate challenges and maintain a positive outlook. With small class sizes and individualized attention, students feel valued and supported. GJA’s is a close-knit community and fosters a sense of brotherhood that lasts a lifetime.</p> <p dir="ltr">High School placement is an integral part of GJA’s program. The process begins in seventh grade with initial school visits, test prep, mock interviews, and a preview of the high school admissions process. The guidance and support provided by the Director of High School Placement and the dedicated faculty ensure that each student finds the right match school. Graduates attend elite day and boarding schools and top parochial and selective public schools throughout the tri-state area.</p> <p dir="ltr">GJA accepts applications for grades 6 and 7. Visit <a href="http://www.gjacademy.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.gjacademy.org&source=gmail&ust=1701530891494000&usg=AOvVaw2zFixhCUc3DIQ2kr2RSBX1">www.gjacademy.org</a> to apply by December 9.</p>

BASIS Independent Manhattan

<p><span id="docs-internal-guid-3efd1f32-7fff-5574-fa5c-a97ff98147c6"></span></p> <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 15.499999999999998pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">BASIS Independent Manhattan, a PreK–12 private school, fuels creativity, ingenuity, and independence in curious learners. The nationally recognized BASIS Curriculum is built from global best practices and designed to inspire students to learn at the highest international levels in a supportive environment. From their very first day, students engage in a spiraling liberal arts program with advanced STEM offerings—including Mandarin, engineering, humanities, the sciences, and more. Led by Learning and Subject Expert Teachers, our students gain the critical inquiry and problem-solving skills needed to be successful in their education and beyond.</span></p>