In an elocution competition organized by the French Department, teams of 10th graders argued in favor of a woman they believe deserves more widespread recognition, and to be honored at the Lycée.
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Category: Bilingualism
The EAF, Entry Point for the French Bac Exams
Our 11th graders will soon take their É.A.F, a mysterious acronym that stands for Épreuves Anticipées de Français, the first tests of the French Baccalaureate (Bac), which are completed in 12th grade at this Lycée and French schools around the world.
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Hindered Encounters: Finding Connections during Covid-19
We were all afraid. A virtual residency in writing was a first for the Lycée. In her preface to the e-book of student work from her residence, the author and artist-in-residence Valérie Zenatti recounted what she had imagined the residency to be: “At the beginning of this project, there was
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Service, History and All That Jazz in New Orleans
How many activities can you pack into five days? Turns out, a lot if you start Day 1 at 3:45am. That’s what time the group of 14 sixth and seventh graders met math teacher Mme Banchet and me, so we could catch our 7am flight to New Orleans for our annual
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Arabic Language Day at the Lycée Français
On Wednesday, December 18, the world celebrated Arabic Language Day. This date commemorates the adoption of Arabic as an official language by the United Nations on December 18, 1973. As of 2019, 315 million people around the world speak Arabic, making it the fifth most spoken language in the world.
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Use Your Words: Compassionate Communication Practices
Communication is at the heart of everything we do in school, and perhaps particularly so at a school where bilingualism and multiculturalism are at the forefront of our identity. Whether we are engaging in everyday conversations, solving disputes, standing up for our beliefs, or telling our stories, our language is
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5 Ways to Help Your Child Become a Confident Writer
Becoming a confident writer is something that every child is capable of. Learning to write in a bilingual environment can be challenging for young children who are developing their voice and writing habits. However, there are many ways to encourage and foster a successful writing environment at home. The following tips
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European Day of Languages: A Cultural Celebration
On Thursday, September 26, Secondary students in the Lycée’s World Languages Program ventured out into the richness of New York City. German students went uptown to the Neue Galerie in Yorkville, while Italian students went in the opposite direction: down to Little Italy. Spanish classes saw the play, El Quijote.
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What Is Bilingualism?
In this series of videos, Vannina Boussouf, Assistant Head of School and Director of the Primary School, explains why starting early is the best strategy for bilingual development in children. We hope you enjoy watching! What is bilingualism? At least half of the global population is bilingual or plurilingual. Growing
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Leveraging Languages: 3 Ways to Support Your Child’s Biliteracy Development
If you are a parent reader of this article, you may well be already convinced that being bilingual, and even plurilingual, is an asset. However, you might sometimes wonder how to best support your children on their journey to becoming effective speakers, as well as proficient readers and writers, in
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