As a multicultural melting pot, The Big Apple offers kids plenty of ways to travel the world without leaving home. They can explore an exhibit at one of the many awesome NYC museums, sample new flavors at one of the 50 best family restaurants in NYC, take a family field trip to one of the best places to visit in New York with kids or become even more culturally enriched by learning a new language. Our roundup of foreign language classes for kids will have your pint-sized Gothamite saying bonjour (or hola (learn Spanish!), or konnichiwa, or ciao) in no time. There are after-school programs for all types of learners, including basic and fully immersive courses and private and group lessons. They say learning a foreign language only gets harder as you get older, so check out this list and sign them up today.
Foreign language classes for kids
In addition to offering regular family programming, China Institute offers seasonal after-school Chinese language classes in their downtown and UES locations. The Chinese for Children & Youth Afterschool Classes follow American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) standards and offer language classes to toddlers, children and teens. Interesting cultural activities are incorporated into the curriculum so that while learning about the Chinese language, kids can also learn about Chinese culture and history. Last, China Institute offers private tutoring and SAT/AP prep. Schedule varies by location. Ages 2–17.
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