3438647929?profile=originalThe French Dual Language Program at MS 256, located on Manhattan's Upper West Side, is open to all students who are residents of Manhattan and applicants will be screened to establish their proficiency in both English and French. The program is open to participants of elementary school French Dual Language and Bilingual Programs as well as English Language Learners and French heritage language speakers. Students are expected to be proficient or fluent in reading, writing and speaking French prior to entering the program.

The French dual language program at MS 256 will offer students two courses taught in French - Advanced French Language Arts and World Culture/History. All other subject areas - English Language Arts, Math, Science, Physical Education and electives - will be taught in English.

Additionally, MS 256 offers an after-school French Club and a French Homework Help program.

For September 2014, MS 256's French Dual Language Program will expand to 6th and 7th grades.

Principal Frith has set school tour dates for October 22 and 24; November 5, 12 and 19 at 9:30am.

The school is located in the Joan of Arc Complex at 154 West 93rd Street between Columbus and Amsterdam. 212.222.2857

For additional information please contact:

Ms. Starrlynn Fikaris, Parent Coordinator, sfikaris@schools.nyc.gov

Ms. Candida Frith, Principal, cfrith@schools.nyc.gov

Download the brochure: MS256Brochure.pdf

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