About this Event
(French below)
The Bilingual Education Fair returns to New York!
Join us at the Villa Albertine on 5th Avenue for a day of discovering francophone education options in New York.
Meet school representatives at their booths and ask them all your questions.
Take part in conferences on the theme of bilingual education.
Free registration. Places limited.
An event organized by French Morning Media Group, in partnership with Villa Albertine - French Embassy in the United States. Sponsored by the Lycée Français de New York and Petits Poussins (VHG Group).
(in French 🇫🇷)
Le salon de l'éducation bilingue revient à New York !
Rendez-vous à la Villa Albertine sur la 5ème avenue pour une journée de découverte des options d'éducation francophone à New York.
Rencontrez les représentants des écoles sur les stands et posez leur toutes vos questions.
Participez à des conférences sur le thème de l'éducation bilingue.
Inscription gratuite. Places limités.
Un événement organisé par French Morning Media Group, en partenariat avec la Villa Albertine – Ambassade de France aux Etats Unis. Sponsorisé par le Lycée Français de New York et Petits Poussins (VHG Group).
L'événement est sponsorisé par / An event sponsored by:
CONFERENCES
🇺🇸 In addition to browing the stalls and meeting representatives from the best bilingual schools in New York, you will also have the opportunity to attend conferences on the topic of bilingualism and education. Simply select the conference(s) you want to attend when you are booking your tickets. It's free!
🇫🇷 En plus d'accéder au salon et aux stands des représentants des écoles bilingues de New York, vous aurez l'occasion d'assister à plusieurs conférences sur le thème du bilinguisme et de l'éducation. Pour vous inscrire, il vous suffit de sélectionner la/les conférences à laquelle/lesquelles vous souhaitez participer lorsque vous réservez vos billets. Tout est gratuit!
LE PROGRAMME / THE PROGRAM
11am - The joy of raising bilingual children: Advantages, strategies, and challenges (Workshop)
- Presenter: Miriam E. Ebsworth, Associate Professor of English Education, NYU
- Biography: Miriam Eisenstein Ebsworth, PhD, is an Associate Professor of English Education in the Multilingual Multicultural Studies program at NYU Steinhardt. She has extensive experience working with multilingual learners from kindergarten through adulthood and mentoring language teachers and researchers. Her scholarship focuses on bilingual education, second-language acquisition, biliteracy, cross-cultural communication, and the use of technology to support language learning. A longtime leader in the field, she was named Bilingual Teacher of the Year by the New York State Association for Bilingual Education and received several lifetime-achievement honors in 2024. She is co-author, with Sophie Othman, of “The Potential of Chatbots in Bilingual Education: Benefits and Challenges,” published in Bilingual Education in the Age of AI.
- Workshop Description: The joy of raising bilingual children: Advantages, strategies, and challenges workshop is a 45-minute interactive session where Miriam will go over experiences in bilingual education and the advantages and challenges of raising bilingual children.
12 PM - Read in 2 Languages: Empowering Families, Enriching Classrooms (Workshop)
- Presenter: Madison Nguyen, Multilingual Education Specialist, Center for the Advancement of Languages, Education, and Communities (CALEC)
- Biography: Minh Thanh “Madison” Nguyen is a Multicultural Education Specialist at the Center for the Advancement of Languages, Education, and Communities (CALEC). She designs multilingual learning materials that promote biliteracy and cultural inclusion. With a Master’s in International Education from NYU, Madison integrates technology, pedagogy, and global engagement to expand equitable access to language learning.
- Workshop description: The Read in 2 Languages: Empowering Families, Enriching Classrooms workshop is a 45-minute interactive session designed for parents and education professionals to explore the power of bilingual literacy through CALEC’s Ri2L (Read in 2 Languages) platform. This workshop emphasizes the idea that every book can be a bridge between languages, cultures, and generations, fostering biliteracy at home and in school.
1 pm - Portrait of Graduate: The State Seal of Biliteracy and IB High Schools
With Anna Pons and Jill Schimmel, NY Department of Education
2 pm - Study, Lead, Connect: Opportunities with Villa Albertine
· Presenter: Jasmine Deborde, Higher Education Officer
· Biography: Jasmine Deborde has built strong expertise in international cooperation, academic mobility, and cross-cultural project management, supported by her academic background in foreign languages and international relations. She gained valuable experience at École Polytechnique and at the Office franco‑québécois pour la jeunesse (OFQJ), where she contributed to the design and implementation of international exchange initiatives. She joined Villa Albertine in January 2026, and within the Lafayette Fellowship team, she oversees and further develops the program, strengthening its impact and outreach. Based in New York City, she is also in charge of all higher education matters in the tri-state area.
· Workshop description: Learn about academic, leadership, and mobility opportunities connecting students and emerging leaders across the Atlantic. Discover flagship initiatives such as the Lafayette Fellowship, which supports outstanding American students pursuing graduate studies in France, and TAPIF (Teaching Assistant Program in France), which offers participants the opportunity to gain professional experience while fostering cultural and educational exchange between France and the United States.
To register for this event and for the conferences, please click on the Reserve a spot button at the top right of this page.
Retrouvez quelques photos de nos précédents événements ci-dessous / A few pictures from our previous events below:
Ces écoles seront présentes / they will be here:
- Petits Poussins (VHG Group)
- Le Lycée Français de New York
- Marianne's Alpha Kappa
- FASNY: French American School of New York
- La Petite Ecole
- Smith Street Maternelle
- UNIS
- Kennedy International School
- French American Academy
- The Ecole
- OFALycée
- Saints John and Paul School
- FFF Academy (Fédération Française de Football)
- Tessa International School
- CALEC
- Leman Manhattan
- DOE NYC
- Le Régent
- Play Garden Prep
Event venue & nearby stays
Villa Albertine, 972 5th Avenue, New York, United States
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