Alliance Francaise du Westchester NY

08/12/2026

Hello, little explorers!
*La P’tite École* opens at the start of the school year!

The Alliance Française of Westchester (AFW) is delighted to announce the opening of *La P’tite École* mid-September 2026!

Give your child—aged three to five—a wonderful introduction to the French language through our immersive preschool program.
In a warm, nurturing, and stimulating environment, children learn, play, explore, and thrive while developing independence, confidence, and a love of learning.

Classes Begin: Mid-September 2026
Monday through Friday | 9:00 AM—12:00 PM
Choose the option that best suits your family:
Option 1: 15 hours per week (five mornings)
Option 2: 9 hours per week (three mornings)

Space is limited!
For more information and to reserve your child's spot now, contact us at: [email protected]

07/29/2026

La P'tite École opens at the start of the school year!

Hello, little explorers!

The Alliance Française of Westchester (AFW) is delighted to announce the opening of *La P’tite École* for the start of the school year mid-September 2026!

Give your child—aged three to five—a wonderful introduction to the French language through our immersive preschool program.

In a warm, nurturing, and stimulating environment, children learn, play, explore, and thrive while developing independence, confidence, and a love of learning.

Classes Begin: Mid-September 2026

Monday through Friday | 9:00 AM—12:00 PM

Choose the option that best suits your family:

Option 1: 15 hours per week (five mornings)

Option 2: 9 hours per week (three mornings)

Space is limited!
For more information and to reserve your child's spot now, contact us at: [email protected]

07/20/2026

✨Our Fall session registration is open!

We're excited to announce registration for our fall classes is now open: for more information visit:
https://www.afwestchesterny.org/classes/fall-2026-classes/

Our collective classes will begin in mid-September.

🍁This fall, we're offering classes in three formats:
Mamaroneck
Scarsdale
Online.

📘If you don't see a class that fits your schedule, feel free to reach out — we'll do our best to accommodate your needs.
Contact us to learn more:

☎️ (914) 681-8735
✉️[email protected]

Just like for adults classes, various options are offered this Fall when it comes to French classes for children or teenagers:

07/20/2026

📚 Bonjour, little learners!
The Alliance Française of Westchester (AFW) is delighted to announce the opening of La P'tite École for the upcoming school year! 🎉

Give your child (ages 3 to 5) a wonderful head start with our immersive French preschool program, where children learn, play, and grow in a warm, nurturing, and stimulating educational environment.

🗓 Starting September 2026
Monday–Friday | 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Choose the schedule that best fits your family's needs:

✨ Option 1: 15 hours/week

✨ Option 2: 9 hours/week

✨ Limited spaces available! Reserve your child's place today by contacting us for more information: email us at:
[email protected]

06/13/2026

Keep your French Flowing this Summer! We offer french classes for adults:

- Online Summer Classes (July or August, 2026)
2 hours per week for 5 weeks (10 hours total)
Evening and morning options depending on level
Personalized content based on your goals (grammar refresh, conversation, culture, etc.)

- Ready for a real boost? Intensive Week in-person in Scarsdale (June 22–26, 2026): 3 hours per day (Monday–Friday, 9:30am–12:30pm)
Small groups (max. 6 students)
Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced levels
Fully immersive approach with role plays and real-life conversations

Spots are limited (especially for the intensive week), so let us know soon if you’d like to join! Click here for more information:
https://www.afwestchesterny.org/classes/summer-2026-classes/

05/27/2026

Register for our Summer Camps ! This Summer, make the most of your spare time to learn French! Join our camp from June 22 to June 26 or June 29 to July 3, 2026

Join us to learn French in an immersive environment.
Teachers will be using role plays, games, craft activities and artistic activities in order to help children or teenagers discover the Francophone world in all its diversity. Join our classes; 3 hours per day in half-day session or 6 hours per day in full-day session at Scarsdale.
Click here for more information https://www.afwestchesterny.org/classes/summer-2026-classes/

05/27/2026

THANK YOU! Thanks to you, our fundraising campaign is a success! 🥐🎨
A huge thank you to the entire Westchester community, our members, and our generous donors. Your incredible support for our event and our fundraising effort allows us to continue promoting Francophone culture and offering high-quality French courses here in our region!

These donations directly support our educational programs, cultural events, and the creation of our P'tite École for the youngest ones. We have so many wonderful projects ahead to bring Francophonie and the French art of living to life among us.

Even though this fundraising campaign is officially over, it is never too late to join us, take part in our activities, or support our mission.
To discover our upcoming events or to join us, visit the official website of the Alliance Française du Westchester.

To thank you, Valrhona offers you 30% off with the promo code AFWESTCHESTER on their online store: https://valrhona-collection.us/.

See you soon!

05/25/2026

🚨 ONLY A FEW HOURS LEFT! 🚨
The Fête du Chocolat Silent Auction is in its final stretch! We have officially raised $4,615.00. We are only $385 away from reaching our $5,000.00 goal. Bid now and help us crush it before the clock strikes 11:45 PM tonight (Monday, May 25th)! ⏱️
Every single bid directly funds local cultural events, community programming, and French classes for children and adults across Westchester County. 🇫🇷✨

🏆 Exceptional Items Up for Bids:
🍾 6-Bottle Collection of premium Lucien Albrecht Crémant
⛵ 3-Hour Champagne Sailing Cruise on the Long Island Sound
🏖️ Relaxing weekend getaway to Rhode Island
🎟️ Gift certificates for Westchester’s best restaurants, bakeries, & fitness studios

Bid Here: https://www.2auctions.com/chocolat

05/24/2026

🚨ONLY A FEW HOURS LEFT! 🚨
The Fête du Chocolat Silent Auction is in its final stretch!

We have officially raised $3,810.00—help us crush our $5,000.00 goal before the clock strikes 11:45 PM tomorrow night (Monday, May 25th)! ⏱️

Every single bid directly funds local cultural events, community programming, and French classes for children and adults across Westchester County. 🇫🇷✨

🏆 Exceptional Items Up for Bids:

🍾 6-Bottle Collection of premium Lucien Albrecht Crémant

⛵ 3-Hour Champagne Sailing Cruise on the Long Island Sound

🏖️ Relaxing weekend getaway to Rhode Island

🎟️ Gift certificates for Westchester’s best restaurants, bakeries, & fitness studios

www.32auctions.com/chocolat2026

And you can also donate to the AFW:

You can support the AFW and make a donation. Donations are 100% tax-deductible.
Click here: https://www.paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/1428537

05/23/2026

Looking to support a worthy local cause? Support the Alliance Française of Westchester!

The *Fête du Chocolat* isn't over yet!

The Alliance Française of Westchester’s silent auction is open until Monday, May 25, at 11:45 PM!

Exceptional items have just been added, and the bidding is heating up! There really is something for everyone:

• A collection of 6 bottles of Lucien Albrecht Crémant (the refined French alternative to Prosecco!).

• A 3-hour champagne sailing cruise on Long Island Sound.

• A relaxing weekend getaway in Rhode Island.

• Gift certificates for the best restaurants, bakeries, home décor shops, and yoga and Pilates studios in Westchester County!

Every bid directly funds local cultural events, French classes for children and adults—both French-speaking and non-French-speaking—as well as the community programs of the Alliance Française of Westchester.

Check your bids and win big here:
www.32auctions.com/chocolat2026