Hillside Center for Education

Hillside Center for Education Empowering immigrant families to flourish in NYC

Hillside Center for Education imagines a future where all immigrant families are thriving and empowered to pursue their dreams. We equip and support immigrant families in NYC through educational and professional development so they flourish in their community.

[Formerly GEmS New York]

09/17/2026
Our first classes of the fall were yesterday but you are welcome to still come join us!
09/15/2026

Our first classes of the fall were yesterday but you are welcome to still come join us!

Are you a woman who is ready to take an English Class for the first time at Hillside Center? Please come register and ha...
09/09/2026

Are you a woman who is ready to take an English Class for the first time at Hillside Center? Please come register and have a short evaluation interview with us about the class you can attend!

08/31/2026

Hillside Center staff and a wonderful team of volunteers made it possible for our FunFair and Supply Giveaway ! We look forward to a great start to the school year with many classes for ALL!

It is only 4 days away from our Funfair and school supply giveaway. It’s going to be so much fun! We are getting ready!
08/26/2026

It is only 4 days away from our Funfair and school supply giveaway. It’s going to be so much fun! We are getting ready!

08/18/2026

Come anytime between 3-5pm on August 30!

Bring your children for our Funfair afternoon! Since our space is small, you will only need to come for about 20 minutes...
08/15/2026

Bring your children for our Funfair afternoon! Since our space is small, you will only need to come for about 20 minutes
during the 3-5pm time to participate in fun activities and pick up FREE school supplies! School-aged children MUST attend in order to get school supplies.

Our fall classes will begin the week of September 14th! We will send the schedule SOON and you will have the opportunity to sign up for classes and meet teachers during our Funfair event.

Last month we had such a wonderful time at camp! Here are more photos from our special time learning about “Building Up”...
08/08/2026

Last month we had such a wonderful time at camp! Here are more photos from our special time learning about “Building Up” our character, family, community, and world!

Hillside Center classes are off for the month of August but our Back to School Funfair (games and free school supplies!) will be on Aug 30 from 3-5 pm.

Signups and interviews for fall class placement will be September 14th!

We want to give a big thank you to our interns who have taught summer English and computer classes! Hope you come back n...
07/17/2026

We want to give a big thank you to our interns who have taught summer English and computer classes! Hope you come back next summer!

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169-20 Hillside Avenue
New York, NY
11432

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