L'Alliance Preschool
Montclair Campus
L’Alliance Preschool is a 100% French-immersion program for children ages 2 ½ to 5 located in the Upper East Side of Manhattan, and Montclair, New Jersey. Surrounded by French throughout the day, children grow naturally in their ability to understand, speak, and think in the language as they play, explore, and discover the world around them. Designed to spark curiosity and a love of learning, our program is open to all children regardless of their prior exposure to the French language.
L’Alliance Preschool is growing in Montclair!
In September 2027, L’Alliance Preschool will become L’Alliance Preschool & Elementary with the opening of our first Kindergarten class at the Montclair Campus, extending our immersive French education into the elementary years.
Interested in Kindergarten for 2027–28? Sign up for our interest list to receive updates and be invited to an upcoming Kindergarten Information Session.
L’Alliance Preschool operates on a semester basis. We are currently accepting rolling admissions for the 2026–27 school year, subject to availability. We are also accepting applications for the 2027–28 school year through January 31, 2027. Applications received after January 31 will be considered based on availability or added to a waitlist.
Want to learn more about our curriculum, explore our space, and meet our team? Join one of our weekly information sessions and tours, or schedule a private tour, in person or online.
L’Alliance Preschool emphasizes academic excellence, creative exploration, personal growth, and the development of global awareness and open-mindedness. Drawing from the comprehensive academic framework of the French educational system and the creativity and personal growth encouraged in the American system, our approach offers young learners a balanced environment that fosters critical thinking, intellectual curiosity, and confidence in self-expression within a nurturing atmosphere. Children are encouraged to ask questions, explore, and connect with the world around them through projects and collaborative activities that promote interdisciplinary learning. By introducing students to the diversity of francophone cultures, our program broadens young minds, fosters global citizenship, and nurtures an appreciation for cultural diversity. We also emphasize the importance of learning through trial and error, encouraging children to experiment, persevere, and build self-confidence as they become independent, curious, and open-minded learners.
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Why French-Immersion?
A French-immersion program opens doors to a world of opportunities for children and establishes a foundation for true bilingualism. For non-French-speaking children, it is the most effective way to acquire a second, or even a third language at an early age. Young children are naturally curious and eager to discover new things, and this approach allows them to develop language skills naturally, fostering confidence and fluency in oral communication. For children who speak French at home, immersion at school provides a valuable opportunity to strengthen their linguistic abilities in a non-Francophone environment, deepen their cultural understanding, and connect with peers from diverse backgrounds. Regardless of their prior knowledge of French, all children benefit from the numerous advantages of immersion: strong language skills, cultural awareness, and a curiosity for the world around them. By learning from one another, they develop a sense of collaboration, mutual respect, and a strong sense of belonging to a community.
- Two classrooms with 15 students.
- One head teacher and one assistant in each classroom.
- One class is for children at least 2½ years old, and one class is for children 3 ½ to 5 years old.
- Half-day and full-day options: Monday–Friday, 8:30 am–12:30 pm, or Monday-Friday, 8:30 am–2:30 pm.
- Extended day available from 7:30am to 8:30am and from 2:30pm to 6pm.
Start Bonding in French with your Little One
Join a weekly à petits pas class to discover the immersive and caring approach of L’Alliance New York. Our Toddler & Me classes (12–24 months) and drop-off classes (ages 2–3½) offer a playful first introduction to learning in French through music, movement, stories, and play—the perfect first step into our preschool community.