The New School Department of Foreign Languages offers continuing education in a variety of languages used among cultures and communities across the world. Our experienced instructors, many of them native speakers, are dedicated to our teaching philosophy, which emphasizes focusing on the living language in its cultural context.
We aim to help adult learners communicate in their target language as quickly as possible. Our continuing education classes—conveniently scheduled on weekday evenings and weekend mornings and afternoons - give each student the opportunity to actively engage in class activities.
Courses devoted to conversation, some with an emphasis on a particular field of study or topic, such as modern and contemporary art or popular culture, are offered at every level of proficiency - beginner, intermediate, or advanced. In addition to a diverse range of full-term courses, we offer the On the Go language immersion curriculum with introductory, intermediate, and advanced classes meeting on an intensive weekend schedule. On the Go courses are offered in the fall, spring, and summer.
Our students come from diverse backgrounds and study foreign languages for many different reasons - professional advancement, academic needs, travel, interest in a foreign culture, or a desire to improve existing language skills.
To help you find the appropriate level in the language of your choice, we offer placement exams in most languages taught at The New School. Exams can be taken at home or in the Foreign Languages office. For details about placement exams, email foreignlanguages@newschool.edu or call 212.229.5676.
Florence Leclerc-Dickler, Chair
