Kids Language Classes in NYC

Across NYC there are 205 upcoming kids language classes spread over 46 distinct studios and venues, ranging from dedicated language schools to libraries, art centers, and school-run programs. Listings cluster most heavily in Tribeca with 38, followed by Williamsburg at 26, Lenox Hill at 20, Fort Greene at 14, Chelsea at 10, and Park Slope with 7. Free listings account for 40 of the 205, while a typical paid class falls in the $135 to $577 range; age ranges vary by studio, with some starting at 0 months and others beginning at 5 years. Each venue below links to its full schedule, so you can filter by age and neighborhood before committing.

20 top picks 16 freeUpdated October 12, 2026 · all 5 boroughs

The 20 best right now

Ranked by how much they have on the calendar and how complete their listings are — never by anyone paying us.

1
Spanish Millennium
Williamsburg·Ages 5–10·$138
Classes most days
2
Tribeca Location
Tribeca·Up to age 9·$338–$1215
Classes most days
3
Manhattan Mandarin
Lenox Hill·$660–$1440
Weekday classes
4
HGL ART
Prospect Park South·Ages 12 mo–6 yr·$226–$572
Weekday classes
5
Temple Emanu-El
Lenox Hill·Up to age 2·Free
Weekday classes
6
Corlears School
Chelsea·Ages 12 mo–5 yr·$50
Weekday classes
7
Queens Art Education Center
$135
Weekend sessions
8
Solarfish Mandarin
Park Slope·prices vary
Weekday & weekend classes
9
Kids at Work
Chelsea·Ages 6 mo–3.5 yr·prices vary
Weekday classes
10
Central Library
Prospect Park·Up to age 5·Free
Weekday classes
11
JCC Harlem
Harlem·Ages 5–10·$325
Weekday classes
12
LLS - Clinton Hill
Fort Greene·Ages 5–8·$55–$825
Weekday & weekend classes
13
Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan
Upper West Side·Ages 4–8·$750
Weekday classes
14
McKinley Park, Meeting Room
Dyker Heights·Ages 18 mo–3 yr·Free
Weekday classes
15
QPL Hunters Point Branch
Long Island City·Up to age 2·Free
Weekday classes
16
Healthy Italia - Cooking School and Private Events
Madison·$245–$290
Drop-in play
17
Casa Primary
Tribeca·Ages 2.5–6·$85
Weekday classes
18
mi Centro BK
Bedford-Stuyvesant·Ages 3–6·$389
Weekday classes
19
LLS
Fort Greene·Ages 5–8·prices vary
Weekday classes
20
Goose Grease House | Studio A
Williamsburg·Ages 7–12·$1509–$1691
Weekday classes

Frequently asked

What ages are language classes for kids in NYC for?

Listings on this page run for ages 12 months through 12 years, with immersion playgroups for the youngest bands. Each one carries its own age band, so you can check the fit before you book.

How much do language classes for kids cost in NYC?

Prices are about $30 through $60 per class, usually sold by semester. Free listings are flagged on every card.

Do I need to register in advance?

Language programs enroll by semester so the class holds a consistent group; mid-term joins are sometimes allowed.

Related guides

Listings come from studio, library, museum and NYC Parks schedules we re-check on a schedule. Prices and age bands are whatever the provider publishes — always confirm on their own registration page before you go.