APS Explorers™ Program

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

All Explorers programs are about introducing French naturally and helping parents build daily routines so that French becomes part of everyday life. Through songs, games, and storytime, children absorb the language the way they learn their mother tongue, while parents gain tools to extend learning beyond the classroom.

At this developmental stage, children have their greatest ability to absorb and retain a second language. While grammar and vocabulary can be learned later, phonological acquisition is time-sensitive –which is why Explorers emphasizes speaking through the Listen. Absorb. Speak.™ method.

For the 2026–2027 school year, we offer three levels of Explorers, available as private or small group classes (max. 8 students), all held in person:

• Explorers I (6–18 months) – 25 minutes
  A parent-and-baby class with songs and storytime to introduce French naturally.

• Explorers II (18–36 months) – 35 minutes
  A parent-and-toddler class where children begin engaging more actively, supported by familiar routines and playful activities.

• Explorers III (3–5 years) – 45 minutes
  A child-only class designed for preschoolers ready to participate independently, building confidence in French through games, songs, and stories.

SCHEDULE

School year 2025-2026

We offer two programs during the summer session (June 22 – July 31, 2026)

• Explorers I and II (6–36 months) – Tuesdays at 5:15 p.m.
• Explorers III (3–5 years) – Thursdays at 5 p.m.

School year 2026-2027

During the school year, the APS Explorers™ program is divided into three sessions. You can enroll to one session or the full year at a discounted price (coupon code: FY27EXP)

• Fall Session: September 14 – December 11, 2026 (no class October 26–31 and November 23–27. These weeks may be used for make-up classes.)
• Winter Session: January 4 – March 26, 2027 (no class February 8–12. This week may be used for make-up classes.)
• Spring Session: April 5 – May 28, 2027.

We offer three programs during the school year:

• Explorers I (6–18 months) – Mondays at 5 p.m.
• Explorers II (18–36 months) – Fridays at 5 p.m.
• Explorers III (3–5 years) – Fridays at 5:45 p.m.

CHOOSE A CLASS

School year 2025-2026

SUMMER SESSION (June 22 – July 31, 2026)

School year 2026-2027

We offer three programs during the school year:

• Explorers I (6–18 months) – Mondays at 5 p.m.
• Explorers II (18–36 months) – Fridays at 5 p.m.
• Explorers III (3–5 years) – Fridays at 5:45 p.m.

Explorers I (6–18 months) – Mondays at 5 p.m.

Explorers II (18–36 months) – Fridays at 5 p.m.

Explorers III (3–5 years) – Fridays at 5:45 p.m

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