Overview
The world is changing rapidly—and for educators, this moment represents a unique and powerful opportunity. As societies evolve, technologies accelerate, and students navigate increasing complexity, teaching is being redefined.
Housed at the Lycée, La Passerelle offers paid, structured, and highly supported professional pathways for teachers at different stages of their careers. Through yearlong fellowships, professional development, or funded research, educators are given resources, mentorship, and financial support to deepen their practice, contribute to educational research, and grow as professionals.
Drawing on the Lycée’s 90 years of experience as a global reference in French-American bilingual education, La Passerelle provides an ecosystem where seasoned educators and emerging talents collaborate to redefine what it means to teach and learn effectively in a multicultural world.
Skills and Mindset for a Changing World
Today’s teachers need more than disciplinary expertise. They must be able to design authentic learning with agility, demonstrate intercultural competence while modeling a growth mindset, and create personalized pathways for diverse, multilingual learners.
21st-Century Mastery
Emphasizing bilingual academic excellence; belonging, well-being, and support; student engagement and leadership.
Classroom Innovation
Using observation and co-teaching to create human-centered classrooms that foster experiential learning, inquiry, and inclusive engagement.
Theory in Action
Engaging in research that actively improves the student experience.
Inclusive Learning Environments
Fostering safety and belonging is essential to student success; research shows that students learn better when they are known, feel valued, and are heard.
La Passerelle brings educators from diverse backgrounds together as collaborators and inquirers intent on creatively redesigning the art of teaching in support of our student leaders and innovators. Our teachers are difference makers.
Dr. Arthur Plaza
Director, La Passerelle – Institute for Bilingual Teaching, Research & Innovation
Our Pillars
“La Passerelle” translates into bridge or pathway in French. Our objective is to build bridges between French educational traditions and innovative international education, between research and classroom practice, and between today’s challenges and tomorrow’s possibilities.
Faculty Professional Development
Faculty Research Grants
Paid Fellowships
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Aspiring Teachers
Calling recent graduates and career shifters: start your journey at a world-renowned institution. If you are passionate about bilingual education and ready to work with exceptional students and colleagues in a community where learning never stops, come and grow with us. View the fellow description and download the detailed information package.
The application period has now closed. Look for the 2027-2028 recruitment campaign in January 2027.
Potential Partners
La Passerelle thrives on collaboration and is actively seeking educational partners. Whether you are a school, a research institute, or a pedagogical innovator, we invite you to explore partnership opportunities with us.
Contact us at lapasserelle@lfny.org for more information!
Our Strategic Partners
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Mission and Values
