Welcome to I.S. 235 Academy for New Americans!

Lead with Excellence. Learn with Purpose. Grow with G.R.A.C.E.

🎒 We Are Now Enrolling for Grades 6, 7, and 8!
Welcome to your new home for learning. Academy for New Americans, I.S. 235 is proudly enrolling students for the upcoming school year. We specialize in supporting newly arrived immigrant students, English Language Learners, and students seeking bilingual excellence as they build bright futures.These programs are designed to assist newly arrived immigrant students in developing proficiency in the English language and helping their families successfully adapt to their new environment.

📝 Ready to Apply?
Applications are open now. Head directly to MySchools.nyc to register or add I.S. 235 to your school choice list!

Our Specialized Language Pathways
We believe multilingualism is a superpower. Every student deserves an equitable, high-quality education that prepares them to succeed in college, career, and beyond—all while proudly celebrating their cultural and linguistic identity.

🌟 NEW! Spanish Dual Language Program (DL): "Learning in Two Languages, Leading in One World." Become fully bilingual, biliterate, and cross-culturally fluent. This pathway provides academic instruction in both English and Spanish, preparing students to lead in an interconnected global society.

📘 English as a New Language (ENL): Empowerers multilingual learners to develop strong English proficiency through targeted, integrated instruction in listening, speaking, reading, and writing across all core subjects.

📗 Spanish Transitional Bilingual Education (TBE): Uses students' home language as a foundational bridge to academic success, providing rigorous instruction in both Spanish and English to support steady language development.

📚 S.I.F.E. Bridges to Academic Success: Tailored for Students with Interrupted Formal Education, this specialized program delivers intensive academic, literacy, and language support to help students accelerate their learning and thrive.