ALCNY Academic Learning Center of NY

What ALCNY Academic Learning Center of NY does

ALCNY (Academic Learning Center of New York in France) is a privately held, Paris-based English language and enrichment education provider operating under founder Alexana Bradean. The company delivers New York-style ESL and creative project-based programs in Paris across five age tiers (Preschool 3-5, Kids 6-10, Juniors 11-14, Teens 15-18, and Adults), teaching methodology combines ESL techniques with American educational system principles and is delivered by native English-speaking professors recruited from American universities including Columbia, NYU, Parsons, and The New School.

The core product set comprises weekly afterschool enrichment workshops running September to June at five bilingual and international partner schools across Paris (Concordia, Lennen, ISP, Canadian, ICS), full-immersion summer camps in July and August (including the 'Around the World in 60 Days' camp for ages 3-9 and Applied Arts & Media Skills Master Camps for ages 10-16 covering Filmmaking, Fashion & Design, and All About Style), semester-long adult Business English programs (Elevator Pitch, Job Interview, Public Speaking, Social Life Conversation), and a nascent corporate training offering. Pricing is unit-based: afterschool workshops at €1,280 per year, summer camps at €595-€695 per week, adult conversation packages at €800-950 per 10-session block.

Go-to-market combines direct-to-consumer registration (website, Google Forms, Instagram), in-person delivery at partner school sites, and B2B corporate sales. A small core team of 6 employees supports a broader contracted instructor base. The business is founder-owned with no disclosed institutional investment, no parent company, and operations confined to the Paris metropolitan area.

Name

ALCNY Academic Learning Center of NY

Legal name

Academic Learning Center of New York in France

Website

https://alcny.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ALCNY is a Paris-based ESL and enrichment education provider offering New York-style afterschool, summer camp, adult, and corporate English programs for ages 3 through adult, delivered in-person at five bilingual and international partner schools across Paris by professors recruited from American universities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

English Language Education Services

NAICS

Language Schools (611630)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

English Learner (EL/ESL/ELL) & Bilingual Education Programs (EDAJAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Language Immersion Programs & Camps (Local/Seasonal) (EDAMAFAL), Language Immersion & ESL Camps (EDAMALAG), Corporate Group Language Immersion Programs (EDAIAEAN), General ESL Programs (Multi-level Adult ESL) (EDAAACAA)

Keywords

• English language learning
• Afterschool enrichment programs
• Summer language camps
• ESL education services
• Corporate English training

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Afterschool Programs: Weekly afterschool enrichment programs for children aged 3-18, operating during the school year from September to June. Programs include ESL, arts, sports, STEM, filmmaking, fashion, and journalism workshops.
2. Summer Camps: English immersion summer camps during July and August, offering themed activities for different age groups. Pricing varies by weekly or daily enrollment and standard or extended hours.
3. Adult Programs: Professional English programs for adults including Business English, Elevator Pitch, Job Interview, Public Speaking, and Social Life Conversation workshops. Semester-long weekly courses.
4. School Partnership Programs: ALCNY brings professors and programs directly to partner schools, providing enrichment activities during after-school hours tailored to each school's needs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ALCNY delivers English immersion enrichment programs for learners aged 3 through adult in Paris, France. Its core offerings are weekly afterschool workshops at five partner bilingual/international schools (Concordia, Lennen, ISP, Canadian, ICS), themed summer English immersion camps, age-segmented youth programs (Preschool 3-5, Kids 6-10, Juniors 11-14, Teens 15-18), adult professional English programs (Business English, Public Speaking, Social Conversation), and corporate English/soft-skills training. Teaching combines ESL methodology with a New York-style creative project-based curriculum.

Product overview

ALCNY (Academic Learning Center of New York) is an English immersion educational service provider offering New York-style enrichment programs in Paris for ages 3 through adult. The portfolio consists of core age-segmented programs (Preschool 3-5, Kids 6-10, Juniors 11-14, Teens 15-18, Adults), delivered through afterschool workshops at partner Paris schools (Concordia, Lennen, ISP, Canadian, ICS) and seasonal Summer Camps. Summer offerings include 'Around the World in 60 Days' for ages 3-9 and Applied Arts & Media Skills Master Camps (Filmmaking, Fashion & Design, All About Style) for ages 10-16. Adult programs include Business Programs (Elevator Pitch, Job Interview, Public Speaking) and Social Life Conversation workshops. The company also offers corporate training (ALCNY for Your Company), birthday event planning, and school partnership programs. Teaching methods combine ESL (English as Second Language) approaches with creative project-based learning inspired by American educational principles.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Preschool Programs (3-5 years) English immersion enrichment workshops for children aged 3-5, covering Interactive Storytelling & Crafts, Multi Sports (Yoga, Judo, Tennis by season), Early Readers & Writers Club, Visual Arts, Acro Yoga, Muppets Club, and Planet Hero. Delivered as afterschool workshops and integrated into summer camps.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students develop confidence and comfortability speaking and writing in English
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Salade & CakeminorOthersLocal lunch provider partnership for summer camp food service. Salade & Cake provides fresh, healthy, balanced lunches daily at €9 per day. Contact: Wero +33 6 59 44 28 71 or [email protected]
• ICS Paris (International School of Paris)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerICS Paris - 23 rue de Cronstadt, 75015 Paris. ALCNY offers afterschool programs and summer camps at this location, including Digital Art Club, Club of Modern Arts, and Performance Through Arts.
• Lennen Bilingual SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLennen Bilingual School - 9-11 avenue de Villars, 75007 Paris. ALCNY afterschool programs include Storytelling, Visual Arts, Multi Sports, Club of Modern Arts, Fashion and Design, and Digital Art for ages 3-12.
• Concordia Bilingual SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConcordia Bilingual School - 7 Rue Cimarosa, 75116 Paris (also 41 Ave de la Grande Armee). Offers Music Band, Reporters Press Club, Filmmaking, Club of Modern Arts, and Muppets Club.
• ISP International School of PariscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerISP - 6 Rue Beethoven, 75016 Paris. ALCNY offers unique French as a Second Language (FSL) workshops at this international school location.
• Canadian Bilingual School (ECB-CBS Campus)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCanadian Bilingual School - 91 Blvd Exelmans, 75016 Paris. Daily afterschool programs including Multi Sports, Storytelling and LEGO, Slam Poets, Filmmaking, Linguistic Academy, Fashion and Design, STEAM, Digital Art, and Planet Heroes.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Berlitz: Global language school chain with corporate and individual language training. Comparable in adult and corporate English segment, though heavier on immersion-format adult instruction than child enrichment.
• EF Education First: Global education company operating language schools, study abroad, and corporate English training in France. Comparable as a broad incumbent across adult, corporate, and youth language segments.
• British Council France: Global English-teaching institution with a long-standing Paris presence, offering both adult and children's English programs. Comparable as a broader incumbent English education provider competing for the same Paris families and corporate clients.

Direct peers

• Wall Street English: One of the largest adult-focused English language school chains operating in France. Highly comparable to ALCNY's adult and corporate English programs, though heavier on adult/format-based instruction than child enrichment.
• Vivalanga: English language programs for children and adults in France, including afterschool workshops. Comparable in target market (French families seeking English enrichment) and program structure.
• Speaking Agency: Paris-based English language school offering general and professional English to adults, including corporate training. Comparable to ALCNY's adult and corporate B2B program lines.
• Les Petits Bilingues: French network offering English immersion programs for young children (preschool and primary), often delivered through partner schools. Closest direct peer in terms of child ESL enrichment model in Paris and other French cities.
• Cap English: English school focused on children and adults in the Paris region, with afterschool, school-year, and holiday formats. Direct competitor for ALCNY's afterschool and camp segments in Paris.

Emerging players

• Lingoda: Online language school offering live group and 1:1 English classes to adults globally, including France. Comparable in adult English segment but with a digital-only delivery model that competes for the same Parisian professional learners.

Regional players

• Le Petit Cours: Children's after-school enrichment network in Paris offering multi-activity workshops (sports, arts, academics) in a school-partnership model. Comparable to ALCNY's afterschool delivery mechanics, though less English-focused.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/alc.ny
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/alcny

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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