After-School Academic Enrichment Classes, Programs, & Tutors in Manhattan

UPDATED October 2019: Looking for academic enrichment for your child in Manhattan, either after school during the week or on weekends? This roundup of the best after-school academic enrichment classes in New York City provides a range of resources for children from preschool age through high school. Manhattan is home to a range of tutoring options, both 1-on-1 and in groups, including programs catered to children special needs such as ADHD and autism. Find tutoring services for high schoolers, such as college essay writing and standardized testing prep for the ACT, SAT, PSAT, Regents, and state testing. General tutoring is also available for kids of all ages who need extra support in English or math. Some of these academic enrichment programs in Manhattan also offer additional services such as occupational therapy (OT) and assistance for kids who stutter. Beyond just tutoring, enrichment classes are also available for kids of all ages in foreign languages, including Italian, and in STEAM, music, and creative writing to name a few. These Manhattan academic enrichment services are located throughout NYC, including locations on the Upper East Side, the Upper West Side, Downtown Manhattan, Chelsea, Battery Park City, Midtown East and West, Gramercy Park, Harlem, and the Lower East Side.

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The Coding Space creates a space for students to learn coding while fostering a love of learning, embracing challenges, and developing a growth mindset in our self-paced, project-based learning environment. Flexible for all levels, students will learn core coding concepts by building their own games that, of course, we play!

COLLINA ITALIANA
1556 Third Ave. (at 87th Street), Suite 603, New York
212-427-7770
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Set on the Upper East Side, our Italian classes allow children to benefit from a comprehensive approach to learning in an age-appropriate, inviting atmosphere. Children gather to share learned words and expressions through playful, skill-building activities such as games, songs, dances, and stories. For all the bellissimi details visit collinaitaliana.com!

CONGREGATION OR ZARUA
127 E. 82nd St.,
212-452-2310 x15, Sigal Hirsch
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At Or Zarua's Hebrew School, on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, children connect with Jewish heritage, gaining knowledge and skills through Hebrew language, text study, ritual, and prayer. Students of all ages learn and laugh with friends and teachers as they build a Jewish community of their own.

COSMIC CUBS
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Cosmic Cubs apps are fun and engaging while teaching children 3 and older about the solar system and the 3 Rs, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. Download Cosmic Cubs apps including Planet Puzzles, 3 Rs Puzzles, Rockitect, and Storymaker. Download Cosmic Cubs apps at the App store, Google Play, and Amazon.

EYE LEVEL MANHATTAN
East Village
437 E. 12th St.
212-260-8020
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Tribeca
104 Reade St.
212-346-PREP (7737)
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Upper East Side
307 E. 84th St.
212-737-3344
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eyelevelny.com

Eye Level offers math and English programs for ages 3-14. Whether the immediate goal is for early learning, remedial education, or academic education, Eye Level is the answer.

GERMAN-AMERICAN SCHOOL: WHERE KIDS LEARN GERMAN
212-787-7543
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Our German language program is recognized by The NY State Board of Regents and is designed to lead students toward successful completion of the NY State FLAC exam. Our focus is to teach German language to children from all backgrounds. We also offer AP German and other nationally recognized exams.

GOOROO
646-791-3081
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Gooroo offers in-person tutoring in your neighborhood! Our tutoring membership matches students to tutors based on their unique learning needs. Members have access to experts in more than 300 subjects. Gooroo provides continuous feedback, progress reports, and a designated Personal Learning Consultant to guide students through their learning journey.

HEX & COMPANY
1462 First Ave.,
646-833-7574
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When kids play board games together, they develop critical thinking, interpersonal, and strategy skills. That is the goal of our play-based curriculum, built upon neurodevelopmental theory. We create a learning environment that teaches problem-solving skills and encourages social engagement. Kids have a blast while learning important skills!

HUNTINGTON LEARNING CENTER
237 W. 72nd St., New York
212-362-0100

Huntington is the premier tutoring and test prep provider for students kindergarten-12th grades, including SAT, ACT, and state tests. The company prides itself on personalized attention and proven results. Founded in 1977, Huntington's mission is to give every student the best education possible. Learn more about our mission at huntingtonhelps.com.

JCC MANHATTAN
334 Amsterdam Ave., New York
646-505-4444

The JCC’s Clubhouse offers after-school pick-up, quality care, snacks, games, and homework help. Counselors accompany children to and from their JCC after-school classes, including swim, STEAM, hip-hop, and sports. Pick-up and Clubhouse are offered Monday through Thursday, 2:30–6 pm. Pick-up is offered from many Upper West Side schools.

KNOWLEDGE PROJECT (THE)
NYU, 100 Washington Square East, Manhattan,
212-346-9933
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Middle and high school students join us to connect, craft, and create. Master the word. Weekend writing classes offered, led by experts. Fiction, non-fiction, and cool writing, two-hour classes, held on Saturdays, for a cost of $50-$60. Write Smart, 60-minute workshops are offered on Sundays for $25.

PORTFOLIO SCHOOL (THE)
27 North Moore St., New York
212-226-8252
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Portfolio School is an independent school in Tribeca for grades kindergarten through sixth. Grounded in research, our integrated STEAM approach combines personalized learning and immersive projects. Our after-school, school break, and summer camps are open to the community. We offer chess, robotics, ceramics, STEM, and martial arts. Register today!

ROBOFUN
2672 Broadway , New York
212-245-0444
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Join Robofun for after-school classes and one-day workshops! Children in grades pre-K through sixth will have fun building and making with our robotics, coding, stop motion animation, and circuitry courses. Curriculum is designed to reach all learners and our teachers are trained to engage, excite, and challenge students.

SUCCESSFUL STUDENTS NYC
333 E. 79th St , New York
646-634-9420

Your child’s academic success is our highest priority! Comprehensive tutoring services for students of all ages and grade-levels. With our experience and personalized approach, students are given the tools they need to excel. Offering private and group tutoring, homework help, special needs, and state test preparation.

TREEBATH EXPLORERS SCANDINAVIAN OUTDOOR AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS
The Battery, Central Park, Brooklyn, Queens ,
203-529-5379 Oskar and Nicole Elmgart, founders
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Treebath offers Scandinavian after-school programs for pre-K to second grade that run entirely outdoors! Our science-based philosophy and sustainability curriculum foster outdoor play while encouraging children to develop a lifelong respect for the world we share. Starts Sept. 9, 3:30-5:30pm in The Battery, Central Park, Brooklyn, and Queens.

TRIBECA COMMUNITY SCHOOL
22 Ericsson Place,
212-226-9070
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TriBeCa Community School is a preschool for children ages 2-5 inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach. We offer half- and extended-day programs in our thoughtfully designed classrooms. Our after-school and school break programs are open to the community. We offer soccer, chess, woodwork, STEM, Spanish, cooking, and tennis. Register today!