Programs

AP Spanish Language and Culture

Develop your Spanish language skills and learn about the cultures in Spanish-speaking parts of the world. You’ll practice communicating in Spanish and study real-life materials such as newspaper articles, films, music, and books.

Skills You’ll Learn

• Understanding Spanish when you hear it and read it

• Holding conversations in real-life situations

• Writing stories, letters, emails, essays, and other texts

(typically offered in 11th Grade)

AP Spanish Literature and Culture

Build your language skills and cultural knowledge by exploring works of literature written in Spanish. Using Spanish to communicate, you’ll read, analyze, discuss, and write about works by Spanish, Latin-American, and U.S. Hispanic authors of different periods.

Skills You’ll Learn

• Interpreting, analyzing, and comparing literary works

• Relating literary works to their cultural and historical contexts

• Comparing literary works to works of art

• Writing a literary analysis using correct literary terms

• Discussing works of literature

(typically offered in 12th Grade)

AP French Language and Culture

AP French is an advanced course for students who want to strengthen their French skills and deepen their understanding of French-speaking cultures around the world. The class is taught almost entirely in French and focuses on the three modes of communication:

1. Interpersonal – speaking and writing in conversations (emails, messages, discussions).

2. Interpretive – understanding spoken and written French (articles, audio, films, songs).

3. Presentational – creating in French (speeches, essays, cultural presentations).

Course Goals

• Develop strong listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in French.

• Explore themes such as family, education, technology, global issues, and cultural identity.

• Learn about history, traditions, and current issues in French-speaking countries (France, Canada, Africa, the Caribbean, etc.).

• Prepare for the AP French Language and Culture Exam, which tests communication and cultural knowledge.

Student Work

• Participate daily in French conversations.

• Write essays, summaries, and journal entries in French.

• Listen to authentic French sources like news, podcasts, and music.

• Research cultural topics and compare them with students’ own communities.

Benefits

• Earn potential college credit and advanced placement.

• Gain real-world language skills for travel, careers, or international studies.

• Develop cultural awareness and global understanding.

Skills you will learn:

For additional information on our Advanced Placement (AP) courses, please contact Ms. Nancy Ms. Awa, or Ms. Pam.

Claremont International High School has a robust work based learning (WBL) program available to students. Our WBL program offers income and high school credit. Some of our highlights include:

– 189 students participated in a PAID experience

– 89 students participated in SYEP

– 59 Students participated in Career Connect

– 23 students in COOP program

– 2 OSHA, 1 CRMYA Apprenticeship, 1 EMT

– 28+ Internship sites

All 11th grade students participate in an internship program. Claremont partners with different employers to provide students with a variety of off-campus internship opportunities.

Through our WBL programs students will prepare for their working lives by learning to:

• Communicate effectively with supervisors and colleagues.

• Become more independent and responsible

• Understand what it means to be professional: dress, behavior, communication

For additional information about our work based learning program, please contact Ms. Magda or Ms. Winnie. 

College Now is a FREE college transition/dual enrollment program for New York City Department of Education high school students. Claremont IHS partners with Hostos Community College to offer our students College Now courses.

College Now @ Hostos Community College is a campus-based program offering college credit courses after school on weekdays. College credit courses include Anatomy and Physiology, Business, Criminal Justice, Medical Terminology, Psychology, Public Speaking, Acting, and Community Health.

Click here to learn more and see some of our very own Claremont students featured on their website.

For additional information about our College Now opportunities, please contact Ms. Magda.

Introduction to Business Management through Cornell University and Responsible and Ethical AI through University of Notre Dame. Through this program students have an opportunity to take college level courses and earn credits. 

Students at Claremont have the opportunity to access FutureReadyNYC. This is a reimagined high school experience where students can explore career paths in cybersecurity. Claremont students will be able to gain critical career exploration and experience through this program. 

At Claremont International High School, we pride ourselves on our rigorous and engaging academic offerings. There is an opportunity for all students to excel in many subject areas. Our core course offerings include: