New York City · Online Nationwide

The language
edge that
matters.

Expert language tutoring for middle and high school students at New York City's leading independent schools. Keeping them on track, ahead of the curve, and prepared for whatever comes next.

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Est. New York City

For students
who aim higher.

Spanish and French taught by educators who know exactly what these schools demand.

NYC
Independent schools
2
Languages offered
In-person · New York City
Online · Nationwide
Flexible scheduling

About Gramercy Languages

We know what
these schools
expect.

At New York City's most demanding independent schools, a language course is never just a language course. The standards are high, the assessments are rigorous, and the cumulative record a student builds through middle and high school carries real weight. It matters in the classroom, with their teachers, and ultimately in the college admissions process.

Gramercy Languages was founded by educators who spent decades inside these schools. We understand the curricula, the expectations, and the pressure students are under. Our role is to ensure that language is never the thing that holds a student back; for the students who are ready, it becomes one of the things that sets them apart.

  • Deep familiarity with NYC independent school curricula and assessment standards
  • Specialized focus on language learning only; no generalists
  • Instruction calibrated to each student's school, year group, and goals
  • Focused on language mastery beyond standard examination preparation
  • Flexible in-person and online options around demanding school schedules

Our approach

Language is more than grammar.
It is connection.

Gramercy creates a supportive and engaging environment where students feel comfortable taking risks, speaking confidently, and developing a genuine connection with the language and its culture.

Real communication, not memorisation

We focus on authentic conversation and expression, using culture, current events, music, film, and real-world materials to bring the language to life.

Confidence over anxiety

Our approach is designed to reduce the fear of speaking and build the kind of genuine fluency that comes from feeling comfortable, not just prepared. Emphasis on natural pronunciation from the start.

Engaged families, visible progress

We use interactive, multimedia-rich lessons and maintain clear communication with both students and families so progress is always visible and goals stay on track.

What we offer

The right support, at every stage.

The stakes are different at different moments in a student's journey. We tailor our approach to where your child is and where they need to get to, across Spanish and French.

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Academic support

For students who need to stay on track with school language courses. We work directly alongside the curriculum; grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, and class preparation so progress shows up where it matters: in grades, in class participation, and in teacher assessments.

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Exam preparation

Targeted preparation for school assessments and language proficiency tests. Consistently strong language grades signal to admissions offices exactly the kind of rigour and follow-through selective colleges are looking for.

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Language mastery

For students who want to go beyond the required. Developing genuine fluency, cultural depth, and the kind of language ability that distinguishes a college application and opens doors long after graduation.

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Our educators

Language specialists, not generalists.

Hernán Sánchez

Hernán Sánchez

Spanish · Co-founder

A native Spanish speaker with decades of experience teaching at leading New York City independent schools, Hernán brings deep fluency, pedagogical rigour, and an instinctive understanding of what independent school students need to excel in the classroom and beyond.

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David Traynor

David Traynor

French · Spanish · Co-founder

With nearly two decades of language teaching internationally and in some of New York City's most selective independent schools, David combines native-level French and Spanish fluency with a sharp understanding of how students learn and what it takes to build genuine, lasting confidence in a second language.

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Tuition

Transparent, value-driven pricing.

Rates reflect the depth of expertise, personalization, and consistent results our students receive.

$175 - $250 / session
  • Tutor experience and specialization
  • Student level and academic goals
  • In-person or virtual instruction
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Session format

In-person · New York CityFrom $200
Online · NationwideFrom $175
Initial consultationComplimentary

What families say

Results that speak for themselves.

"

The individualized attention and depth of instruction transformed our daughter's confidence in Spanish. Her grades recovered, her teacher noticed, and she walked into finals without any anxiety for the first time.

Parent, Convent of the Sacred HeartMiddle school student
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Our son struggled with French for two years. Within a semester at Gramercy Languages his grades had turned around completely. His advisor commented on the improvement without us having said a word.

Parent, Riverdale Country SchoolHigh school student
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Our daughter finished her junior year with the strongest Spanish grade in her class and a genuine love of the subject. We are convinced it made a material difference to where she is going to college.

Parent, Trinity SchoolHigh school student

Get in touch

Let's talk about
your child.

Every student's situation is different. Tell us where they are, what they're working towards, and we'll put together the right plan. We start with a complimentary consultation.

(646) 580-5771 gramercylanguages@gmail.com

We typically respond within one business day.