Harlem’s longest running charter school · K–8 · Founded 1999
Our Mission
FLI Basics
Years in Harlem. Founded in 1999
NYC high schools that have accepted FLI graduates
A laptop for every student, in every classroom
One school, kindergarten through 8th grade, with a free Extended Day Program
Inside FLI
Spotlights
May · 2026
Staff of the Week
K–8 Special Education Teacher
Every week, a new staff member is highlighted for their significant and selfless contributions to the FLI school community. Nominated by the prior week's Staff Member of the Week, each winner pays it forward by selecting someone else they believe is owed the recognition.
Core Value of the Month
The core values of FLI are Compassion, Leadership, Truth, Effort, Responsibility, and Respect. Each month FLI celebrates one of these core values through student projects plus staff and guest presentations. Students who demonstrate FLI's core values are awarded recognition certificates.
School Calendar
Family mornings, class trips, art shows, and games. Come join us.
August 2026
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Admissions
Elias Marrero
Director of Student Recruitment & Enrollment
Please feel free to contact us with any questions at (212) 678-2868 or admissions@futureleadersinstitute.org.
Prefer email? admissions@futureleadersinstitute.org
