Classes
Now Enrolling for Standard Winter Term (January-March 2010)
We are now enrolling for the full 10-week term starting January 4, 2010 (our Winter 2010 Jan-March Term). Visit the Classes at a Glance page to view all class selections. If not sure of your level, check the options on the Assessments page.
What Makes Alliance Classes Different?
The Alliance Française has worldwide renown for the quality of its French instruction and averages 400,000 enrolled students at 1,071 chapters in 133 countries. The Portland chapter is the 12th largest in the U.S. and has 800-900 enrollments per year. Courses focus on communication and are taught by trained, professional French instructors using European-designed teaching materials. Alliance teachers are uniquely qualified in that they are typically native-fluent and specialize in FLE - teaching French as a foreign language to adults.
We keep our class sizes small -- averaging 5-6 students overall, with the maximum being 10 -- so that students get plenty of interaction and individual attention. For scheduling flexibility we offer choices of time, date and frequency: some classes meet once a week and others meet twice a week. Most classes are at the Kamm House (SW 20th Ave near Goose Hollow Max); a few evening classes are in NW Portland at the FAIS campus (8500 NW Johnson St.). See the class schedule for details.
Quality Instruction & Value
Earlybird Discount: Register at or before the term's Open House date for a 10% discount off the course fee (books and membership are not discounted). Flex Payment Plan - Pay $125 down (plus applicable membership and book fees), then the balance at mid-term. (Not valid in combination with earlybird or senior discounts.) Senior Discount: A discount of 15% off the class price only is available to seniors over the age of 65. (Not valid in combination with other discounts.)
Private Lessons: One-on-one or "French with Friends"
Private Lessons are available at all times and at a schedule/pace appropriate to the student's goals. For one-on-one private lessons, fees are $45/hr for adults (17 and over); $40/hr for younger students. For semi-private lessons ("French with Friends") for 2 people the fee is $25/hour per person; for a private small group lesson for 3 students the rate is $20/hour per person. Contact our office for arrangements at 503.223.8388. We tailor private lessons to suit all levels of needs including preparation for DELF and DALF exams.Alliance Membership
Participation in classes is a benefit of membership in the Alliance. New students are assessed an annual membership/enrollment fee as follows and receive the full benefits of membership for 12 months (discounts at retailers and restaurants, free use of the Alliance book and film library, and more). The rates below are for one-year memberships – see the Membership page for discounted 3-year rates.
- Individual - $36 per year
- Family - $48 per year
- Student in an accredited institution - $20 per year
Annual Calendars
The Winter 2009/2010 10-week term is Jan. 4 to March 13; the spring 2010 term is March 29 to June 5; the summer 2010 term is June 21 through August 28; the fall 2010 term will be September 13 through November 20; and the winter holiday short course term is November 30 through December 18, 2009."Portes Ouvertes" Open House dates for 2010 will be March 18 (for the spring term), June 10 (for the summer term), September 2 (for the fall term) and December 2 (for the Winter 2010 term).
Call us at 503.223.8388 or email info@afportland.org with questions.