Classes
Summer Term 2008 Is Underway - Class Schedule
The Alliance summer term is underway; some late registrations are being accepted; see the Class Schedule page for complete details.
To be notified promptly of open-enrollment periods, contact us at info@afportland.org if you are not already on our email bulletins or call us at 503.223.8388.
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. 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 or a max of 8-9 during heavy enrollment -- 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 (which will be June 12, for the summer session starting at the end of June) 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.)
Loire Immersion Classes
The Alliance recommends an 8-day immersion programs in France, with Alliance instructor and experienced independent tour director, Sylvain Frémaux (owner/operator of FranceTours LLC). The package includes language instruction, accommodations on the estate of an 18th century château in the Loire Valley, transportation (within France), meals, and all group activities/tours. The 2008 sessions will be June 7-14 and June 14-21. Go to the Loire Immersion page for details.
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
Planning ahead.....?
In 2008 our 10-week terms are: Winter Term is January 7 through March 15, Spring Term is March 31 through June 7, Summer Term is June 23 through August 30, and Fall Term is September 22 through November 29.Call us at 503.223.8388 or email info@afportland.org with questions.