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Classes

Now Enrolling for Summer 2009 Classes - Class Schedule

Enroll now for summer programs which include workshops, short intensive courses and a broad selection of 10-week classes, for all levels. See the grid on the Class Schedule page for all offerings. In addition to scheduled group classes, private lessons are available at all times.

Our classes fill quickly; 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. The free email bulletin is the best way to ensure you receive timely notices of open enrollments.

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 and peaking at 10 for highly popular classes -- 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 10-week term is Jan. 5 to March 14; the spring 2009 term is March 30 to June 6; the summer 2009 term is June 22 through August 29; the fall 2009 term will be September 14 through November 21; and the winter holiday short course term is November 30 through December 18, 2009.

"Portes Ouvertes" Open House dates for 2009 will be March 19 (for the spring term), June 11 (for the summer term), September 3 (for the fall term) and December 3 (for the Winter 2010 term).

Call us at 503.223.8388 or email info@afportland.org with questions.