Promoting French language and culture for over 100 years

Now Enrolling for Spring Term (March 29 to June 5)

Registrations are now being accepted for the spring 2010 ten-week term, which runs from March 29 through June 5. Please register securely online (red box at right) or call our office at 503.223.8388 to enroll over the phone. If not sure of your level, check the options on the Assessments page.

The best way to get notification of open enrollment is through our free email bulletin. Sign up in the red box on our home page.


  • View the Administration Policy for Classes.
  • Most classes are offered at the Alliance main location, the historic Kamm House in downtown Portland, 1425 SW 20th Avenue (a half block from the Goose Hollow Max). Free parking is available in front of the building.
  • Click here to see bios of all of our professeurs.
  • Click here to see class descriptions.
  • Assessing Your Level: Several Tools

    Targeting a specific class but not sure if it's a good fit? We offer several assessment options depending on which holds the most appeal for you, including an online interactive test, self-assessments that you print and correct yourself, and more. Consult our Assessing Your Level page for full details.

    Core Classes - March-June Standard Spring Term

    Classes are sequenced by level, from beginners at the top to advanced toward the bottom. If you don't find a class that works for you, we want your input! Email us at info@afportland.org to let us know what you are looking for.

    Click HERE
    to View the Full Schedule of Classes

    Or, to display a printable PDF of the complete spring 2010 schedule, click here.



    Note 1: Core classes 100-105 and 201 use Latitudes texts. Existing 202-305 classes use Connexions. Thematic or grammar/conversation classes have multiple textbooks options, discussed at the first class.

    Note 2: Conversation classes for Intermediate and Advanced Students will be adjusted in level of difficulty to match the level of the students.




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