- French Classes
- French Classes for Children
Ages 2-3 (with parent present)
Together, children and parents discover and practice French through hands-on activities, games, songs, dance and stories.
Ages 4-6 (with parent present)
Together, children and parents discover and practice French through hands-on activities, games, songs, dance and stories.
Ages 7-10
Lively, interactive lessons for children aged 7-10. Classes are taught in French by an experienced, native-fluent instructor. Classes are offered at the beginner, intermediate and advanced levels, and are based on an age-appropriate textbook.
Ages 11-14
Lively, interactive lessons for children aged 11-14. Classes are taught in French by an experienced, native-fluent instructor. Classes are offered at the beginner, intermediate and advanced levels, and are based on an age-appropriate textbook.
Private Lessons for Children
Private lessons for children are available Monday through Saturday following a schedule and pace appropriate to the student. Format can be one-on-one, or small private-group classes. Private lesson pricing for children is $45/hr for one student, $25 per student for groups of 2-4, and $13 an hour for groups of 5 or more. Those rates are valid for blocks of a minimum of 5 lessons (5 hours), pre-paid. Call 503.223.8388 to discuss options or to schedule your sessions.
Summer Camps
The Alliance Summer Camps provide a week filled with engaging discoveries and debates, a complete French immersion, a nurturing community with small groups, and hours of activities with an educational twist. All levels are welcome!
We offer camps for children and teenagers.
Saturdays at 10am-10:45am
04/06/2019 to 06/08/2019
Instructor: To Be Determined
Required: All levels. Prepare for CECR All level.
Description: Together, children and parents discover and practice French through hands-on activities, games, songs, dance and stories.
The class materials fee is included in the course fee.
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Saturdays at 11am-11:45am
04/06/2019 to 06/08/2019
Instructor: To Be Determined
Required: All levels. Prepare for CECR All level.
Description: Together, children and parents discover and practice French through hands-on activities, games, songs, dance and stories.
The class materials fee is included in the course fee.
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Mondays at 4:15-5:30pm
04/01/2019 to 06/03/2019
Instructor: Laure Dutirou-Mason
Required: n/a. Prepare for CECR A1 level.
Description: Designed for students who are Anglophones, these classes offer instruction at an beginner level. Different themes with corresponding vocabulary, songs and games will enrich students' linguistic immersion experience.
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Wednesdays at 4:15-5:30pm
04/03/2019 to 06/05/2019
Instructor: Linda Fuchs
Required: N/A
Description: Designed for students who are Anglophones, these classes offer instruction to true beginners. Different themes with corresponding vocabulary, songs and games will enrich students’ linguistic immersion experience.
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L’écologie à Portland - Staying Green in Portland - Summer fun tout en français
August 5 – August 9 welcomes campers ages 7-10, 1st-5th grades.
Campers can take the half-day (9am-12pm) or the full day session (9am-3pm). This year's theme is Staying Green in Portland!
Soyons créatifs! Le bricolage avec du recyclage – creations with recycled material, inventing and writing a story, buying, fixing and sharing a sustainable meal.
Soyons sportifs! Channel your inner Mousquetaire during our fencing activities with a master from the NW Fencing Center.
Explorons la planète et Portland! Visit the World Forestry Center to discover different ecosystems, the Zoo to learn about animal conservation, a Farmer’s Market to find new and favorite fruits and vegetables.
Call 503.223.8388 to register for ages 7-10. $245 half/$370 full day. Early Bird Special $225/$350 before June 13!
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L’écologie à Portland - Staying Green in Portland - Summer fun tout en français
July 15 – 19 welcomes campers ages 11-14, 6th-9th grades.
Camp runs 9 am – 12pm and is entirely in French, for all levels. This year's theme is Staying Green in Portland!
Soyons créatifs! Le bricolage avec du recyclage – creations with recycled material, inventing and writing a story, buying, fixing and sharing a sustainable meal.
Soyons sportifs! Channel your inner Mousquetaire during our fencing activities with a master from the NW Fencing Center.
Explorons la planète et Portland! Visit the World Forestry Center to discover different ecosystems, the Zoo to learn about animal conservation, a Farmer’s Market to find new and favorite fruits and vegetables.
Call 503.223.8388 to register for ages 11-14. $245 for five days. Early bird special $225 before June 13!
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Saturdays at 12:45-2pm
04/06/2019 to 06/08/2019
Instructor: Cecilia Meneau
Required: Alex & Zoe 1 or approx 120 hrs i. Prepare for CECR A2/B1 level.
Description: Designed for students who are Anglophones, these classes offer instruction at an intermediate level. Different themes with corresponding vocabulary, songs and games will enrich students' linguistic immersion experience.
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Thursdays at 4:15-5:30pm
04/04/2019 to 06/06/2019
Instructor: Laure Dutirou-Mason
Required: Extensive immersion experience at home or at school
Description: This class is intended for students with extensive immersion experience at home or in school. Oral and written skills are reviewed and reinforced through exercises, games, dictée and weekly assignments. The class materials fee is included in the course fee.
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