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The Alliance offers group classes well as private instruction. Select from a variety of options to enhance your French language skills, including 10-week specialty and French culture courses, core classes, 4-week mini courses, four-day kickstart courses, or unique 2-hour workshops. Learn French online or immerse yourself with in-person classes.
Use the code: earlybird
for the 10% discount or senior
for the 15% senior discount, until August 11.
New This Winter
Explore new classes this term by using the arrows to navigate forward.
LES BEAUX CHÂTEAUX DE FRANCE
For B1, B2 and C1 level students
Explore the rich history and diverse styles of France’s most magnificent castles. From the medieval Château de Chambord and Château de
Carcassonne, to the Renaissance Château de Chenonceau and Château de Villandry, we’ll also delve into the Gothic Château de Pierrefonds and
Château de Chillon, and the Baroque beauty of Château de Cheverny and Château de Hautefort.
Try Something New Week
2-hour exclusive workshops. Treat yourself to something exclusive and entertaining, or try something you haven't had a chance to do
this year, before it's over.
Speak with Confidence: French Conversation Mastery
For those looking to enhance their conversational French skills while strengthening grammar and phonetics. New class at the A2/B1 level offered on Tuesday morning, or B1 on Tuesday evening.
Kick-start French
A four-day intensive brush-up class (2.5 hours per day) to accelerate your language skills with an intensive class
pronunciation class for intermediate to advanced students
Marisa Ikert will be leading a pronunciation class for intermediate to advanced students at the B1/B2 level, using dynamic materials specifically designed for this course. This in-person class is available on Saturdays.
French Class Types for Every Level
Core Skills
Learning French grammar, pronunciation and speaking skills
Core classes move students through well-defined coursework toward fluency. They are organized in five levels, with regular or accelerated pacing available for lower-level courses.
- Beginner - A1 level classes, 101 through 106
- Lower Intermediate - A2 level classes, 201 through 206
- Intermediate - B1 level classes, 301 through 306
- Lower Advanced - B2 level classes, 401 through 406
- Advanced – C1 level classes, 501 through 506
Learn all about level progression and classes for adults.
Beginning students new to the Alliance: please read information about true beginners classes on this page.
Specialty And Cultural Classes
Discussion-based classes in arts, history, language mastery, etc.
Cultural classes are discussion-based classes exposing students to different aspects of French arts, history or current events.
Specialty classes offer students the opportunity to improve their French while concentrating on specific skills like grammar, phonetics, or conversation.
Mini And Intensive Programs
Pressé? Opt for mini classes and intensive French language courses
Mini Classes
For all students: Our curriculum includes a diverse range of new Mini
Classes
each quarter. Minis are the perfect opportunity to keep studying French without a long commitment. Each mini targets a specific
area or theme during 90-minute weekly sessions for four weeks.
Kick-start French
For beginning and intermediate students (A1, A2 and B1 levels), you can also accelerate your language skills with an intensive
class. Kickstart French is a four-day intensive brush-up class (2.5 hours per day with two short breaks) right before the current
term classes begin. Check out the dedicated page for
details.
Try Something New Week
During the long winter break, the Alliance offers French learning experiences that go with the holiday spirit. Treat yourself to
something exclusive and entertaining, or try something you haven't had a chance to do this year, before it's over.