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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, or unique 2-hour workshops. Learn French online or immerse yourself with in-person classes.
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Enroll now for summer!
Build your skills in our Core language courses or dive into Specialty classes that bring French to life through culture, conversation,
grammar, and more. There’s something for everyone this summer!
New to French?
Get a head start with our Introduction to French Immersion 101 course, the perfect way to prepare before starting French 101 this
fall.
In-person class runs July 30 — August 27.
Summer Mini Classes
Mini classes are a perfect opportunity to keep studying French without a long commitment. Each class targets a specific area or theme. Mini
classes are offered in a series of 4 weeks, 1h 30 hours per session.
Session One: June 30-July 26
Session Two: July 28-August 23
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.