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The attentive, personable faculty at the Alliance Française testify to our ongoing commitment to understand our students, and to accompany each of them on the road to fluency in the French language. For our students, studying at the Alliance is a gateway to integration in a network of diverse individuals, all linked by their shared passion for French culture. Let us help you increase your understanding of the Francophone world - join our Alliance to
experience the French language and French civilization!
Inquiries and course advice:
For further information we recommend you speak to our Director of Education who will provide advice on courses best suited to your levels and needs. If you are not a beginner, you can schedule a free assessment test at your convenience.
Placement test (no appointment necessary):
Current Session Brochure:
Jun 30 to August 23 in PDF format 
Learning Assistance:
Do you need a little help understanding a grammar point or two? Don’t understand the difference between the passé composé and the imparfait? Don’t know when to use the “vous” form or the “tu” form? Having problems with the subjunctive?
The Alliance Française is pleased to offer our students a Free Learning Assistance Program. Students with questions about the French language can set-up an appointment with an Alliance instructor: by stopping by the front desk, calling 415.775.7755, or by e-mailing afsf@afsf.com. When setting-up the appointment, please let us know what particular grammar or vocabulary point you wish to cover, so that the teacher can be prepared with materials specific to your needs. Or let us know if you just want to practice a new grammar structure conversationally with a teacher.
Each appointment lasts a maximum of 25 minutes
Mondays and Fridays 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Appointment must be made 2 days in advance.
Only for students enrolled in 3 hour-long classes.
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| Our instructors are all native French speakers and highly qualified teachers. Our courses are taught by trained professionals and our Special Courses by experts in their fields. Chosen for their impressive educational backgrounds and interpersonal skills, Alliance teachers make each class a unique, productive, and enjoyable experience. Additionally, our instructors regularly attend in-services to keep abreast of the most up-to-date methods. |
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Whatever your level of French may be, you can progress with us in confidence. The AF offers a wide array of beginner to advanced and specialized courses ("classes à thèmes"). So whether your interests are linguistic, cultural or professional, we have a course for you. We require a minimum of 4 students to open a course and enroll no more than 12 students per class. Our average class size is 6 students -- an impressive student to teacher ratio.
If you have no knowledge of French, you may enroll in any Beginners Level 1 course. If you have studied French before, but not with us, call our Director of Education at (415) 775-7755 to arrange an appointment for an evaluation. You will need a minimum of 20 to 25 class hours to progress from one level to the next. |
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