• Private instruction is available for adults, kids, and teens at all levels of proficiency

• Lessons may be taken one-on-one or in groups of two or three people (coming together, with the same proficiency level)

• Lessons tailored to address an individual or group’s particular needs

• Flexible scheduling throughout the day or evening

• Online private tutoring available

• Lessons take place in our classrooms or offsite at your home/private office - once we reopen our premises  

Here are some examples of what you can aim at learning or reviewing in private classes

• Conversation

• Grammar

• Reading

• Writing

• French for Business

• Preparation for leisure trips to France or other francophone countries

• Preparation for the Advanced Placement French test

• Preparation for the TCF TP, TCF ANF, TCF DAP, TCF Quebec or TCF Canada exam

Don’t hesitate to contact us for other needs (ex: working on a presentation in French, brushing up your French before visiting relatives abroad, etc.)

Trial class

For your first class with a new teacher, you can decide to purchase a 1h trial class. A trial class is a good idea if you are looking for a thorough evaluation of your French skills and to define your goal scope. You can also choose this option before purchasing a 12-hour package if you hesitate between private lessons and a group course.

To schedule a trial class, please fill the form below "Request for Private classes" or contact us. Payment will be required once the class is scheduled with a teacher and at least 24 hours before the trial class is held.

A membership is not required for the trial class. After this first class, you will be required to purchase a 12 hrs package and to hold an active membership to continue. 

Our rates for Trail classes are:

• Trial class (1 hour) : $80

• Semi-Private Trial Class (1 hour): $140

Payment must be completed BEFORE the first class. Payment can be made by debit/ credit card (Visa or MasterCard) online or over the phone.  Our payment system is not Amex compatible. 

12-hour packages

The Alliance Française de San Francisco requests that you purchase a minimum of 12 hours of instruction at the time of registration.

However, for your first class with a new teacher you can decide to purchase a 1h trial class (see above) . After this first class, you will be required to purchase a 12 hrs package to continue. 

At this time we are no longer offering private courses offsite. However please contact us for corporate classes. 

*Semi-private classes are for students coming together with the same proficiency level and same objectives. We do not match or organize semi private classes, only group classes.  

We require a valid one-year membership to the Alliance Française to purchase private classes, except for the first one hour trial private class . Benefits of our membership include access to the library and to social and cultural events, as well as other various promotions.

For your first request for private classes, please fill in the following form, and we will find the best teacher to fit your needs and schedule before making a payment.

Private Class Request Form Private Class Request Form

You can make your payment online by ordering a course below, by phone or at our reception desk. We accept cash, check, debit and credit cards for payments.

REGISTRATION FOR PRIVATE CLASSES INDICATES THAT YOU HAVE READ AND AGREE TO COMPLY WITH THE ALLIANCE FRANCAISE OF SAN FRANCISCO POLICY.

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IMPORTANT

A minimum of 24-hour notice is required to cancel a class. Otherwise, the entire duration of the missed lesson will be forfeited.

Private classes are non-refundable, but we may transfer the amount upon agreement for group classes partially or in totality (during the same calendar year).

Purchased private classes are valid for 1 calendar  year starting from the date of purchase and will be expire automatically. No extension will be provided. 

Credits from private classes are valid for 1 calendar year from the date of purchase.