Corporate Classes with the Alliance Française of San Francisco (AFSF)

Customized Business French Programs for Companies

The Alliance Française de San Francisco provides premium, tailor-made French language training for corporations seeking to strengthen global communication and international business relationships.

French is a strategic language in finance, technology, luxury, healthcare, diplomacy, and international trade. Spoken across Europe, Africa, Canada, and Asia, it remains one of the leading languages of global commerce and international institutions.

Equip your team with the linguistic and cultural expertise to operate confidently in French-speaking markets.

How It Works

1. Complete the Corporate Questionnaire below

Tell us about your organization, objectives, and timeline.

2. Consultation & Needs Analysis

We assess your goals, industry focus, and number of participants.

3. Placement & Group Formation

Employees take a placement assessment (if needed) to ensure level-appropriate groups.

4. Program Proposal & Scheduling

We design a customized Business French program and confirm logistics.

5. Launch Your Training

Classes begin onsite at your offices, online, or in hybrid format.

Lesson Information

What business activities does your company need French for?

Internal communication External communication with suppliers or partners External communication with clients Communication with coworkers abroad No, we don't need French language skills

Other business activities

Communication methodsSelect the frequency for each method:

Method	Never	Rarely	Occasionally	Often	Every day
By e-mail
By phone or videoconferencing
In person

How many people in your company speak French?

None A majority (more than 50%) A minority (less than 50%)

What kind of classes would best fit your needs?

Private, individual classes Group classes (9 people maximum)

Which French skills are a priority for your employees to either learn or improve?

Conversation Listening comprehension Grammar Reading Writing Business French (written communication, participation in meetings, responding to clients, etc.) Exam preparation

What location would be most convenient for employees to take classes?

Alliance Française of San Francisco (address: 1345 Bush St., San Francisco, CA) At your company's office Online

Other start timing

What is your preferred schedule?

Who would you like to offer French classes to?

A few specific employees A specific department Everyone in the organization or subsidiary

Would you like to add any comments and/or questions?

A Tailored, Executive-Level Approach

Customized Business French curriculum
Industry-specific modules (finance, tech, luxury, healthcare, diplomacy)
Executive 1-on-1 coaching available
Onsite French classes in San Francisco or live online
Flexible scheduling: daytime, lunchtime, evening, or intensive formats
Recommended format: 1.5 hours per week over 15 weeks (adaptable)

All programs emphasize:

Professional communication
Cross-cultural fluency
Real-world business scenarios
Measurable progress through end-of-session evaluations

Why Invest in Corporate French Training?

French is spoken in over 29 countries and remains one of the most influential languages in international business and diplomacy. Strengthening your team’s French proficiency enhances:

Global market access
Client relationship management
International negotiations
Cross-cultural leadership

In an increasingly interconnected economy, language is a competitive advantage.

Begin Your Corporate French Program

Complete the questionnaire above to start designing your customized corporate training program.

For executive inquiries:
Noemie Herail, Executive Director
noemie@afsf.com

Contact Us

Alliance Française
1345 Bush Street
San Francisco, CA 94109
Tel: +1 (415) 775-7755
E-mail: afsf@afsf.com

Alliance Française is an American nonprofit public charity, tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

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