Courses
  Membership
  Jeunes Amis
  Board
  History
  Scholarships
  Events
  Newsletter
  Blog
  Resources
  Shopping
  About Us
 

BIENVENUE!

Since its founding in 1903, the Philadelphia Chapter of the Alliance Française has encouraged the study of the French language and literature, promoted French culture and fostered friendly relations between France and the United States with a uniquely Philadelphia touch, style and tradition. You can further details on our language classes in the newsletter.

1420 Walnut Street; Suite 700

Philadelphia, PA 19102

(215) 735-5283

» Quick Link Course Schedule
» Les Jeunes Amis de l'A. F.

Children's Classes

It's never too early to start to study a second language. Register you child for our Wednesday or Saturday classes! In class children will participate in various activities such as crafts, stories, French songs, music, learn to introduce themselves, and follow directions. The cost is $130 for 10 weeks.

  • Saturdays
    • 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm - 5 to 6 years old
    • 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm - 7 to 10 years old
  • Wednesdays
    • 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm - 7 to 10 years old

Open Enrollment for Fall 2008:

Sign up now for our next 10 week fall session of courses starting on September 15th including topics on Literature, French for Travel and Business French. We will also be offering Immersion classes. They are all day Saturday French classes geared towards conversation, with reviews of grammar, pronunciation and vocabulary.
See our Newsletter or call AF office for details.

  • New Student Registration
    • September 11th - 12 noon till 2:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m. till 6:00 p.m.
    • September 12th - 12 noon till 2:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m. till 6:00 p.m.
    • September 13th - 12 noon till 3:00 p.m.

We Have Wi-Fi!

The Alliance Française just had a Wi-Fi network installed in our offices and are eager for you to take advantage of this modernization. Just bring your laptop in and use our Wi-Fi at any time that the office and classroom space is open (Mon-Fri from 9:30 am – 9:30 pm, Friday 9:30 am – 6:00 pm). You will just need to know our Network ID and the WEPkey and to be a current Member.
Ask for further information at the reception desk, or call our offices and get it from us before you arrive.

French Table

Table 31
Tuesday, September 23rd at 12:00 noon
Cost: $40/$50 for members/non-members
Reservations must be received to AF by September 20th!

Taquet
Thursday, September 25th at 12:30 p.m.
Cost: $40/$50 for members/non-members
Reservations must be received to AF by September 23rd!

Ciné-MidiCiné-Midi (Films)

Every Tuesday at noon, bring your lunch and watch a French movie with English subtitles. Refer to our Blog for current movie listing or call the AF office.


The Alliance Française school has two campuses (Center City Philadelphia and Bryn Mawr College), a faculty of more than twenty and a yearly registration of 1500 students. The school offers a wide variety of courses designed to meet the needs of all students, from complete beginners to those who are fluent in French and want to further their conversational and/or grammatical skills as well as their knowledge of French civilization and culture.

Questions about web site content? Please contact Martine Chauvet, Executive Director

 

Copyright © 2002-2008 - Alliance Française de Philadelphie, all rights reserved