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GENERAL INFORMATION


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Alliance Française de Philadelphie offers French classes all year round.  We have four 10-week sessions per year during fall, winter, spring, & summer.

Our general French classes meet once a week for 1.5 to 2 hours, depending on class size. The level of classes ranges from A1 to C1. We limit the number of students in our classes to 8 students maximum. 

We currently offer online and in-person classes, taught by highly qualified French instructors.


SESSIONS SCHEDULE

Fall session 2025
September 8th to November 15th

Winter session 2025/2026
December 1st to February 21st


Spring session 2026
March 2nd to May 9th


Summer session 2026
May 26th to August 3rd

PRICING

GENERAL ADULT CLASSES

$375.00
 for a 10-week session (material not included) - price of course materials depends on course level.

Enrollment is contingent upon advanced payment for course and materials. To be eligible for a refund, students must contact the office at least 24 hours before the first class. After the first class, only a credit for the next session will be issued (a $30.00 cancellation fee plus $35.00 per class is retained by the Alliance Française).

No credit is issued after the end of the 3rd week of classes.


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REGISTRATION PROCESS

Step 1

Find your level

We require all prospective students with previous experience studying French or living in a French-speaking country to take a placement test to determine their appropriate level before registering.

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Step 2

Check our schedule

If you are a returning student or have completed a placement test or are a complete beginner, you may check our class schedule by clicking on the button below.


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Step 3

Register in a class

Are you ready to register in a class? Please click below and discover our class offering.



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SPECIALIZED CLASSES

Civilisation médiévale
Culture textuelle et iconographique du Moyen Âge : Arthur et sa Table Ronde Ce semestre, nous allons suivre le roi Arthur et ses chevaliers dans leurs quêtes aventureuses. Nous explorerons avec eux un monde de contes de fées et de merveilles aux multiples facettes. Nous lirons ensemble des extraits de romans du Moyen Âge que nous mettrons en rapport avec des extraits de productions modernes et contemporaines.
Français Professionnel
In just five weeks, strengthen your French for real-world professional situations in hospitality, tourism, and customer service. Through interactive role-plays, authentic listening activities, and practical writing tasks, you’ll learn how to welcome guests, recommend services, handle reservations, and resolve complaints with confidence. The course also includes a mock Diplôme de Français Professionnel (DFP) exam to prepare you for success in professional communication.
DELF B2 preparation course
Get ready to succeed on the DELF B2 exam! This 5-week course offers targeted practice in listening, reading, writing, and speaking, plus expert tips and strategies to help you perform your best. Work with authentic materials, complete mock exams, and build the skills and confidence you need for test day.
DALF C1 preparation course
Get ready to succeed on the DALF C1 exam! This 5-week course offers targeted practice in listening, reading, writing, and speaking, plus expert tips and strategies to help you perform your best. Work with authentic materials, complete mock exams, and build the skills and confidence you need for test day.

THE ALLIANCE WILL BE CLOSED ON THE FOLLOWING DAYS

Labor Day  - September 1st, 2025
Thanksgiving Break - November 27th - 30th, 2025
Winter Break - December 21st, 2025 - December 28th, 2025
New Year's  - December 31st, 2025 - January 1st, 2026
Martin Luther King Jr. Day - January 19th, 2026
Memorial Day - May 25th, 2026
Juneteenth - June 19th, 2026
Independence Day - July 4th, 2026