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

Summer session 2025
May 27th to August 2nd

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

PRICING

GENERAL ADULT CLASSES

$360.00 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

This summer, two specialized courses invite you to explore the richness of medieval imagination and architectural heritage. Whether you're passionate about literature, history, or cultural heritage, these courses offer a unique opportunity to dive deeper into the many faces of France.

Travel through time with France’s most iconic castles, from medieval fortresses to baroque masterpieces.
Discover the evolution of French architecture and history across regions, and present your favorite style in the final class.

Step into the legendary world of King Arthur and his knights, guided by medieval texts and their modern adaptations—from Kaamelott to The Green Knight. This course offers a literary and cultural exploration of chivalry, fantasy, and the enduring power of myth.

THE ALLIANCE WILL BE CLOSED ON THE FOLLOWING DAYS

Labor Day - September 2nd, 2024
Thanksgiving Break - November 28th - 30th, 2024
Winter Break - December 23rd, 2024 - December 29th, 2024
Martin Luther King Jr. Day - January 20th, 2025
Memorial Day - May 26th, 2025
Juneteenth - June 19th, 2025
Independence Day - July 4th, 2025