If you have never studied or have never been significantly exposed to French before, you can go ahead and register directly for our A1-101 class – no placement test needed.
Students who are new to the Alliance Française but who have taken French courses before or have spent time in a
French speaking country
must take an informal placement test at the time of registration.
This test can be done in person or over the phone and consists of a quick interview with a French instructor who will recommend a class. To schedule your placement test, please fill out the following form (or reach out by phone or e-mail) and we will contact you shortly.
Ready to speak French?
At this level, you'll learn how to introduce yourself, talk about your world, and handle simple everyday situations.
You’ll start to understand familiar phrases and talk about things that matter to you — like your family, shopping,
or work. You’ll be able to handle simple everyday tasks and describe your world using basic, useful words.
You’re getting comfortable in French! You’ll understand the main ideas in everyday conversations, handle most travel situations, and start sharing your thoughts — from telling stories to talking about your dreams and goals.
At this stage, you can follow more complex conversations and texts — even about abstract or technical topics. You’re able
to express your ideas clearly, take part in fluent discussions, and share your opinions
with structure and confidence.
At this level, you can dive into complex texts and grasp subtle meanings. You express yourself effortlessly
and adapt your language to social, academic, or professional settings — building clear, well-structured arguments on
sophisticated topics.
At this level, you can understand almost everything you read or hear effortlessly.
You can express yourself fluently, spontaneously, and with a high level of precision, even when talking
about complex topics or subtle nuances.