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 Teaching French
 to the World. . .
 Bringing cultures
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 Alliance House
 1 Dorset Square
 London
 NW1 6PU
 0207 723 6439

Close to Baker St O

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On ne résiste pas
à l'Alliance française


Charles de Gaulle
2 décembre 1958
(75e anniversaire AF)

 

Scheduled Classes

For the majority of people our small group day and evening classes are the ideal way to learn French. We take great care to ensure that groups are formed of people with the same level of French so that no one need feel awkard, left out, or any of the other things that can make you nervous about joining a class. The groups are just people like you wanting to learn French and once the initial nerves settle an esprit de corps soon develops. Take the plunge. It is fun and you won't regret it. The only thing to regret later is not doing it!

Every new student who is not a complete beginner is assessed as they join (a free and friendly meeting with a tutor) to establish their level so that they are assigned to the right class.

Classes are built around 30 hour modules which run over 12 weeks organised into four terms (see below) and each term you can choose from once a week or twice a week day and evening classes, or a Saturday morning course. Also each term we run two week intensive courses. These run fortnightly six times during the 12 week terms and three time over the six week summer term.

Our course administrators - Elodie, Thomas and Olivier - look forward to meeting you. Your authentic French experience begins the moment you walk through the door.


New students may begin enrolling by completing an on-line form here :: enrol.

Existing students wishing to renew should telephone or e-mail Reception :: contact

Term times

Autumn 24 September 2007 to  15 December 2007 12 weeks
Winter 14 January 2008 to  5 April 2008 12 weeks
Spring 21 April 2008 to  12 July 2008 12 weeks
Summer 14 July 2008 to  23 August 2008   6 weeks

Class Type

Once a week £270 30 hours  
Intensive - 2 weeks £255 30 hours  
Twice a week for 6 weeks £270 30 hours  (Mo & We or Tu & Th)
Twice a week for 12 weeks £420 60 hours  (=2 levels)
Saturday mornings £355 42 hours  
 
Summer courses for 6 weeks from week of 14th July
Saturday mornings £200 21 hours 09:30-13:00
Intensive - 2 weeks £255 30 hours 10:00-13:00 each weekday
Twice a week for 6 weeks £270 30 hours  (Mo & We or Tu & Th)
Once a week - advanced level £140 15 hours  

The above class fees are inclusive of a course book with CD. There is no VAT.

Class Times

Intensive 10:00 to 13:00
Morning 10:00 to 12:30
Afternoon 13:30 to 16:00
Evening 18:15 to 20:45    (Mondays to Thursdays)
Saturday 09:30 to 13:00

2 week Intensives

From To
24/03/2008 04/04/2008
21/04/2008 02/05/2008
05/05/2008 16/05/2008
19/05/2008 30/05/2008
02/06/2008 13/06/2008
16/06/2008 27/06/2008

Levels

We divide our syllabus into 14 levels labelled 1a, 1b, 1c, 1d, 2a, 2b and so on to 3d, then 4 and 5.

Each of the levels 1a through to 3d is 30 hours of tuition in a group class. Levels 4 and 5 are more open ended and organised in themes such as poltics and current affairs, literature etc.

The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages is used increasingly to report levels of attainment in language study. The CEFR levels are broad, too broad for grouping learners into classes. Equivalences with our teaching levels are shown in this table.


Alliance française
de Londres
levels

Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)

1 A

 A1           Elementary level

1 B

1 C

              A2           Intermediate level

1 D

2 A

2 B

2 C

              B1           Proficient

2 D

3 A

3 B

3 C

              B2           Advanced level

3 D

4

5

              C1           Fluent level

 

 


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Next 2 week intensive starts on
Monday 14th July 10am to 1pm each day



6 week summer
term starts
week of
14th July




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