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  • 120 Years of AF in Washington DC: May 13

    ANNUAL BENEFIT EVENT

    Tuesday, May 13, 2025

    to celebrate the 120th anniversary of the creation of The Alliance Française of Washington DC

    at The Résidence de France

    Get Tickets

  • TRIP TO TOULOUSE October 19 to 27, 2025

    8 nights, 9 days of culture and fun! Of course, if you would like to stay longer on your own, you can! 

    Date: Sunday October 19 to Monday October 27, 2025

    Request more info by sending an email to the Executive Director: director@francedc.org

    The trip will take place from Sunday, October 19th 2025 to Monday, October 27th 2025.

    8 nights, 9 days of culture and fun! Of course, if you would like to stay longer on your own, you can! 

  • Adult Group Classes

    Adult Online Classes via Zoom or In Person

     Learn French from the comfort of your home or come to our building in the beautiful Kalorama neighborhood*.

    Check here for the schedule. 

    *Please note: Not all levels are offered in an-person format.

  • Adult Placement Test

    Placement Test Information

    Not sure what your level of French is?  Do the free placement test online!             Take the Placement Test now

    Would you like to have your level assesed while experiencing one of our classes? Click below to register for a free online trial class.Register for a Zoom Trial Class

     


  • Private Classes

    Private Classes

    The Alliance Française de Washington provides customized private one-on-one and semi-private instruction on-site and off-site, as well as via Zoom visio-conference lessons with fully qualified French teachers. Start at any time and benefit from flexible scheduling and personalized instruction.

    Learn more about our adult private classes & Submit request form for adult private classes.

    Learn more about kids & teens private classes here.

  • Double Take with Maggie Paxson: 04/17 & 05/16

    Don't miss this double opportunity to hear from a talented author as she tells us the story of a French region resisting occupation during WW2 on April 17 and as she sings songs of the period on May 16.

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  • Children Summer Camps: Register Today!

    Our Summer Camps are finally open for registration.

    Early-Bird Discount ends 03/15 so REGISTER NOW here!

  • 05/22 Un siecle d'art français

    Wilfried Zeisler, conservateur au musée Hillwood, discutera son livre et la fascination de la célèbre famille Youssoupov pour l'Art français.

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