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  • 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.

  • Children Summer Camps: Register Today!

    Our Summer Camps are finally open for registration.

    REGISTER NOW here!

  • EuroAsia Shorts June 6 - 13, 2025

    Celebrating 19 years of fascinating short films from Asia and Europe presented in Washington, D.C.

    June 6 - 13, 2025 | 4 Country Pairing Programs & 1 All-Inclusive Closing

    International shorts on this year’s central theme: Beyond Limits.

    The screenings are free to the public. Registrations required.

    Check the website : www.euroasiashortsdc.com

  • DJ Night - World Pride June 12

    This event is part of a program series at dupontunderground by members of EUNIC DC - the European Union National Institutes for Culture - in connection with World Pride and the Berlin Underground exhibition.

    Join us as we celebrate World Pride through the vibrant LGBTQ+ cultures of Paris and Madrid — two cities where queer expression shines in Europe. Our DJ's will be bringing the best sounds from these two European cities right to the nation's capital.

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  • Bastille Day - July 14

    Off the Mall Tours, in partnership with Alliance Française of Washington DC, is offering a walking experience that highlights the many ways our French friends have influenced the nation's capital. What a fun way to celebrate the prise de la Bastille this July 14!

    Continue the festivities with Champagne, French music, and great company! You can sign up for the tour only, or choose the package tour and Bastille Day celebration at AFDC, featuring Champagne and some of the best French hits by Parisian DJ David Dupre.

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