Kids & Teens Course Levels
Kids Classes Teens Classes Camps
Babies and Young Kids
Bébés / Ages 1-2 / 1 hour per week
A gentle introduction to the French-speaking world, children engage in playful activities through songs, dance, stories, games, and more. Toddlers are immersed in a French environment.
Bébés / Ages 2-3 / 1 hour per week
A gentle introduction to the French-speaking world, children engage in playful activities through songs, dance, stories, games, and more. Toddlers are immersed in a French environment. Children start to repeat some works and expressions.
Pitchouns / Ages 3-5 / 1 hour per week
Children learn new words and language structures, using them in fun, age-appropriate activities like arts and crafts, songs, dance, games, and stories.
Gamins & Gamines / Ages 5-6 / 1.5 hours per week
Children will participate in crafts, stories, songs, music, and imaginative tales. These activities will stimulate their intellectual, motor and artistic skills. (Reserved for non-francophones)
French as a Foreign Language
Zoom / Ages 6-8 / 1.25-1.5 hour per week
This course is specially designed for young readers who are learning French as a foreign language. Zoom, the mascot introduces them to a new, yet familiar environment through pictures and sounds.
Cap sur... / Ages 8-10 / 1.5 hour per week
This beginner language course follows the Cousteau family all around the world. Children will learn French along with this family, and get cultural insights through la Francophonie.
Nouvelle Génération / Ages 14-18 / 2 hours per week
With Nouvelle Génération, teenagers learn French for beginner and intermediate levels by developping the ability to interact both orally and in writing in concrete and realistic situations.
Les Perfectionnistes / Ages 16-18 / 2 hours per week
This advanced French class is designed for teenagers who already have a solid foundation in the language. The course aims to perfect their French by engaging them in more complex subjects to build their vocabulary, global knowledge, and confidence in using the language.
French for Native Speakers
Gavroches / Ages 6-10 / 1.5 hour per week
A course for francophone children enrolled in the American education system who want to learn to read in French.
FREF / Ages 11-13 / 1.5 hour per week
This class is designed to cover parts of Cycle 3 and 4 (6ème and 5ème) of the French Education System. They will focus on conjugation, grammar and spelling.
Les Ados / Ages 13-16 / 2 hour per week
This class is designed to cover parts of Cycle 4 (4ème, 3ème and 2nd) of the French Education System over the course of three years. They will focus on conjugation, grammar, literature and general knowledge. They will also work on an end-of-theme project.
Les Jeunes Espoirs / Ages 16-18 / 2 hour per week
This class focuses on enhancing general culture through interactive discussions and writing exercises. Engaging in stimulating conversations on a variety of topics, improving their cultural knowledge and honing their writing skills.
Teens Summer Courses
AFDC summer programs welcome teens, ages 12 to 18, for some revision and conversation-based French classes.
Summer in French – Levels A1/A2 & A2/B1
A1/A2 - French 1/2/3
Boost your French skills with fun, engaging content!This class is perfect for middle schoolers and younger teens who have completed French 1, 2, or 3 and want to keep up their progress over the summer. We’ll review key concepts, introduce a few new topics to give them a head start for the school year, and most importantly—get them speaking! Using teen-friendly resources from TV5Monde, we'll practice conversation in real-life situations and keep the learning fresh and fun.
A2/B1 - French 4/5/Beg. AP
For budding pros ready to level up! This class is for younger teens with more advanced French experience—those entering French 4, 5, or even starting AP. We’ll revisit core skills, expand their vocabulary, and introduce higher-level structures through dynamic discussions and media from TV5Monde. Ideal for motivated learners who want to stay sharp and get comfortable using French in more complex situations.