Kids & Teens Course Levels for Group Classes
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Babies and Toddlers
Bébés 12-24 / Ages 1-2 & Bébés 24-36 / Ages 2-3
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.
Pitchouns / Ages 3-5
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
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
Tadam / Ages 6-7
It's a playful, gentle French method that combines routines, movement, simple crafts, and emotional growth to make early language learning fun, interactive, and stress-free.
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Tailored for 1st graders: A colorful, gentle French program designed specifically for 1st graders, prioritizing speaking, movement, and emotional growth at each child's own pace.
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Friendly Mascots & Familiar Settings: Features Noisette—a fun, reassuring mascot—alongside simple, realistic illustrations set in everyday places (the park, home, classroom) to make learning feel natural.
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Predictable Structure & Active Play: Uses repetitive routines, interactive games, original songs, simple vocabulary videos, and low-prep craft activities that develop fine motor skills without overwhelming teachers or parents.
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Emotional & Social Development: Builds emotional intelligence by using stories, songs, and play to help young children express feelings, build empathy, and learn respect for others.
Hourra ! 1 to 3 / A1.1 to A2.1 / Ages 7-10 [NEW - Replaces Zoom & Cap Sur]
Step into the joyful world of the Dujardin family and discover the daily lives of Lupin, Rose, and Charlotte!
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Clear 6-Unit Structure: Each unit features 5 progressive communication lessons, an "Action!" section for cross-curricular projects, and a "Recreation" page with a big final game to review progress.
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Engaging & Dynamic Content: Uses songs, poems, animations, and interactive videos to keep classroom energy high and make learning enjoyable together.
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Rich Resource Ecosystem: Offers a complete kit including an activity workbook, resource file, flashcards, and a companion website packed with interactive games, animations, songs, and the video series of "Jouons avec Charlotte".
Imagine 1 to 4 / A1 to B1 / Ages 10-14
This method is a student-friendly French curriculum designed to make learning engaging, structured, and enjoyable for young teenagers through interactive tasks, modern culture, and clear memory aids.
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Boost Motivation & Engagement: Motivate using active, cooperative, and dynamic learning approaches with modern cultural contexts, relatable recurring characters, and fun activities like songs and games.
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Streamline Teaching & Learning: Keep lessons reassuring and easy to follow through simple structures, clear progression, memory tricks (like mind maps and linguist tips), and regular review quizzes, assessments, and DELF exam prep.
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Foster Curiosity & Practical Skills: Encourage hands-on learning through final challenges, investigative tasks, cross-curricular subjects (history, math, digital skills), and extra online resources
Nouvelle Génération 1 to 4 / A1 to B2 / Ages 14-18
It’s an all-in-one, step-by-step French program that focuses on real-world communication, modern cultural immersion via videos, and solid preparation for the DELF exam.
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All-in-One Convenience: Simplifies learning by combining the textbook and workbook into a single method.
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Structured 3-Step Process: Guides students through a clear learning pathway: "I discover," "I review/check understanding," and "I express myself."
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Practical Communication & Grammar: Builds real-world speaking and writing skills alongside a step-by-step foundation in grammar and vocabulary.
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Cultural Immersion: Connects teens to French culture and daily life through new video series and dedicated "Culture" sections.
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Exam Preparation: Offers regular practice aligned with the latest DELF exam formats.
Les Perfectionnistes / B2+ / Ages 16-18
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 Francophones
Gavroches 0 to 5 / CP to CM2 / Ages 6-10
A course for francophone children enrolled in the American public school system who want to follow the content of Cycles 2 and 3 of the French Education System.
FREF / Ages 11-13
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
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
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.
B1/B2 - 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.
What parents say about it?
"We will be moving back to France for the next two school years, so the girls will be gone from their beloved AF classes for a while. Thanks so much for creating such wonderful programming for the kids (and parents :) and for helping the girls keep up with their French so that they are ready for la rentrée in September. The AF is really a wonderful program and community. We very much look forward to having them re-join AF classes when we return to DC!" - Molly D.