The Alliance Française de Washington provides customized, private one-on-one and semi-private instruction. Start at any time and benefit from flexible scheduling and personalized instruction with a qualified native French-speaker teacher.
Private classes can be scheduled
- In person at our Dupont location (weekdays before 7pm)
- Off site at your home, office, or another location (pending instructor availability)
- Via ZOOM
For students currently enrolled in a group class who missed a class, the make-up class special rate is $65 per hour. Contact academic.director@francedc.org or coordinator@francedc.org for purchase.
French Language Classes over ZOOM
If you live far from the Alliance Française de Washington or have a busy schedule, French Language Classes over ZOOM are the solution for you!
You’ll need:
- A webcam
- A headset
- ZOOM Meetings installed on your computer
- In addition to the AFDC’s general policies, students must send a confirmation email to their teacher following each French language lesson. This email serves as proof that the class occurred.
Ready to start your private French language class?
- If you have previously studied French, please take a free placement test before requesting private classes.
- Once the placement test is completed, fill out this Request Form.
- Are you a professional working for the State Department, the USAID, an International Organization (such as the World Bank, or the IMF), an NGO, etc.? Do you need to improve your French for your professional development? Complete the registration form and complete the professional development section.This will help us to better target your needs.
- The Adult Private Lessons Advisor will match you with the appropriate instructor for your linguistic skills and goals.
- For additional information on private classes, contact:
- The Academic Director at academic.director@francedc.org or the Adult Private Lessons Advisor at coordinator@francedc.org
Current Rates
Rates, On-Site at AFDC:
| One student | Two students | Three students |
| 5-9 hours: $80/hour | 5-9 hours: $90/hour | 5-9 hours: $105/hour |
| 10-24 hours: $70/hour | 10-24 hours: $80/hour | 10-24 hours: $95/hour |
| 25 hours or more: $65/hour | 25 hours or more: $70/hour | 25 hours or more: $85/hour |
- Hourly rates are the same as listed above.
- Transportation fees vary from $8 to $25/class depending on the location.
- Please include the address of where the classes will take place.
Availability is limited for off-site classes.
Rates, Via ZOOM:
| One student | Two students | Three students |
| 5-9 hours: $75/hour | 5-9 hours: $90/hour | 5-9 hours: $105/hour |
| 10-24 hours: $70/hour | 10-24 hours: $80/hour | 10-24 hours: $95/hour |
| 25 hours or more: $65/hour | 25 hours or more: $70/hour | 25 hours or more: $85/hour |
Other Fees:
- Membership to the Alliance Française is required of all Alliance Française students.
- Books may be required depending on your objectives.
Private Classes Policies
In addition to our general policies:
- Tuition and fees must be paid before lessons can begin.
- Tuition is valid for 1 year.
- Lesson confirmation: students must sign the form provided by their teacher at the end of each class to confirm the lesson.
- Rescheduling a lesson: students must give 24-hours notice to the teacher.
- Late cancellations result in the duration of the class scheduled, deducted from your credit.
Semi-private Classes
AFDC does not currently match students. Students wishing to learn together may request semi-private classes. Students should have the same level and must submit placement tests to verify.