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 are available for children ages 4 and older. If your kid or teen has had exposure to the French language, please schedule a level assessment and fill out this private class request form.
Private classes can be scheduled
- In person at our Dupont location
- Online via Zoom
French Language Classes Online 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 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.
- The Youth Programs Manager will match your kid or teen with the appropriate instructor depending on their schedule and their linguistic skills and goals.
- For additional information on private classes, contact the Youth Programs Manager at 202-234-0195 or by e-mail at children@francedc.org
RATES
As of September 1st, 2026, prices for private and semi-private classes have been adjusted.
In-Person at AFDC
| One student |
Two students |
Three students |
| 5-9 hours: $89/hour |
5-9 hours: $105/hour |
5-9 hours: $120/hour |
| 10-24 hours: $79/hour |
10-24 hours: $95/hour |
10-24 hours: $110/hour |
| 25 hours or more: $75/hour |
25 hours or more: $90/hour |
25 hours or more: $105/hour |
Online Via ZOOM
| One student |
Two students |
Three students |
| 5-9 hours: $80/hour |
5-9 hours: $95/hour |
5-9 hours: $110/hour |
| 10-24 hours: $75/hour |
10-24 hours: $90/hour |
10-24 hours: $105/hour |
| 25 hours or more: $70/hour |
25 hours or more: $85/hour |
25 hours or more: $100/hour |
Other Fees:
- Membership to the Alliance Française is required for 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.
- 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 1 hour deducted from your credit.
- Private classes are intended for the student registered only.
- Open door policy: Your child and his/her safety are top priorities for us at the Alliance. Therefore, all our Private Classes for Kids & Teens are conducted with an open door. When Private Classes are held at your home, we ask that the class be held in an open area and that the parent/guardian be in the home at all times.
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.