Class Offerings for Adults

The Alliance Française d’Albuquerque, founded over 60 years ago, is our local, independent chapter of the international Federation of Alliances Françaises, the largest network of French language and cultural centers in the world. With over 800 chapters in more than 130 countries, the Alliance Française is dedicated to promoting French language and culture, and to fostering friendly relations between Francophones and Francophiles of all racial, ethnic and national origins. The School and the French for Children program admit students of any race, color, creed, sexual orientation and national or ethnic origin.

The Alliance School offers courses in French on all levels taught by highly qualified instructors who are native or near-native speakers. Although the majority of our classes will continue to meet on Zoom, we will offer select in-person classes. Our offices are conveniently located at 2917 Carlisle NE, suites 110 and 211.  Zoom classes are held for 4-9 students while in-person classes are held for 4-10 students. (If only three students enroll, the tuition is $20/hr/person). The textbooks used in each course are available for purchase in our office or may be found online. 

Course Descriptions

The Alliance School offers two types of courses conducted in French. Conversational French language classes introduce students to grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation while emphasizing communication. Advanced seminars are for students who have already studied French and wish to maintain or increase their fluency. Our small classes allow for more personalized attention and active participation in a friendly classroom setting that helps students gain confidence in speaking French.

Registration Information

***BEFORE REGISTERING, PLEASE NOTE: If this is your first Alliance course, please contact us at info@afabq.com or 505-872-9288 for assistance in placement and/or to schedule a placement interview. This will help us to ensure that every student enrolls in a class that is the right level for his/her abilities. Merci!

Tuition and Membership

Tuition for each course is based on a fee of $15 per hour of instruction. Alliance Française membership is required to enroll in our classes. Rates for the calendar year are $24 for those enrolling as a student in any AF course, $38 for families. Single non-student memberships are $29. Those enrolling in a summer or fall class, or joining or renewing their membership after July 1, may pay the pro-rated fee of $12 for an Alliance student membership ($19 for families, $14.50 for single). Members receive our newsletter and announcements of events, have library privileges, and are invited to join in our social and cultural activities including lectures, films, dinners, lively celebrations of French holidays and monthly gatherings like Café Causette.

We ask that your registration form and payment reach us, either via our website and PayPal, or via mail with a check sent to co-director, Karin Frings, prior to the first day of class. PLEASE NOTE: Fees are refundable should the class be cancelled; however, no refunds will be allowed after the first week of class and tuition is not transferable from one session to another. IF you have not received a confirmation of your class three days before the scheduled start date, we may not have received your registration, so please contact us at info@afabq.com or 505-872-9288.

For all further information and for registration, please email info@afabq.com or call 505-872-9288. Merci!

School Calendar ~ 2024 ~ Starting dates

• Winter session: January 8
• Spring Session: April 1
• Summer Session: June 24
• Fall Session: Sept. 3
• Intersession: November 8

Private Tutoring

Private tutoring is available for all Alliance members and students, primarily via Zoom or Skype, although we may be able to offer some lessons in our offices. For in-person tutoring, we may ask for proof of vaccination.  As of January 1, 2022, rates are $42 per hour for one person; $54 per hour for two people and $60 per hour for three or four people. After the first meeting, you may pay in advance for 4 sessions. If you are unable to attend a session, your fee will be refunded if you notify the instructor at least 8 hours in advance to reschedule.

Please call 505-872-9288 or send an email to info@afabq.com for more information and to purchase online or in-person tutoring.

French for Children

A fun way to learn French! Learn about French language and culture through games, songs and basic conversation. For more information on classes or tutoring (for ages 4-14), please call FFC Director, Karin Frings at 505-821-4169 or email info@afabq.com.

~Pratiquez votre français~

Become an Alliance member or follow Alliance Française d’Albuquerque on Facebook for a variety of online and in-person lectures & cultural offerings. AF Members are invited via email to our Fête du 14 juillet, Fête du Beaujolais Nouveau, Café Causette, Apéros, lectures, and Soirées Jeux ou Film. Of course, we invite you to join a class for even more opportunities to speak French!

See the Events page for more details.

Notice of Nondiscriminatory Policy as to Students

The Alliance Française School admits students of any race, color, creed, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship programs and other school-administered programs.

Intersession 2024 French Courses

Intersession classes start on the dates listed below but may be postponed 1-2 weeks until minimum enrollment is reached. Students will be contacted by phone or by email 2 days before the scheduled starting date with a confirmation. If you do not receive a confirmation, we may not have received your registration, or the class may have been postponed. Please contact info@afabq.com, C. Simmons at 505-280-9031, or K. Frings at 505-821-4169 to verify a class confirmation or postponement. No classes Nov.27-30 and Dec. 22-Jan. 2.

More information about textbooks can be found on our textbooks page.

Beginning

Intermediates

Advanced

*Class will meet in person or on Zoom depending on student preference.

Advanced Seminars

Payment Type

Tuition only Tuition, Membership Dues Tuition, Textbook Tuition, Textbook, Membership Dues Textbook only Membership Dues only

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and mail it in with your payment.

Click here to print a PDF of the 2024 Intersession Class Schedule

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