In your classes at the Alliance Française de Seattle, you will progress along a comprehensive learning program that follows the AF FRAMES (Alliance Française French- American Educational Standards), a program based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages Educational Standards (CEF). The program offers beginner through advanced levels, with each new level building upon the previous one until you have achieved fluency and confidence. Whatever your level of French may be, you can progress with assurance that your language skills will improve as efficiently as possible.

The Alliance Française de Seattle offers a wide array of beginner to advanced and specialized courses (classes à thèmes) to match your interests, whether linguistic, cultural or professional. We require a minimum of 5 students to open a course and enroll no more than 12 students per class, thus ensuring an optimal student-teacher ratio in each class. If you have no knowledge of French, you may enroll in Beginners Level 101 course. If you have studied French before, but not with us, please call our Director of Education at 206.632.5433 to arrange an appointment for an evaluation. You will need a minimum of 24 to 36 class hours to progress from one level to the next.

Your Teachers
Our professional instructors are native French speakers or people with equivalent French language proficiencies, whose goals are to create a learning experience that is productive and enjoyable for you. Our classes à thèmes are taught by experts in their field, chosen for their expertise and interpersonal skills. Our instructors attend special educator workshops to keep abreast of the most up-to-date teaching methods, information, and best practices.

AF FRAMES  Our commitment to quality.
The Alliance Française de Seattle is incorporating the Alliance Française French- American Educational Standards, commonly known as AF FRAMES. AF FRAMES is adapted from the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEF), a program that sets international standards for the succession of stages in learning languages. The CEF has been implemented in many European countries at renowned language institutes such as the Goethe Institut and the Istituto Culturale Italiano. A number of American universities and several United States school districts are using the CEF. The AF FRAMES program was created under the guidance of the Délégation Générale de l'Alliance Française de Paris aux Etats-Unis using the CEF's philosophy and standards for effective language education in the United States. In participating in the AF FRAMES program, the Alliance Française de Seattle clearly demonstrates its commitment to pedagogical excellence and to providing the highest quality education for our students.

What does it mean for you?
The benefits to you as an Alliance Française de Seattle student who follows the AF FRAMES program are many:

• You receive quality instruction based on a well-known and highly regarded international standard.
• Your individual learning needs and goals are better understood by the Alliance Française, which creates a more productive and rewarding learning experience for you.
• You work toward the clear learning objectives outlined in the AF FRAMES program and described in CEF global terms.
• You can benchmark your progress objectively through the standardized AF FRAMES evaluations.
• You receive official, internationally-recognized confirmation of your coursework and studies, providing greater "portability" of your achievements.
• Your participation in a language program that follows the AF FRAMES standards, available only through Alliance Française centers, is unparalleled preparation for successful completion of the DELF/DALF certifications of French language proficiency.

Overall, you are guaranteed that you are receiving instruction by an organization that dedicates significant resources and time to upgrading and ensuring the quality of its educational programs.

Inquiries and course advice
For further information, we recommend that you speak to our Director of Education who will provide advice on courses best suited to your levels and needs. If your French language skills are more advanced than the Beginner level, we invite you to schedule a free assessment test at your convenience by calling the office at 206.632.5433.