CNED Tutoring Program

We're excited to launch a new in-person French Academic Support Program for native French-speaking students based on the official CNED curriculum. If your child speaks French at home, has attended school in a Francophone country, or is following a bilingual educational path, this program is for them. Fill out the form on our website to register your interest!

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World Music Day

We are thrilled to bring back the Fête de la Musique (World Music Day) on Saturday June 20! Come enjoy a beautiful June afternoon with live music by the Jean Chaumont Trio and The New Triumph alongside a specially curated menu by Mirabelle by Orphée.

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World Cup Watch Parties

Join Alliance Française de Seattle at Obec Brewing to watch the World Cup! Check out our page to see which matches will be shown. RSVP for free and come celebrate with us!

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Teen Summer Camps

The Alliance Française de Seattle is thrilled to partner with Cocreative Culture once again for its summer teen program. This summer,  we are thrilled to have Providence Kamana lead our teen students to build confidence and fluency in French through music, games, sports activities, lively conversation and creative student-produced content.

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Summer French Classes

We invite you to join us this Summer for your next French class! Whether online or at the Good Shepherd Center, we offer General French classes, Specialized 5-week courses, workshops, and reviews. Classes start June 20. Register today to save your spot!

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French Summer Camps

Interested in our French camps? This summer, we invite kids, youth and teens to embark on some extraordinary voyages with us!  

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Stamp 4S Test for Teens

The Alliance Française de Seattle is proud to serve as an official Avant Assessment testing center, offering the Avant STAMP® 4S for French and Spanish. This trusted, computer-adaptive test measures real-world proficiency in Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking for learners aged 13 and up. Now open for registration!

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Join our community of 1500+ members and meet other Francophiles, develop your French knowledge, or discover local arts and culture. We strive to provide our members with unique benefits that will enhance your journey with French and Francophone cultures.

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Complete Beginner? Start Here!

Welcome to our very first French course for complete beginners! Start your French journey with the basics: the alphabet, numbers, greetings and basic vocabulary. 

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Practice Speaking This Summer!

This course is all about getting you talking, laughing, and navigating everyday life with confidence. Every week we dive into a fresh theme using cool audio clips, videos, and short reads. No textbooks required, just bring your energy!

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Podcasts and Debates

If you love podcasts, keeping up with current events, and debating everything from modern art to climate change, you’ve found your spot. This is the perfect space to expand your advanced vocabulary, practice articulating complex opinions, and speculate on where our world is heading next. Bring your ideas, your questions, and your curiosity!

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Perfect Your Pronunciation

Ideal for beginners, learn key elements in pronunciation, such as accentuation, links, oral and nasal vowels, semivowels, and difficult consonants. 

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Book Club: Fables de La Fontaine

Join our dynamic literary discussion group! If you want to read French literature that is short, incredibly clever, and still shapes French culture today, this is the course for you. Jean de La Fontaine’s Fables might look like simple stories about foxes, crows, and frogs, but they are actually sharp, hilarious takedowns of human vanity, power dynamics, and the court of Louis XIV.

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Make Crêpes & Learn French

Travel to Brittany, this beautiful region of the West of France for an evening, through the art of crêpe-making. Learn about the culture of the region and how to make its most famous dish, “La crêpe”.

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Conversation for Beginners

Build confidence speaking French in everyday situations! This class reviews key A1 vocabulary and introduces the expressions you need to talk about yourself, your family, your interests, and your opinions. You’ll practice clear pronunciation and master useful phrases to enjoy authentic cultural experiences with ease.

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Beginner Class for 4-6 years old

Join our beginner course for new students of French! Topics related to everyday life will allow students to introduce themselves and others, to describe their environment, and to express their feelings and preferences. 

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Apply for a Scholarship

We are accepting scholarship applications for Summer courses or Summer camps!

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Global Seal of Biliteracy

The Alliance Française de Seattle credentials with the Global Seal of Biliteracy, an international certificate that conveys proficiency with language skills in two or more languages for our qualifying candidates. Apply now!

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Upcoming Events

Community Hike in French

Community Hike in French

World Cup Watch Party: France vs. Senegal

World Cup Watch Party: France vs. Senegal

Fête de la Musique (World Music Day)

Fête de la Musique (World Music Day)

World Cup Watch Party: France vs. Iraq

World Cup Watch Party: France vs. Iraq

Café & Conversation at La Parisienne

Café & Conversation at La Parisienne

World Cup Watch Party: Switzerland vs. Canada

World Cup Watch Party: Switzerland vs. Canada

World Cup Watch Party: France vs. Norway

World Cup Watch Party: France vs. Norway


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Practice your French with Frantastique

1 month free for AF members! Practice your French with these fun daily lessons adapted to your level. Each day, a bespoke episode of just 10 minutes will let you explore the language and its culture. Infused with humor!

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Bonjour Paris

50% off the annual subscription!
Love Paris? Want to learn all about the culture and intriguing history? Or what about getting the scoop on all the latest shows, boutiques, and top tables in the City of Light? A Bonjour Paris membership is a must for you.

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Summer 2026 in Montréal

Enjoy an immersive experience in one of North America’s most vibrant Francophone cities. Participants will strengthen their language skills while discovering Montréal’s dynamic cultural landscape and authentic French-speaking environment. AFSeattle members get 10% off the summer immersion program!

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Study French at AF Nice

The Alliance Française de Seattle is proud to partner with the Alliance Française de Nice Côte d'Azur, offering our community the opportunity to learn and practice French on the stunning French Riviera.
AFSeattle members receive a 15% discount on classes!

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Study French at AF Paris

In 2025, discover the Alliance Française de Paris! Become a member and receive an exclusive 15% discount on all French classes at AF Paris.

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France Today Free Trial

AFSeattle members can enjoy an exclusive trial offer and experience France Today for FREE for three months!

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The Alliance Française de Seattle acknowledges that we are on the traditional land of the first people of Seattle: the Coast Salish people, including the Duwamish people past and present, and that we occupy this land. We honor with gratitude the land itself and the Duwamish Tribe.

The Alliance Française de Seattle's 2025-27 ARTS AND cultural programs BENEFIT FROM 4CULTURE'S SUSTAINED SUPPORT GRANT.

The Alliance Française de Seattle's 2025-2026 cultural programs are supported by artsFund.