French Over Skype Distance Learning Program
One-on-One Classes
Do you live far* from the Alliance?
Do you need flexibility in order to accomodate a busy schedule?
Do you feel that you will benefit more from learning at your home or workplace?
French over Skype is probably the best solution for you.
One-on-One classes are perfect for addressing specific needs, brushing up on existing skills, preparing for a specific occasion or enjoying conversations with a native French speaker. Our teachers work with you to understand your objectives and design a personalized curriculum.
All you need is a webcam, a headset and Skype installed on your computer.
*Classes can only be given in the areas of Washington, Baltimore and Annapolis.
Rates
|
Hourly Classes (weekdays) |
$51 |
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Hourly Classes (weekends/holidays/evenings) |
$56 |
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25 hour block (weekdays) |
$995 |
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25 hour block (weekends/holidays/evenings) |
$1,120 |
- Weekday prices are for classes given Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, before 6pm.
- Weekends and evenings prices are for classes given Monday through Friday after 6pm, on the weekends and on holidays.
- First time students may buy a minimum of 5 hours. If the student wants to renew his/her private hours, (s)he must buy 10, 15, 20 or 25 hours.
Buy 25 hours and get a special price ...
A 25 hour package includes a free membership for one year from time of registration. Books and transportation fees (see below) are extra.
Other Fees
Books and membership are extra. Membership is required of All Alliance Française students (see our membership page for details). Books may be needed depending on your objectives and on your teacher's assessment of your needs. Please note that rates quoted above do not include books or membership.
Policies
- Payment must be made in full at the time of registration. Private course tuition is not refundable. First time students can buy a minimum of 5 hours. All renewal private hours are payable in blocks of 10 hours.
- Cancellation Policy: If you need to cancel a lesson, please contact the teacher directly 24 hours in advance or you will be charged for a one-hour lesson.
- The student and the teacher must meet in person for the first class.
- The student must send a confirmation email to the teacher after each class (s)he attends.
- If the student decides to stop taking classes with the Alliance, (s)he agrees not to contact his teacher for a one-year period.
How To Register
You may register online (see link below), over the phone or in person. Please allow 5 business days to process your file.
Our course administrator will transfer your request to a teacher available who will call you or contact you by email. If you are waitlisted or we can not find a teacher available according to your schedule, our educational assistant will contact you.
New students with prior knowledge of French should complete our placement test (link below) and submit it along with your registration. This test will be given to the instructor once classes have been set up.
- Former students do not need to take a placement test.
French over Skype Registration Form