Private Classes
One-on-One Classes
If you need flexibility in order to accomodate a busy schedule or feel like you will benefit more from learning at your own pace, private instruction is probably the best solution for you. One-on-One classes are perfect for addressing specific needs, brush up on existing skills, prepare for a specific occasion or enjoy conversation with a French native speaker: help our teachers understand your objectives and design a personalized curriculum.
Buy 25 hours and get a special price ...
A 25 hour package including free membership for one year from time of registration. Books and transportation fees (see below) are extra.
Rates
|
Number of students |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
|
Hourly Classes (weekdays) |
$46 |
$62 |
$75 |
$80 |
|
Hourly Classes (weekends/holidays/evenings) |
$52 |
$66 |
$78 |
$85 |
|
25 hour block (weekdays) |
$995 |
$1,390 |
$1,690 |
$1,850 |
|
25 hour block (weekends/holidays/evenings) |
$1,120 |
$1,515 |
$1,815 |
$1,950 |
- Weekday prices are for classes given Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, before 6 pm.
- All rates are for classes held at our main building in DC. Please see below for transportation fee applicable when class takes place at your home or office.
- Each payment must be for at least 5 hours of private lesson time. Private courses tuition is non-refundable. Membership is required.
- Intensive Courses are for 25 hours and include membership.
Other Fees
- Transportation Fee For classes held outside the Alliance Française, there will be a transportation fee of $8-16 depending on the distance, plus the cost of parking. You will need to pay at time of registration for transportation fees. ). Any relevant parking fees must be paid as well. (Parking fees are paid at time of registration). Please contact the French Classes Assistant to find out about the transportation fee rate: frenchclasses.assistant@francedc.org
- 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 teacher 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 courses tuition is not refundable. Each payment must be for at least 5 hours of private lesson time.
- 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.
- In the event of inclement weather, students should check with the tutor for potential cancellation.
How To Register
You may register online (see link below). Please allow 5 business days to process your file. Our course administrator will contact you with a proposal as soon as an instructor is available.
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.
New students must take a placement test in addition to registering. Former students do not need to take a placement test.