Private Classes

One-on-One Classes

If you 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

• 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.

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
• Membership: the membership to the Alliance Française is required of all Alliance Française students (see our membership page for details).  For children (12 and under), the "family" membership is required.  For teenagers below 18, the requirement is either the "dual" membership (applicable to the teenager and the parent responsible for the registration) or the "family" membership (applicable to the teenager, her parents, and her siblings).  Please note that rates quoted above do not include the membership fee.
• Books: 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.

Policies

• Payment must be made in full at the time of registration.
• Private courses tuition is not refundable and not transferable to group classes or to another student.
• 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.
• Membership Policy: see above.
• In the event of inclement weather, students should check with the tutor for potential cancellation.

How To Register

To initiate the registration process, please send an online form requesting the private lessons (see link below entitled "Request an estimate"). Our administrator will transfer your file to the instructor best suited for your pedagogical needs and your schedule.  The instructor will then contact you directly by phone or email.

Before sending a form, please consider the following things:

• If you are a new student at the Alliance and you are not a complete beginner, you will need to complete a placement test before registering for private lessons (see link below entitled "take a placement test").  The test will help us evaluate your pedagogical needs and select the right instructor for you.
• Private lessons are generally scheduled on weekdays (i.e. Monday-Friday before 6pm).  We have very few spots available for lessons on weeknights or on Saturdays, because at those times our instructors and facilities are busy with our group classes.