Why The Alliance Française?

The Alliance Française in Vancouver is a unique place to learn and experience French. Come and learn French in a stimulating, friendly and authentic environment.
Learning French means to learn a language spoken in 52 countries around the world, it means also to learn the international language of the tourism, diplomacy, culture, technology and science."

10 reasons to learn French at the Alliance Française de Vancouver:

• Experience:
  Since 1904, the Alliance Française de Vancouver has been sharing its passion for the French language. We specialize in the language we know best: ours.

• Quality:
  The Alliance Française de Vancouver has been selected as the recipient of the COnsumer's Choice Award as Best Language School 2006 in the Vancouver area. (press release)
• Our experienced teachers are native French speakers and have special credentials for teaching French as a foreign language. Their professionalism and dedication are essential to our success and to yours. They will guide you along a well-defined learning pathway, monitoring your progress both inside the classroom and through homework.

• Modernity:
  We use the most up-to-date pedagogical resources: communicative approach based on immersion techniques for communication, integration of contemporary culture, authentic materials and multi-media tools.

• Choice:
  We offer classes for children, teenagers and adults for levels from beginner to proficiency, all year round. Our programs are carefully divided into progressive learning levels. Specific programs leading to certificate and diplomas are also available. Applicants with previous French skills are given a placement interview to integrate the level that best suit their needs.

• Flexibility:
  Whether you just want to be able to navigate a menu "en français", or whether you really want to come to grips with the language, we have a range of courses to suit all your needs and schedules: group classes, private tutoring or corporate contracts for government or business organizations.

• Service:
  Join the 2,000 students who study French with us in Vancouver each year, and benefit from warm and efficient service, small group classes and the individual attention of our qualified teachers. Tuition fees are tax-deductible. Discounted rates apply for subsequent sessions. Students and members enjoy free access to our media-library and discounts on our cultural events.

• Opportunity:
  Obtain the international certificates, diplomas and qualifications that lead to excellent job prospects in Canada or in one of the other 52 French-speaking countries in the world. Alliance Française is the only accredited examination centre in Greater Vancouver for French exams. French is the international language of tourism, technology, medicine, NGOs and business as well as the official language of the Olympics games.

• Atmosphere:
  Learn in a friendly, stimulating and authentic environment: our native-speaking instructors encourage you to interact and communicate in order to gain confidence in your knowledge of the French Language.

• Cultural immersion:
  A great way to improve your French skills while enjoying yourself after the class: meet people, discover French culture, local francophone artists and practice your newly acquired skills!

• Resources:
  Our multimedia library is a dedicated space where you can research your homework, check out a CD-ROM or borrow a movie. With its unique collection of DVDs, videos, books, CD-ROMs and magazines for all ages and interests, materials that fit your needs.