The most current research by human behavorial experts and cognitive development professionals indicates that the earlier a child is introduced to a second language, the greater the chances are that the child will become truly proficient in the language. Additionally, children under the age of 10 who are taught a language by native speakers are the most likely to have pronunciations of a native speaker.  

The Alliance Française de Seattle, with its native-speaker instructors and class programs for preschool and older youths, offers a unique environment for children to maximize their early learning potential for French language proficiency.

There are many reasons and benefits for providing children with the opportunity to learn French:

•  Learning French will expand your child's mind to new ideas and

   new ways of looking at the world.

•  Studying French increases children's appreciation and

    understanding of other cultures while fostering intercultural

    relationships.

•  Learning French will enhance your child's ability to communicate

   with people and access resources throughout the globe.  French

   is the second most commonly taught language in the world.

•  Learning a second language develops children's critical and

   creative thinking skills as well as memory and self-discipline.

•  Learning French will improve your child's English proficiency by

   developing a deeper understanding of language structure and

   grammar.

•  Children who study a second language often have higher test

   scores in math, reading and language arts.