Mark your calendars: Alliance Française is throwing open its doors for the state-wide professional development day on October 9, 2026, and your little explorer (ages 6–8) is invited!

From 9 AM to 4 PM, kids will dive headfirst into the French language and culture through:

• Hands-on arts & crafts
• Fun, immersive French lessons
• Outdoor play and games, rain or shine!

 
It's a full day of laughter, discovery, and joie de vivre, all in French!

Please bring lunch, 2 snacks, a water bottle and rain/weather-appropriate outdoor gear.

Join us for a fun exploration of French and Francophone end of the year traditions! We will learn carols and songs about winter and listen to stories, make crafts and enjoy this time together.

Two sessions of 1h, held on Zoom

Prerequisite: any class at the level A1 or A2 

Recommended ages: 6-8

The first year of the A1 beginner program for 6-8 year olds, Les Lézards 1.

For three quarters, along with the textbook and workbook Les Loustics 1 and various action-oriented and creative activities, students will learn to construct simple phrases in French. Topics related to everyday life will allow students to introduce themselves and others, to describe their environment, and to express their feelings and preferences. The workbook also offers a progressive introduction to writing. All activities are conducted mainly in French with an immersive approach.

Textbook (not included in tuition): Les Loustics 1

Prerequisite: Youth A1.1 result at our placement test, or completion of Les Petits Crabes 2. If you wish to start at Part 2 or 3, you will need a Youth A1.1 result at our placement test, followed by an oral assessment with our Admissions Coordinator.

Next course: After completing Part 1, 2 and 3 of Les Lézards 1, students can enroll in Les Lézards 2 in the following academic year.


Pace: 10 weeks, once a week, total of 10h

The first year of the A1 beginner program for 6-8 year olds, Les Lézards 1.

For three quarters, along with the textbook and workbook Les Loustics 1 and various action-oriented and creative activities, students will learn to construct simple phrases in French. Topics related to everyday life will allow students to introduce themselves and others, to describe their environment, and to express their feelings and preferences. The workbook also offers a progressive introduction to writing. All activities are conducted mainly in French with an immersive approach.

Textbook (not included in tuition): Les Loustics 1

Prerequisite: Youth A1.1 result at our placement test, or completion of Les Petits Crabes 2. If you wish to start at Part 2 or 3, you will need a Youth A1.1 result at our placement test, followed by an oral assessment with our Admissions Coordinator.

Next course: After completing Part 1, 2 and 3 of Les Lézards 1, students can enroll in Les Lézards 2 in the following academic year.


Pace: 10 weeks, once a week, total of 10h

The second year of the A1 beginner program for 6-8 year olds, Les Lézards 2. Students in the course have basic English reading and writing skills and some basic skills in French—they can use simple phrases to introduce themselves and describe their environment, feelings, and preferences.

For three quarters, along with the textbook and workbook Les Loustics 2 and various action-oriented and creative activities, students will strengthen the basic skills learned in Les Lézards 1 while gaining a broader vocabulary. Topics related to everyday life will allow students to discover more verbal phrases and to approach the future tense and the sense of formality in the French language. All activities are conducted mainly in French with an immersive approach.

Textbook (not included in tuition): Les Loustics 2

Prerequisite: To start this course at Part 1, you will need to have completed the course Les Lézards 1 or received a Youth A1.2 result at our placement test. If you wish to start at Part 2 or 3, you will need a Youth A1.2 result at our placement test, followed by an oral assessment with our Admissions Coordinator.

Next course: After completing Part 1, 2 and 3 of Les Lézards 2, students can enroll in Les Lézards 3 (in the following academic year).


Pace: 10 weeks, once a week, total of 10h

Join us for a fun exploration of French and Francophone end of the year traditions! We will learn carols and songs about winter and listen to stories, make crafts and enjoy this time together.

Two sessions of 1h, held on Zoom

Prerequisite: any class at the level A1 or A2 

Recommended ages: 6-8

Conçu pour les enfants entrant en classe de CE1, ce cours s’appuie sur le programme officiel du CNED et les attendus du cycle 2 de l’Éducation nationale française. À travers un apprentissage structuré du français, les élèves approfondissent les compétences acquises au CP : ils développent leur compréhension orale et écrite, gagnent en aisance et en fluidité en lecture, enrichissent leur vocabulaire et consolident leurs compétences en expression écrite, grammaire et orthographe. Dédiée aux enfants francophones ou bilingues souhaitant poursuivre un apprentissage structuré du français et progresser vers le niveau attendu en CE1, cette classe est dispensée par Sarah Grousseau, professeure de l’Alliance Française de Seattle.

Designed for rising 2nd graders (CE1), this class follows the official CNED curriculum and the learning objectives of Cycle 2 of the French national education system. Building on skills acquired in CP, students strengthen their oral and written comprehension, develop greater reading fluency, expand their vocabulary, and continue building their skills in written expression, grammar, and spelling. This program is designed for bilingual or French-speaking children who wish to continue a structured French education and work toward the expected CE1 level. The class is taught by Alliance Française de Seattle instructor Sarah Grousseau.

This price includes the full academic year tuition ($2,200) and material fees ($325). Please contact us if you need to pay in two installments.

Enrollment before August 28 is recommended, in order to receive your materials by September 14.

Pace: Regular

Destinée aux élèves entrant en CE2, cette classe suit les directives officielles du CNED pour marquer la consolidation des apprentissages fondamentaux. Les enfants approfondissent leur compréhension de la langue à travers l'étude de la grammaire, de la conjugaison, de l'orthographe et de l'expression écrite, tout en développant une lecture plus fluide et analytique. Idéal pour les élèves francophones ou bilingues souhaitant structurer leur maîtrise du français, ce cours est est dispensé par Sarah Grousseau, professeure de l'Alliance Française de Seattle.

Designed for rising 3rd graders (CE2), this course aligns with official CNED guidelines to consolidate fundamental French language skills. Students deepen their mastery of the language by working on grammar, verb conjugation, spelling, and written expression, alongside developing fluid reading comprehension and literary analysis. Perfect for French-speaking or bilingual children seeking a structured academic path, this class is led by instructor Sarah Grousseau.


This price includes the full academic year tuition ($2,200) and material fees ($325). Please contact us if you need to pay in two installments.

Enrollment before August 28 is recommended, in order to receive your materials by September 14.

Pace: Regular

Conçu pour les enfants entrant en classe de CP, ce cours s'appuie sur le programme officiel du CNED. À travers ce parcours, les élèves consolident leur maîtrise de la langue française en perfectionnant la lecture, la rédaction, l'orthographe ainsi que l'assimilation du vocabulaire. Dédiée aux enfants francophones ou bilingues désireux d'entretenir un apprentissage structuré du français, cette classe est dispensée par Sarah Grousseau, professeure de l'Alliance Française de Seattle.

Tailored for rising 1st graders (CP), this class utilizes the official CNED curriculum to reinforce core French language skills. Students will enhance their reading fluency, writing abilities, spelling, and vocabulary through structured literacy instruction. This program is designed for bilingual or French-speaking children looking to maintain a formal French education with the Alliance Française de Seattle, and led by instructor Sarah Grousseau.

This price includes the full academic year tuition ($2,200) and material fees ($325). Please contact us if you need to pay in two installments.

Enrollment before August 28 is recommended, in order to receive your materials by September 14.

Pace: Regular

Join us for a fun exploration of French and Francophone end of the year traditions! We will learn carols and songs about winter, listen to stories and learn how to make house decorations.

Two sessions of 1h, in-person

Prerequisite: any class at the level A1 or A2 

Recommended ages: 6-10