Become a member

Why you should join

Whether you are a francophone, a Francophile, a language student or a parent wanting to share your French heritage with your children, membership at the Alliance Française is an excellent opportunity to meet people, to develop your French knowledge, and to discover local arts and culture while enjoying a strong connection with everything French!  Highly recommended for students: save $40 on each course registration with your membership!

Memberships are tax-deductible donations, and are eligible for corporate matching.

We welcome members from all other Alliance Française organizations. All our membership privileges will apply. Send us an email at info@afseattle.org.

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Perks and benefits


  • Priority enrollment: 7 days of early registration with an early-bird price
  • $40 registration fees waived
  • After your first enrollment, 10% off any additional workshop, specialized French or review course in the same quarter
  • Access to private and semi-private classes
  • All our group classes include an e-learning platform 

  • Borrowing privileges in our library and médiathèque
  • Over 2,000 French books for adults
  • Over 700 French children's books
  • Over 400 French films on DVD


  • Discounts on our cultural events 
  • Access to member-only events and classes with our partners
  • Free tickets to SIFF 
  • Discounted tickets to film screenings with our partners
  • See our recent perks below! 


Perks and benefits we have offered to our members in 2023 so far:

  • Galette des rois (January 14) 25% off discount
  • Cirque du Soleil in Seattle (March 4 & 5) 20% discount
  • Wine Tasting with Château de Pommard (March 11) reserved for members
  • The Music of Couture (April 7) 10% off for our members
  • One Film One Federation free virtual film screenings
  • Sophrology (French Mindfulness) 
  • Earth Day Film: "Once You Know" at NWFF (April 22) $5 off 
  • Springtime with Jacques at Northwest Film Forum (all of April) 50% off tickets

Ongoing perks:

  • Ciné-Salon Online (free) and In Person (discounted)
  • Happy Hours in Person (discounted)
  • The Princess and The Bear, 10% to 20% discount on wines
  • Salon Littéraire (monthly) free for members
  • SIFF Seattle International Film Festival free vouchers and discounts on tickets
  • The City of Lost Children at Northwest Film Forum: discounted tickets
  • Whim W'Him Contemporary Dance 20% off Spring performances
  • Seattle International Dance Festival 10% off opening night
  • Paris Chansons at Triple Door 10% off tickets