We are thrilled to open these new programs on-site at our newly renovated space at the Good Shepherd Center! Designed for French learners of all ages, our Full-Immersion Programs invite you to move, play, create, and connect entirely in French - from Pilates sessions and immersive mornings of conversation and culture for teens and adults, to full-day discovery programs for young children ages 4–6. Set against the backdrop of our beautiful 6-acre park, brand-new classrooms, and welcoming community spaces, these programs turn language learning into a lived experience, blending movement, exploration, and authentic connection with fellow Francophiles and French speakers of all levels.
OUR TEACHERS
Our teaching staff is composed of highly qualified French instructors with native fluency and degrees in teaching French as a foreign language. We are proud to be a diverse school with teachers representing a variety of cultural and linguistic backgrounds that represent the richness of the French-speaking world. Read about our teachers on our staff page!
MEMBERSHIP PERKS FOR STUDENTS
AFSeattle members get a 10% discount on any additional group class in the same quarter (except for the General French courses) and access to early enrollment priority and discounts. Registration fees are waived for members. Read about our perks and become a member here!
TYPES OF COURSES
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A full immersion French program for adults (A2+/B1/B2 levels).
Click here for details or browse the course selector below.
A full immersion French program designed for children ages 4–6.
Click here for details or select "Kids 6-8" in the course selector below.
Practice and learn French through experience.
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Unsure of your level? Click here to take a free placement test (mandatory for new students)
It's time to live in French! Join us for a unique half-day immersion experience designed to help you socialize, speak, discover, play,
eat, and even breathe in French alongside fellow francophiles. Led by our long-time instructor Patrick, this engaging program combines
cultural exploration, conversation, games, movement, and community to recreate the feeling of being on a French immersion trip without
leaving Seattle.
Sample activities may include: Start with the essential: Enjoy breakfast with delicious French pastries (included)
Discover: Explore the French-speaking world through discussions, cultural topics, travel stories, short films, or
documentaries.
Play: Have fun while practicing French with board games, interactive activities, or a scavenger hunt through the historic
Good Shepherd Center.
Be active: Speak French while walking and exploring the Wallingford neighborhood, Meridian Park, and the Good Shepherd
Center grounds.
Relax: Enjoy informal conversation opportunities in a supportive environment where communication matters more than
perfection. Conclude the session with a short relaxation activity.
A more detailed program will be provided for each event.
This Mat Pilates course is designed to help you build strength, improve posture, and move with greater confidence. Taught entirely in
French, these classes are suitable for all levels and require no previous Pilates experience. There are 13 class sessions in
total, sold in packages of 3 or 4 classes. Repetition and purchasing multiple packages is encouraged!
Each session focuses on developing core strength, stability, flexibility, and body awareness through controlled, low-impact movements that
can be adapted to meet individual needs. Whether you are new to Pilates or looking to deepen your practice, each session offers options and
progressions that allow you to work at your own level.
Practicing Pilates in French creates an immersive learning experience where movement and language naturally reinforce one another. As you
build strength, balance, and body awareness, you'll also become more comfortable understanding and using French vocabulary related
to movement and the body in a relaxed, supportive setting.
The class is open to all levels of French starting at A1+. Open to all levels of Pilates. Participants must be 18 years or older and bring
their own yoga mat.
Fall26 - A Morning of Full French Immersion A2+/B1/B2
Pace: Workshop (one session)
Fall26 - Pilates in French - All levels
Pace: Once a week (course duration varies)
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