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Adults and High Schoolers

We offer 4 courses per year


Winter

January 13 - March 21
Early Bird ends on Dec. 15, 2024

Spring

April 7 - June 13
No class on May 26 - Memorial Day
Early Bird ends on March 9, 2025

Summer

July 7 - September 12
No class on Sep. 1 - Labor Day
Early Bird ends on June 8, 2025

Fall

September 29 - December 12
No class Nov. 24-28 - Thanksgiving 
Early Bird ends on Sep. 5, 2025

We offer 3 types of French Classes


Core Classes


Core Classes are interactive classes based on language competency levels.

Core Classes meet for 2h/week for a total of 20 hours per course.
Some classes meet once a week for 2 hours, some meet twice a week for 1 hour.

Tuition fees: $360 
Early Bird: $324
Textbook: $70, incl. shipping - hard copy & digital, also includes a workbook


Conversation Classes


Conversation Classes for levels A2, B1 and B2/C1 meet for 90 minutes per week over 10 weeks, for a total of 15 hours.  For level A1, classes meet for 1 hour per week over 10 weeks, for a total of 10 hours.  Some Conversation Classes are held online, some are held in-person in Raleigh.

Lire & Parler (Read & Speak) is an online conversation class that uses level appropriate fiction material to practice speaking French. 

Tuition fees: $255 (Levels A2, B1, B2)
Early Bird: $225
Tuition fees: $170 (Level A1)
Early Bird: $150

Workshops


Workshops are short, online thematic classes as well as in-person immersion classes.

Themes range from literature, art, history and music, to specific aspects of the French language and everyday life. 

Online workshops are enrolled in 2 to 8-week programs for a total of 4 to 8 hours.  
Immersion classes are 3 to 4-hour classes held on a weekend day.

Tuition fees :
$60 for 3 hours
$80 for 4 hours
$100 for 4 hours Immersion Class w/ lunch
$160 for 8 hours
$228 for 12 hours


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Adults and High Schoolers
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A1 - Beginner

A1.1

Online Core Class
At the completion of level A1.1, you will be able to move to level A1.2
Pace: Twice a week, 1-hour lesson, over 10 weeks

A1.2

Online Core Class
At the completion of level A1.2, you will be able to move to level A1.3
Pace: Twice a week, 1-hour lesson, over 10 weeks

A1.3

Online Core Class
At the completion of level A1.3, you will be able to move to level A1.4

A1.4

Online Core Class
At the completion of level A1.4, you will be able to move to level A1.5
Pace: Twice a week, 1-hour lesson, over 10 weeks

A1.5

Online Core Class
At the completion of level A1.5, you will be able to move to level A2.1
Pace: Twice a week, 1-hour lesson, over 10 weeks

Conversation 1

Online Conversation Class
Conversation 1 is designed for students at sublevels A1.2, A1.3, A1.4 and A1.5
Pace: Once a week, 1 hour over 10 weeks
A2 - Elementary

A2 Level Review

Online Workshop
This class will review the key grammar points covered in the A2 level.
Designed for students who have completed level A2.5. 
Pace: Once a week, 2-hour lesson, over 2 weeks

A2.1

Online Core Class
At the completion of level A2.1, you will be able to move to level A2.2
Pace: Twice a week, 1-hour lesson, over 10 weeks

A2.2

Online Core Class
At the completion of level A2.2, you will be able to move to level A2.3
Pace: Twice a week, 1-hour lesson, over 10 weeks

A2.4

Online Core Class
At the completion of level A2.4, you will be able to move to level A2.5
Pace: Twice a week, 1-hour lesson, over 10 weeks

Conversation 2

Online Conversation Class
Conversation 2 is available to students at levels A2.1 through A2.5
Pace: Once a week, 1 1/2 hour over 10 weeks

Immersion Class

In Person Immersion Class
Speak & Script
In this immersion class, you’ll tackle those tricky French sounds and rhythms that sometimes feel like trying to pronounce a cat’s meow. We’ll sprinkle in some simple writing exercises that won’t make your brain hurt - promise! The session will combine fun, engaging activities that encourage speaking and writing in a supportive environment. Let's dive in and make French less of a mystery and more of a party! This class includes a hot lunch. Levels A2.4/A2.5/B1/B2
ORDER THIS COURSE:
French Cultural Center
Saturday   10am ▸ 2pm
14 Dec 2024
B1 - Intermediate

B1.1

Online Core Class

Upon completion of B1.1, you'll be able to move to B1.2


Pace: Twice a week, 1-hour lesson, over 10 weeks

B1.3

Online Core Class

Upon completion of B1.1, you'll be able to move to B1.2


Pace: Twice a week, 1-hour lesson, over 10 weeks

B1.4

Online Core Class

Upon completion of B1.1, you'll be able to move to B1.2


Pace: Twice a week, 1-hour lesson, over 10 weeks

B1.5

Online Core Class

Upon completion of B1.1, you'll be able to move to B1.2


Pace: Twice a week, 1-hour lesson, over 10 weeks

B1.6

Online Core Class

Upon completion of B1.1, you'll be able to move to B1.2


Pace: Twice a week, 1-hour lesson, over 10 weeks

Conversation 3

Online Conversation Class
This online conversation class is designed for students who are fairly conversational in French. The class uses prompts and media from a variety of authentic sources.
Pace: Once a week, 1 1/2 hour over 10 weeks

Immersion Class

In Person Immersion Class
Speak & Script
In this immersion class, you’ll tackle those tricky French sounds and rhythms that sometimes feel like trying to pronounce a cat’s meow. We’ll sprinkle in some simple writing exercises that won’t make your brain hurt - promise! The session will combine fun, engaging activities that encourage speaking and writing in a supportive environment. Let's dive in and make French less of a mystery and more of a party! This class includes a hot lunch. Levels A2.4/A2.5/B1/B2
ORDER THIS COURSE:
French Cultural Center
Saturday   10am ▸ 2pm
14 Dec 2024

Paris Famous Architects

Online Workshop

Over the course of the last several centuries, Paris was shaped by numerous architects who have earned widespread acclaim for their designs and work. In this class, you'll dive into the lives and groundbreaking works of four influential figures: Haussmann, Viollet-le-Duc, I.M. Pei, and Le Corbusier. Discover their visionary designs and the stories behind them as we unravel the architectural heritage of this iconic city. Levels B1/B2
B2 - Independent

B2.2

Online Core Class
This online class is the second of 7 courses at the B2 independent level. After completing this course, students will progress to level B2.3
Pace: Once a week, 2-hour lesson, over 10 weeks

Conversation 4

Online Conversation Class
This online conversation class is designed for students who are conversational in French. The class uses conversation prompts and media from a variety of authentic sources.
Pace: Once a week, 1 1/2 hour over 10 weeks

Conversation 5P

In Person Conversation Class
This in-person conversation class is designed for students who are conversational in French. The class uses prompts and media from a variety of authentic sources.
Pace: Once a week, 1 1/2 hour over 10 weeks
ORDER THIS COURSE:
French Cultural Center
Thursday   11am ▸ 12:30pm
16 Jan 2025 ▸ 20 Mar 2025

Immersion Class

In Person Immersion Class
Speak & Script
In this immersion class, you’ll tackle those tricky French sounds and rhythms that sometimes feel like trying to pronounce a cat’s meow. We’ll sprinkle in some simple writing exercises that won’t make your brain hurt - promise! The session will combine fun, engaging activities that encourage speaking and writing in a supportive environment. Let's dive in and make French less of a mystery and more of a party! This class includes a hot lunch. Levels A2.4/A2.5/B1/B2
ORDER THIS COURSE:
French Cultural Center
Saturday   10am ▸ 2pm
14 Dec 2024

Lire et Parler B2

Online Conversation Class
Lire & Parler (Read & Speak) is a conversation class that uses level appropriate fiction material to practice speaking French.  Course materials will change from course to course and need to be purchased separately.
Pace: Once a week, 1 1/2 hour over 10 weeks

Paris Famous Architects

Online Workshop

Over the course of the last several centuries, Paris was shaped by numerous architects who have earned widespread acclaim for their designs and work. In this class, you'll dive into the lives and groundbreaking works of four influential figures: Haussmann, Viollet-le-Duc, I.M. Pei, and Le Corbusier. Discover their visionary designs and the stories behind them as we unravel the architectural heritage of this iconic city. Levels B1/B2

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