Every year, Alliance Française de Colombo proposes four terms, each of ten weeks’ duration.

1. Term 1: 13th January – 02nd April
2. Term 2: 08th April – 08th July
3. Term 3: 11th July  – 24th September
4. Term 4: 30th September – 17th December

We offer once-a-week schedules and twice-a-week schedules :

• • ADULTS: Once a week, 2.5 hours, Mondays / Tuesdays / Wednesdays / Thursdays / Fridays / Saturdays / Sundays (For each session of 2.5 hours, students receive 30 minutes of guided and reviewed independent work.)
  • ADULTS: Twice a week, 2.5 x 2 hours, Monday + Wednesday / Tuesday + Thursday / Saturday + Sunday (For each session of 2.5 hours, students receive 30 minutes of guided and reviewed independent work.)
  • KIDS: Once a week, one hour, Wednesdays / Fridays / Saturdays

• TEENS: Once a week, 2.5 hours, Mondays / Tuesdays / Wednesdays / Thursdays / Fridays / Saturdays (For each session of 2.5 hours, students receive 30 minutes of guided and reviewed independent work.)

Accompaniment courses for National / London O.L. / A.L.: Once a week, Wednesdays / Thursdays / Sundays

Click here to view the courses we offer and the fees.

To become an Alliance Française student, you will have to:
– fill up and sign the Student registration : (Download Registration Form)

– Settle the fees: Course fee, registration fee, and prescribed books.
Registration periods for 2023 [More Information]

• You can register at our centre at No.11, Barnes Place, Colombo 7, or online:
• Registrations at AF:
  If you are a complete beginner, you are very welcome to come over to our centre and sign up for the beginner’s class; if you have already learned French, please register for a placement test before your registration. Placement test 

Registration periods for 2023

1. Term 1: 13th January – 02nd April
2. Term 2: 08th April – 08th July
3. Term 3: 11th July – 24th September
4. Term 4: 30th September – 17th December

• Refer to the rates for your course and, when necessary, the price of the new textbook & workbook.
• Select your preferred payment method and make the payment. (See below “Payment Method”)

• If you are a complete beginner in French :
  – Select your Beginner’s Course: A1.1 (Age 16 and above)/ Teens 1 (11-16 years)/ Kids 1 (6 10 years).
  – Total payment: Course fee + Registration fee + Textbook & workbook
  Please call over at the Alliance Française, No. 11, Barnes Place, Colombo 7.
  – Download the registration form [Registration form]
• You have studied French before :
  – You will be required to sit for a placement test to determine your current level of French. You can register online via the website or on-site by visiting us at No.11, Barnes Place, Colombo 07. [Click here to register online].
  – Total payment: Placement test + Course fee + Registration fee + Textbook & workbook. Select your preferred payment method and make the payment. (See below “Payment Method”)

• Payment in cash at the Alliance Française Front Desk, No.11, Barnes Place, Colombo 7.
• Bank transfer:
  Alliance Française de Kotte (guarantee) LTD
  HNB Cinnamon Gardens Bank
  A/C no: 076010120865

After making the transfer, please submit your payment confirmation to the relevant google form in the form of a photo of the bank slip / online fund transfer slip.

[See page to view google form]

We have an average of 10 students per class. (max. 18)

Check our level chart here. And if you are a non-beginner, please register for the next a placement, after which you will be informed of your recommended class.

Our highly qualified team of dedicated teachers will use French as a medium language in order to develop all four language competencies, i.e., listening, reading, speaking and writing, giving equal emphasis to all four skills. We also lay a special emphasis on social and cultural interactions. The courses are activity based, thematic and student-centered.

Our curriculum follows the European Framework of References for Languages (CECRL): A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2

General courses adopt a holistic approach at the first three levels, focusing on everyday language skills in formal and informal settings (A1-B1). More emphasis is given to competencies related to higher-order thinking skills at the higher levels (B2-C2)

If you wish to learn French, whilst focusing on a specific competence or an area of personal interest, our French language workshops are made for you!

For the Adults’ courses, we use Cosmopolite textbooks and workbooks 1 to 4, and for levels C1 and C2, our teachers combine textbooks and workbooks of (Cosmopolite 5 and Alter Ego 5), and various documents.

For the Teenagers’ courses, we use Adomania 1, 2, 3 & 4.

For the children’s classes, we use Les Loustics A1.1 and A1

Yes, you can apply for a letter of completion if you have scored above 50% for the class evaluation at the end of each term.
At the end of each course, (Adults’ A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, Teens’ 4, 8, 12, 16, Kids 8 and 16), the Alliance Française will conduct a comprehensive summative evaluation targeting all four language skills. Those who score above 50%, will receive a certificate.

Yes, we do conduct children’s classes (for those aged between 6 to 10) and classes for teenagers (for those aged between 12 to 17) with fun and interactive activities.

See French for kids
See French for teenagers

Even though the Alliance Française issues certificates at the end of each course, we still recommend that our students sit for the DELF and DALF exams, which is an official and internationally recognised diplomas of the French language. DELF DALF diplomas are valid for life. DELF and DALF sessions are organised throughout the year.
DELF-DALF exam fees and schedule. [Click here]

Yes, we can organise individual lessons/ group classes of 2-3 students, according to your requirements and pace.
See French for Individuals and Mini Groups

Check Alliance Française School Policy