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

1. Term 1: January to March
2. Term 2: April to June
3. Term 3: July to September
4. Term 4: October to December

We offer twice a week and intensive schedules :

• ADULTS :Twice a week, 3 x 2 hours, Monday + Wednesday / Tuesday + Thursday / Wednesday + Friday / Saturday + Sunday
• ADULTS INTENSIVE: Five days a week, 3 x 5 hours, Monday to Friday
• KIDS: Once a week, 2 hours
• TEENS: Once a week, 3 hours
• Accompaniment courses for National / London O.L. / A.L.: Once a week

Click this link to understand the AF payment rates: https://alliancefrancaise.lk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/AF-Rates-Website.pdf

Refer to this link to understand how you register for AF courses: https://alliancefrancaise.lk/how-to-register/

You can register at our centre at No.11, Barnes Place, Colombo 7, or online.

Registration periods at AF:
Term 1: 24th November 2025 onwards
Term 2: March 3rd – March 23^rd
Term 3: June 1st – June 30th
Term 4: September 1st – September 23^rd

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.

• 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 (12-16 years)/ Junior 1 (8-11 years).
• Total payment: Course fee + Registration fee + Textbook & workbook – Download the registration form here: https://alliancefrancaise.lk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/New-2026-Student-Registration-Form.pdf

If you have studied French before :

• You will be required to sit for a placement test to determine your current level of French.

• 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 and Cap’Sur books

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