COURSES

COURSES

Welcome to 2024 at the Alliance française! 

We recommence this new year with innovations and improvements: 
 
 
 
NEW!: our improved age categories:
 
NEW! Class for 4 & 5 year-olds – les Petits Loustics
NEW! Class for 6 & 7 year-olds – les Loustics 
(former Kids) 
8-11 year-olds – les Juniors (former Kids)
12-15 year-olds – les Ados (former Teens) 
16 upwards – les Adultes 
 
NEW!: our reorganised time schedules: 
 
Weekdays: 
3-hour slots: 9 am to 12 noon, 3 pm to 6 pm
Weekends: 
3-hour slots: 8 am-11 am; 11.15 am-2.15 pm; 2.30 pm-5.30 pm
*See specific schedules for other classes
 
NEW!: Our optimised class durations: 
Les Petits Loustics: 1 hour/week
Les Loustics: 1 hour/week
Les Juniors 1: 1 hour x2/week 
Les Juniors 2 upwards: 1 hour/week
Les Ados 1: 1.5 hours x2/ week 
Les Ados 2 upwards : 3 hours/week
OL/AL/Adultes (online & onsite): 3 hours x2/week OR 3 hours/week (new and continuing classes) 
All Ateliers (Workshops) including Conversation and DELF preparation: 2 hours/week
 
NEW! Augmented Exam Options:
 
DELP PRIM – 2 sessions/year
DELF JUNIOR- 2 sessions/year
DELF/DALF TOUT PUBLIC – 2 sessions/year
 
 
Registrations are now open! 
 
REGISTER EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT!
ONLINE REGISTRATIONS POSSIBLE DURING THE HOLIDAY PERIOD
 

* No new registrations will be accepted on the first day of the relevant course

Kids & Teens learning French

French For Teens

In these courses, teenagers get an opportunity to see the world differently, while learning French in a stimul ...

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French For Kids

Designed for young learners of French, these courses include child-friendly course material, active teaching m ...

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Workshops

Reinforce specific skills whilst consolidating your confidence in communicating in French, focus on specific v ...

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Placement Tests

If you have studied French before joining the Alliance Française, a placement test guarantees that you will st ...

Frequently Asked Questions

Course sessions

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
What is the weekly class schedule?

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

What are the course fees?

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

 

How do I register for a French course?

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]

Where and when can I register?
  • 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

 

I’m already a Student of Alliance Française, how to settle my fees for the next term?
  • 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”)
I’m a new student of Alliance Française, how do I settle my fees?
  • 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”)
What are the different payment methods ?
  • 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]

How many students are there in my class?

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

How do I ascertain my current level of French?

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.

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