Welcome to 2026 at the Alliance française! 

 
 
 
Class for 4 & 5 year-olds – les Petits Loustics
Class for 6 & 7 year-olds – les Loustics 
 
8-11 year-olds – les Juniors 
12-15 year-olds – les Ados 
16 upwards – les Adultes 
 
Our 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

Our class durations: 

Les Petits Loustics: 1 hour/week
Les Loustics: 1 hour/week
Les Juniors 1:  hour /week 
Les Ados : 3 hours/week
OL/AL (onsite) 3 hours /week
Adultes (onsite): 3 hours x2/week OR 3 hours/week (new and continuing classes) 
Cours de conversation 2 hours/week
 
Exam Options:
 
DELP PRIM – 1 session/year
DELF JUNIOR- 2 sessions/year
DELF/DALF TOUT PUBLIC – 2 sessions/year
 
for-kids

French For Kids

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

workshopsa

Workshops

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Course sessions

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
What is the weekly class schedule?

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
What are the course fees?

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

 

How do I register for a French course?

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

Where and when can I 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 23rd
Term 3: June 1st – June 30th
Term 4: September 1st – September 23rd

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.

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 :

If you have studied French before :

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

Shopping Basket