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Seize the golden age of learning of your child! We offer a series of French classes expertly tailored for new learners, arranged by age, providing an excellent French environment for your child to learn the language online or at our centers.

Why Study French at the Alliance Française Abu Dhabi?

Internationally recognized centre

Highly qualified French teachers

Efficient methodology & personal follow-up

Immersion in a Francophone cultural environment

Language journey for kids & teens

Kids & teens will learn French through an engaging syllabus with a wide range of learning activities adapted to their age & level. All our courses are based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (A1.1 to B2). At the end of each level, children will be able to take the DELF Prim exam and obtain their first language certification!

Typical learning journey
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Beginner

Beginner

Joining the first level will get your child started with the very basics to interact in French; such as greeting and introducing someone. This level is designed to give your child the first keys to start learning French. Welcome to the francophone world!
At the end of the level, children (7 to 12 years old) can take the DELF Prim A1.1.

Upper Beginner

Upper Beginner

Joining the first level will allow your child to consolidate solid foundations in French and master fully the basics, including questioning and answering questions. This level is designed to help your child gain self confidence.
At the end of the level, kids (7 to 12 years) can take the DELF Prim A1 and teens (12 to 17 years old) can take the DELF Junior A1.

Intermediate

Intermediate

Joining this level opens the door to using different grammatical tenses, expands vocabulary and allow your child to formulate conversation. This level is designed to allow your child to interact in French with confidence.
At the end of the level, kids (7 to 12 years) can take the DELF Prim A2 and teens (12 to 17 years old) can take the DELF Junior A2

Advanced

Advanced

Joining this level sets in place and adds to your child’s ability to engage in conversations that are built upon more complex self expression and argumentation.
At the end of the level, teens (12 to 17 years old) can take the DELF Junior B1.

Expert

Expert

Joining this level will facilitate your child’s ability to prepare presentations, read articles and watch French movies with no subtitles, allowing French to flow more naturally.
At the end of the level, teens (12 to 17 years old) can take the DELF Junior B2.
This is usually the level required to study in French universities.

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3 years old

Toddlers will discover the language through a set of activities and games.

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4 to 6 years old

Kids will French through fun and fully immersive classes. An age of transition with the process of reading and writing.

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7 to 10 years old

Children will learn French with classes tailored to build a solid foundation in the 4 core skills : speaking, reading, writing & listening.

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11 to 15 years old

Teens will learn how to interact and communicate in French through relevant topics.

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Private classes

French classes at your preferred pace with a customized schedule & curriculum.

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Our vibrant community

A few testimonials from parents
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Our children and we take advantage of the many activities and all the events. A real French and French-speaking setting in the heart of Abu Dhabi.

Sophie and Kévin

In French class, I find the classes very interesting and fun. I've learnt lots of things like the past simple and lots of other things while having fun.

Jade Lopes

I find French classes with Madame Dolla very enjoyable and fun. I learned a lot of things like agreements and conjugations while playing.

Gabrielle Sacy

Throughout the French class we learn new vocabulary while having so much fun. Thanks to my teacher and my classmates I managed to increase my language level.

Constance Dugué

The French course was a good experience that taught me lots of new topics. It enlarged my vocabulary and I learned new things about French literature and history.

Valentine Francois

I learned a lot during my French classes, but still had fun. I really enjoyed being in class with Gabi and Jade, too!

Telma Amberg

French as a Mother Tongue classes at Alliance Française in BIS Abu Dhabi helped me improve my grammar and taught me new words and their meanings. I learned a lot about history in French and I also learned about French poetry and literature.

Sophia Depose Rubio

My opinion about the French courses is that it is very fun and effective. I have managed to maintain a certain level of French through the course. My grammar has improved immensely and so have my speaking skills.

Antonio Carlomagno

During French classes I developed my knowledge in literature, grammar, and French history.

Estelle Cerez

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As a non-profit international organization, Alliance Française has taken Abu Dhabi as a home for more than 45 years. Our mission is to promote the French language, Francophone cultures and cross-cultural dialogue.

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