Fun classes for children and secondary school students at the Alliance Française.

French For Kids provides our younger learners the opportunity to learn French through a stimulating program, teaching children to communicate in French through games, songs and diverse hands-on activities.

Our high school program is based on the syllabi of the NSW Board of Studies and there is a particular focus on oral communication at every level. 

How does it work?
Our program is based on the syllabi of the NSW Board of Studies as well as the Australian Language Levels guidelines. Classes enable students to practise those skills that non-Francophone speakers find most difficult to acquire:  listening and speaking.

As the abilities of students in the language can vary regardless of their school year, they are graded according to the number of years that they have studied French. We also take into account whether students have undertaken a 3-month exchange in France. 

Level 1         Beginners / First year in French
Level 2         Second year of study in French 
Level 3         Third year of study / Beginning of fourth year
Level 4         Fourth year of study in French or over

Please be advised that students must have the written permission of their parents or guardian should they need to leave the Alliance Française premises before their class is scheduled to finish. 

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Term workshops 1.5 hours/week for 8/9 weeks - $285 to $315 From Year 8 to the HSC 4.30pm-6.00pm Mondays: level 1 Tuesdays: level 2 Wednesdays: level 3 Thursdays: level 4 Afternoon classes are intended for students who wish to gain fluency in the language. Buy this course on line: Term Dates Fees 8 weeks - 12h 8 February to 1 April 2010 $285 9 weeks - 13.5h 3 May to 1 July 2010 $315 9 weeks - 13.5h 26 July to 23 September 2010 $315 9 weeks - 13.5h 18 October to 16 December 2010 $315 Top School Holiday Intensive Workshops 12 hours/week for 1 week - $235  For all levels Students are encouraged in particular to develop their listening and speaking skills. Students from Years 8 to 12 are graded according to their level of ability. Special attention is given to students studying for the HSC. Monday to Thursday afternoon: 1.30pm - 4.30pm Buy this course on line: Term Dates Summer - 1 week 18 - 21 January 2010 Autumn - 1 week 12-15 April 2010 Winter - 1 week 5-8 July 2010 Spring - 1 week 27-30 September 2010 Top Preparation for the DELF Junior B1 & B2 exams 1.5 hours/week for 8 weeks - $285 Ages 13-17 Obtain an official qualification awarded by the French Ministry of Education to certify your competency in the French Language! These courses will prepare you for the DELF Junior Exam (Diplôme d'études en langue française - Diploma in French language studies). Buy this course on line: Wednesday 4.30pm-6.00pm Session dates Registration dates for the exam 7 April - 26 May 2010 1 - 30 April 2010 Written examination Oral examination 31 May - 3 June 2010 (1 day for each level) 4 June 2010 (1 day for each level) Top French For Kids 2 hours/week for 8 weeks - $355 For all levels - Ages 5-11 - 10 students maximum per class An excellent springboard for learning the French Language, with specially trained staff in a playful and welcoming environment. Buy this course on line: Saturday morning Beginners and Elemetary levels (1&2): 11.30am-1.30pm Intermediate and Advanced levels (3&4): 9.00am-11.00am Session dates 16 January - 6 March 2010 13 March - 8 May 2010 15 May - 3 July 2010 10 July - 28 August 2010 4 September - 23 October 2010 30 October - 18 December 2010 Top Primary school holiday workshop Dynamic French workshop for Year 4-6, including games, songs and creative tasks such as making animal masks and posters. Runs from 5th to 8th of July 2010. Book now! Click to enlarge 3 hours/day for 4 days (total - $235) For Year 4 to Year 6 This dynamic workshop has been inspired by the tales of Leuk-le-lièvre (Luke the hare). Together with Leuk and his safari animal friends, children will discover the animal kingdom, learn the names of various foods, and will be able to introduce themselves and others. Activities include games, singing and creative tasks such as designing and constructing animal masks, posters, maps and role-play. Includes a French morning tea with a croissant and hot chocolate. From Monday to Thursday, from 9.00am to 12.30pm with a break for morning tea (hot chocolate + croissant). Buy this course on line: Session Dates Winter  - 1 week 5 - 8  July 2010