We offer classes for adults, teens, and children at all levels. If you’ve studied French before, start by taking our free placement test. Registration opens 6 weeks before the beginning of the session. We ask that all students join our non-profit organization. Find out more about the benefits of membership here.
From foundation or intensive, to conversational to review—there’s a class or workshop for every level— from beginner to advanced.
Our Winter session is open for registration! This 10-week session will start the week of January 13. Take advantage of the $30 early bird discount on 10-week classes through December 30. The brochure is available here.
Due to the technology costs associated, virtual classes have an additional $15 fee for 3-week classes, $25 for 5-week classes and $50 for 10-week classes.
For details about class formats, see below.
French classes are available for children of all ages and all levels of French — ages 18 months through High School and Beginner to Native speakers.
Our Winter Session youth and teen classes are now open for registration! The 10-week session will take place between January 13 and March 24. Take a look at the brochure here.
We are happy to offer afterschool French programs at several Twin Cities schools as well Find details for MPS Burroughs, Kenwood and Hale here.
Summer Camps 2025 are open for registration ! We offer both teen and youth summer camps. Check out the brochure HERE!
If you are an AAA member, you can receive a $20 discount on our 5-week French for Travelers class! Contact Nicole to receive your discount code! Not an AAA member? Contact AAA to get set up with a membership! For information about our French for business classes, take a look at this page.
We are pleased to offer classes in partnership with Edina Community Education starting in January! For complete details and to register for these classes, please click here.
Unsure of your level? Check out our class flowchart, or take a free placement test below.
Please note that our registration fee is now included in each enrollment.
Face-to-Face (FTF): Classes will meet in an AFMSP classroom and follow health and safety guidelines. This option allows students the most successful learning environment and a return to our building at 227 Colfax Ave N.
A hybrid option is available for all Face-to-Face classes using a 360º camera and high quality microphone. Students who live a great distance or who are traveling can periodically connect to in-person classes via Zoom upon request. This offers ultimate flexibility to those needing to tune in à distance from time-to-time.
Virtual classes (V): These classes will be offered exclusively online via Zoom, students and instructors can connect wherever they may be! Due to the technology costs associated, virtual classes have an additional $25 fee for 5-week and $50 fee for 10-week classes.
If you’ve studied French in the past (no matter how long ago it may have been) or lived in a French-speaking community, please complete a placement test prior to registration in an AFMSP class. The Alliance Française staff will contact you for a conversational interview if necessary, and will help to determine what class will be the best fit for you.
Foundation | Master the Fundamentals! Courses include grammar, vocabulary and conversational French with an emphasis on active student participation. Classes meet weekly for 3 hours over 10 weeks. Uses the Cosmopolite method. Cost: $480 ($16/hr) + $80 materials. Find textbooks here.
Intensive | Courses meet several times a week to cover Foundation Class materials at a faster pace. Duration and prices vary. Find textbooks here.
Conversation | Practice makes perfect! Improve your speaking skills at intermediate and advanced levels with courses based on conversation, reading, and grammar review. Classes meet weekly for 2 hours. Cost: $360 for 10 weeks ($18/hr), or $215 for 5 weeks ($21.50/hr).
Review | Classes are ideal for brushing up after a break or consolidating points learned. Once a week for 2 hours. Cost: $215 for 5 weeks ($21.50/hr).
Workshops & Topics | Classes allow students to focus on specialized themes related to Francophone culture. Duration and prices vary. Literature class materials sold in La Boutique.
All prices include a $5 registration fee.
Summer 2024: Monday June 24 to August 30 (no class July 4 or August 31)
Fall 2024: Monday Sept 16 to Mon Nov 25 (no class Monday Oct 14 for Indigenous People’s Day)
Mini-Session 2024: Monday December 2 to Saturday December 21
Winter 2025: Monday January 13 (no class January 20 for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day) to Monday March 24
Spring 2025: Monday April 7 to Monday June 16 (no class Monday May 26 for Memorial Day)
