Class Schedule Adults Alexandria
Adults classes are held at 5749 Governors Pond Cir, Alexandria VA22310.
We use a classroom located in a townhouse, so you can park more easily and don't have to commute to DC. To see the room click here.
We choose quality over quantity: our classes have between 3 and 6 participants to make sure everyone gets a lot of attention and progress better and faster.
French for Beginners (A1)
French for Elementary Speakers (A2)
French for intermediate Speakers (B1)
French for Advanced and Bilingual Speakers (B2- C1)
Choose your Beginner A1 Class
* Survival 1 (A1 -0/1) for complete beginners
Learn the basics in a fun interactive way using a full immersion communicative methodology / for complete beginners but fast-paced.
-> in Person - Survival 1 Alexandria - Thursdays 6-7:30pm - May 18th to July 6th - 1.5 hours over 8 weeks - $253.
- ONLINE EVENINGS - Survival 1 - Thursdays 6-7:30pm - March 30th to May 18th - 1.5 hours over 8 weeks- $240.
- ONLINE MORNINGS - Survival 1 - Tuesdays 8-9:30am - April 4th to May 23rd - 1.5 hours x 8 weeks - $240.
- ONLINE SATURDAYS - Survival 1 - Saturdays 10:30am-12pm - April 8th to June 3rd - 1.5 hours over 8 weeks - $240.
(No class May 27th)
- ONLINE MORNINGS INTENSIVE - Survival 1 INTENSIVE - Mon and Wed 8-9:30am - April 12th to May 8th - 1.5h x 2 days x 4 weeks - $240.
- ONLINE EVENINGS - Survival 1 - Wednesdays 6-7:30pm - April 12th to May 31st - 1.5 hours over 8 weeks - $240.
** Survival 2 (A1 -2) for beginners with some knowledge
Learn more basics to be able to survive in a French speaking country! (You must have some knowledge to register for this class).
-> in Person - Survival 2 Alexandria - Wednesdays 6:00-7:30pm - May 17th to July 5th - 1.5 hours over 8 weeks - $253.
- ONLINE EVENINGS - Survival 2 - Thursdays 6-7:30pm - March 30th to May 18th - 1.5 hours over 8 weeks - $240.
- ONLINE MORNINGS - Survival 2 - Thursdays 8-9:30am - April 6th to May 25th - 1.5 hours over 8 weeks - $240.
- ONLINE SATURDAYS - Survival 2 - Saturdays 10:30am-12pm - April 8th to June 3rd - 1.5 hours over 8 weeks - $240.
(No class May 27th)
- ONLINE MORNINGS INTENSIVE - Survival 2 INT - Mon and Wed 8-9:30am - April 17th to May 10th - 1.5h x 2 days x 4 weeks - $240.
- ONLINE EVENINGS - Survival 2 - Wednesdays 6-7:30pm - April 12th to May 31st - 1.5 hours over 8 weeks - $240.
*** Survival 3 (A1-3) for advanced beginners
Learn more to be an elementary speaker! Must have done Survival 1 and 2 (or Bleu 1 and 2) or have finished A1-2 level.
-> In Person - Survival 3 Alexandria - Tuesdays 6-7:30pm - May 16th to July 11th - 1.5 hours over 8 weeks - $253
(No class July 4th)
- ONLINE MORNINGS - Survival 3 - Tuesdays 8-9:30am - April 4th to May 23rd - 1.5 h over 8 weeks - $240.
- ONLINE EVENINGS - Survival 3 - Wednesdays 6-7:30pm - April 26th to June 14th - 1.5 h over 8 weeks - $240.
We offer all classes regularly, they are posted about 6 weeks before start on the schedule.
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Choose your A2 Class
**** Survival 4 (A1-4) for starting elementary
Learn to use all the past and future tenses! For students who have done A1-3.
We don't have a sur 4 this term in person in Alexandria, check our online schedule.
**** Survival 5 (A2-1)
Learn to use the conditional and the subjunctive. For students who have done the Survival 4 or are A2 (elementary).
-> In Person - Survival 5 Alexandria - Thursdays 7:40-9:10pm - May 18th to July 6th - 1.5 hours over 8 weeks - $253.
- ONLINE EVENINGS - Survival 4 - Thursdays 6-7:30pm - March 23rd to May 11th - 1.5 hours over 8 weeks - $240.
- ONLINE EVENINGS - Survival 5 - Tuesdays 6-7:30pm - April 4th to May 23rd - 1.5 hours over 8 weeks - $240.
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***** Conversation and Grammar (A2 and above)
For strong Elementary (A2) students (or low intermediate) who want to train and perfect their conversation skills and fluidity of the language, while learning and reviewing grammar rules. 1.5 hours over 5, or 8 weeks.
NEW EVERY SESSION
ONLINE - Conversation and Grammar (A2) Workshop - Mondays 6-7:30pm - April 10th to May 8th - 1.5 hours over 5 weeks - $155.
ONLINE - Conversation and Grammar (A2) Class - Mondays 6-7:30pm - May 22nd to July 17th - 1.5 hours over 8 weeks - $240.
(No class May 29th)
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Choose your Intermediate Class
***** Conversation and Grammar B1
This class is for Intermediate (B1) to advanced students, who want to improve their French conversation skills and strengthen some grammar points at the same time. We have a new program every session, so you can repeat this class several times as long as you are B1 or above.
NEW EVERY SESSION
-> In Person - Conversation and Grammar (B1 to B2) Workshop - Mondays 5:30-7pm - April 10th to May 8th - 1.5h over 5 weeks - $165.
- ONLINE - Conversation and Grammar (B1 to B2) Class - Wednesdays 6-7:30pm - April 5th to May 24th - 1.5h over 8 weeks - $240.
- ONLINE - Conversation and Grammar (B1) Class - Tuesdays 6-7:30pm - May 9th to June 27th - 1.5h over 8 weeks - $240.
Choose your Advanced B2/C1 Class
****** Conversation and Grammar B2 and above
This class is for advanced students who want to improve their French conversation skills and strengthen some grammar points at the same time. We have a new program every session, so you can repeat this class several times as long as you are B1 or above.
NEW EVERY SESSION
- ONLINE - Advanced Conversation and Grammar (B2-C1) Workshop - Tuesdays 6:00-7:30pm - April 4th to May 2nd - 1.5h over 5 weeks - $155.
COVID-19 Measures
Since July 2020, we are offering classes in person.
The French Academy follows safety measures against COVID-19. We ask all our students and visitors to respect those regulations. Please see all the precautions here.
For now, regulations are relaxed, and masks optional.
If you have any covid like symptoms (stuffy or runny nose, sore throat), please do a rapid test before coming to a class in person. Even if this test is negative, wear a mask until you are symptoms free.