Spring 2022 - Regular Children and Teens Classes in White Plains

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In-person French lessons for children and teenagers in White Plains are back!

You live near White Plains and you're looking for French classes for your child? Look no further! Our brand new offices are opening this Spring and we will be offering in-person French lessons at 280 Dobbs Ferry Road, Suite 302 from June 1 onward. If you would like your child to grow up bilingual, contact our team to find out more about our teaching philosophy!

Children and teens classes at Alliance Française

Our pedagogy is based on providing a fully immersive learning environment adapted to children and their developmental needs, so at this stage lessons focus on teaching all 4 skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Younger children will learn mainly through songs, games and playful lessons, while teenagers will be given more opportunities to learn through videos and interactive activities organized online or offline. Although grammar and conjugation won't be the primary focus of lessons, teachers will make sure children and teenagers acquire all the necessary basics to be able to speak French accurately, and students who are 8 years old or more will be given the opportunity to take official exams in French if they wish to do so. While an emphasis will be on listening and speaking skills at first, reading and writing skills will become more important as your child progress, and intermediate and advanced level students will be expected to be able to write in French with a higher degree of accuracy.

If your child has never attended classes at AFW, you need to contact us before signing up for a class, so we can assess their level. If your child is a teenager, they must take our placement test. For younger children, an informal interview will be arranged before the first day of class in order for our team to assess your child's level, as well as to gain a better understanding of learning goals which are most important to you.

When are lessons taking place?

Lessons scheduled during our in-person late Spring term will start from June 1, 2022 onward, and will finish no later than June 24, 2022. Our school year is usually organized following 3 terms of 10 lessons each, starting in September, January and March or April, depending on classes. However, this package is for 4 lessons only.

During the Summer, we organize intensive classes for children and teens, as well as Summer camps allowing them to learn French through arts, craft and playful activities.

Children and teenagers are grouped by ages as well as depending on their level. Groups need a minimum of 4 students for the schedule to be confirmed.

Groups currently available:

• Children from 6 to 8 years old - Beginner level - Wednesdays from 4.30pm to 6pm
• Children from 6 to 8 years old - Intermediate level - Thursdays from 4pm to 5.30pm
• Pre-teens from 9 to 12 years old - Beginner level - Friday from 4pm to 5.30pm
• Pre-teens from 9 to 12 years old - Intermediate level - Thursdays from 4pm to 5.30pm
• Pre-teens from 9 to 12 years old - Advanced level - Wednesdays from 4pm to 5.30pm

• Teens from 13 to 17 years old - Beginner level - Wednesday from 5.30pm to 7pm
• Teens from 13 to 17 years old - Intermediate level - Friday from 4.30pm to 6pm

Looking for classes for children under 6 years old? Check this page for toddlers and young children classes.

This package does not include AFW membership fees, nor does it include the price of access to our virtual classrooms, textbooks and exercise books. Depending on your level, the price of textbooks and/or exercise books used in your class may vary. A valid AFW membership as well as a valid access to our virtual classrooms is required for all AFW students. For more information about our memberships, please check this page.

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