Alliance Française de Melbourne

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French courses for adults

Explore our high-quality French courses on-site in Melbourne's CBD and South Yarra, or online.

French for absolute beginners

Get started! Join a Beginner 1 course.

Comprehensive Courses

MOST POPULAR: Progress through the levels from Beginner to Independent.

Comprehensive Express Courses

FAST-TRACK COURSES: In just one month, complete one level of a Comprehensive Course!

Holiday Courses

Brush up your skills and boost your confidence with a summer holiday course!

Advanced Courses

French courses for Advanced or Experts levels, focused on grammar, conversation, and a range of cultural topics.

DELF/DALF Preparation Courses

Prepare for your exam with our expert tutors.

French for Travellers

Gain the essentials or brush up your French language skills for easy travel around the Francophone world.

My e-learning

*NEW* Immersive, online self-study program to learn French at your own pace, any time and anywhere.

Why choose Alliance Française?

Level-appropriate classes in small groups for an optimal learning experience
Qualified native-speaking French tutors
Competitive hourly rate (from $29/hour)
Structured lessons paced to make real progress

Our teaching method

Our classes are conducted entirely in French, with teachers speaking slowly and clearly, using simple language, gestures, and prompts to enhance understanding.

Many experts agree that this immersive method is the most effective way to learn a language. All our teachers are native French speakers and qualified instructors, dedicated to help you progress.

Which level should I enrol in?

We have a class for every level of French from absolute beginner to expert.

Unsure about your current level of French? Find out more about our levels and book a FREE level assessment.

When can I start?

You can start learning French with us at any point throughout the year.

We run five sessions of adult classes throughout the year, each lasting 9 weeks.

What happens if I miss a class?

Pas de panique ! You can practise your French using your textbook and the supporting documents shared by your French tutor.

If you enrol late and miss the first class, we offer pro rata price and strongly encourage you to book a 30-minute catch-up class.

How online classes work?

Enjoy the full experience and benefits from learning French online. Our highly-trained native-speaking French tutors will help you reach your language goals from the comfort of your our home.

What to expect from your first class?

Whether your are looking to try something new or planning a trip to France, there are many reasons to take French classes. Check out our top 5 reasons to learn French.

If you have just enrolled in one of our French courses (or are about to), welcome on board, or as we say in French bienvenue !

Find out what to expect from your French class and tips to make the most of your French journey with us!

New to the Alliance?

Contact us for tailored information about our courses.

To go further

Frantastique

SPECIAL OFFER: In complement to your French class, the Alliance Française de Melbourne has teamed up with Frantastique to allow you to improve your French daily with an e-mail.

Private tuition

We offer tailor-made courses suited to your availability and goals.

Immersion trips

We are currently preparing our next immersion trip. More information to come soon!

Events

Experience French outside your classroom by joining our French-themed social events.

Happy French learners

“I recommend the Alliance Française Melbourne without hesitation to all learners of French language and culture.”

“The Alliance Française makes learning French fun and interesting. The teachers are enthusiastic and encouraging. The class is a high point of my week!”

“ I learn a lot about French language while studying with Alliance Francaise Melbourne [...] way better than Duolingo”

“Wonderful class”

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