"Our mission is to make learning French fun, exciting, and accessible to everyone!"
Jean-Baptiste Roux, Executive Director
Complete beginner? Go for one of our A1.1 classes.
Unsure of your level? Complete your level assessment with Evalang and a follow-up oral evaluation with our Education Director. They will review your results and recommend the best class for your level.
To book your assessment, click here.
If you already took French classes with another AF or elsewhere, contact us directly at 403-245-5662 to discuss your language goals and we’ll be happy to explain all the options available!
Become a member of the AFC, a non-profit & charity organization established in Calgary in 1947!
Being a member gives you access to all of our classes and services, including our many FREE social activities...
This is the start of your French journey in Calgary and beyond!
Choose your class from our wide course selection! Find classes that align with your goals and dive in!
You have the ability to either join our group classes or to book a private class with one of our amazing instructors! Easy!
AF Calgary is a great space not only to learn the French language but also to meet people and have interesting conversations. The friendly staff are passionate about what they do...
1,200
happy students every year
99%
satisfied
20
Incredible teachers
Small class
size
from $15/hr
course fee
Free
placement test
Our courses are focused on a communicative approach with active participation in classes. Our groups are small (6 to 14
students), which is perfect for interaction!
Our teaching philosophy is in line with the CEFRL (Common European Framework of reference for Languages), the premier
international standard
adopted by the best language schools around the world. What's more? The Alliance Française is the only language school worldwide accredited
by the French government.
All our teachers are experienced and qualified! They know how to create a friendly atmosphere where learning French is
efficient and fun!
We offer a complete immersive French experience: students have opportunities to practice French outside of the classroom
through our many cultural & social events!
Our media-library offers more than 8,000 resources to complement your learning experience, including resources specifically designed
for French language learners!
| Common European Framework of Reference for Languages | Beginner | Elementary | Independent | Advanced | Academic | ||
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| <A1 | A1 | A2 | B1 | B2 | C1 | C2 | |
| AFC Levels | A1.0 (French Slow Intro - Optional) | A1.1 A1.2 A1.3 A1.4 | A2.1 A2.2 A2.3 A2.4 | B1.1 B1.2 B1.3 B1.4 B1.5 | B2.1 B2.2 B2.3 B2.4 B2.5 B2.6 B2.7 B2.8 B2.9 B2.10 Review B2 | Not Applicable | |
| Textbooks used for Adults Group Classes | Inspire 1 | Inspire 2 | Inspire 3 | Inspire 4 + Édito B2 | Not Applicable | ||
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| Government Levels | 0 | 0>A | A | B | C | Exemption | |
| DELF / DALF Diplomas | DELF A1 | DELF A2 | DELF B1 | DELF B2 | DALF C1 | DALF C2 | |
| Canadian Language Benchmark Levels | 1 | 2-3 | 3-4 | 5-6 | 7-8-9 | 10-11 | 12 |
| Instruction Hours (approx.) | 10 hours | 100 hours | ≈ 100 additional hours | ≈ 120 additional hours | ≈ 240 additional hours | ≈ 290 additional hours | N/A |
