Bienvenue! Welcome!
Welcome to the Alliance Française de Portland
The Alliance Française de Portland is a nonprofit cultural and educational organization with annual enrollment of 900 students at the historic Kamm House in downtown Portland, as well as social and cultural events. The group is a chapter of the Paris-based Fondation Alliance Française, the world's largest network of French language centers, with over 1,000 chapters in more than 130 countries. Scenes below are from a recent term; photos by Katharine Kimball.
Learning French at the Alliance: Record Enrollment
Portlanders are enrolling for French classes in record numbers in 2010. The 10-week fall term starts September 13; in December there will be a mini-term; then in January 2011 starts the Winter term. Whether you are preparing for an upcoming trip to France or simply reigniting your love of the language, the Alliance has classes for all levels and interests, featuring native-fluent, highly qualifed teachers who create a lively dynamic in small group classes of 5-10 students. Visit the Classes page for more information.
Events: Author Events, Living the Dream in France, Open House and More
The Alliance is pleased to promote September and October events: an Adrian Leeds seminar on living in France and buying property, an Open House, the 3rd Annual French Shorts Festival at the NW Film Center, and more. Visit the Events page and to stay current, make sure that you receive the free French-in-Portland bulletins (see below).
Complimentary News Bulletins on French Around the Portland Metro Area
Sign up in the left column to receive the Alliance's popular email bulletins of French-related happenings of all types in the Portland area. Join the nearly 4,000 Portland-area subscribers who enjoy this commercial-free bulletin which is rated an industry All-Star for its quality. Free.