Promoting French language and culture for over 100 years

Now Enrolling for Summer Term (June-August Classes)

The Alliance's standard 10-week spring term wraps up June 5 and is followed by the summer term which features 10-week classes (June 21-August 28) as well as 5-week classes. If not sure of your level, check the options on the Assessments page. The summer will also include intensive offerings such as the mid-July Immersion at the Oregon Coast. The fall 2010 term will be September 13 through November 20, 2010.

For actival enrollment periods: register securely online (red box at right) or call our office at 503.223.8388 to enroll over the phone.

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  • View the Administration Policy for Classes.
  • Most classes are offered at the Alliance main location, the historic Kamm House in downtown Portland, 1425 SW 20th Avenue (a half block from the Goose Hollow Max). Free parking is available in front of the building.
  • Click here to see bios of all of our professeurs.
  • Click here to see class descriptions.

    • Assessing Your Level: Several Tools

    Targeting a specific class but not sure if it's a good fit? We offer multiple assessment options including an interactive test. Consult our Assessing Your Level page for full details.

    Core Classes - Summer Term 2010

    Classes are sequenced by level, from beginners at the top to advanced toward the bottom. If you don't find a class that works for you, we want your input! Email us at info@afportland.org to let us know what you are looking for.

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    to View the Full Schedule of Classes

    Or, to display a printable PDF of the complete Summer 2010 schedule, click here.



    Note 1: Core classes 100-105 and 201 use Latitudes texts. Existing 203 & 204 classes use Connexions. Thematic or grammar/conversation classes have multiple textbooks options, discussed at the first class.

    Note 2: Conversation classes for Intermediate and Advanced Students will be adjusted in level of difficulty to match the level of the students.




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