Alliance Française Halifax

Courses for adults (back) | (français)

Learn French Efficiently with the Alter Ego Method

Levels of proficiency

From very basic to advanced, our programs follow the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

  • ELEMENTARY USER
    A1 level
    Achieve a basic level of proficiency allowing you to understand and use common daily expressions in the present tense. Introduce yourself, ask and answer simple questions about personal matters, and express likes and dislikes.
    A2 level
    Communicate with simple and commonly used sentences, perform routine tasks such as describing objects, making a purchase and discussing familiar topics. Relate past events and talk about future projects.

  • INDEPENDENT USER
    B1 and B2 level
    Understand the main points of clear standard comments of familiar matters regularly encountered at work, school, leisure, etc. Present your resume, express feelings, relate events, negociate and give opinions.

  • PROFICIENT USER
    C1 and C2
    You are quite functional in the language and, therefore, can choose to build your knowledge by enrolling in courses that meet specific needs and help you achieve precise linguitic objectives, depending on your interests.

ALTER EGO GROUPS

Please click here to access the Alliance Française Classes Chart. This chart explains the relations between AF group levels and the levels established by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

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ONLINE PLACEMENT TEST

This free placement test is a way for us to better understand your strengths and needs, so as to recommend the course best adapted to your current level.

In order to ensure a more accurate placement, this placement test will be followed by a quick interview with a French instructor who will recommend a class.

Please click here to take the free online test and self-evaluate your abilities. At the end of the test, you will be invited to send your results to Alliance Française Halifax and we will contact you for the interview.

CERTIFICATES & DIPLOMAS

L'Alliance Française d'Halifax is a center of examination for official, internationally recognized certifications such as the DELF-DALF.

Reasons for taking examinations:
Candidates may take the DELF, DELF junior or DALF to:

  • obtain international recognition of French language competency,
  • be assessed on same international language standards as candidates in 154 countries,
  • to certify French language achievements,
  • to continue studies at a French university,
  • to work in France,
  • to enrich a resume,
  • to gain new responsibilities or get promoted in a job,
  • to complement language education with a universally recognized diploma.

Please click here for more information on certification.

SUMMER SCHEDULES AND FEES

SUMMER 2010 REGULAR CLASSES
3 hours once a week
for 10 weeks
30 hours total
SEMI INTENSIVE CLASSES
3 hours per day
5 days a week
for 2 weeks
30 hours total
INTENSIVE CLASSES
6 hours per day
5 days a week
for 1 week
30 hours total
MORNINGS Monday to Friday
9:00 to 12 noon

OR

Monday to Friday
9:00 to 12 noon

OR

Monday to Friday
9 to 12 noon

AND

AFTERNOONS Monday to Friday
1:00 to 4:00 pm

OR

Monday to Friday
1:00 to 4:00 pm

OR

Monday to Friday
1:00 to 4:00pm
EVENINGS Monday to Thursday
5:00 to 8:00 pm
Monday to Thursday
5:00 to 8:00 pm
N/A
FEES $300*

*not including material.

$300*

*not including material.

$300*

*not including material.

SESSIONS
July 5 to September 10, 2010
In July
Session A: July 5 to 16, 2010
Session B: July 19 to 30,2010

In August
Session C: August 2 to 13, 2010
Session D: August 16 to 27, 2010
In July
Session A: July 5 to 09,2010
Session B: July 12 to 16,2010
Session C: July 19 to 23,2010
Session D: July 26 to 30,2010

In August
Session A: August 2 to 6, 2010
Session B: August 9 to 13, 2010
Session C: August 16 to 20, 2010
Session D: August 23 to 27, 2010

FALL SCHEDULES AND FEES

FALL 2010 REGULAR CLASSES
3 hours once a week
for 10 weeks
30 hours total
INTENSIVE CLASSES
1.5 hours twice a week
for 10 weeks
30 hours total
MORNINGS Monday to Saturday
9:00 to 12 noon
Monday and Wednesday OR
Tuesday and Thursday OR
Wednesday and Friday
9 to 10:30 am / 10:30 to 12 noon
EVENINGS Monday to Thursday
5:30 to 8:30 pm
Monday and Wednesday OR
Tuesday and Thursday OR
Wednesday and Friday
5:30 to 7 pm / 7 to 8:30 pm
FEES $300*

*not including material.

$300*

*not including material.

SESSIONS FALL
September 14, 2010
FALL
September 14, 2010