Alliance Française Halifax

Courses for young students (back to French courses) - (Cette page en français)

We teach Toddlers, Kids and Teens

Age 2-3 : We speak French

  • 45 minutes of ryhmes, songs and crafts for 2 and 3 year olds and a parent or a guardian.
  • On Wednesdays or Saturdays, for 10 weeks.
  • at 10 am
  • $100 fee
  • Starting mid-Septembre 2010

Age 4-5 : I speak French

  • A 45 minute progamme for 4 and 5 year olds full of songs, games and stories.
  • Once a week, for 10 weeks.
  • At 11 am
  • $100 fee
  • Starting mid-Septembre 2010

Age 6-10 : Kid's French Connection

Children are naturals at learning a language ...

Their lack of inhibition and adaptability make it easier for them to pick up sounds and words. As a parent, you are giving your child a life-long advantage by exposing them to a foreign language at an early age. Besides providing a head start for their future language learning, they benefit from a proven boost in scholastic performance in other subject areas.

The Alex et Zoé method is especially designed for children using communicative games and primary school techniques for a practical and fun introduction to French.

  • Your child will learn linguistic structures, vocabulary and culture through various recreational activities. Alex et Zoé invites the students to express themselves through practical situations of communication, sensorial activities, games, songs and stories to act out.
  • The characters at each different level are freely inspired by those from Perrault and La Fontaine's Tales as well as those from Jules Verne's world of Extraordinary Voyages.
  • Every theme is presented from both a spoken perspective, in the textbook, and from a written perspective in the exercise book.
  • Frequent assessment tests, self-assessment test and reviews are offered throughout the course.

Method and Schedule

Books: Alex et Zoé A1.1 & A1.2
The cost of the books is not included in the tuition fee.

Courses take place once a week

  • On Wednesdays
  • Alex et Zoé A1.2 - 3:30 to 4:30 pm
  • Alex et Zoé A1.1 - 4:30 to 5:30 pm
  • $110 for 10 weeks (10 total hours)
  • Fall session starting mid-september 2010

Références : books and resources (Editions CLE)

age 11-14: Le Kiosque

Le kiosque is designed for teenagers starting learning French. This method prepares students for the new DELF A1 diploma.

  • Easy to use, Le Kiosque follows the recommandations of the European Framework for Languages and stresses oral interaction.
  • Innovative, the method develops all skills to complete tasks in an effective manner.
  • Series of documents and activities (comics, songs, etc.), Le Kiosque is a method which strongly motivates students.

    • More Information

    Books: Le Kiosque 1 and 2
    The cost of the books is not included in the tuition fee.

    Courses take place once a week

    • On Wednesdays
    • Le Kiosque A1.2 - 3:30 to 4:30 pm
    • Le Kiosque A1.1 - 4:30 to 5:30 pm
    • $110 for 10 weeks (10 total hours)
    • Fall session starting mid-september 2010

    For teens : Private Tutoring

    Alliance Française Halifax offers private classes and tutoring for all levels and all ages according to the needs and objectives of the students. For children and teens, tutoring can be for homework support or more (developping new skills, acquiring more ease for conversation purposes, strengthening reading and writing skills, broading vocabulary, learning and discovering facts about the French cultures, etc.).

    Scheduling is flexible.

    For the younger ones not yet in the school system, introductory programmes can be taylored.

    Alliance Française Halifax also prepares International Baccalaureate candidates.