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Adults and High Schoolers

We offer 4 courses per year


Fall 2025

September 29 - December 12
No class Nov. 24-28 - Thanksgiving 
Early Bird ends on Sep. 5, 2025

Winter 2026

January 12 - March 20
Early Bird ends on Dec. 14, 2025

Spring 2026

April 13 - June 22
No class on May 25 - Memorial Day
Early Bird ends on March 8, 2026

Summer 2026

July 13 - September 21
No class on Sep. 7 - Labor Day
Early Bird ends on June 7, 2026

We offer 3 types of French Classes


Core Classes


Core Classes are interactive courses structured according to internationally recognized language competency levels: A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2.
 
Each level is further divided into sequential sub-courses. For example, a student beginning at A1.1 in winter would typically progress to A1.2 in spring, followed by A1.3 in summer, and so forth.

Core Classes meet for 2h/week for a total of 20 hours per course.

Some classes meet once a week for 2 hours, some meet twice a week for 1 hour.

Tuition fees: $400 
Early Bird: $360

Textbooks required.  Click on a class to view the required textbooks.


Specialty Classes


Conversation Classes

  • B1 and B2/C1: 90 minutes weekly, total 15 hours
  • A1/A2: 1 hour weekly, total 10 hours
    Classes are offered online and in person (Raleigh & Wilmington).

Lire & Parler (Read & Speak) – Online class using level-appropriate fiction to practice speaking French (15 hours).

French For Travelers - Online beginner (A1) class focused on practical travel communication. 10 hours.

Everyday French – Online A2 class focused on daily situations. 10 hours, textbook required.

Tuition fees: $285 for 15 hours (Levels B1, B2) 
Tuition fees: $180 for 10 hours (Levels A1, A2) 

Workshops


Workshops are thematic classes.  Most are held online, some are in-person.  In-person workshops are 4-hour long and called immersion classes.

Themes range from literature, art, history and music, to specific aspects of the French language and everyday life. 

Online workshops are enrolled in 2 to 8-week programs for a total of 4 to 8 hours.  
Immersion classes are 4-hour classes held on a weekend day.

Tuition fees :
$90 for 4 hours - online
$110 for 4 hours w/ lunch - in person


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All students must acquire an annual Membership with us - $50 regular, $35 academic or military.
Membership is free for students under 18.

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A1 - Beginner

A1.1

Online Core Class
This online introductory class is intended for students with no prior experience in French. It is the first of five courses at the A1 beginner level. After completing this course, students will progress to A1.2.

Teacher: Claudie Vo Van
Pace: Twice a week, 1-hour lesson, over 10 weeks

A1.2

Online Core Class
This online class is the second of five courses at the A1 beginner level. After completing this course, students will progress to A1.3.
Pace: Twice a week, 1-hour lesson, over 10 weeks

A1.3

Online Core Class
This online class is the third of 5 courses at the A1 beginner level. After completing this course, students will progress to A1.4. 



Pace: Twice a week, 1-hour lesson, over 10 weeks

A1.4

Online Core Class
This class is the fourth of 5 courses at the A1 beginner level. After completing this course, students will progress to A1.5
Pace: Twice a week, 1-hour lesson, over 10 weeks

A1.5

Online Core Class
This online class is the last of 5 courses at the A1 beginner level. After completing this course, students will progress to A2.1.


Pace: Twice a week, 1-hour lesson, over 10 weeks

Emotions Unlocked: French the Creative Way

Online Workshop
Emotions Unlocked: French the Creative Way
Join us for a creative - and relaxed - 4-hour workshop where we explore the wonderfully expressive world of emotions en français. Through a short silent film, you’ll work in small groups, share ideas, and unpack the rich vocabulary of feelings in French. Come ready to laugh, learn, collaborate, and let your inner French poet stretch its wings!
Level A2 and up
Teacher: Claudie Vo Van

Pace: Once a week, 2-hour lesson, over 2 weeks

French For Real Life

In Person Immersion Class
Flex your French muscles and conquer everyday situations - from ordering croissants without panic, to asking for directions without accidentally proposing marriage. Interactive speaking exercises will help you sound less like a tourist and more like someone who actually knows what they ordered. Includes a hot lunch. Levels A1.3 and up.
Teacher: Priya Joawn
ORDER THIS COURSE:
French Cultural Center
Saturday Feb 21 2026 - 10am ▸ 2pm
21 Feb 2026

French For Travelers 1

Online Class, 10 hours

French For Travelers
Planning a trip to France or a French-speaking country? This practical, beginners class will equip you with essential phrases, cultural tips, and travel-specific vocabulary to help you navigate common situations with confidence; from ordering in a café to asking for directions or checking into a hotel.  No textbook required.

Please note: This class is designed for practical travel communication and does not certify a language level.

Teacher: Marie Lambert


Pace: Once a week, 1 hour over 10 weeks

French For Travelers 2

Online Class, 10 hours

French For Travelers 2
This class is a continuation of French for Travelers. It builds on situational French with a deeper focus on vocabulary, conversation, and practical language skills for real-life travel scenarios. No textbook required.

Please note: This class is designed for practical travel communication and does not certify a language level.

Teacher: Marie Lambert


Pace: Once a week, 1 hour over 10 weeks
A2 - Elementary

A2.1

Online Core Class
This online class is the first of 5 courses at the A2 level. After completing this course, students will progress to A2.2
Pace: Twice a week, 1-hour lesson, over 10 weeks

A2.2

Online Core Class
This online class is the second of 5 courses at the A2 elementary level. After completing this course, students will progress to level A2.3



Pace: Twice a week, 1-hour lesson, over 10 weeks

A2.3

Online Core Class
This online class is the third of 5 courses at the A2 elementary level. After completing this course, students will progress to level A2.4.
Pace: Twice a week, 1-hour lesson, over 10 weeks

A2.4

Online Core Class
This online class is the fourth of 5 courses at the A2 elementary level. After completing this course, students will progress to level A2.5.
Pace: Twice a week, 1-hour lesson, over 10 weeks

A2.5

Online Core Class
This online class is the last course at the A2 elementary level. After completing this course, students will progress to level B1
Pace: Twice a week, 1-hour lesson, over 10 weeks

Conversation 2

Online Conversation Class, 10 hours
This online conversation class is designed for students at level A1+/A2 in French.  No material required.
Pace: Once a week, 1 hour over 10 weeks

Emotions Unlocked: French the Creative Way

Online Workshop
Emotions Unlocked: French the Creative Way
Join us for a creative - and relaxed - 4-hour workshop where we explore the wonderfully expressive world of emotions en français. Through a short silent film, you’ll work in small groups, share ideas, and unpack the rich vocabulary of feelings in French. Come ready to laugh, learn, collaborate, and let your inner French poet stretch its wings!
Level A2 and up
Teacher: Claudie Vo Van

Pace: Once a week, 2-hour lesson, over 2 weeks

Everyday French 1

Online Class, 10 hours

Everyday French 
This class is designed for elementary learners at the A2 level - those who already know the basics of communication and want to build confidence in everyday, situational French. You’ll expand your vocabulary, sharpen your listening and speaking skills, and begin using more natural sentence structures with greater ease in daily conversations.

Perfect for those looking to move beyond simple phrases and engage more comfortably in real-world interactions.

Please note: Completing this class does not certify a language level.

Teacher: Priya Joawn


Pace: Once a week, 1 hour over 10 weeks

Everyday French 2

Online Class, 10 hours

Everyday French 2

For students who have completed Everyday French 1 or placed at the A2 level.
This course builds confidence and fluency in everyday French through practical, real-life situations. Using En Contact, students expand vocabulary, refine grammar, and strengthen listening and speaking skills to communicate naturally and effectively in French.

Teacher: Priya Joawn


Pace: Once a week, 1 hour over 10 weeks

French For Real Life

In Person Immersion Class
Flex your French muscles and conquer everyday situations - from ordering croissants without panic, to asking for directions without accidentally proposing marriage. Interactive speaking exercises will help you sound less like a tourist and more like someone who actually knows what they ordered. Includes a hot lunch. Levels A1.3 and up.
Teacher: Priya Joawn
ORDER THIS COURSE:
French Cultural Center
Saturday Feb 21 2026 - 10am ▸ 2pm
21 Feb 2026

Question Everything (in French)

Online Workshop
In this interactive 4-hour workshop, discover the many ways to ask questions in French; from simple intonation and est-ce que structures to formal inversion and colloquial forms. Through guided practice, role-plays, and listening activities, you’ll learn how to choose the right form for different contexts and gain confidence understanding and using questions in everyday conversation. Perfect for learners who want to sound more natural and spontaneous in French!
Levels A1.5 and above
Teacher: Claudie Vo Van

Pace: Once a week, 2-hour lesson, over 2 weeks
B1 - Intermediate

B1.1

Online Core Class
This online class is the first of 8 courses at the B1 intermediary level. After completing this course, students will progress to level B1.2.
Pace: Twice a week, 1-hour lesson, over 10 weeks

B1.2

Online Core Class
This online class is the second of 8 courses at the B1 intermediary level. After completing this course, students will progress to level B1.3.
Pace: Twice a week, 1-hour lesson, over 10 weeks

B1.3

Online Core Class
This online class is the third of 8 courses at the B1 intermediary level. After completing this course, students will progress to level B1.4.
Pace: Twice a week, 1-hour lesson, over 10 weeks

B1.5

Online Core Class
This online class is the fifth of 8 courses at the B1 intermediary level. After completing this course, students will progress to level B1.6.
Pace: Twice a week, 1-hour lesson, over 10 weeks

B1.7

Online Core Class
This online class is the seventh of 9 courses at the B1 intermediary level. After completing this course, students will progress to level B1.8
Pace: Twice a week, 1-hour lesson, over 10 weeks

B1.8

Online Core Class
This online class completes the B1 intermediary level. After completing this course, students will progress to level B2.



Pace: Twice a week, 1-hour lesson, over 10 weeks

B1/B2 Grammar

Online Class, 10 hours
This intermediate French grammar class is designed for learners at levels B1 and B2 who want to strengthen their understanding and use of complex grammatical structures. The course focuses on refining key areas such as verb tenses, advanced sentence structure, and the mysterious world of French prepositions that never seem to go where you expect them.

Pace: Once a week, 1 hour over 10 weeks

Conversation 3

Online Conversation Class, 15 hours
This online conversation class is designed for students at level B1/B2 in French. No material required.
Pace: Once a week, 1 hour over 10 weeks

Conversation 6P

In Person Conversation Class
This in-person conversation class is designed for students who are conversational in French. The class uses prompts and media from a variety of authentic sources.


Pace: Once a week, 1 1/2 hour over 10 weeks
ORDER THIS COURSE:
French Cultural Center
Wednesday   5:30pm ▸ 7pm
14 Jan 2026 ▸ 18 Mar 2026

Informal French

Online Workshop
This class teaches the real French people actually speak - the relaxed expressions, everyday slang, and those mysterious little phrases you’ll almost never find in a textbook.  Mastering it is a key step toward sounding more like a native speaker - and finally understanding what characters on French TV shows are mumbling at high speed.
For levels B1 and up.
Pace: Once a week, 2-hour lesson, over 10 weeks

Prehistoric Cave Art

Online Workshop
Discover the beauty and mystery of France’s prehistoric caves in this immersive 4-hour class, taught in French. Explore iconic sites like Lascaux and Chauvet, learn about the techniques and symbols used by early humans, and discuss the cultural significance of humanity’s first artistic expressions in Europe. A unique opportunity to experience French while uncovering the origins of art.  Levels B1 and up.
Teacher: Anna Fontfreyde

Pace: Once a week, 2-hour lesson, over 2 weeks

Wilmington Conversation

In Person Conversation Class
This in-person conversation class is designed for students who are fairly conversational in French - levels B1/B2. The class uses prompts and media from a variety of authentic sources.
Location: Hannah Block Historic USO, 120 S 2nd St, Wilmington, NC 28401

Teacher: Vanessa de Froidcourt

Pace: Once a week, 1 1/2 hour over 10 weeks
ORDER THIS COURSE:
Hannah Block Historic USO
Thursday   10am ▸ 11:30am
15 Jan 2026 ▸ 19 Mar 2026
B2 - Independent

B1/B2 Grammar

Online Class, 10 hours
This intermediate French grammar class is designed for learners at levels B1 and B2 who want to strengthen their understanding and use of complex grammatical structures. The course focuses on refining key areas such as verb tenses, advanced sentence structure, and the mysterious world of French prepositions that never seem to go where you expect them.

Pace: Once a week, 1 hour over 10 weeks

B2.2

Online Core Class
This online class is the second of 8 courses at the B2 level. After completing this course, students will progress to level B2.3
Pace: Twice a week, 1-hour lesson, over 10 weeks

B2.6

Online Core Class
This online class is the sixth of 8 courses at the B2 independent level. After completing this course, students will progress to level B2.7
Pace: Twice a week, 1-hour lesson, over 10 weeks

Conversation 4

Online Conversation Class, 15 hours
This online conversation class is designed for students who are conversational in French. The class uses conversation prompts and media from a variety of authentic sources.

Teacher: Claudie Vo Van
Pace: Once a week, 1 1/2 hour over 10 weeks

Conversation 6P

In Person Conversation Class
This in-person conversation class is designed for students who are conversational in French. The class uses prompts and media from a variety of authentic sources.


Pace: Once a week, 1 1/2 hour over 10 weeks
ORDER THIS COURSE:
French Cultural Center
Wednesday   5:30pm ▸ 7pm
14 Jan 2026 ▸ 18 Mar 2026

Informal French

Online Workshop
This class teaches the real French people actually speak - the relaxed expressions, everyday slang, and those mysterious little phrases you’ll almost never find in a textbook.  Mastering it is a key step toward sounding more like a native speaker - and finally understanding what characters on French TV shows are mumbling at high speed.
For levels B1 and up.
Pace: Once a week, 2-hour lesson, over 10 weeks

Lire et Parler B2

Online Conversation Class, 15 hours
Lire & Parler is a conversation class that uses level appropriate fiction material to practice speaking French. Course materials need to be purchased separately.  The book for the winter course is "Chaleur Humaine" by Serge Joncourt



Pace: Once a week, 1 1/2 hour over 10 weeks

Prehistoric Cave Art

Online Workshop
Discover the beauty and mystery of France’s prehistoric caves in this immersive 4-hour class, taught in French. Explore iconic sites like Lascaux and Chauvet, learn about the techniques and symbols used by early humans, and discuss the cultural significance of humanity’s first artistic expressions in Europe. A unique opportunity to experience French while uncovering the origins of art.  Levels B1 and up.
Teacher: Anna Fontfreyde

Pace: Once a week, 2-hour lesson, over 2 weeks

Wilmington Conversation

In Person Conversation Class
This in-person conversation class is designed for students who are fairly conversational in French - levels B1/B2. The class uses prompts and media from a variety of authentic sources.
Location: Hannah Block Historic USO, 120 S 2nd St, Wilmington, NC 28401

Teacher: Vanessa de Froidcourt

Pace: Once a week, 1 1/2 hour over 10 weeks
ORDER THIS COURSE:
Hannah Block Historic USO
Thursday   10am ▸ 11:30am
15 Jan 2026 ▸ 19 Mar 2026
C1

Conversation 4

Online Conversation Class, 15 hours
This online conversation class is designed for students who are conversational in French. The class uses conversation prompts and media from a variety of authentic sources.

Teacher: Claudie Vo Van
Pace: Once a week, 1 1/2 hour over 10 weeks

Informal French

Online Workshop
This class teaches the real French people actually speak - the relaxed expressions, everyday slang, and those mysterious little phrases you’ll almost never find in a textbook.  Mastering it is a key step toward sounding more like a native speaker - and finally understanding what characters on French TV shows are mumbling at high speed.
For levels B1 and up.
Pace: Once a week, 2-hour lesson, over 10 weeks

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