Montclair Campus
Looking for French language classes in New Jersey? Come learn from the oldest and largest French language and culture organization in the nation. L’Alliance New York’s Montclair, New Jersey campus offers French courses for students of all ages and experience levels. We’ll make sure you get the education you need to learn a new language and experience francophone culture. Because everything sounds better in French!
After taking a placement test to find where your French journey starts, you can find the class that’s right for you. Discover our upcoming session dates here. And when you enroll as a student at L’Alliance, you receive a complimentary 1-year membership, which unlocks even more opportunities to practice your French with like-minded learners at our campuses in New Jersey, New York – and beyond!
Our French classes follow five major proficiency levels set by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEF). To progress at a manageable pace, students work through a few sublevels between each major proficiency rank.
Intro to French |
Beginner (A1) |
Advanced Beginner (A2) |
Intermediate (B1) |
Advanced (B2) |
Expert (C1/C2) |
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Hours |
20 |
120 |
120 |
120 |
120 |
180 |
Purpose |
Essential tools to start learning French |
Everyday expressions and common French phrases |
Topics relating to everyday life and basic interactions in French |
Main points of conversation with a native French speaker |
Broadened French language structure and speaking with a degree of fluency |
Mastery of the French language |
Check out our website for more information on classes, membership, and events.
Kids’ Classes and Preschool
We also offer a full French immersion preschool and French classes for children, from toddlers to teenagers, at our Montclair location. These classes follow a different curriculum than our adult classes and integrate fun, age-appropriate learning activities for all ages.
Programs for Every Student’s Needs
We offer in-person and online courses, as well as one-off workshops that emphasize specific conversation topics. This helps us ensure that every L’Alliance learning opportunity is as accessible as possible. No matter your work schedule or background, we have courses and francophone cultural events for you to learn from and explore. Who knows? You may even start dreaming in French!
Flexible Policies
We understand that you may need to drop a class or transfer to a different section because of scheduling changes or for other personal reasons. As they say in France, c’est la vie!
We know you’re busy. Our flexible policies are designed to make it easy for anyone to learn French, no matter how hectic your weekly routine.
L’Alliance New York’s Montclair Campus offers a number of exceptional francophone art & cultural events, including movie screenings, live performances, art exhibitions, and youth educational events.
These events rival the best entertainment and cultural offerings from NYC cinemas, museums, and arts institutions – but L’Alliance events also reinforce a sense of community. By introducing and connecting like-minded people, our members and attendees share an appreciation of cultural beauty. This collective recognition of the value in diverse art and cultural events enriches these experiences – and others like them – throughout the community.
For anyone from age 1 to 101 who wants to learn French, immerse themselves in francophone culture, or just enjoy a curated experience in French art, literature, wine, and more, L’Alliance is the place for you. In addition to providing fun French classes, both online and in community-friendly settings, we also offer:
- Extensive library of French literature with regular live events
- Culturethèque digital library
- Special events, including film festivals and the annual Gala Awards
- A range of membership levels
As a bonus, students enrolled in group or private classes for a week or longer will receive complimentary individual memberships (valued at $99) valid for one year. Memberships are valid at both Montclair and Manhattan campuses. For full member benefits and prices, check out our membership details page!
L’Alliance Montclair Campus
If you know some French:
Take our free 10-minute placement test, either online or in person, followed by a one-on-one discussion with a L’Alliance teacher. We’ll help you determine your exact level of proficiency and help you choose a class that’s perfect for you.