Sep242026
- Workshop
How to Invest in France
Thursday, September 24 · 12:00–1:00 pm · Online Webinar
Learn about buying real estate in France, legal considerations, and common pitfalls.
Live Zoom event · September 30
• French Culture • French Language • French Couture
Explore the history of Alliance Française and the origins of French fashion.
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Group, private, kids, teens — CECRL-aligned classes taught by experienced French teachers, in Century City and online.
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Class discounts, event invitations, the largest private French library in Southern California, and Culturethèque.
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About twenty-five original cultural events a year — cinema, ateliers, tastings, lectures, and celebrations.
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Our Mission
Spreading French joie de vivre in Los Angeles since the beginning
The Alliance Française de Los Angeles is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and part of a global network of 900+ chapters in 130 countries, tracing back to the Alliance Française de Paris, founded in 1883.
Whether you're a seasoned Francophile or just starting your linguistic adventure, our classes, events, and cultural programs welcome every level and every age. Here, you're not just a student — you're part of a community that celebrates the French language and Francophone cultures every day.
Events
Upcoming at the Alliance
Sep302026
- Cultural Event
French Culture • French Language • French Couture
Wednesday, September 30 · 12:00–1:00 pm · Live on Zoom
Explore the history of Alliance Française and the origins of French fashion.
Nov72026
- Cultural Event
Prix Alliance Française @ The American French Film Festival
Saturday, November 7, 2026 · Directors Guild of America, Hollywood
Each fall the Alliance awards the Prix Alliance Française de Los Angeles during TAFFF, honoring Anglophone friends of French culture.
First step
Not sure of your level? Take the placement test.
Complete beginners can register directly for Beginner 1. If you already speak some French, take our free 20-minute online test — our academic team will email you a CECRL level recommendation and help you pick the right class.
Take the placement test
The test opens on our partner site, Le Café du FLE.
Our Programs
A class for every âge and every ambition
What They Say
Word on la rue
“Andrea's class is very well planned with excellent materials, French songs and short films. The class is very relaxed and we have a lot of fun — always lots of laughter! Alliance Française does an amazing job creating opportunities to learn about French language and culture.”
“The teachers and the students at the school are consistently wonderful and we have enjoyed learning about a wide range of topics — French movies, restaurants, and songs. Un grand merci à Cécile, Andrea, et l'Alliance Française!”
“As a family with only one parent speaking fluent French, Alliance Française has been a great solution for our daughter to interact with additional French speakers — and to be exposed to French culture and the French school curriculum. A very successful experience thanks to the excellent staff.”
Our Partners
The friends who help us bring France to Los Angeles
