Thursday, October 29 · 6:00 PM
President of the Fondation des Alliances Françaises shares fifty years in media, music and culture. In French, with snacks and wine.
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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First step
Complete beginners can register directly for Beginner 1. If you already speak some French, take our 20-minute online test ($10 + 3% processing fee) — our academic team will email you a CECRL level recommendation and help you pick the right class.
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Our Mission
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
Thursday, October 29 · 6:00 PM · Alliance Française de Los Angeles
President of the Fondation des Alliances Françaises and former executive at France Télévisions and TV5MONDE, Yves Bigot shares his fifty-year journey in media, music and culture.
Tuesdays, October 20 – December 15 · 1:30–3:00 PM · Alliance Française de Los Angeles
Pack your bags and explore eight of France's most captivating regions through history, geography, traditions, and local insights.
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.
Our Programs
What They Say
“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.”
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