standard courses

Enrol now for our 12-week standard courses from beginner level to higher levels.
All our classes are taught by
qualified and experienced teachers.

Our group courses start four times a year.


Our standard courses will help you progress in French thanks to a comprehensive approach. In those classes, the various language-learning skills are activated (listening/speaking, reading/writing, etc.), and you will also explore cultural aspects and work on selected grammar points. 


Duration of our courses


Our standard courses closely follow the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) for languages, from A1 to C1.  

For example, according to the CEFR, to complete the whole of level A1, you will need about 90 hours of “guided learning”. Our standard courses are therefore divided into 3 sub-levels of 30 hours each, over 12 weeks: A1.1, A1.2 and A1.3. 



Common European Framework Guided Learning Hours

CEFR Level  Guided Learning Hours 

A1: Elementary 

90-100

A2: Upper Elementary

180-200

B1: Intermediate 

350-400

B2: Upper-Intermediate

500-600

C1: Advanced

700-800

C2: Proficient

1000-1200

What's your level? 


Click on the levels below for a detailed description of the CEFR levels.
To know your exact level, please come by during our Open Days or take our online placement test.
Vérifiez votre niveau de français avec notre test en ligne, gratuit !

A1

Elementary

A2

Upper Elementary

B1

Intermediate

B2

Upper Intermediate

C1

Advanced

Take the test!

Our teaching method 

To ensure progress at your own pace while following a group class, our Standard Courses use an innovative method called “flipping the classroom” (“la classe inversée”).  

How does it work?

Each week, you will meet your teacher and fellow students online or in-person for a 2-hour lesson. Additionally, you will be required to work on your own for about 30 minutes on our online learning platformMon Alliance

During this extra “guided learning”, your teacher will explain which specific points or exercises to work on. For instance, you might be asked to learn new words, to read a text, listen to an audio extract or watch a video and answer questions about it, to start learning about a new grammar point, to prepare for a debate in class, etc.  

Studying independently on our learning platform will therefore allow more time in class to focus on your speaking skills, interacting in French with your teacher and the group to discuss the content and topics worked on the platform, ask questions and go further. The time in class with a teacher is therefore spent more efficiently

Please note that the lessons are therefore 2,5h per week, as the extra 30 minutes of guided learning are required to prepare for the following lesson

Additional (and optional) homework will also be suggested by your teacher for students who would like to practise more at home. 



Required material




For all our standard courses, you will be asked to purchase a textbook and its exercise book. The same books cover a whole level (A1, A2, B1, B2, C1):


The cost for Mon Alliance is already included in the course fee. 

Our online plaform: Mon alliance


Mon Alliance is our online platform, accessible anytime, anywhere, to allow you to learn French at your own pace. 

Our next session - from January 6th

Evening group classes at OBA 

6:30 to 8:30pm from January 6th to April 3rd at OBA Oosterdok
12 x 2 hours a week + 0,5h of guided self-learning on our online platform
475 euros (books are not included)
8% discount for returning student or 5% off with the  earlybird discount 

Enroll here! Enroll here!


Evening group classes ONLINE




From 6:30 to 8:30pm from January 6th to April 3rd

 
12 x 2 hours a week + 0,5h of guided self-learning on our online platform

425 euros (books are not included)
8% discount for returning student
or 5% off  with the earlybird discount

Enroll here! Enroll here!

Lunchtime group classes ONLINE


Only for level B1.2 or conversation B1/B2
From 12 to 1pm, twice a week

12 weeks from January 6th to April 3rd


2 hours  a week + 0,5h of guided self-learning on our online platform

425 euros (books are not included)
8% discount for returning student
or 5% off with the earlybird discount

Enroll here! Enroll here!



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