Alliance Française de Chicago

Chicago's Landmark French Language Center

Alliance Française de Chicago runs one of the city's longest-running French programs for kids, operating a dedicated youth wing on the Gold Coast that takes registration year-round.

Kids & Teens Programs

Age-tiered classes cover everyone from babies through high school. Options include:
- French for Families (ages 0–4) with socialization time
- Preschool Immersion (full-day, ages 3–5)
- Saturday grade-level classes from Pre-K through 4th grade
- A1/A2/B1 levels for grades 5 and up
- Art en français for ages 6–12
- French Summer Camp with yoga, cooking, dance, and theatre (ages 6–12)

What's Included

• Group classes capped at 10 students
• Songs, games, stories, and movement-based activities
• Placement call before enrollment
• On-site at the Gold Coast campus or online Saturday/Thursday options
• Curriculum centered on French-speaking cultures worldwide

Experience

Ideal for families who want more than after-school lessons — the immersion preschool, Saturday school, and summer camp can carry a child from infancy into fluent teen-level work at the same institution.