French Academy DC
About
French Academy DC in Chevy Chase
French Academy DC teaches French to children and teens, with its DC kids classes held at the Chevy Chase Baptist Church on Western Avenue NW. The school offers separate pathways for English speakers learning French and for bilingual or francophone children, taught in small groups or online.
Language Programs
Classes are grouped by age and level, from toddlers through teens, and meet weekly with summer camp options. Programs include:
- Young children ages 2.5 to 7 years old
- Children ages 7 to 12, beginner to elementary
- Advanced and bilingual children ages 6 to 12
- Summer camps for all levels
What's Included
- Separate tracks for English speakers and bilingual or French-speaking children
- Small group classes
- In-person classes in DC or online options
- Programs spanning ages 18 months to 15 years
Experience
French Academy DC fits both families new to French and bilingual households wanting to maintain their child's language, thanks to its split beginner and native-speaker pathways. The small-group format and weekend Chevy Chase schedule make it accessible for school-age children and younger learners alike in northwest DC. Bilingual and advanced tracks reach children up to 15 years old, so francophone families can keep building reading and fluency well past the early years.