Alliance Française de Santa Rosa
Alliance Française de Santa Rosa
  • Summer Session—June 22 through August 10, 2026
    • Day and Time:  Mondays, 5:30–7:00 pm
    • Location: In-person – 1011 2nd Street, Suite #206, Santa Rosa
    • Instructor: Gaëlle Corvaisier
    • Tuition: $240 (8 weeks) / $225 (7 weeks)
    In-person class. This is the 6th in a series of Beginner classes at the A1 level. Traveling to France soon, need French for work or for personal pursuits? Beginning French teaches students to communicate immediately in Everyday Situations by learning the building blocks of the language. Students practice dialogues to introduce themselves, ask questions, make purchases, and enjoy the culture and challenges of everyday life. Use of current practical expressions, correct pronunciation and grammar, and cultural know-how are stressed. Minimum enrollment is needed for classes to run. (A1 Level) New students: If you are new, please fill out our brief questionnaire to inform the instructor of your motivation and goals for learning French. https://forms.gle/pqVR4EWfoh3NdRZB8
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    French for Beginners A1-Part 4 with Lisa | 26Smr | In-Person | Thursday 5:30–7pm

    Price range: $225.00 through $240.00
    Summer Session—June 25 through August 13, 2026
    • Day and Time:  Thursdays, 5:30 pm–7:00 pm
    • Location: In-person – 1011 2nd Street, Suite #206, Santa Rosa
    • Instructor: Lisa Broderick
    • Tuition: $240 (8 weeks) / $225 (7 weeks)
    In-person class. This is the 4th in a series of beginner classes at the A1 level. Traveling to France soon, need French for work or for personal pursuits? Beginning French teaches students to communicate immediately in Everyday Situations by learning the building blocks of the language. Students practice dialogues to introduce themselves, ask questions, make purchases, and enjoy the culture and challenges of everyday life. Use of current practical expressions, correct pronunciation and grammar, and cultural know-how are stressed. Minimum enrollment is needed for classes to run. (A1 Level) New students: Please fill out our brief questionnaire to inform the instructor of your motivation and goals for learning French. https://forms.gle/pqVR4EWfoh3NdRZB8
  • Private Lessons (Regular and AP) with Marie-Pierre

    Price range: $60.00 through $85.00
    Private lessons, regular or AP (Advanced Placement for high school), are one-on-one and ongoing. Sessions are one month (a 2-3 hour minimum) paid in advance. Rates:
    • Adults $75/hour ($85/hour for teacher travel beyond 10 miles from the instructor’s home)
    • Youth $60/hr ($70/hr w/travel)
    Please select a minimum of 2 hours.
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  • Summer Session—June 24 through August 12, 2026
    • Day and Time:  Wednesdays, 10:00–11:30 am
    • Location: In-Person - 1011 2nd Street, Suite #206, Santa Rosa
    • Instructor: Valerie Sell
    • Tuition: $240 (8 weeks) / $225 (7 weeks)
    In-Person class. This is an ongoing class for students with proficiency of A1 level curriculum.  Conversation for advanced beginners will sharpen communication skills in everyday situations, building on skills previously learned by formal studies or french immersion. Students practice dialogues, learn how to use current practical expressions, improve pronunciation and use correct grammar. Basic knowledge of common verb tenses are expected, such as the past and future tenses, as well as a good foundation of vocabulary. Mastery of French grammar is ongoing.  This class will help students learn to interact in French culture in a fun and engaging atmosphere, whether it be for travel, work, or personal enrichment. Our classes depend upon minimum enrollment. (A2 Level) Please contact the School Director for additional questions on correct placement in beginning classes.
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    Summer Session—June 24 through July 22, 2026
    • Day and Time:  Wednesdays, 6:00–7:30 pm
    • Location: In-person - 1011 2nd Street, Suite #206, Santa Rosa
    • Instructor: Charles de Bretteville
    • Tuition: $150 (5 weeks) 
    In person class.  This class is for advanced beginners level-A2, and will challenge students' abilities by strengthening their skills in French through proper pronunciation, and vocabulary and grammar, focusing on a communicative approach to the language. Students will strengthen their knowledge of past and future tenses, pronouns, and other finer points of the French language. Dialogues and listening activities are stressed. Students read short stories to expand their vocabulary, grammar and comprehension. This class will help students learn to enjoy and interact in the French culture, whether it be for travel, work, or personal pursuits. Our classes depend upon minimum enrollment. (A2 Level) Please contact the School Director for additional questions on correct placement in beginning classes.
  • Private Lessons (Regular and AP) with Valerie

    Price range: $60.00 through $85.00
    Private lessons are held for 1 hour, one-on-one and ongoing. Additional time may be added, if desired. Sessions are requested to be paid in advance at the beginning of the month. Lesson rates: Adults $75/hour at the Alliance. ($85/hour if the teacher travels to the student more than 10 miles from the instructor's home) to defray transportation costs for the teacher). Youth $60/hour or $70/hour with teacher travel. EXCEPTION: If the instructor and the student live closer to each other than they do to AFSR, no additional fee is charged for off-site tutoring. For more info or questions, please contact the School Administrator.
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  • Use your official AFSR notepad and pencil set to take notes in class!
  • Lifetime membership in AFSR for individuals.
  • Summer Session—June 23 through August 11, 2026
    • Day and Time:  Tuesdays, 1:30–3:30 pm
    • Location: In-Person - 1011 2nd Street, Suite #206, Santa Rosa
    • Instructor:  Gaëlle Corvaisier
    • Tuition: $320 (8 weeks) / $280 (7 weeks)
    In person class. At the A2/B1 level, students continue to strengthen their skills in French through proper pronunciation, vocabulary and grammar, focusing on a communicative approach to the language. Past and future tenses are stressed along with other finer points of the language. Dialogue and listening activities are central, along with news podcasts, short films and short stories to expand vocabulary, grammar and comprehension.This class will help students learn to enjoy and interact in the French culture, whether it be for travel, work, or personal pursuits. Our classes depend upon minimum enrollment. (A2/B1 Level) Please contact the School Director for additional questions on correct placement in beginning classes.
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  • Summer Session—June 23 through July 21, 2026
    • Day and Time:  Tuesdays, 5:30–7:00 pm
    • Location: In-person - 1011 2nd Street, Suite #206, Santa Rosa
    • Instructor: Charles de Bretteville
    • Tuition: $150 (5 weeks) 
    In-person class.  This class is for advanced beginners level-A2, and will challenge students' abilities by strengthening their skills in French through proper pronunciation, and vocabulary and grammar, focusing on a communicative approach to the language. Students will strengthen their knowledge of past and future tenses, pronouns, and other finer points of the French language. Dialogues and listening activities are stressed. Students read short stories to expand their vocabulary, grammar and comprehension. This class will help students learn to enjoy and interact in the French culture, whether it be for travel, work, or personal pursuits. Our classes depend upon minimum enrollment. (A2 Level) Please contact the School Director for additional questions on correct placement in beginning classes.
  • Summer Session—June 23 through August 11, 2026
    • Day and Time:  Tuesdays, 9:30 am–11:00 am
    • Location: In-person – 1011 2nd Street, Suite #206, Santa Rosa
    • Instructor: Gaëlle Corvaisier
    • Tuition: $240 (8 weeks) / $225 (7 weeks)
    In-person class. This is the 4th in a series of beginner classes at the A1 level. Traveling to France soon, need French for work or for personal pursuits? Beginning French teaches students to communicate immediately in Everyday Situations by learning the building blocks of the language. Students practice dialogues to introduce themselves, ask questions, make purchases, and enjoy the culture and challenges of everyday life. Use of current practical expressions, correct pronunciation and grammar, and cultural know-how are stressed. Minimum enrollment is needed for classes to run. (A1 Level) New students: Please fill out our brief questionnaire to inform the instructor of your motivation and goals for learning French. https://forms.gle/pqVR4EWfoh3NdRZB8
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  • Summer Session—June 22 through August 10, 2026

    • Day and TimeMondays, 11:00 am–12:30 pm
    • Location: In-person – 1011 2nd Street, Suite #206, Santa Rosa
    • Instructor: Charles de Bretteville
    • Tuition: $240 (8 weeks) / $225 (7 weeks)
    In-person class! This class is intended for those students who already have a good grasp of the basics and are seeking to improve their listening comprehension and conversational fluency. The short films will either be subtitled or transcribed in French and cover a range of mostly contemporary subjects. In addition to watching at home, class preparation will include comprehension and interpretive questions. Gaëlle Corvaisier will teach the last 3 weeks of class. Our classes depend upon minimum enrollment to run. (B1+ Level)
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  • Summer Session—June 29 through August 10, 2026
    • Day and Time:  Mondays, 6:00 pm–7:30 pm
    • Location: Online (Zoom)
    • Instructor: Laura Patterson
    • Tuition: $225 (7 weeks)
    Zoom class. This is the 3rd in a series of beginner classes at the A1 level. Traveling to France soon, need French for work or for personal pursuits? Beginning French teaches students to communicate immediately in Everyday Situations by learning the building blocks of the language. Students practice dialogues to introduce themselves, ask questions, make purchases, and enjoy the culture and challenges of everyday life. Use of current practical expressions, correct pronunciation and grammar, and cultural know-how are stressed. Minimum enrollment is needed for classes to run. (A1 Level) New students: Please fill out our brief questionnaire to inform the instructor of your motivation and goals for learning French. https://forms.gle/pqVR4EWfoh3NdRZB8
  • Semi-Private Lessons (Regular and AP) with Ati

    Price range: $30.00 through $45.00
    • Semi-private lessons are offered to two students for regular or AP (Advanced Placement for HS) instruction, tailor-maid to suit student needs.
    • Sessions are one month (2-3 hours minimum) paid in advance.
    • Pricing:  Adults: $80/hr ($40.00/hr each)  $45/hr if the teacher travels to the student (more than 10 miles from the teacher’s home
    • Youth: $60/hr  ($30/hr each  ($35/hr for travel)
    Please select at least 2 lesson-hours. If you know your co-student's name, please add the student's name in the "Additional Information" section at checkout. For more info or questions, please contact the School Administrator.  
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  • Group or Family Lessons (up to 4 students) with Lisa

    Price range: $80.00 through $90.00
    • Group or Family lessons can be prearranged with the School Director.
    • Sessions are one month (a 3 hour minimum) paid in advance.
    • We charge $80/hour for a maximum of 4 family/group members or $90/hour if the teacher travels more than 10 miles from the teacher’s home) to defray transportation costs.
    • Group rates for Youth depend on # of students.
    Please select at least 3 lesson-hours to book tutoring time with this instructor. Please include your group/family member names and ages (up to four) who will be part of the tutoring lesson in the "Additional Information" section at checkout. For more info or questions, please contact the School Administrator.
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  • Semi-Private Lessons (Regular and AP) with Valerie

    Price range: $30.00 through $45.00
    • Semi-private lessons are offered to two students for regular or AP (Advanced Placement for HS) instruction, tailor-maid to suit student needs.
    • Sessions are one month (2-3 hours minimum) paid in advance.
    • Pricing:  Adults: $80/hr ($40.00/hr each)  $45/hr if the teacher travels to the student (more than 10 miles from the teacher’s home
    • Youth: $60/hr  ($30/hr each  ($35/hr for travel)
    Please select at least 2 lesson-hours. If you know your co-student's name, please add the student's name in the "Additional Information" section at checkout. For more info or questions, please contact the School Administrator.  
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  • Business Partnerships

    Price range: $250.00 through $2,000.00
    Please select your annual business partnership level:  FRIENDS ($250), CONTRIBUTOR ($500), SPONSOR ($1,000) or PATRON ($2,000).
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  • Summer Session - June 10 through July 29, 2026
    • Day and Time:  Wednesday, 6:00–7:00 pm
    • Location: Online (Zoom)
    • Instructor: Gigi Kuhn
    • Tuition: $240 (8 weeks)
    This class is for complete Beginners at the A1 level.  Traveling to France soon, need French for work or for personal pursuits? Beginning French teaches students to communicate immediately in Everyday Situations by learning the building blocks of the language. Students practice dialogues to introduce themselves, ask questions, make purchases, and enjoy the culture and challenges of everyday life. Use of current practical expressions, correct pronunciation and grammar, and cultural know-how are stressed. Minimum enrollment is needed for classes to run. (A1 Level) New students: Please fill out our brief questionnaire to inform the instructor of your motivation and goals for learning French. https://forms.gle/pqVR4EWfoh3NdRZB8
  • Littérature Francophone B2 with Gaëlle | 26Smr | In-Person | Tuesday 11:30–1pm

    Price range: $225.00 through $240.00
    Summer Session—June 23 through August 11, 2026
    • Day and Time:  Tuesdays, 11:30 am–1:00 pm
    • Location: In-Person - 1011 2nd Street, Suite #206, Santa Rosa
    • Instructor:  Gaëlle Corvaisier
    • Tuition: $240 (8 weeks) / $225 (7 weeks)
    In-person class. Lecture, analyse et discussion de textes courts (nouvelles, contes, poésie, etc.) issus de cultures francophones diverses. Venez découvrir des auteur.e.s contemporain.e.s de la Caraïbe, du Canada, d’Europe et d’Asie autour de thématiques comme la famille, l’identité et l’altérité. (B2 Level) Please contact the School Director for additional questions on correct placement in beginning classes.
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  • Semi-Private Lessons (Regular and AP) with Annabelle

    Price range: $30.00 through $40.00
    Semi-private lessons are offered to two students for regular or AP (Advanced Placement for HS) instruction, tailor-maid to suit student needs.
    • Sessions are one month (2-3 hours minimum) paid in advance.
    • Adults: $80/hr ($40.00/hr each)
    • Youth: $60/hr  ($30/hr each)
    • Online only.
    Please select at least 2 lesson-hours. If you know your co-student's name, please add the student's name in the "Additional Information" section at checkout. For more info or questions, please contact the School Administrator.
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  • Early Interm French B1 with Gigi | 26Smr | Online | Wednesday 7–8:30pm

    Price range: $225.00 through $240.00

    Summer Session—June 24 through August 12, 2026

    • Day and TimeWednesdays, 7:00–8:30 pm
    • Location: Online (Zoom)
    • Instructor: Gigi Kuhn 
    • Tuition: $240 (8 weeks) / $225 (7 weeks)
    Early Intermediate French B1:  Students will improve their language skills through practical dialogues that reflect everyday situations, grammar exercises, and cultural readings. Listening and proper pronunciation are stressed using dictation, videos and situational vocabulary.  This is an ongoing class. Our classes depend upon minimum enrollment. (B1 Level)  Please contact the School Director for additional questions on correct placement in classes and/or take a free placement test here.
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  • Alliance Mug

    $15.00 $10.00
    Coffee & tea lovers will appreciate the official Alliance Française de Santa Rosa mug.
  • Coffee lovers will appreciate the official Alliance Française de Santa Rosa mug and an 8 ounce package of Peet's French Roast coffee.
  • Thank you for your $500 donation to support our work here at AFSR! Your tax-deductible gift helps us provide vibrant programs for our members as well as the general public.  Please consult your tax advisor for this charitable contribution. Alliance Française de Santa Rosa 501(c)3 non-profit organization tax ID 68-0159454.
  • Littérature Avancée B2/C1 with Joelle | 26Smr | Online | Tuesday 10–11:30am

    Price range: $225.00 through $240.00

    Summer Session—June 23 through August 11, 2026

    • Day and Time:  Tuesdays, 10:00–11:30 am
    • Location: Online (Zoom)
    • Instructor: Joelle Pluchon
    • Tuition: $240 (8 weeks) $225 (7 weeks)
    Online class! Students studying Advanced Literature read excerpts and works of famous authors, learn their biographies, mark their place in history, and discuss major themes. Our classes depend upon minimum enrollment. (B2/C1 Level)
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    • Group or Family lessons can be prearranged with the School Director
    • Sessions are one month (a 3 hour minimum) paid in advance
    • $80/hr
    • Online only
    Please select at least 3 lesson-hours to book tutoring time with this instructor. Please include your group/family member names and ages (up to four) who will be part of the tutoring lesson in the "Additional Information" section at checkout. For more info or questions, please contact the School Administrator.
  • Semi-Private Lessons (Regular and AP) with Marie-Pierre

    Price range: $30.00 through $40.00
    Semi-private lessons are offered to two students for regular or AP (Advanced Placement for HS) instruction, tailor-maid to suit student needs.
    • Sessions are one month (2-3 hours minimum) paid in advance.
    • Adults: $80/hr ($40.00/hr each)
    • Youth: $60/hr  ($30/hr each)
    • Online only.
    Please select at least 2 lesson-hours. If you know your co-student's name, please add the student's name in the "Additional Information" section at checkout. For more info or questions, please contact the School Administrator.
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    • Group or Family lessons can be prearranged with the School Director.
    • Sessions are one month (a 3 hour minimum) paid in advance.
    • $80/hr
    • Online only.
    Please select at least 3 lesson-hours to book tutoring time with this instructor. Please include your group/family member names and ages (up to four) who will be part of the tutoring lesson in the "Additional Information" section at checkout. For more info or questions, please contact the School Administrator.
  • Thank you for your $1,000 donation to support our work here at AFSR! Your tax-deductible gift helps us provide vibrant programs for our members as well as the general public.  Please consult your tax advisor for this charitable contribution. Alliance Française de Santa Rosa 501(c)3 non-profit organization tax ID 68-0159454.
  • Group or Family Lessons (up to 4 students) with Charles

    Price range: $80.00 through $90.00
    • Group or Family lessons can be prearranged with the School Director.
    • Sessions are one month (a 3 hour minimum) paid in advance.
    • We charge $80/hour for a maximum of 4 family/group members or $90/hour if the teacher travels more than 10 miles from the teacher’s home) to defray transportation costs.
    • Group rates for Youth depend on # of students.
    Please select at least 3 lesson-hours to book tutoring time with this instructor. Please include your group/family member names and ages (up to four) who will be part of the tutoring lesson in the "Additional Information" section at checkout.
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  • Group or Family Lessons (up to 4 students) with Carol

    Price range: $80.00 through $90.00
    • Group or Family lessons can be prearranged with the School Director.
    • Sessions are one month (a 3 hour minimum) paid in advance.
    • We charge $80/hour for a maximum of 4 family/group members or $90/hour if the teacher travels more than 10 miles from the teacher’s home) to defray transportation costs.
    • Group rates for Youth depend on # of students.
    Please select at least 3 lesson-hours to book tutoring time with this instructor. Please include your group/family member names and ages (up to four) who will be part of the tutoring lesson in the "Additional Information" section at checkout. For more info or questions, please contact the School Administrator.
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  • Use the field below to enter an amount as payment to the Alliance Française de Santa Rosa. NOTE: Normally this location is for students who are directed here by an instructor with specific payment instructions. If you arrived here accidentally and are trying to pay for a membership or class, please consult the following pages first: Enter the amount of your payment:
  • Group or Family lessons can be prearranged with the School Director.
    • Sessions are one month (a 3 hour minimum) paid in advance.
    • We charge $80/hour for a maximum of 4 family/group members.
    • Group rates for Youth depend on # of students.
    • Online only.
    Please select at least 3 lesson-hours to book tutoring time with this instructor. Please include your group/family member names and ages (up to four) who will be part of the tutoring lesson in the "Additional Information" section at checkout. Gigi is qualified to offer test prep for the DELF/DALF exams. Although AFSR isn't an official exam center and you have to go to AF San Francisco to take the exam, you can prepare for it with Gigi at your own pace through private tutoring. Gigi coaches students to understand the exam format, practice the 4 core skills (listen, read, write, speak) and provides strategies on time management and exam strategies to succeed. Ten hours are usually advisable to prepare for the DELF/ DALF exam. For more info or questions, please contact the School Administrator.
    • Group or Family lessons can be prearranged with the School Director.
    • Sessions are one month (a 3 hour minimum) paid in advance.
    • $80/hr
    • Online only.
    Please select at least 3 lesson-hours to book tutoring time with this instructor. Please include your group/family member names and ages (up to four) who will be part of the tutoring lesson in the "Additional Information" section at checkout. For more info or questions, please contact the School Administrator.
  • Group or Family Lessons (up to 4 students) with Kirsti

    Price range: $80.00 through $90.00
    • Group or Family lessons can be prearranged with the School Director.
    • Sessions are one month (a 3 hour minimum) paid in advance.
    • We charge $80/hour for a maximum of 4 family/group members or $90/hour if the teacher travels more than 10 miles from the teacher’s home) to defray transportation costs.
    • Group rates for Youth depend on # of students.
    Please select at least 3 lesson-hours to book tutoring time with this instructor. Please include your group/family member names and ages (up to four) who will be part of the tutoring lesson in the "Additional Information" section at checkout. For more info or questions, please contact the School Administrator.
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