Alliance Française Halifax is a Canadian not-for-profit

organization. Its mission is to provide French as a second language

trainings, to support cultural diversity, and to promote cross-cultural

exchanges.

We Offer:

Small classes (9 people max per group)

Online placement tests to ensure that you will be in a class at your level

Personalized approach

Qualified and experienced instructors who undergo regular trainings

Modern teaching methods based on conver-sation and active participation

Courses for all ages

CECRL standards (European Common Frame-work for languages)

Year-round sessions

We are an accredited Examination Centre

DELF & DALF diplomas and TEF & TCF tests

We are an Official Supplier for:

Federal Government of Canada Province of Nova Scotia

Partners Fondation Alliance Française

France Éducation International

Chambre de commerce et d’industrie CCI Paris-Île-de-France

Halifax Languages Consortium - HLC

Canadian Parents for French - CPF

W h y l e a r n F r e n c h w i t h A l l i a n c e F r a n ç a i s e ?

French. Universally Spoken. Truly Canadian.

2020

F R E N C H C O U R S E

I N F O R M A T I O N

The Hydrostone Market 5509 Young Street Halifax, NS B3K 1Z7 Tel: 902. 455. 4411 | Fax: 902 455 4149 info@afhalifax.ca | www.afhalifax.ca

PRIVATE AND SEMI-PRIVATE TUTORING

One-on-one sessions are available to give you full flexibility with both schedule and curriculum.

Private: 1 person

On request: hourly fee: $50 Packages: 10 hours : $450 20 hours: $800 Semi-Private: two people On request hourly fee: $62 ($31/person) Packages: 10 hours: $560 ($280/person) 20 hours: $1050 ($525/person)

A 24-hour cancellation policy is in effect.

FRENCH FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH

Please refer to the Children and Teens pamphlet for more information

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OUR LEVELS

BASIC A1 - BREAKTHROUGH You can understand and use common daily expressions, introduce yourself, ask and answer simple questions.

BASIC A2 - WAYSTAGE You can communicate with commonly used sentences, perform routine tasks and relate events and projects.

INDEPENDENT B1 - THRESHOLD You can communicate on familiar matters and talk about work, school and leisure and give your opinion.

INDEPENDENT B2 - VANTAGE You can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity, and produce clear, detailed texts and messages on a wide range of subjects.

PROFICIENT C1 - EFFECTIVE OPERATIONAL PROFICIENCY You can use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes.

PROFICIENT C2 - MASTERY You can express yourself very fluently, with spontaneity and precisely.

Find out your level.

Online Test available at: www.afhalifax.ca

OFFICIAL ASSESSMENT OF YOUR PROFICIENCY

DELF DALF Diplomas

The DELF and DALF are official diplomas from France’s national Department of Education and designed by France Éducation International

Valid for life • Awarded and recognized around the world.

Format and Fees A1 : $125 | Delf Junior | Delf Tout Public Written exams: 1h20 | Oral exams: 5-7 min. (prep 10min)

A2 : $125 | Delf Junior | Delf Tout Public Written exams: 1h40 | Oral exams: 6-8 min. (prep 10min)

B1 : $195 | Delf Junior | Delf Tout Public Written exams: 1h45 | Oral exams: 15 min. (prep 10min)

B2 : $195 | Delf Junior | Delf Tout Public Written exams: 2h30 | Oral exams: 20 min. (prep 10min)

C1 : $275 | Dalf Tout Public Written exams: 4h00 | Oral exams: 30 min. (prep 1 hr)

C2 : $275 | Dalf Tout Public Listening and speaking exams: 30 min. (prep 1 hr) Reading and writing exams: 3h30.

Preparation DELF DALF Courses Practice the four parts of DELF and DALF exams with the help of an accredited instructor. Levels A1 to C1 available.

1.5 hrs/week (8 weeks) or 3 hrs/week (4 weeks) Course Fees*: $ 260 *A minimum of 2 participants is required.

Certificates

A test evaluates your capacity to read, write, listen and speak in French depending on the format that you choose. • Comprehensive snapshot of your proficiency • Valid for 2 years • Recognized by the French and Canadian governments

Test d’Évaluation du Français (TEF) (Canada, Québec, pour la naturalization) Test de Connaissance du Français (TCF) (Canada, Québec, DAP)

Contact exam@afhalifax.ca for information on format and fees.

GENERAL FRENCH COURSES

Cosmopolite

On-site courses, once or twice a week, morning or evening classes, Monday to Friday and on Saturday morning.

All levels from A1.1 to C1

Practicing the four skills (Listening, Speaking, Writing, Reading)

Regular session starts every 10 weeks

Intensive session starts every 5 weeks

Course fees*: $ 320 | Material fees: $ 55 *A minimum of 2 participants is required.

Bundle Options (Save up to $300) Beginner Bundle level A1: - 3 consecutive General French courses sessions - 1 set of books - 1 DELF diploma - 1 French On-the-Go pass / 1 DELF preparation course. Course Fees: $ 1000 | all included

Intermediate Bundles Level A2: - 4 consecutive General French courses sessions - 2 sets of books - 1 French On-the-Go pass - DELF diploma. Course Fees: $ 1250* to $ 1340 | all included *for students currently following a General French course at AF Halifax.

CONVERSATION CLASSES

Samplers: A1 - A2 levels

2 hours - once a week - 4 weeks Topics include: travel, food, shopping Course Fees: $ 100 | No material fees

Les Cercles de discussion: B1-B2-C1

2 hours - once a week - 4 weeks Themes: Art, Health, Environment, News Course Fees: $ 100 | No material fees

French On-the-Go Pass*: 10 drop-in classes Keep up with your French conversation! Fees: $ 250 | No material fees * Valid one year for sampler classes and cercles de discussion only.

CALENDARS

2020: 10-week Session Dates for General French Courses

Session 1 : Feb 4 to April 9, 2020 Session 2 : April 20 to June 26, 2020 Session 3 : July 6, to Sept 11, 2020 Session 4 : Sept 14 to Nov 21, 2020 Session 5 : Nov 23 to Feb 5, 2021

Mini Immersion Weekends 2020

March 13 and 14, 2020 May 29 and 30, 2020 October 16 and 17, 2020

Delf - Dalf Exams Session 2019

Tout Public: - March 4 to 9th | register before: Feb 15 - June 3 to 8th | register before: May 17 - Nov 4 to 9th | register before: Oct 18

Junior: - April 8 to 13th | register before: March 22 (Full) - May 6 to 11th | register before: April 19 - June 10 to 15th | register before: :May 24 - Nov 25 to 30th | register before: Nov 8

Prim: - May 14 to 18th | register before: : March 1st

TEF and TCF Calendar Sessions on demand. Allow 2 weeks between payments and exams.

GRAMMAR COURSES

Courses dedicated to the consolidation and practice of French grammar.

Levels A1 to B2 available.

1.5 hours/week for 8 weeks

12 hours total

Course Fees*: $ 310 | Material fees: $ 55 *A minimum of 2 participants is required.

FRENCH FOR PROFESSIONALS

French for Government employees

Open to all federal, provincial and municipal government employees or future government employees. Get ready for the B or C test! Practice writing, reading and speaking.

Classes available:

in your department

at AF Halifax office

at an accessible downtown location.

We also offer 5-week intensive group classes and full-time or part-time training at our office.

If you need a proposal, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Objectif Express

Learn French through concrete situations in the professional environment.

We provide classes in the following fields: business, finance, banking and insurance, office administration, diplomacy, tourism and hospitality, the Health industry, science and technology and the Environment.

Regular session starts every 10 weeks Course fees* : $ 320 | Material fees: $ 55 *A minimum of 2 participants is required.

Course Information 2020

Yearly registration fee of $25 for all students

(including 12 months of library privileges)

Register online@ www.afhalifax.ca

or call: 902-455-4411

Please note that all prices and dates are subject to change without notice.