Bienvenue! Please consult our FALL 2023 program for kids and teens below to find the right course for child. You may use the search bar below to find classes according to their age and language background.
Contact us at youthprograms@frenchlibrary.org if you have any questions!
Our language classes offer comprehensive instruction in French, while creative learning courses teach subjects like art, science or film in French.

See some of our core classes
    • Classes for students learning French as a foreign language: les Canards, les Hiboux, les Pingouins, les Aigles, Les Ados...
    • Classes for students with native/near-native competency: les Lapinous, les Hérissons, les Écureuils, les Castors, les Renards, les Lynx, Les Ados Bilingues...
Level progression for students (5-17 years old) learning French as a foreign language
Each course level (e.g. Les Hiboux 1) is comprised of 3 "steps" that follow our seasonal offerings (Fall, Winter and Spring). Students need to successfully complete all 3 steps - or obtain their teacher's recommendation - before moving up a level (e.g. Les Hiboux 2). Participation in the Summer in French program is also highly encouraged but not required to move up a level. How do our class levels work?
 
Classes for near-native and bilingual students
We offer classes for near-native and bilingual children. Depending on their level of French speaking we might direct your children to a FLE class instead. Our classes are designed to suit the level of each children as their level of French will differ depending on their exposure of the French language.
Placement Test for new or returning students (10-17 years old)
If your child is new to our programs and between the ages of 10 and 17, please have them take our Placement Test for Kids & Teens to ensure they enroll in the right course level. Complete beginners with no previous experience in French do not need to take this test. Students who have taken a class with us within a year do not have to take the exam as well.
Class Materials
Parents​/Guardians​ are responsible for purchasing required textbooks, workbooks and supplies. Please refrain from purchasing any materials until your child's teacher confirms that they are placed at the right level following the first class; book information will be communicated to you at that point.
 

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A2 | Easy Reading for Teens: Contes et nouvelles de Maupassant | In-Person

13+ Years old
Starting October 21, 2023 1h15 per week for 5 weeks

In this class, teens will improve their speaking and reading comprehension, as well as memorization skills, while reading Maupassant's Contes et Nouvelles .

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A2 | Easy Reading for Teens: De la Terre à la Lune | In-Person

13+ Years old
Starting September 16, 2023 1h15 per week for 5 weeks

In this class, teens will improve their speaking and reading comprehension, as well as memorization skills, while reading Jules Verne's De la terre à la lune .

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Conte-moi la francophonie! (for bilingual children) | In-Person

6 to 12 Years old
Sessions starting September 16, 2023, and October 21, 2023 1h15/week for 5 weeks

This class is for bilingual children only. Kids will discover the wonderful world of la francophonie through stories and tales in order to get a better understanding and appreciation of the French-speaking world.

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Education aux Médias (for bilingual teens) | In-Person

Sessions starting September 16, 2023, and October 21, 2023 1h15 per week for 5 weeks

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Emily in Paris - Inspired Cuisine for Teens!| In-Person

13+ Years old
Sessions starting September 16, 2023, and October 21, 2023 1.5 hours/week for 5 weeks

Enjoy the smell of fresh crêpes in the morning? Have your teen discover the joys of cooking and the joys of the French language at the same time. Join our delectable French cooking class for teens, inspired by the enchanting world of “Emily in Paris”! Unleash your inner chef to create mouthwatering savory and sweet French staples that will make Emily Cooper jealous! So grab your tablier (apron) and get ready to sauté, sizzle and savior your way through this fun-filled culinary journey!

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French through Video Games for Teens | In-Person

13+ Years old
Sessions starting September 16, 2023, and October 21, 2023 1h /week for 5 weeks

Teens improve their French through the study of a contemporary award-winning video game!

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J'apprends à lire et à écrire (for bilingual children) | In-Person

6 to 8 Years old
Sessions starting September 16, 2023, and October 21, 2023 1 hour/week for 5 or 10 weeks

Our reading and writing class for children ages 6-8 delves into the fundamentals of spelling and grammar in French. Ideal for children from French-speaking families schooled in the American system, the class is designed to build students’ skills and confidence in expressing themselves in writing.

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La P'tite Chorale | In-Person

4 to 6 Years old
Sessions starting September 16, 2023, and October 21, 2023 45mn/week for 5 weeks

Everything is easier while singing, even in French! Learn while discovering popular children's songs.

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Les Ados 1 (A1) | In-Person

13+ Years old
Starting September 16, 2023 1.15 hours per week for 10 weeks

Through oral and written comprehension as well as speaking and writing exercises, students acquire the linguistic tools they will need to effectively communicate in a variety of contexts.

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Les Ados 2 (A2) | In-Person

13+ Years old
Starting September 16, 2023 1.15 hours per week for 10 weeks

Through oral and written comprehension as well as speaking and writing exercises, students acquire the linguistic tools they will need to effectively communicate in a variety of contexts.

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