Education Policies
Do I have to be a member to take courses?
No. Students are not required to be members in order to take a class. However, membership entitles you to the following benefits:
- Full access to our Library and Culturethèque
- Exclusive, members-only events
- Preferred rates for all our cultural events
- Preferred rates for all our group classes
Do I have to be a member to take private lessons?
No. You do not have to be a member to take private lessons.
Refunds, Credits and Course Changes
Adults
- A class with 4 or more students enrolled will open for the full 5, 6, 7 or 10 weeks.
- A core language class with less than 4 students will be cancelled. Students will be offered either to take the class as a semi-private lesson (at the semi-private lesson rate), to switch into another course or get a refund or credit.
Children
- A class with 4 children enrolled will open for the full 5 or 10 weeks.
- A class with less than 4 children enrolled will be cancelled. Students will be offered either to take the class as a semi-private lesson (at the semi-private lesson rate), to switch into another course or get a refund or credit.
For private lessons, students must notify the Department as well as the teacher at least 24 hours in advance to cancel a lesson. Students will be charged the full fee for lessons cancelled less than 24 hours in advance.
Textbooks for Adult Classes
Textbooks may be purchased via MEP for online classes or at the French Library Reception for in-person classes. Books are non-refundable once they've been sent/purchased. Digital textbooks are non-refundable. Purchased lessons and credits are valid for seven years.
Level A1
Required textbook: Edito 1 - 2022 editionBeginner French 1
Beginner French 2
Beginner French 3
Beginner French 4
Level A2 - 2022 edition
Required textbook: Edito 2Advanced Beginner French 1
Advanced Beginner French 2
Advanced Beginner French 3
Advanced Beginner French 4
Level B1 - 2018 edition
Required textbook: Edito 3Intermediate French 1
Intermediate French 2
Intermediate French 3
Intermediate French 4
Intermediate French 5
Level B2
Required textbook: Edito 4 - 2022 editionAdvanced French 1
Required textbook: Cosmopolite 4
Advanced French 2
Advanced French 3
Advanced French 4
Level C1/C2
Required textbook: Tendances C1/C2Proficient 1 - C1.1
Proficient 2 - C1.2
Proficient 3 - C1+/C2
Books and Materials for Children and Teen Classes
Books are required to be purchased for Summer in French for Teens. For other books and materials for themed courses and classes for children and teens, contact the Education Department at 617.912.0415.
Class cancelation due to weather
For online learning, classes will continue to be in session during a projected storm. Unless we announce otherwise, please assume classes are in session. In the event of power and/or internet outages, here are some general tips:
- If you experience a power outage or a Zoom interruption at your home, please contact the Education Dept. via email: adultprograms@frenchlibrary.org or at (617) 912-0415. You might also want to be in touch with the teacher directly, to make arrangements to review any missed material.
- If a teacher loses connection during a class, please stay in your virtual classroom for a few minutes while the teacher logs back in. If your teacher is unable to make it back quickly, please check your e-mail for further instructions from your teacher or a member of the education team.
Please refer to the French Library website to know the status of in-person classes in case of a projected storm.