Welcome to the Alliance Française Reno, the official center of French language and francophone cultures serving the Greater Reno-Tahoe area. As one of the most recent and first Alliance Française of the 21st century founded in the United States, we are part of the 100+ AF chapters in the country, the largest network in the world out of 819 Alliances set up in 137 countries.
At the Alliance Française Reno, we strive to keep our class fees as low as possible. Our small class sizes and experienced teachers ensure that you get the best value for your language learning experience. In addition to our competitive rates, we offer discounts for early registration, multiple courses, continuing students and couples.
Why Learn French?
French Classes for Every Journey
Whether you're starting out or looking to improve your skills, our classes are designed to help you learn confidently in a friendly and supportive environment
World Language
There are more than 200 million French speakers on the five continents. French is the second most widely learned foreign language after English.
Travel
France is the world’s number one tourist destination, attracting 70 million visitors a year. French also comes in handy when traveling to Africa, Switzerland, Belgium, Monaco, Canada, the Seychelles and other places
Culture
French is the language of cooking, fashion, theatre, the visual arts, dance and architecture.
C'est Facile!
French is a fairly easy language to learn for native English speakers. More than 50 percent of current English vocabulary is derived from French.
Love
& Reason
French is a beautiful, rich, melodious language, often called the language of love. French is also an analytical language that structures thought and develops critical thinking.
Jobs
A knowledge of French opens the doors of companies in France and other French-speaking parts of the world (Canada, Switzerland, Luxembourg Belgium and so many more like Africa).
Higher Learning
Speaking French opens up opportunities at renowned French universities and business schools, ranked among the top higher education institutions in Europe and the world.
International Opportunities
French is both a working language and an official language of the United Nations, the European Union, UNESCO, NATO, the International Olympic Committee, the International Red Cross and international courts.
Have some knowledge in French?
Before enrolling in our Adult French classes, we invite you to take a placement test to find the right class for you. It only takes a few minutes. The file will download to your device.
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If you’re a complete beginner, skip the test and register for our Beginner Class.
