Alliance Française de Genève · A1 → C2
French courses in Geneva
Small-group courses, evening courses, intensive courses, private lessons, corporate training and DELF, DALF, TCF and TEF preparation: learn French with qualified teachers, online or in Geneva.
An offering for every profile
Learn French in Geneva, at your own pace
The Alliance Française de Genève offers French courses for adults, children and companies, from beginner (A1) to advanced (C2). Whether you have just arrived in Geneva, work in an international organisation or are preparing for an official exam, we build the most effective path with you.
- small groups: intensive online in the morning, evening courses online or in person at the MIA;
- private lessons in Geneva or remotely, at the times you choose;
- tailor-made training for companies and organisations;
- targeted preparation for the DELF, DALF, TCF and TEF.
Guidance
Which French course in Geneva should you choose?
Pick the situation that sounds like yours and we will point you to the most suitable option.
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I’m a beginner in French
Evening course French Essentials (A1–A2) or intensive course A1/A2: solid foundations, step by step.
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I work during the day
Evening courses twice a week, 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm, online or in person at the MIA. A new session every month.
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I want to progress fast
Intensive courses Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm: 60 hours in 4 weeks.
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I want a tailor-made programme
Private lessons for adults and children, online or in Geneva, at times that suit you.
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I’m preparing for an exam
DELF, DALF, TCF, TEF: naturalisation, permits, studies or career, with experienced examiners.
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I’m training my teams
Corporate courses at your premises or online, up to 20 people per teacher.
Corporate courses
Our options
Discover our main course options
Four ways to learn French in Geneva, for every goal and every schedule.
Learn together
Group courses
Make progress in a motivating group: intensive online courses and evening courses online or in person at the MIA, with your teacher.
- Intensive: Mon–Fri, 9:00 am–12:00 pm, 4 weeks
- Evening: 2 evenings a week, 6:00 pm–7:30 pm, online or in person at the MIA
- Levels A1 to B2
100% personalised
Private lessons
A programme built for you, adult or child, at the pace and times that suit you.
- Online or in Geneva, at the address of your choice
- 1-hour session or packages of 10 to 120 hours
- All levels, from A1 to C2
Companies & organisations
Corporate courses
Professional French training for your employees, designed around your objectives.
- At your premises in Geneva or online
- One-to-one or up to 20 people per teacher
- Programme and schedule defined with you
Certifications
Exam preparation
Targeted preparation for official exams, with training in real conditions.
- DELF – DALF, TCF, TEF
- Naturalisation, permits, studies, career
- DELF / DALF examiner teachers
Comparison
All our French courses at a glance
Levels, schedule, format, duration and price of each option. Prices in Swiss francs.
Group Intensive courses
For fast progress
- Levels
- A1/A2 or B1/B2
- Schedule
- Mon–Fri · 9:00 am–12:00 pm
- Format
- Online
- Duration
- 4 weeks · 60 h
1 800 CHFi.e. 30 CHF/hGroup Evening course · French Essentials
Beginners who work
- Levels
- A1, A2
- Schedule
- Mon + Wed · 6:00 pm–7:30 pm
- Format
- Online or in person at the MIA
- Duration
- 4 weeks · 12 h
Group Evening course · French in Action
Gaining fluency
- Levels
- B1, B2
- Schedule
- Tue + Thu · 6:00 pm–7:30 pm
- Format
- Online or in person at the MIA
- Duration
- 4 weeks · 12 h
Individual Private lessons for adults
Tailor-made programme
- Levels
- A1 to C2
- Schedule
- Flexible hours
- Format
- Online or in Geneva
- Duration
- From 1 h · packages of 10 to 120 h
from CHF 55/hCHF 80 per single hourIndividual Private lessons for children
Children and teenagers
- Levels
- Depending on age
- Schedule
- Flexible hours
- Format
- Online or in Geneva
- Duration
- From 1 h
from CHF 55/hsame rates as adultsGroup Thematic workshops
Speaking, culture, writing
- Levels
- Depending on the workshop
- Schedule
- Depending on the calendar
- Format
- Online or in Geneva
- Duration
- Varies
Depending on the workshopCompany Corporate courses
Companies, international organisations
- Levels
- A1 to C2
- Schedule
- Defined with you
- Format
- At your premises or online
- Duration
- Tailor-made
from CHF 180/hup to 20 people / teacherCertification Exam preparation
DELF, DALF, TCF, TEF
- Levels
- A1 to C2
- Schedule
- Flexible
- Format
- Online or in Geneva
- Duration
- Depending on your exam date
from CHF 55/hin private lessons
Evening courses: a new session every month · Intensive courses: 4-week sessions · Dates and available places are shown on each course page.
Transparent prices
How much does a French course in Geneva cost?
All our prices are displayed, with no hidden fees. Registration and payment directly online.
Evening course
420 CHFOnline · 35 CHF/h
480 CHFIn person at the MIA · 40 CHF/h
4 weeks · 12 h · French Essentials (A1–A2) or French in Action (B1–B2)
See the datesPrivate lessons: the bigger the package, the better the hourly rate
| Package | Online | In person in Geneva |
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| 1 hour | 80 CHF | 90 CHF |
| 10 hours | 700 CHF70 CHF/h | 850 CHF85 CHF/h |
| 20 hours | 1 300 CHF65 CHF/h | 1 600 CHF80 CHF/h |
| 35 hours | 2 100 CHF60 CHF/h | 2 625 CHF75 CHF/h |
| 60 hours | 3 480 CHF58 CHF/h | 4 200 CHF70 CHF/h |
| 120 hours Best price | 6 600 CHF55 CHF/h | 7 920 CHF66 CHF/h |
Free placement test
Don’t know your level?
The online test is free and takes just a few minutes. Our educational advisers then guide you to the ideal course.
Take the placement testCEFR levels
From level A1 to level C2
Our courses follow the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
- A1
First steps
Introduce yourself, ask simple questions, understand everyday expressions.
Intensive A1/A2 · French Essentials - A2
Everyday life
Talk about family, work, leisure and your immediate surroundings.
Intensive A1/A2 · French Essentials - B1
Independence
Get by in most situations, tell a story, give your opinion.
Intensive B1/B2 · French in Action - B2
Fluency
Argue, defend a point of view, understand complex topics.
Intensive B1/B2 · French in Action - C1
Precision
Express yourself fluently and in a structured way, at university and at work.
Private lessons · DALF - C2
Mastery
Understand everything and grasp the finest nuances of the language.
Private lessons · DALF
Registration
Get started in 4 steps
Test your level
Take the free online placement test.
Choose your course
Group, private, company or exam: compare the options.
Register online
Book your place and pay directly on the course page.
Start making progress
Your teacher supports you from the very first session.
Our commitments
Why learn French with the Alliance Française de Genève?
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The Alliance Française expertise
A network present worldwide, one of the largest for teaching French.
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Qualified teachers
Master’s in FLE, language sciences, DAEFLE, FSEA certificate, and several DELF / DALF examiners.
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A team that speaks your language
English, Spanish, Italian, German, Portuguese, Greek, Persian, Arabic, Russian, Hungarian…
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Clear, displayed prices
All our prices are published, with no hidden fees, and registration is directly online.
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Schedules for every life
Mornings for intensive courses, evenings after work or flexible hours, online or in Geneva.
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More than a course: life in Geneva
Cultural events, outings and meetings to practise French outside the classroom.
Choosing well
Free or paid French courses: which to choose?
Several options exist in Geneva: here is how to find your way.
Public and non-profit offer
Low-cost, sometimes free courses
The canton of Geneva and non-profit associations offer basic courses at low prices, sometimes free, particularly for integration. The canton’s official “français & intégration” website lists courses run by non-profit organisations.
Alliance Française de Genève
Paid courses with displayed prices
Small groups, teachers qualified in French as a foreign language, schedules suited to working life (evening courses), tailor-made private lessons and preparation for the DELF, DALF, TCF and TEF. To get started, the level test is free.
Frequently asked questions
French courses in Geneva: your questions
How much does a French course in Geneva cost at the Alliance Française?
Online intensive courses cost 1 800 CHF for 60 hours (30 CHF/h). The French Essentials and French in Action evening courses cost 420 CHF online (35 CHF/h) or 480 CHF in person at the MIA (40 CHF/h), for 12 hours over 4 weeks. Private lessons cost 80 CHF per hour online and 90 CHF in person, and drop to 55 CHF/h (online) and 66 CHF/h (in person) with a 120-hour package. Corporate training starts at 180 CHF per hour.
Are there free French courses in Geneva?
Yes: the canton of Geneva and several associations offer basic courses at low prices, sometimes free, listed on the canton’s official “français & intégration” website (ge.ch). Alliance Française de Genève courses are paid, with displayed prices from CHF 30/h, small groups and qualified teachers; the level test, however, is free.
Which French levels do you offer?
All CEFR levels, from A1 (beginner) to C2 (mastery). Group courses cover levels A1 to B2; private and corporate courses cover all levels up to C2.
Are the courses online or in Geneva?
Intensive group courses take place online. The French Essentials and French in Action evening courses are offered online or in person at the Maison internationale des associations (MIA) in Geneva. Private lessons are online or in person in Geneva, at the address of your choice. Corporate courses take place at your premises or online.
I’m a complete beginner: can I start?
Yes. The A1/A2 intensive courses, the French Essentials evening course (A1, A2) and private lessons welcome complete beginners.
How do I find out my French level?
Take our placement test online, free and quick. The result lets our educational advisers guide you to the right course.
Can I take French courses while working full time?
Yes. Evening courses take place twice a week from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm, and private lessons are organised around your availability.
When do the next courses start?
Evening courses start every month and intensive courses run in 4-week sessions. Dates and available places are shown on each course page. Private lessons start on the date of your choice.
Do you offer French courses for children?
Yes, as private lessons, online or in Geneva, with teachers used to teaching children and teenagers.
Do you prepare for the DELF, DALF, TCF and TEF?
Yes. We prepare for the DELF, DALF, TCF and TEF exams in private lessons and workshops. Several of our teachers are DELF / DALF examiner-markers.
How do I register?
Choose your course and register directly online on the course page. For any question, write to info@afge.ch or call +41 78 609 29 80.
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