Group Courses for Teenagers

We are part of a world-wide network of more than 800 Alliances Françaises sharing the same mission since 1883: promoting French language, culture and cross cultural links.

Since 1912, the Dublin branch has become the 2nd largest in Europe and ranks in the top 20 worldwide. We are a non-profit organisation and a Registered Irish Charity.

A reference for learning:

  • Native-French teachers, qualified and Garda-vetted
  • Small groups to guarantee the best learning experience
  • A communicative approach ensures that every teenager is given ample opportunity to actually speak French
  • Official French Diplomas like DELF Prim & Junior, recognised internationally and valid for life
  • Fun & Education camps or intensive preparation programmes every School Holiday
  • Field Trips for Secondary Schools
  • In-school tuition during school hours or after-school

An immersive experience:

  • Iconic listed premises in the heart of the city centre
  • A hub for a vibrant Francophile Community
  • A rich cultural program all year round including events specially designed for teenagers
  • The multimedia French Library with onsite & online resources and activities
  • The Alliance Française Membership which includes privileged discounts, access to events and competitions

  • Secured, yearly registration with 2 terms
  • Annual Calendar aligned with the Irish Secondary School
  • New week day schedule with shorter timeslots
  • New progression adapted to development and needs of 12 to 18 years old
  • New content with the latest innovative methods and custom-made materials
  • New Bilingual Section for teenagers 12-18
  • Project-based approach and pedagogy to motivate at all levels
  • End-of-year celebration with the presentation of the class projects
  • AF Bundle that includes Membership and a notebook

Let our teacher Sophie walk you through the changes

TERM 1
15 weeks
09/09/2025 – 10/01/2026
TERM 2
15 weeks
13/01/2026 – 16/05/2026

Register for the whole year and get a10% discount on the 2nd term! 

10% discount for the 2nd member of the same family

Holidays: All our classes for teenagers are aligned with the Irish Secondary Schools calendar, meaning there are no classes when School is out. Instead, we offer fun and structured holiday camps.

Not sure if there is a class today? We got you! Here are all the dates we are open at a glance:

SepOctNovDecJanFebMarAprMay
Tuesday9, 16,
23, 30		7, 14,
21		4, 11,
18, 25		2, 9,
16		6, 13,
20, 27		3, 10,
24		3, 10,
17, 24		14, 21,
28		5, 12,
19, 26
Thursday11, 18,
25		2, 9,
16, 23		6, 13,
20, 27		4, 11,
18		8, 15,
22, 29		5, 12,
26		5, 12,
19, 26		16, 23,
30		7, 14,
21, 28
Friday12, 19,
26		3, 10,
17, 24		7, 14,
21, 28		5, 12,
19		9, 16,
23, 30		6, 13,
27		6, 13,
20, 27		17, 241, 8, 15,
22, 29
Saturday13, 20,
27		4, 11,
18, 25		8, 15,
22, 29		6, 13,
20		10, 17,
24,31		7, 14,
28		7, 14,
21, 28		18, 252, 9, 16,
23, 30

Cover any subject in one-to-one format

Fun programmes every school breaks and Summer camps

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French Official Diplomas for teenagers