If you would like to help your kids with their homework or understand their French lessons, why don't you try a French class? The French Academy offers private or group classes with tailor-made curricula. The classes are small (2-5 participants), so every student gets a lot of attention.

You can choose between:
- Group classes at their K street location (Farragut) and in Alexandria
- Private lessons at all levels, standard or specialized French (beginners to advanced speakers, French for Professionals, Phonetics, tests prep)
- Children Classes in Chevy Chase
- French for French speakers

Advantages:
- Qualified and experienced native teachers
- A personalized teaching
- Hands-on curricula
- Regular evaluations of your progress

Check the class schedule here:
http://www.frenchacademy.us/group-classes-adults/class-schedule-adults/index.php

It’s time again to register your kids to a French class at the French Academy. New courses will start April 11th.
The classes are in complete immersion, using an action-based method, recreating a natural language environment. The results: children learn fast with a lot of fun!

Saturdays Classes in Chevy Chase for children with all levels of French:

- Moineaux (20 months to 4 years), for French and English speaking children: a playful class with songs, games, stories and interaction with puppets, as well as activities reinforcing fine motor skills.
- Poussins (4 to 6 years) for French and English speaking children: a dynamic and fun class that gently introduces reading and writing activities.
- Grands (6-12 years) level 1 or 2 for English speaking children: a class tackling all basic language skills, such as reading, understanding and talking.
- Les P'tits Français (6-13 years) level 0, I, II or III for French speaking children: a solid class working on spelling, grammar, vocabulary acquisition, reading and analytic discussions.
- In Alexandria a Moineaux/Poussins class Sundays at 9am and P’tits Français classes Thursday at 4:45pm.

Here is the schedule:
http://www.frenchacademy.us/french-for-kids-and-teens/learn-french-classes-for-children-in-dc/index.php

The advantages:
- Native teachers with experience, skilled at engaging children
- Personalized attention for all students, individualized approach
- Authentic French material (books, songs, articles, …)
- Free access to our library
- Discounts for workshops

Fun and educative workshops and camps for children 3-13:

- Art Workshop at the National Gallery, Sunday March 29th at 1pm.
- Spring Celebration in Chevy Chase, Saturday May 2nd at 1:30pm.
- Les P’tits Bavards, a fun conversation class for French speaking children or very advanced children in Chevy Chase, 4 Saturdays in Mai and June, from 1:30 to 2:30pm.
- Animal Hunt at the Natural History Museum, Sunday May 31st at 1pm.
- Picnic and games at the Lafayette Parc (Chevy Chase), Saturday June 20th at 1:30pm.

- Summer camps in June-July-August: check the schedule and start planning your French summer in Chevy Chase or Alexandria. You have an early bird discount until March 31st!
http://www.frenchacademy.us/french-for-kids-and-teens/french-youth-camps/index.html

You can also go to a French class for babies. It starts with 18 months at the French Academy. It's really fun and ou both learn a lot. Here is the link to the class schedule:
http://www.frenchacademy.us/french-for-kids-and-teens/learn-french-classes-for-children-in-dc/index.php

You can try a French camp at the French Academy. It's very fun and also your child will learn a lot. Here is the link to their summer camps:
http://www.frenchacademy.us/french-for-kids-and-teens/french-youth-camps/index.html

If you are looking for a good and useful Christmas gift, check the French classes for children at the French Academy. They are fun, dynamic and centered around the children’s needs.

Here is a summary of their program:
- French immersion classes on Saturday 9am-1pm in Chevy Chase (at the Baptist Church on Western Avenue):
French for toddlers (18 mos. to 4 years old), young children (4 to 6 years old), and "grands" (7 to 12 years old), French for bilingual / French Speaking children (6 to 13 years old).
- Sunday 9-10am in Alexandria: French for toddlers (18 mos. to 4 years old)
Link to the winter children schedule to see the exact time and prices:
http://www.frenchacademy.us/french-for-kids-and-teens/learn-french-classes-for-children-in-dc/index.php

The French Academy's philosophy is to offer a high quality of teaching with an individualized approach. Extra services:
- Experienced native teachers
- Discounts for workshops
- Free access to the French library
- Extra materials and advice according to your child's needs, to help reinforce certain aspects of the language
- Feedback and a report card at the end of the class

Also: If you are 3 children or more, the French Academy can also set up a class just for you and come to your place.
And if you want to treat yourself with a course: check the adult classes as well:
http://www.frenchacademy.us/group-classes-adults/class-schedule-adults/index.php

Happy Holidays,
Meg

Hi,

I know the children teachers of the French Academy very well. I've been there since they started the school. It's in complete immersion. My kids do the Saturday program, and we did one week of the summer camp: the mythology one. That was great. It's a small school, so you get to know the teachers and the director pretty well. You feel really taken care of.
It's worth checking.

Dear parents,

The French Academy in Chevy Chase offers a discount of $10 for the Christmas Workshop.
For one child, you pay $25 instead of $35. If you register 2 children, you pay $20 per child.
To get the discount, just mention the word "Noel" when you register. You can pay via check or cash when you come to the workshop.

Here more info about the workshop:
"Christmas Workshop for kids 2.5-13 years old at the Baptist Church of Chevy Chase
Saturday December 13th
From 1:30 to 3pm
Come and help the elves with their Christmas' preparation. Save the Christmas spirit with songs, decorations, cookies and treats.
Please RSVP before Friday afternoon."

Link to register:
http://www.frenchacademy.us/french-for-kids-and-teens/learn-french-classes-for-children-in-dc/workshop-christmas-dec-13th-130-3pm-chevy-chase.html

Check also the Lycée Rochambeau. They have a winter camp in French.

Many parents are posting about camps, so maybe some of you might consider a language camp. You can check for example the camps and dates of the French Academy. They are in Chevy Chase and Alexandria.
Here is a link to the dates and themes of the camps:
http://www.frenchacademy.us/french-for-kids-and-teens/french-youth-camps/index.html

Hi,
maybe you'd like to register your child to a French camp. The French Academy offers summer camps in Chevy Chase in July. You register for a week. Maybe you should ask if you can do only half days?
Check this link:
http://www.frenchacademy.us/french-for-kids-and-teens/french-youth-camps/index.html

Good luck,
Meg

Next to their normal classes for children and teenagers, the French Academy DC offers in Chevy Chase a special class for teens who are already quite proficient in French. It's called "Philo et débats".

Basically it's a conversation class for teenagers between 13 and 18 who studied at least 3/4 years of French. They learn how to make a good oral presentation, how to structure and present ideas; and they debate about actual and philosophical issues. That seems pretty interesting for our older ones, who like to re-create the world!
The class will be held 4 Saturdays at 1:30-3:00pm
January 25th
February 22nd
March 29th
April 26th

Check the class schedule here:
http://www.frenchacademy.us/french-for-kids-and-teens/learn-french-classes-for-children-in-dc/index.php

PS: The founders of the French Academy DC are former teachers and staff of the French Alliance, who created their own school. Their concept: individual service, high quality classes.

If you want to expose your children as early as possible to a new language, check the classes for toddlers and young children at the French Academy. In complete immersion, the children engage in playful activities through songs, dance, stories, games, and more. They interact with new friends (puppets), parents / caregivers in French!

The plus:
Experienced native teachers who also offer pedagogical activities for fine motor skills.
French culture!
Classes in Chevy Chase (Saturday 9:00am) or Alexandria (Tuesday 9:00am)
Classes for older children, so the whole family can be learning at the same time.

Link to the children classes:
http://www.frenchacademy.us/french-for-kids-and-teens/description-of-childrens-classes/index.php

Check the Academy’s Facebook page for discounts:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/French-Academy-DC/189791894521309

Hi everyone,

Just wanted to fro a quick note to tell you that registrations for Winter Classes at the French Academy are open. You'll find immersion classes for toddlers (1-3years old), children (4-7), older ones (8-13) and also classes for bilingual children (les P'tits francais) in Chevy Chase and Alexandria.
The kids are immersed in the language and interact in natural situations. The teachers use a child-oriented method with puppets, authentic material, songs and crafts. Parents also get resources for reinforcing the vocabulary at home and individualized tips and feedback. Great service!

If your child is struggling with French at school, book private lessons with one of their tutors. The French Academy is maybe not the cheapest on the market, but you will clearly have quality…
Here the link:
http://www.frenchacademy.us/french-for-kids-and-teens/learn-french-classes-for-children-in-dc/index.php

Have a great day
Megi

PS: don't miss the Christmas Workshop on December 14th at 1:30pm in Chevy Chase. The children will have 2 hours of story time, interactive games, baking fun in complete immersion.

If you are looking for a good enrichment program for your children, check the children classes at the French Academy DC.
The French Academy DC, MD, VA was created by former teachers of the Alliance Française and offer a wide range of immersion classes with experienced teachers.

Here are the classes offered in Chevy Chase:
- Les moineaux (12-36 months),
- Les poussins (3-5 years)
- Les Momes (6-8 years)
- Les grands (9-12 years)
- Les P'tits Francais (7-12 ans): pour enfants bilingues
- Thematic workshops such as Halloween, International-Day, Christmas.

Link to their children class schedule:
http://frenchacademy.us/french-for-kids-and-teens/learn-french-classes-for-children-in-dc/index.php

During the classes, your children will meet new friends (hand puppets) and will have a lot of fun. The teachers use authentic materials: children books, songs, TV programs, videos, plus a lot of interactive games and activities that make learning grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation very fun!
Since they are native speakers, the children learn the right pronunciation from the start. You don't want them to start speaking with a foreign accent and have difficulties to get rid of it later on. I personally like the approach. They don't use flash cards or vocabulary out of context but the really interact with the kids while playing.

General link:
http://frenchacademy.us/index.html

If you are interested in a French immersion class for your children, check the website of the French Academy DC, they offer courses for kids (aged 1-16):
http://frenchacademy.us/