Alliance Française de Santa Rosa Classes & Tutoring

Alliance Française de Santa Rosa Classes & Tutoring offers French classes for all levels and tutoring for adults, teens, and children. Tutoring can be private, semi-private, family, or group lessons, and it is available remotely or in person. The program also includes conversation groups, Le Cercle Littéraire, Soirée Cinéma, French Chat, workshops, and monthly community events.

Programs

• French Classes — All levels · In-person and Zoom; recurring class times vary by course
• Tutoring — adults, teens, and children · private, semi-private, family, or group lessons; at our place or yours; remote & in-person
• Conversation Groups — 3 in-person groups
• Le Cercle Littéraire — meets every other month on the second Tuesday of the month
• Soirée Cinéma — monthly evening screening
• French Chat — friendly causeries at nice locations
• Workshops — lectures, discussions, and hands-on workshops
• Monthly Events — monthly community events

At a glance

• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Current session: Fall Session I (Aug 31–Oct 23, 2026)
• General schedule: Group classes are offered on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday with specific course times; tutoring is available in remote and in-person formats.

About the provider

The Santa Rosa chapter has operated since 1988. It is an affiliate of the Foundation Alliance Française and operates as an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Its mission is to promote French culture and the study of the French language in Sonoma County and surrounding areas, and to support cultural and linguistic exchange between the United States and France and French-speaking countries.

There is no need to speak French to participate. AFSR has no political or religious affiliations and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, or sexual orientation in any of its activities or operations. Membership with AFSR is a requirement to enroll in classes and can be purchased online.

What families say

“I chose the Alliance Française de Santa Rosa because of the flexibility and variety of classes. I have also greatly enjoyed my teachers there and the cultural opportunities such as the cheese workshop and the botanical workshop.” — Courtney WI

“I just wanted to let you know I am enjoying my Pronunciation lessons with Kate. She is fun to talk with, speaks great French and translates very well. My daughter is also enjoying her class preparing for the DELF…” — Thao W

“My wonderful teachers at the Alliance (Kate and Julia) have helped me tremendously in getting over being bloquée (inhibited) in speaking French. In addition, the supportiveness of fellow students is just wonderful, and very often elevates the quality of the courses…” — Giselle GS

Last updated October 5, 2026.