Alliance Française Ottawa

I've been a student at Alliance for a few years now and I must say that it really is the best school to study French at in Ottawa! The teachers are very professional, positive and genuinely want you to succeed. Since the pandemic, Alliance has switch to an online format that I really love! They are able to provide excellent virtual classes that integrate fun activities, group work through breakout sessions, fun quiz games using your mobile devices, and more. I'm actually hoping that they keep the online option in the future. My level has advanced so quickly and I find myself speaking French more easily. Registration is easy, but when I've hit a snag or had a question, the receptionist at Alliance has been happy to help. I've have been doing the general group courses over the past few years, but have also done the grammar and oral communication workshops. The school even offers free activities like the SpeakDating sessions, which I find really helps me. I can't say enough good things about this school; I definitely recommend!

I took several courses with A&F and found them great! Marianna is the best prof. If you have a chance to take a course with her, you will learn a lot.

Alliance Française provided excellent individual training so that I could successfully obtain the C levels required for my government position. Clear and comprehensive lesson plans and strategies were provided, professors were well trained teachers, administrative staff were considerate and caring, and the cultural activities offered including a library of books, magazines and films make learning French a great pleasure. I would highly recommend this school.

Found the course great. It was a difficult course and I felt I learned a lot. We worked as a group so I found it an interesting way to learn. Instructor was tough but that is what I wanted. I wanted to learn French and I did. Thank you. Would recommend your course to anyone who is seriously wanting to learn French.

Had a series of fantastic classes here. The staff was professional and enthusiastic about teaching. I have taken classes at other French schools around Ottawa and they were nowhere as good. Specifically my teacher Sara kept the class engaged and interested, even in a class that took place after work.

I visited Alliance Française in Ottawa several times during my stay in Canada. It is a very well organized non-profit organization promoting French language, with modern classrooms, experienced teachers, up-to-date textbooks, interesting digital contents and a large offer of cultural activities to complement the language learning process. Highly recommended if you want to French up your life !

Very central location. Each Alliance Française at each city operates differently.This one they advertise using various social media including meet up. Most events are geared for adults and French nationals. But they also offer lessons and chats for people who want to learn and speak more French.They also offer many member specific programs and events so most French traditional holidays are followed and as well as the traditional dishes and celebrations.

Don’t come here unless you wish to gamble away your money. There’s a big chance you’ll get stuck with a belligerent and unqualified teacher and no refunds!I don’t know if you can call it teaching. My teacher had zero interest in her job. It was like they just got some random applicant and paid her minimum wage. How else would someone be so bad at teaching? I went to complain and not much would be done. The receptionist didn’t care and it seemed as if these complaints were a common occurrence.

Situated in Centretown, on MacLaren St between Bank St and O’Connor St, Alliances françaises service is great. The events I have been to so far were awesome—discussion with a guest of honour from Salon du livre de l’Outaouais on his book, two French advance screenings, “Le grand bain” and “Comme des garçons,” the first kick-off Women Soccer World Cup game (France vs South Korea), and the Rosé wine tasting.They offer great courses, for all ages and levels, in renovated classes for English speakers and others to learn French language and culture, to then get a certificate recognized by Canada and other francophone countries.They always have an exposition in the renovated main room of the house, followed by a “culturethèque” (a type of French cultural centre) where you can borrow books, comics, DVDs, and CDs.To become a member, $30 per year! This is a fantastic occasion to take advantage of when events approach, so you can benefit of a member price for the wine tasting event for instance.

Unprofessional manager and amateur staff.I took my TEF exam here but I wish that I hadn’t. They wasted my 4 months of study by their mistake. I still can’t believe that the supervisor played the listening’s exam podcast to test the headphone.