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Alliance Française Dubai offers group classes, private tuition, and online courses for all levels, from complete beginners to advanced speakers. Courses are designed for adults, teenagers, and children, with schedules built around evenings, weekends, and intensive formats. Every new student who is not a complete beginner takes a placement test to be assigned to the class that matches their level. Classes take place at our Oud Metha and Dubai Knowledge Park centres, and select courses are also available online. Our teaching follows the same standards used across the worldwide Alliance Française network, combining classroom practice with cultural immersion.

A placement test is required for any student applying to a level above complete beginner, so we can place you in the class that best matches your current French level. The test result remains valid for six months from the date it is taken. A fee applies for the placement test, which is deducted from your tuition fees once you enrol. Complete beginners can register directly without taking a test. If you are unsure which level to choose, our team can guide you through the process before you book.

A one-time registration fee of AED 100 is required when you first enrol, and it stays valid for 12 months from the date of payment. This fee includes a complimentary membership, giving you access to our library, discounted rates, and invitations to special cultural events for the full 12-month period. Registration is only confirmed once payment has been received in full, and tuition fees are non-refundable and non-transferable once a term has begun. You can pay by cash, credit card, online payment, or through Tabby and Tamara. After the first year, the registration fee applies again to renew access to these member benefits.

Membership gives you access to a range of benefits beyond regular course enrolment, including borrowing privileges at our French-language library, preferential rates on selected courses and activities, and invitations to cultural events held throughout the year. Several membership packages are available, each tailored to different needs, from casual access to our resources to more comprehensive cultural and learning packages. Anyone who registers for a course automatically receives a complimentary membership valid for 12 months. Memberships can also be purchased independently by anyone wishing to engage with French language and culture without enrolling in a course. Full details on current packages and pricing are available on our Membership page.

Alliance Française Dubai operates from two centres: one in Oud Metha and one in Dubai Knowledge Park. Both locations host group classes, private tuition, exams, and cultural activities, giving students flexibility to choose the centre most convenient for them. Private tuition can also be booked online for students who prefer to learn remotely. Course and exam availability can vary by location and by teacher schedule, so it is best to check directly when registering. Our library and membership benefits are accessible at both centres.

Refund and credit note terms depend on when you cancel relative to the start of your term. If you submit a written request at least five working days before your term begins, tuition and registration fees are refunded by bank transfer or credit note, minus a small administrative fee. Once a term has started, no refunds are issued, but a credit note can be granted for documented medical or professional reasons, valid for six months from the date of issue. Absences for personal reasons during a term are not compensated or refunded under any circumstances. Full details are available in our Terms and Conditions, and refund requests must always be submitted by email to our team.