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Since 1897, the Alliance Française de Chicago has fostered a vibrant community of Francophones and Francophiles discovering the joie de vivre of French language and culture.

Fall into French with Alliance Française de Chicago! Recently voted “Best Language Instruction” in the windy city, we offer a friendly, engaging, and immersive learning environment. Join us now for la rentrée !

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Bonjour Les Kids · Mar. 22

Kids and Youth

Mar 22, 2023

Join us for 30 minutes of stories, songs and dancing! Bonjour Les Kids is a casual and interactive space for preschoolers (age 3-7) AND their caregivers to sing along and learn traditional French songs and nursery rhymes!
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Japon/France • Film Screening Festival de la Francophonie 2023 Film

Mar 22, 2023

“Umami” by Slony Snow (2022, 105min.) Come discover this incredible story starring Gérard Depardieu and …
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Salon du Livre • Ateliers créatifs pour toute la famille ! Festival de la Francophonie 2023 En français Kids and Youth

Mar 25, 2023

Participez au Salon du Livre de notre Festival de la Francophonie 2023, samedi 25 mars ! Deux ateliers à …
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Salon du Livre • Discussions littéraires et crêperie ! Festival de la Francophonie 2023 En français Lectures and Workshops

Mar 25, 2023

Participez au Salon du Livre de notre Festival de la Francophonie 2023, samedi 25 mars ! Deux ateliers …
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Roumanie • Theater Festival de la Francophonie 2023 Lectures and Workshops

Mar 28, 2023

Presented by the Trap Door Theater in English translation, Joan and the Fire by Romanian-French playwright …
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Bonjour Les Kids · Mar. 29 Kids and Youth

Mar 29, 2023

Join us for 30 minutes of stories, songs and dancing! Bonjour Les Kids is a casual and interactive space for …
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French Classes

Whatever your age, level, or schedule, we have the perfect French class for you. Ready to parler français ?
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French-Language Exams

The Alliance Française de Chicago is proud to be Illinois’ only official French examination center.
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Médiathèque

With over 18,000 items, our library is the largest private collection of Francophone media in the Midwest.
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Youth Programs

Our kids’ and teens’ classes and French immersion preschool are the perfect way to jumpstart (or continue) your child’s French journey.
Chez Kids Academy
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Educational Outreach

For 25 years, our partnership with Chicago Public Schools has provided an after-school enrichment program to students from core neighborhoods.
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Membership

Our members enjoy discounts on French classes, free entry to most cultural events, borrowing privileges at our library, and more. Join AF–Chicago today!
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