French Basic & A1 – Weekend Class

Why learn French

French has more than 300 million speakers worldwide. It is one of the world's most widely spoken languages, holds official status in 29 Francophone countries and serves as a working language of organisations such as the United Nations, the European Union and the International Red Cross.

This course covers the Basic and A1 levels in weekend classes.

What French can open up

• It is the fifth most spoken language globally and the second most studied after English.
• It creates openings in international business, diplomacy, fashion, culinary arts, travel and education.
• It lets you enjoy a wealth of literature, cinema, philosophy and art.
• France and other French-speaking countries offer scholarships and university programmes in French.
• It is useful when travelling in Europe, Africa, the Caribbean and Canada, especially in places where English is less common.

Who should take it

• Students looking to enhance college applications, develop cognitive skills and access study-abroad programmes.
• Professionals working in international relations, tourism, fashion, luxury goods, international law or multinational companies.
• Culturally curious learners who want to connect more closely with the wider world.
• Travellers, since French is spoken across five continents.