2026-2027 IN-PERSON FRENCH AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM
Registration Open Now!
We are excited about our in-person French Afterschool program for the 2026-2027 school year. We offer French classes in many locations around the Bay Area: Alameda, Belmont, Berkeley, Brentwood, Kensington, Menlo Park, Mountain View, Napa, Orinda, San Francisco (Noe Valley), San Francisco (Sunset), San Jose, San Ramon, Tiburon, and Walnut Creek / Pleasant Hill.
We select our partner schools based on geographic location, accessibility, standards of quality and safety, and a shared interest in promoting bilingualism. Weâve created a strong network of partner schools that rely on us to provide Afterschool French classes at the best prices. We accept children from other schools, so you can enroll your child in any location that works for you.
Interested in enrolling for the 2025-2026 academic year? Classes are in session, but we still have limited openings in some of our groups. Rolling admissions are openâyou can join the program now! We prorate the tuition so you only pay for the remaining classes in the school year. Give your child the gift of bilingualism today!
In-person Afterschool sites seem far away? We encourage carpooling and are happy to connect you with other EFBA families in your area!
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CLASSES & FORMAT
French Classes for Native Speakers
Learn more about the curriculum
Our dynamic French immersion courses ensure native speakers have the support to enhance their skills while growing their confidence. Exciting activities are included in each lesson, strengthening all major language skills through our play-based pedagogy.
- Ages: Classes available for students grades K-5.
- When: Our in-person classes meet for 1.5-hour sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays for a total of 81 hours of instruction (54 lessons in most locations) from Fall 2025 to Spring 2026. Tuition will be prorated upon enrollment. Request a class calendar for class-specific dates
- Who: Former EFBA students in the Francophone track (PF, MF, GF) or new EFBA students who are fluent in French. A (free) language assessment is required for all new students.
French as a Second Language (FSL)
Learn more about the curriculum
Our FSL classes are designed to build key language skills for non-native speakers while promoting an understanding of French culture. Activities including puzzles, dancing, and singing are built into the lesson to ensure retention and engagement.
- Ages: Classes available for students grades K-5.
- When: Our in-person classes meet for 1.5-hour sessions on Mondays and Wednesdays for a total of 81 hours of instruction (54 lessons in most locations) from Fall 2025 to Spring 2026. Tuition will be prorated upon enrollment.
- Who: Former EFBA students in the FSL track (FSL 1, FSL 2, FSL 3) or new EFBA students with or without previous experience in French. A (free) language assessment is required for all new students.
There is additional homework and asynchronous activities between classes. To optimize interaction, quality, and safety, the size of each in-person class is limited to ensure a low student-teacher ratio.
Want to try out EFBAâs unique program? With our âFree Weekâ option, your child can experience our Afterschool program before completing registration. Please note: Free trial week spaces are limited and do not guarantee your child a space in our program.
New Student Process: After online registration and payment, all new students with prior knowledge of French will be assessed before being confirmed at a class level.
EFBA PLAYTIME – K to 5th
Our Playtime is a collection of additional 60-minute events and activities, such as dance, movement, yoga, games, and art projects, and is offered before in-person classes in select locations.
- Cost: $600 for the year. Late enrollment? No problem! Weâll credit your account.
- Please note: Playtime is only open to students who are also enrolled in EFBAâs in-person Afterschool French classes. Scroll down to your site to see if Playtime is offered at your EFBA location.
Ready to Enroll?
We look forward to welcoming your children to our in-person Afterschool program!
Active locations:
Alameda | Belmont | Berkeley | Brentwood | Kensington | Menlo Park | Mountain View | Napa | Orinda | San Francisco (Noe Valley) | San Francisco (Sunset) | San Jose | San Ramon | Tiburon | Walnut Creek
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COURSE PRICE
Choose the French class that's right for you!
Donât know which Afterschool class to enroll your child in? Contact us! Our education experts will answer your questions as soon as possible.
Important Notes:
All new students with a prior knowledge of French will be assessed prior to class assignment – contact us to schedule an assessment. You can book your assessment now to determine your child’s level (Francophone, French as a Second Language).
Thanks to the support of our generous donors, EFBA is able to offer scholarships to six students. If you would also like to support our mission of making French language learning accessible to all students regardless of their background, click here to donate a full or partial scholarship.
Scholarships are available, please contact admissions@efba.us for more information.
We believe in the power of inclusion and warmly welcome children with special needs (including those with learning differences or requiring assistance) to all our programs.
To ensure the best possible experience for your child, please inform us about their specific needs during the enrollment process. As a small nonprofit, advance notice is crucial for us to make thoughtful and reasonable accommodations. We kindly request that you notify us at least one month in advance of the start date. This allows us time to collaborate with you, understand your child’s needs thoroughly, and develop a supportive plan for their successful participation.
There are a few dates during the school year when a host school will close due to school events, parent-teacher conferences, etc. When the host school closure falls on a date that EFBA holds class, classes will be made up at the end of the year. Parents are provided with a calendar at the beginning of the year, and it is updated throughout the school year.