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Welcome to Our Alliance!
We are a French school open to students of all ages and levels, backed by the trusted quality of the global Alliance Française network.

As a certified exam center, we offer official French language certifications recognized worldwide.

More Than a Language School

We bring language to life by combining engaging classes with rich cultural experiences and welcoming social gatherings for both francophones and francophiles.

Explore all the possibilities

Welcome to the

Alliance Française de San Diego!

Find a Class

classes all levels and ages

online and in person

Events

Meet friends around culture and social events

Certifications

Study, work or immigrate to a French-speaking country

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What they say about us

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The best French language school in San Diego County. The staff creates a welcoming atmosphere where learning feels natural and enjoyable.

Alex S.

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"The classes are small and highly personalized, the teachers are qualified and passionate, and the facilities in University City are welcoming. The teaching is rigorous and high-quality, even for the little ones."

Christelle W.

Learn French and get Certified

We offer French classes, French tutoring as well as thematic classes for all ages and levels!

We are an official certifications and proficiency exam center in San Diego and

a certified Heritage School by the Department of Education of California

Events in San Diego

Beyond an educational center, we offer cultural and social events.

Join our dynamic community of over 300 members!

See the video of the 2024 events!

Sat, Jul 12
Open Call for Group Exhibition
Alliance Française San Diego
More info & RSVP
Jul 12, 2025, 7:00 PM – Nov 05, 2025, 12:00 AM
Alliance Française San Diego, 6390 Greenwich Dr, San Diego, CA 92122, USA
Sun, Jul 13
House of France - Lawn Program / Bastille Day
San Diego
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Jul 13, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
San Diego, 2100 Pan American Pl, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
Join our friends from House of France for this free event!
Mon, Jul 14
Bastille Day at The French Door Cafe
Carlsbad
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Jul 14, 2025, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Carlsbad, 2205 Faraday Ave suite c, Carlsbad, CA 92008, USA
New coffee shop in North County!
Tue, Jul 15
Bastille Day Los Angeles
California Plaza Los Angeles
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Jul 15, 2025, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
California Plaza Los Angeles, One California Plaza, 300 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90071, USA
Thu, Jul 17
Sargent and Paris and the Gilded Age
online
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Jul 17, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
online
Thu, Jul 17
Bastille Day Celebration in Mission Bay
Mission Bay Beach Club
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Jul 17, 2025, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Mission Bay Beach Club, 2688 E Mission Bay Dr., San Diego, CA 92109, USA
Thu, Jul 24
Club lecture / Book Club
Alliance Française San Diego
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Jul 24, 2025, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Alliance Française San Diego, 6390 Greenwich Dr #185, San Diego, CA 92122, USA
Reading and talking in French is the best way to pursue your classes and immersion in this beautiful language.
Mon, Jul 28
French Cinémathèque: L'Inconnu du Lac
online
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Jul 28, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
online
Tue, Jul 29
Concert and Pic nic
Powerhouse Park, Del Mar
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Jul 29, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Powerhouse Park, Del Mar, 1658 Coast Blvd, Del Mar, CA 92014, USA
Fri, Aug 01
Cooking class and dinner in La Jolla
La Jolla (address given to guests only)
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Aug 01, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
La Jolla (address given to guests only), La Jolla, San Diego, CA, USA