Is there a registration fee?

Yes, a one-time AED 100 registration fee valid for 12 months, which includes membership and library access.

Does my child need to take a test before joining?

Only if they already know some French. Complete beginners register directly; others take a placement test, with the fee deducted from tuition once enrolled and results valid for six months.

Where are the centres and when are they open?

There are two: Block 2B, Ground Floor Unit G04, Al Bourooj Street, Dubai Knowledge Park, and Street 18, Oud Metha. Pick a centre on this page to see its address, opening hours and contact details. Opening hours are not class times, so ask the centre.

How much do kids' courses cost?

Ask the provider. Term fees for the children's and teens' courses aren't published; only the AED 100 registration fee is listed.

Where are the holiday camps?

The French holiday camps for ages 3-9 (Monday to Friday, 9am-2pm) are held at the Oud Metha centre, not Knowledge Park.

Alliance Française — Knowledge Park

Q: What ages does Alliance Française teach?

The kids' programme covers toddlers 2-3 with a parent (Les Pitchounes), Young Children 3-6, Children 7-10, Teenagers 11-15, and Native Speakers classes for ages 4-16. Availability varies by centre, so check which groups run at yours.

LanguagesFrench

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Al Sufouh

Ages2–16years old
Where2 branchesAl Sufouh, Oud MethaSee on the map
Not publishedAskPrices and times

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Alliance Française Dubai, a non-profit teaching French in the city since 1982, runs two centres: Dubai Knowledge Park and Oud Metha. Both centres host group classes, though course availability varies by location, so check which age groups run at the centre you pick this term. The kids' programme is grouped by age: Les Pitchounes, a weekly class for 2-3 year olds and their parent; Young Children (3-6); Children (7-10); Teenagers (11-15); and Native Speakers classes for children who already speak French, split into Les petits francophones (4-5), Les primaires francophones (6-10) and Les ados francophones (11-16). Courses follow the Common European Framework levels from A1.1 to B2, and children can sit the DELF Prim or DELF Junior exams. A group needs at least four students to run, and classes are capped at 8 to 12 depending on the course.

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The activity

Language Classes, explained

French classes for children build vocabulary, pronunciation and conversation skills through age-appropriate games, songs and structured lessons in small groups. The youngest learners usually start with playful, spoken French before moving on to reading and writing as they get older, while children who already speak French at home can join classes that keep their reading, writing and grammar on track. Many courses follow the Common European Framework levels (A1, A2, B1, B2), so progress is measurable, and children can sit recognised exams such as the DELF Prim or DELF Junior along the way.

Who it's for

Toddlers aged 2-3 with a parent (Les Pitchounes), Young Children 3-6, Children 7-10, Teenagers 11-15, and Native Speakers classes for French-speaking children aged 4-16 (Les petits francophones 4-5, Les primaires francophones 6-10, Les ados francophones 11-16). Complete beginners and children with some French are both catered for.

What to expect

Complete beginners can register directly. Children with some French take a placement test first; there is a fee, deducted from tuition once you enrol, and the result is valid for six months. Native Speakers families book a level test online, the child takes it, then you meet the teacher. Late joiners are accepted up to two missed classes. Les Pitchounes is a weekly class where toddlers learn alongside a parent. Lesson length, weekly frequency, class times and term fees aren't published, so ask the centre you pick.

Highlights

Age groups from toddlers with a parent (2-3) to teenagers (11-15), plus Native Speakers classes for ages 4-16 (afdubai.org)
Levels follow the Common European Framework (A1.1 to B2), with DELF Prim and DELF Junior exams available (afdubai.org)
Groups need at least 4 students to run and are capped at 8-12 depending on the course (afdubai.org)
One-time AED 100 registration fee, valid 12 months, includes membership and library access (afdubai.org)
Early-bird, new-student and family discounts on course fees, not combinable (afdubai.org)
Holiday French camps for ages 3-9 run at the Oud Metha centre, not Knowledge Park (afdubai.org)

Why parents rate it

What parents say on Google

On Google, the Knowledge Park centre is rated 4.8 from 28 reviews and the Oud Metha centre 4.4 from 183 reviews. Each centre's own rating shows when you pick it.

The facts

Ages: 2-3 with a parent, 3-6, 7-10, 11-15; Native Speakers 4-16 (afdubai.org)
Prices: AED 100 one-time registration fee, valid 12 months; term fees not published (afdubai.org)
Trial: No trial published. Complete beginners register directly; others take a placement test (fee deducted from tuition, valid 6 months) (afdubai.org)
Languages: French
Where: Block 2B, Ground Floor Unit G04, Al Bourooj Street, Dubai Knowledge Park, Dubai
How to book: afdubai.org/kids-teens-courses · +971 4 244 6563 · +971 56 218 0546 · [email protected]
Opening hours: Mon–Thu9am–6pm
Fri–Sun9am–5pm

Questions parents ask

Good to know

Library and Click & Collect (afdubai.org)
Wheelchair-accessible car park and entrance (Google listing)
Both centres have a library; Knowledge Park also offers Click & Collect (afdubai.org)
Course availability varies by centre: confirm your child's class runs at your centre when you register (afdubai.org)
Each centre has its own phone and email (afdubai.org)
Payment by cash, card, online, Tabby or Tamara (afdubai.org)
Written cancellation at least five working days before term starts gets a refund minus administrative costs; no refunds once term has begun, though documented medical or professional reasons may get a six-month credit note (afdubai.org)