La Petite Ecole,

a fun environment to learn French! 



IMPORTANT NOTE
The AF de Newcastle is a registered provider with Service NSW and can now accept the Creative Kids Voucher. If you wish to enrol your child and use the creative kids voucher, please let us know as soon as possible and before you enrol your child.

How to submit the Creative Kids  How to submit the Creative Kids 



The Alliance Française de Newcastle offers a range of French classes for children and Teens from the age of 9 months old to 17 years old.

La Petite Ecole is a great opportunity to learn French, have fun and make friends! 

We currently have classes for babies, children and Teenagers with no French Background and for children with French background.


Adults
Children
HSC - Café blabla
Teenagers
French at my School Program
Session
Location
Type
Pace
French at my School Program

Les Grands Anglo - Beginner level - Bel Air

Standard

Who It’s For

  • Children in Year 1 to Year 6
  • Complete beginners or have done 1 year of French with us in 2025 

Course Details

  • Teacher: Qualified, native French-speaking instructor
  • Activities: Games, songs, stories, creative tasks, and hands-on exercises designed to engage and inspire young learners

Learning Focus

  • Strengthen listening, reading, writing, and speaking skills
  • Build essential French vocabulary and develop early fluency
  • Learn foundational grammar concepts in an age-appropriate and enjoyable way
  • Discover French culture through fun, meaningful activities

Key Features

  • A fun, interactive, and supportive learning environment
  • All additional classroom materials provided
  • Builds a strong foundation for future French learning and nurtures a lifelong love of the language

Textbook Requirement - No need if you already purchased this book in Term 1 

This class uses the ZigZag 1 (Red) textbook.

  • If your child already owns ZigZag 1 (red), you do not need to purchase it again.
  • If you need a copy, please visit our Course Materials Page to purchase the book.
    ZigZag 1 (red) is used across two full years of our children’s program and cost $30.

This course is a wonderful way for your child to continue — or begin — their French learning journey in a joyful and immersive setting! 🌟


Pace: 1 hour 15 min/week over 9 weeks

Les Grands Anglo - Beginner level - New Lambton South

Standard

Who It’s For

  • Children in Year 1 to Year 6
  • Complete beginners or have done 1 year of French with us in 2025 

Course Details

  • Teacher: Qualified, native French-speaking instructor
  • Activities: Games, songs, stories, creative tasks, and hands-on exercises designed to engage and inspire young learners

Learning Focus

  • Strengthen listening, reading, writing, and speaking skills
  • Build essential French vocabulary and develop early fluency
  • Learn foundational grammar concepts in an age-appropriate and enjoyable way
  • Discover French culture through fun, meaningful activities

Key Features

  • A fun, interactive, and supportive learning environment
  • All additional classroom materials provided
  • Builds a strong foundation for future French learning and nurtures a lifelong love of the language

Textbook Requirement - No need to purchased this book if you already purchased it in Term 1 

This class uses the ZigZag 1 (Red) textbook.

  • If your child already owns ZigZag 1 (red), you do not need to purchase it again.
  • If you need a copy, please visit our Course Materials Page to purchase the book.
    ZigZag 1 (red) is used across two full years of our children’s program and cost $30.

This course is a wonderful way for your child to continue — or begin — their French learning journey in a joyful and immersive setting! 🌟


Pace: 1 hour 15 min/week over 9 weeks
ORDER THIS COURSE:
New Lambton South Public School
Friday   3pm ▸ 4:15pm
01 May 2026 ▸ 26 Jun 2026

Les Grands Anglo - Beginner level - Saint Joseph

Standard

Who It’s For

  • Children in Year 1 to Year 6
  • Complete beginners or have done 1 year of French with us in 2025 

Course Details

  • Teacher: Qualified, native French-speaking instructor
  • Activities: Games, songs, stories, creative tasks, and hands-on exercises designed to engage and inspire young learners

Learning Focus

  • Strengthen listening, reading, writing, and speaking skills
  • Build essential French vocabulary and develop early fluency
  • Learn foundational grammar concepts in an age-appropriate and enjoyable way
  • Discover French culture through fun, meaningful activities

Key Features

  • A fun, interactive, and supportive learning environment
  • All additional classroom materials provided
  • Builds a strong foundation for future French learning and nurtures a lifelong love of the language

Textbook Requirement - No need to purchased this book if you already purchased it in Term 1 

This class uses the ZigZag 1 (Red) textbook.

  • If your child already owns ZigZag 1 (red), you do not need to purchase it again.
  • If you need a copy, please visit our Course Materials Page to purchase the book.
    ZigZag 1 (red) is used across two full years of our children’s program and cost $30.

This course is a wonderful way for your child to continue — or begin — their French learning journey in a joyful and immersive setting! 🌟


Pace: 1 hour 15 min/week over 9 weeks
ORDER THIS COURSE:
Saint Joseph Primary School (The Junction)
Friday   2:50pm ▸ 4:05pm
01 May 2026 ▸ 26 Jun 2026
Only 3 spots left!

Les Grands Anglo - Elementary level - Bel Air

Standard

Who It’s For

  • Children in Year 1 to Year 6
  • Have done 2 to 3 years of French with us and are ready for the Elementary/Intermediate levels 

Course Details

  • Teacher: Qualified, native French-speaking instructor
  • Activities: Games, songs, stories, creative tasks, and hands-on exercises designed to engage and inspire young learners

Learning Focus

  • Strengthen listening, reading, writing, and speaking skills
  • Build essential French vocabulary and develop early fluency
  • Learn foundational grammar concepts in an age-appropriate and enjoyable way
  • Discover French culture through fun, meaningful activities

Key Features

  • A fun, interactive, and supportive learning environment
  • All additional classroom materials provided
  • Builds a strong foundation for future French learning and nurtures a lifelong love of the language

Textbook Requirement - No need if already bought in Term 1

This class uses the ZigZag 2 (Yellow) textbook.

  • If your child already owns ZigZag 2 (yellow), you do not need to purchase it again.
  • If you need a copy, please visit our Course Materials Page to purchase the book.
    ZigZag 2 (yellow) is used across two full years of our children’s program and cost $30.

This course is a wonderful way for your child to continue — or begin — their French learning journey in a joyful and immersive setting! 🌟


Pace: 1 hour 15 min/week over 9 weeks
ORDER THIS COURSE:
Bel Air Primary School
Thursday   3pm ▸ 4:15pm
30 Apr 2026 ▸ 25 Jun 2026

Les Grands Anglo - Elementary level - New Lambton South

Standard

Who It’s For

  • Children in Year 1 to Year 6
  • Have done 2 to 3 years of French with us and are ready for the Elementary level 

Course Details

  • Teacher: Qualified, native French-speaking instructor
  • Activities: Games, songs, stories, creative tasks, and hands-on exercises designed to engage and inspire young learners

Learning Focus

  • Strengthen listening, reading, writing, and speaking skills
  • Build essential French vocabulary and develop early fluency
  • Learn foundational grammar concepts in an age-appropriate and enjoyable way
  • Discover French culture through fun, meaningful activities

Key Features

  • A fun, interactive, and supportive learning environment
  • All additional classroom materials provided
  • Builds a strong foundation for future French learning and nurtures a lifelong love of the language

Textbook Requirement - No need to purchased this book if you already purchased it in Term 1 

This class uses the ZigZag 2 (jaune) textbook.

  • If your child already owns ZigZag 2 (jaune), you do not need to purchase it again.
  • If you need a copy, please visit our Course Materials Page to purchase the book.
    ZigZag 2 (jaune) is used across two full years of our children’s program and cost $30.

This course is a wonderful way for your child to continue — or begin — their French learning journey in a joyful and immersive setting! 🌟


Pace: 1 hour 15 min/week over 9 weeks
ORDER THIS COURSE:
New Lambton South Public School
Friday   3pm ▸ 4:15pm
01 May 2026 ▸ 26 Jun 2026

Les Grands Anglo - Elementary level - Saint Joseph

Standard

Who It’s For

  • Children in Year 1 to Year 6
  • Have done 2 to 3 years of French with us and are ready for the Elementary level 

Course Details

  • Teacher: Qualified, native French-speaking instructor
  • Activities: Games, songs, stories, creative tasks, and hands-on exercises designed to engage and inspire young learners

Learning Focus

  • Strengthen listening, reading, writing, and speaking skills
  • Build essential French vocabulary and develop early fluency
  • Learn foundational grammar concepts in an age-appropriate and enjoyable way
  • Discover French culture through fun, meaningful activities

Key Features

  • A fun, interactive, and supportive learning environment
  • All additional classroom materials provided
  • Builds a strong foundation for future French learning and nurtures a lifelong love of the language

Textbook Requirement - No need to purchased this book if you already purchased it in Term 1 

This class uses the ZigZag 2 (jaune) textbook.

  • If your child already owns ZigZag 2 (jaune), you do not need to purchase it again.
  • If you need a copy, please visit our Course Materials Page to purchase the book.
    ZigZag 2 (jaune) is used across two full years of our children’s program and cost $30.

This course is a wonderful way for your child to continue — or begin — their French learning journey in a joyful and immersive setting! 🌟


Pace: 1 hour 15 min/week over 9 weeks
ORDER THIS COURSE:
Saint Joseph Primary School (The Junction)
Friday   2:50pm ▸ 4:05pm
01 May 2026 ▸ 26 Jun 2026

Les Grands Anglo - Hamilton PS

Standard

Who It’s For

  • Children in Year 1 to Year 6
  • Complete beginners or have done 1 year of French with us in 2025 

Course Details

  • Teacher: Qualified, native French-speaking instructor
  • Activities: Games, songs, stories, creative tasks, and hands-on exercises designed to engage and inspire young learners

Learning Focus

  • Strengthen listening, reading, writing, and speaking skills
  • Build essential French vocabulary and develop early fluency
  • Learn foundational grammar concepts in an age-appropriate and enjoyable way
  • Discover French culture through fun, meaningful activities

Key Features

  • A fun, interactive, and supportive learning environment
  • All additional classroom materials provided
  • Builds a strong foundation for future French learning and nurtures a lifelong love of the language

Textbook Requirement

This class uses the ZigZag 1 (Red) textbook.

  • If your child already owns ZigZag 1 (red), you do not need to purchase it again.
  • If you need a copy, please visit our Course Materials Page to purchase the book.
    ZigZag 1 (red) is used across two full years of our children’s program and cost $30.

This course is a wonderful way for your child to continue — or begin — their French learning journey in a joyful and immersive setting! 🌟


Pace: 1 hour 15 min/week over 9 weeks

 






Contact us

contact@afnewcastle.com.au

Please note that there are no office hours. 

Alliance Française de Newcastle

63 Scott Street, Newcastle, NSW 2300
Completely accessible
Tramway Stop "Newcastle Beach"

Postal
PO Box 505
Jesmond, NSW 2299

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