The
Alliance Française de Seattle is launching an in-person tutoring program for native French-speaking students using the
CNED curriculum (Centre National d’Enseignement à Distance).
We focus exclusively on the French language curriculum provided by CNED (not covering other subjects such as math, science, or social studies).
This program will be led by our instructor Sarah Grousseau who, inspired by her experience having done the CNED for 10 years with her own children, is excited to launch this new opportunity for our community. Sarah will guide students in a group setting, ensuring a comprehensive and interactive learning experience aligned with French national standards. This program is designed to provide a rigorous French language education, similar to what students would experience in an accredited French school. This requires a strong commitment from both students and parents. We recommend parents assess their ability to provide support with homework, and sometimes additional explanations even if they have been provided in class.
This program is for your child if:
This program is NOT for children learning French as a Foreign Language (beginners to intermediate).
Please note that at this time, this program is not eligible for scholarships.
Sarah Grousseau
INSTRUCTOR
Sarah grew up in Nantes, on the west coast of France. She holds a master's degree in Signal Processing and is a French-certified (CAPES)
Physics and Chemistry teacher. Sarah moved to the United States in 2009 and settled in Seattle in the summer of 2025, where she currently
teaches French at the Éducation Française Greater Seattle (EFGS). Sarah is always happy to share her love for her native language : her
circle of friends has once even nicknamed her "Madame Dictionnaire." Outside of the classroom, Sarah enjoys knitting and spending time with
her family and her two cats.
CNED Tutoring
Annual Calendar 2026/27
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Unsure of your level? Click here to take a free placement test (mandatory for new students)
Conçu pour les enfants entrant en classe de CE1, ce cours s’appuie sur le programme officiel du CNED et les attendus du cycle 2 de l’Éducation nationale française. À travers un apprentissage structuré du français, les élèves approfondissent les compétences acquises au CP : ils développent leur compréhension orale et écrite, gagnent en aisance et en fluidité en lecture, enrichissent leur vocabulaire et consolident leurs compétences en expression écrite, grammaire et orthographe. Dédiée aux enfants francophones ou bilingues souhaitant poursuivre un apprentissage structuré du français et progresser vers le niveau attendu en CE1, cette classe est dispensée par Sarah Grousseau, professeure de l’Alliance Française de Seattle.
Designed for rising 2nd graders (CE1), this class follows the official CNED curriculum and the learning objectives of Cycle 2 of the French national education system. Building on skills acquired in CP, students strengthen their oral and written comprehension, develop greater reading fluency, expand their vocabulary, and continue building their skills in written expression, grammar, and spelling. This program is designed for bilingual or French-speaking children who wish to continue a structured French education and work toward the expected CE1 level. The class is taught by Alliance Française de Seattle instructor Sarah Grousseau.
This price includes the full academic year tuition ($2,200) and material fees ($325). Please contact us if you need to
pay in two installments.
Destinée aux élèves entrant en CE2, cette classe suit les directives officielles du CNED pour marquer la consolidation des apprentissages fondamentaux. Les enfants approfondissent leur compréhension de la langue à travers l'étude de la grammaire, de la conjugaison, de l'orthographe et de l'expression écrite, tout en développant une lecture plus fluide et analytique. Idéal pour les élèves francophones ou bilingues souhaitant structurer leur maîtrise du français, ce cours est est dispensé par Sarah Grousseau, professeure de l'Alliance Française de Seattle.
Designed for rising 3rd graders (CE2), this course aligns with official CNED guidelines to consolidate fundamental French language
skills. Students deepen their mastery of the language by working on grammar, verb conjugation, spelling, and written expression, alongside
developing fluid reading comprehension and literary analysis. Perfect for French-speaking or bilingual children seeking a structured
academic path, this class is led by instructor Sarah Grousseau.
This price includes the full academic year tuition ($2,200) and material fees ($325). Please contact us if you
need to pay in two installments.
Conçu pour les enfants entrant en classe de CP, ce cours s'appuie sur le programme officiel du CNED. À travers ce parcours, les élèves consolident leur maîtrise de la langue française en perfectionnant la lecture, la rédaction, l'orthographe ainsi que l'assimilation du vocabulaire. Dédiée aux enfants francophones ou bilingues désireux d'entretenir un apprentissage structuré du français, cette classe est dispensée par Sarah Grousseau, professeure de l'Alliance Française de Seattle.
Tailored for rising 1st graders (CP), this class utilizes the official CNED curriculum to reinforce core French language skills. Students
will enhance their reading fluency, writing abilities, spelling, and vocabulary through structured literacy instruction. This program is
designed for bilingual or French-speaking children looking to maintain a formal French education with the Alliance Française de Seattle,
and led by instructor Sarah Grousseau.
This price includes the full academic year tuition ($2,200) and material fees ($325). Please contact us if you need to pay
in two installments.
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