French courses for parents whose children attend public compulsory school
Do you want to learn French or improve your level?
Do you have children enrolled in primary school or in a middle secondary school "cycle d'orientation" in Geneva?
Do you wish to better integrate into daily life in Geneva and meet other foreign language speaking parents?
Would you like to support your child's school career and improve communication with the school?
For whom
French courses are intended for foreign-speaking parents who have children enrolled in public school (primary school and/or orientation cycle).
Your personal data will remain confidential.
What
Classes take place once a week throughout the school year. A certificate of attendance (for a minimum of 80% course attendance) is given to participants at the end of the year.
When
Classes start at the end of September and end at the beginning of June (around 30 lessons).
Classes for the 2024-25 school year have ended.
Information for the 2025 academic year will be available starting Monday, August 18, 2025. As the number of places is limited, registrations will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis.
Terms
Have a child attending public school in Geneva (primary school or orientation cycle).
Times and Locations
Class times are from 8:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. For level A1, courses are also offered on Wednesdays from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
The courses offered take place at CO Aubépine, CO Coudriers, CO Sécheron.
Levels of French courses offered
Literacy 1
Literacy 2
French A1-1 (A1, 1st part of the CEFR*)
French A1-2 (A1, 2nd part of the CEFR*)
French A2-1 (A2, 1st part of the CEFR*)
French A2-2 (A2, 2nd part of the CEFR*)
*CEFR: Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
The final orientation will be confirmed during the first lessons.
Price
The courses are free, the purchase of books is the responsibility of the participants.
From level A2, a registration fee of 40 francs is required.
How to register
Registrations for 2025-2026 can be made using the registration form, which will be available from the start of the school year (August 18, 2025) in the secretariats of primary schools and orientation cycles or on this page. Once completed, the registration form must be sent to the address indicated at the bottom of the document.
Contact us
"Ecole de parents", T. 022 327 05 30 / ecoledeparents@etat.ge.ch