Académie Francophone Greystones

Unlock the Joy of French in Greystones with Académie Francophone!

Discover vibrant language classes, immersive trips to France, and fun local social events right on your doorstep.

At Académie Francophone, we believe learning a language is one of the most rewarding journeys you can take. More than memorising vocabulary, mastering French will boost your confidence and sharpen your concentration. Whether you are aiming for top exam results or planning your next getaway, speaking French opens doors to new friendships and makes travelling feel truly authentic and fun!

Our primary school students have created their own French cardboard avatar and are building their "théâtre".

LANGUE FRANÇAISE & ART DE VIVRE

AVEC MME TRAVERS

Cécilia Travers has taught Leaving Certificate French, Junior Certificate French, and International Baccalaureate French in Irish Secondary Schools for over 25 years.

Cécilia is a qualified DELF examiner and qualified DELF examiner teacher trainer. She works closely with the Alliance Française, Dublin, where she delivers occasional classes and workshops.

What is the DELF? DELF French Exams | Alliance Française Dublin link to external site

OUR CLASSES

It is still possible to sign up for our tailored weekly classes designed to suit all ages and learning levels in a supportive, engaging atmosphere:

Primary School “Le French Club”:
Wednesdays at 4:00 PM at St Patrick’s National School. Focuses on oral games and fun group and DIY activities.
Junior Cycle / Secondary:
Tuesdays at 5:30 PM at Greystones Community College. Focuses on oral skills, perfect to complement your regular French classes or keep as a third language for the LC.
Senior Cycle / Leaving Cert Prep:
Wednesdays 5-7 PM at St Patrick’s National School. Our Leaving Cert students regularly achieve up to 40% H1/H2 grades by building oral fluency early!
Adult Classes:
Tuesday evenings (7:30–8:30 PM at Greystones Community College) & Adult Conversation on Wednesday evenings (7:00–8:00 PM at St Patrick’s National School).

Ready to start?

Workshops for teachers and schools:

CLASS SCHEDULE (Small classes guaranteed)
Tuesdays	Greystones Community School
Junior Cycle Scolaire A1/A2	5:30PM - 6:30PM
Secondary School Senior Cycle Immersion preparation	6:30PM - 7:30PM
Adult Class DELF/DALF	7:30PM - 8:30PM
Wednesdays	St. Patrick's National School
Primary School Débutants	4PM - 4:45PM
Leaving Certificate Preparation	5PM - 7PM
Adult Conversation	7PM - 8PM

Further information about our classes…

TERM 1 (14 Weeks)
7^th September	to 23^rd October
2^nd November	to 19^th December
TERM 2 (8 Weeks)
11^th January	to 12^th February
22^nd February	to 12^th March
TERM 3 (6 Weeks)
5^th April	to 15^th May

Social Events

Soirée Raclette:
November 26 – A delicious French culinary evening.
Soirée Cinéma:
December 26 – A cosy night of French film.

Cultural Trips

Cultural Trip to Paris:
February 2027 – Open to students, friends, and family of Académie Francophone. Experience Paris museums, tourist sights, brocantes, food, and real conversational practice.
Interested in travelling to Paris with us? Fill out our Express Interest for Paris Trip form.
Holiday Rental:
Looking for a holiday rental in the countryside near Nantes and the Loire Valley castles (1 hour from Nantes airport)? Get in touch at bonjour@academiefrancophone.ie

New Classes

Immersion Trip Preparation (TY & 5th Year):
Starting in January 2027 (Tuesdays 6.30- 7.30 PM) to prepare students for an exciting immersion trip to France in June 2027.
Trip estimate approx. €700 excl. flights, including local host families, activities & outings, and classes.
Daytime adult classes:
Opening, subject to interest!
Classes for French-speaking children:
Also opening, subject to interest!