Cours Mirabeau · Rotonde · Aix-en-Provence 
French classes for your au pair in Aix-en-Provence, with Wednesdays free
Alliance Française Aix-Marseille Provence teaches French at its Aix-en-Provence campus on boulevard de la République, near the Rotonde and the cours Mirabeau. Its au pair course runs 16 hours a week, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, with Wednesdays and school holidays free, from A1 to C1.
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Quick answer
Looking for French classes for your au pair in Aix-en-Provence? Alliance Française Aix-Marseille Provence offers its au pair course at its Aix campus (boulevard de la République, near the Rotonde): 16 hours a week, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, Wednesdays and school holidays free, from A1 to C1. B1–B2–C1 classes run in the morning (9 am–1 pm); A1–A2 classes run in the afternoon (1 pm–5 pm), with an early departure accepted at 4.30 pm for school pick-up and catch-up work on Apolearn. Au pair rate: €448 for one month, or €800 to €1,110 per term, plus an €80 registration fee. Your au pair brings ID or passport, a copy of their visa, and a copy of the signed au pair contract.
Rates and formats from the school website and the details provided on 5 November 2026. The partnership does not change what you pay the school.
Alliance Française Aix-Marseille Provence, since 1889
Alliance Française Aix-Marseille Provence is a non-profit association and a private higher-education institution. It belongs to the Alliances Françaises network, which teaches French and shares Francophone cultures, and welcomes students from all over the world in Aix-en-Provence and Marseille. Its Aix campus is on boulevard de la République, a short walk from the Rotonde and the cours Mirabeau.
- Non-profit association founded in 1889, part of the Alliances Françaises network.
- Aix-en-Provence campus at 47 boulevard de la République, near the Rotonde and the cours Mirabeau.
- Qualité FLE label and Qualiopi certification (CPF, France Travail, OPCO/AKTO).
- Official DELF, DALF and TCF exam centre.
Network
Founded in 1889
A non-profit association created at the initiative of the Marseille Chamber of Commerce, within the Alliances Françaises network.
Quality
Qualité FLE · Qualiopi
Qualité FLE label and Qualiopi certification for training, eligible for CPF, France Travail and OPCO/AKTO funding.
Exams
DELF · DALF · TCF
Official exam centre in Aix and Marseille, with sessions all year round.
Premises
A former convent
At 47 boulevard de la République, with an inner courtyard, bright renovated classrooms and digital equipment.
Access
Town centre
A short walk from the Rotonde and the cours Mirabeau; town-centre buses stop nearby.
Two sites
Aix · Marseille
Your course takes place in Aix. The school also has a Marseille campus on rue Saint-Suffren, with its own address.
“Learning French isn’t just about attending classes! Through our cultural and sports activities, students can practise French differently, discover the region and share good times together. It’s also a great way to improve while having fun!”
Culture, outings and Provence
Learning French here is more than a class: the school organises outings and cultural events, and Aix does the rest, with its fountains, markets and Cézanne’s mountain.
- Mon–Tue–Thu–Fri 16 hours of French a week
- A1 → C1 Five levels, with a placement test
- Every Monday Start dates from A1.2 to C1
- DELF · DALF · TCF Official exam centre
Photo credits:FrogsLegs71 (CC BY-SA 3.0),Tmv (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Figures, label and certification from the school and its website, checked on 5 November 2026. The photo of the campus entrance was supplied by the school for this page.
Why Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, with Wednesday free
A host family relies on its au pair around the school day, and Wednesday is the day many French children are at home. This course leaves that day free, and school holidays too.
Wednesday stays free
No class on Wednesday, when many French children are not at school: the day belongs to the family, and so does the market.
No classes during school holidays
The course follows the school calendar: when the children are at home, so is your au pair (Toussaint, Christmas, winter, spring).
A full week, agreed first
Sixteen hours is a real commitment, and class time is not childcare time: choose morning or afternoon with your au pair, within the 25-hour weekly limit for family tasks.
- 8 am School, commute
- 9 am–1 pm Au pair class
- 1 pm Lunch
- 2 pm Free time, a coffee, a walk
- 4.30 pm School pick-up, snack, homework
- 8 am School, commute
- 9 am Free time or childcare at home
- 1–4.30 pm Au pair class
- 4.30 pm Early departure accepted: school pick-up
- Evening Catch-up on Apolearn
Morning classes, 9 am–1 pm (B1–B2–C1)
Four mornings of class, childcare from 4.30 pm. Wednesday: no class.
Afternoon classes, 1 pm–5 pm (A1–A2)
Early departure at 4.30 pm accepted for school pick-up; the class is caught up on Apolearn.
Good to knowIndicative timetables. Hours are agreed in the au pair contract, within the limit of 5 hours a day and 25 hours a week. Class time is not childcare time.
Wednesday: the market, with the children
No class, so a free morning: the old-town markets are close by, with the traders as teachers.
Photo credits:Tmv (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Your au pair’s French, from A1 to C1
From a first box of calissons to a conversation about Cézanne and the mistral. Next to each level, a sentence your au pair could really say in Provence, and how to start.
At a confectioner on the cours Mirabeau
« Bonjour ! Une boîte de calissons, s’il vous plaît. »
Everyday words, simple requests
A1.2: every Monday · A1.1: fixed dates
Looking for the Rotonde fountain
« Excusez-moi, la fontaine de la Rotonde, c’est tout droit sur le cours Mirabeau ? »
Routine tasks, direct exchanges
Start every Monday
At the place Richelme market, with the children
« On prend des tomates, un melon et du fromage de chèvre pour le dîner, d’accord ? »
Most everyday situations
Start every Monday · morning class
In Cézanne’s studio
« Cézanne a peint la montagne Sainte-Victoire plus de quatre-vingts fois : je comprends pourquoi, elle change avec la lumière. »
Explain and defend a point of view
Start every Monday · morning class
A Saturday with the host family
« Si le mistral se calme, on montera à la Sainte-Victoire samedi, à moins que les enfants ne préfèrent les calanques. »
Express yourself with ease and nuance
Start every Monday · morning class
Common European Framework levels. On the right: the CEFR descriptor for each level and how to start. A placement test decides the group. The sentences are examples written by AuPair Connect, not the school’s material, and the school may correct them.
One course, five levels
The au pair course is a single programme, taught by level: A1, A2, B1, B2 and C1. Complete beginners (A1.1) start on fixed dates. Everyone else can join on any Monday.
| A1 Beginner | A2 Elementary | B1 Intermediate | B2 Upper intermediate | C1 Advanced | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | A1.2: every Monday. A1.1: fixed dates | Every Monday | Every Monday | Every Monday | Every Monday |
| When | 1–5 pm | 1–5 pm | 9 am–1 pm | 9 am–1 pm | 9 am–1 pm |
| Wednesday | No class, in any group | ||||
| Price | €448 a month, or €800–€1,110 a term, plus €80 registration | ||||
| For you if… | Your au pair knows a few words. | Your au pair wants to talk with the family. | Your au pair wants to chat at the market. | Your au pair wants to argue a point and prepare a diploma. | Your au pair is confident and wants nuance. |
The slot depends on the level: A1–A2 in the afternoon (1–5 pm), B1–B2–C1 in the morning (9 am–1 pm). A placement test confirms the group.
What the course costs
€448 for one month, or a full term from €800 to €1,110. An €80 registration fee is added, covering teaching materials and access to the Apolearn platform.
1 month
€448
Au pair rate
Term 1
€1,110
September → December
Term 2
€800
January → March
Term 3
€880
April → July
Example: a first term comes to €1,190
Rates from the school’s au pair course page, checked on 5 November 2026. All prices include VAT. The €80 registration fee is retained by the school. The monthly rate (€448, i.e. €112/week) and term rates (€800–€1,110, i.e. €80/week) are those published by the school: confirm the format you choose at enrolment. This partnership does not change what you pay the school.
An official qualification?
The school is an official DELF, DALF and TCF exam centre. Au pair placement rules do not require any test: a diploma is a bonus, not an obligation. For those who want one, the school offers a 20-hour preparation module.
DELF · DALF · TCF
Official exam centre in Aix and Marseille. The session calendar is on the school website.
20-hour module
Self-study on the Apolearn platform plus private lessons with a teacher, one month before the exam.
Self-study path
5, 10 or 30 hours of online practice, with 1, 2 or 3 months of access, from A1 to B2.
DELF · DALF
Lifelong diplomas awarded by the French Ministry of Education. A bonus, not an obligation for the au pair.
- Qualiopi
- Certified training, eligible for CPF, France Travail and OPCO/AKTO funding.
- Qualité FLE
- Qualité FLE label, displayed by the school.
- Exam centre
- DELF, DALF and TCF, with sessions all year round.
- Preparation
- 20-hour module: Apolearn and private lessons.
From the school website, checked on 5 November 2026. The school sets the dates of the written exams; oral exams may follow within 7 days, and no refund is given for absence from an exam. Exam fees are on the school website.
Before you pay
Three documents
ID or passport, a copy of a visa valid for the whole course, and a copy of the au pair contract signed with the host family.
Registration fee: €80
It covers registration, teaching materials and the Apolearn platform. It is retained by the school.
Pay by the first day at the latest
Any course started is due: no deferral or refund after the start, for any reason.
Monthly or termly payment
Au pairs can pay monthly (€448, €112/week) or use the term rate (€800–€1,110, €80/week). A copy of the signed au pair contract is required.
Public holidays and closures
Public holidays are neither made up nor refunded. The school closes for two weeks at the end of the year and on 11 November, and that time is not charged.
Class size
A class needs 7 students to open or stay open; below that, the school may reduce hours. A level change costs €30 (new textbook and new e-learning access).
Summary of the au pair course page and the school’s terms and conditions, which prevail. Checked on 5 November 2026.
After class, the cours Mirabeau
The campus is a short walk from the Rotonde: the cours Mirabeau, its plane trees and its terraces are close by for a free late afternoon.
Photo credits:Ladislaus Hoffner (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Which papers before the first Monday?
The au pair visa (VLS-TS “jeune au pair”) is based on the au pair contract with the family. The school asks to see three things: ID, a visa valid for the whole course, and the signed contract.
- Au pair contract You and your au pair sign the au pair contract (host agreement). It states whether the family contributes to the course. The school keeps a copy.
- Visa The au pair visa (VLS-TS) is requested on France-Visas, at most 3 months before departure. A course does not grant a visa.
- Copy of the visa The school asks for a copy of a visa valid for the whole course, plus ID or passport.
- Copy of the contract A copy of the au pair contract signed by all parties is required to apply the reduced rate. The school issues an official enrolment certificate for your visa process.
Keep in mindDocuments from the au pair course page and the school’s terms and conditions, checked on 5 November 2026. The student must be legally resident in France; the minimum age is 18 (16 with parental authorisation). A course does not grant a visa: the French consular authorities decide.
Three terms, a start every Monday
The school year runs in three terms, from September to early July. There are no classes during Zone B school holidays, which cover Aix-Marseille, or on Wednesdays.
Term No class: school holidays Complete beginners start
Term 1
7 Sept – 18 Dec
€1,110
Term 2
4 Jan – 26 Mar
€800
Term 3
29 Mar – 2 Jul
€880
Choosing when to arrive
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Planned arrival in Jan 2027
- Start at the school
- Term 2: Monday 4 January to Friday 26 March. From A1.2 to C1, you can also join on any Monday.
- Good to know
- Complete beginners (A1.1) also start on 4 January, according to the school calendar.
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Planned arrival in Mar–Apr 2027
- Start at the school
- Term 3: Monday 29 March to Friday 2 July. No classes during the spring holidays (17 April to 3 May).
- Good to know
- Complete beginners (A1.1) start on 29 March.
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Planned arrival in Sept 2027
- Start at the school
- The 2027-2028 terms are not yet published. The 2025-2026 terms began on 1 September.
- Good to know
- The usual start of an au pair year: three terms from September to July.
- Reception : Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8.30 am–5.30 pm.
- Closure : two weeks at the end of the year (19 December to 3 January), 11 November 2026, and public holidays not made up.
Term dates confirmed by the school: 7 September to 18 December 2026, 4 January to 26 March 2027, 29 March to early July 2027. Zone B holidays: Toussaint 17 October–2 November; Christmas 19 December–4 January; winter 20 February–8 March; spring 17 April–3 May. Checked on 5 November 2026.
How to enrol
- Agree the slot with the family Classes run Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 9 am–1 pm for B1–B2–C1, 1 pm–5 pm for A1–A2. Your au pair shows you the timetable before enrolling.
- Take the placement test A placement test takes place before enrolment to put your au pair in the right group. Complete beginners do not need one.
- Bring the three documents ID or passport, a copy of the visa valid for the whole course, and a copy of the au pair contract signed with you.
- Pay, then start on a Monday The €80 registration fee and the course are paid by the first day at the latest. Your au pair then joins their group on a Monday.
Contact and access
Alliance Française Aix-Marseille Provence — Aix-en-Provence campus
47 boulevard de la République, 13100 Aix-en-Provence
Phone: +33 (0)4 96 10 24 62
Email: [email protected]
A short walk from the Rotonde and the cours Mirabeau; town-centre buses nearby.
Aix, a Wednesday
Four places for the free day, or Saturday. They show the city and its surroundings, not the school.
Photo credits:Bjs (CC BY-SA 4.0),Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0),Mathieu BROSSAIS (CC BY-SA 4.0),Benh LIEU SONG (CC BY-SA 3.0)
Why AuPair Connect recommends this school
- A 16-hour week over four days, with Wednesdays and school holidays free.
- A validated arrangement: B1–B2–C1 in the morning (9 am–1 pm), A1–A2 in the afternoon (1 pm–5 pm), with early departure at 4.30 pm for school pick-up and catch-up on Apolearn.
- Levels from A1 to C1, a placement test and a start every Monday from A1.2.
- A non-profit school founded in 1889, with the Qualité FLE label, Qualiopi certification (CPF, France Travail, OPCO/AKTO) and an official DELF, DALF and TCF exam centre.
- Clear prices: €448 a month, €800–€1,110 a term, €80 registration, and paperwork requested upfront.
Partnership disclosure: AuPair Connect and Alliance Française Aix-Marseille Provence are partners. The “Recommended Partner” badge is provided to the school for its website. This page is editorial: prices, dates and terms are those published by the school and may change. Spotted an error? Email [email protected].
Frequently asked questions
Which course suits an au pair in Aix-en-Provence?
The au pair course: 16 hours a week, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, from A1 to C1, with Wednesdays and school holidays free. The school’s intensive courses (20 hours, including Wednesday) are not an au pair’s rhythm.
Where does the course take place in Aix?
At the Aix-en-Provence campus, 47 boulevard de la République, a short walk from the Rotonde and the cours Mirabeau. The Marseille campus on rue Saint-Suffren is a separate site.
How much does it cost?
€448 for one month, or €1,110 for term 1, €800 for term 2 and €880 for term 3. Add an €80 registration fee, covering teaching materials and Apolearn access. These are the school’s rates: AuPair Connect adds nothing and this partnership does not change them.
Morning or afternoon?
The school groups students by level: beginners and elementary learners (A1–A2) have afternoon classes (1 pm–5 pm), while intermediate and advanced learners (B1–B2–C1) have morning classes (9 am–1 pm). If your au pair needs to leave around 4.30 pm for school pick-up, the school is happy to accept: just tell the teacher and check Apolearn in the evening.
What is needed to enrol?
Three documents: ID or passport, a copy of the visa valid for the whole course, and a copy of the au pair contract signed with the host family. Non-beginners also take a placement test before enrolling.
Can you start mid-year?
Yes, from A1.2 to C1 you can start on any Monday. Complete beginners (A1.1) start on fixed dates, for example 4 January 2027.
Does the host family have to pay for the course?
No: the family has no legal obligation to fund French classes, but many contribute, and the au pair must be able to attend. Agree it in the au pair contract.
French rules: Service-Public F13348 and F15813, checked on 5 November 2026. Fees and terms: school website, checked on 5 November 2026.
Ready for the first Monday?
Timetables, current prices and the placement test are on the Alliance Française Aix-Marseille Provence website.
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City photos: Rotonde fountain, Bjs (CC BY-SA 4.0); cours Mirabeau, Ladislaus Hoffner (CC BY-SA 4.0); Sainte-Victoire mountain, Mathieu BROSSAIS (CC BY-SA 4.0); place Richelme market, mwanasimba (CC BY-SA 2.0); Sormiou calanque, Benh LIEU SONG (CC BY-SA 3.0). Full credits above.