Welcome to the realm of Foreign Language Education where FUN and FOOD are an integral part of the program for Children... Teens... & Adults...     Learn French, Spanish, German, Japanese, Chinese, Latin, Portuguese, Italian, Tamil, in collaboration with native speakers/ teachers/ linguists, and research-based, École Française Methodology. We bring languages in person and/or via Zoom, Skype or Face Time to your HOME! 

Summer classes available NOW!

School year begins Aug.12, 2024! 

AFFORDABLE discounted lessons for all Elementary, Middle, High School students and Adults. For group(3-5 students $15/class) OR Private lessons in person and/or via ZOOM, Skype, or FaceTime, call 352 332-8198 now or email: jdcharu@hotmail.com 

ENJOY croissants, crepes, tartines, chocolats and prizes in person at École Française, Gainesville, following social distancing and safety protocols.  Discounts available: pandemic, sibling, loyalty etc.

  Near-by Schools:  Meadowbrook    Hidden Oak     Chiles  Wiles     Terwilliger     Fort Clark     Kanapaha     Oak Hall   

 Trinity      The Rock      Q of Peace      Buchholz 

 Meet the Founder/Director of École Française since 1988, the very first in Gainesville, Florida.

The introduction of French language education in the After School Programs leading to participation in Le Congrès de la Culture Française en Floride, is the brain-child of École Française, Gainesville Founder/ Director, Judy Dharini Charudattan, who is also Teacher of French with Blue Wave ASP at P.K.Yonge Developmental Research School, Univ. of Florida, Macs Charter School, Micanopy, and Alachua County Public Schools. She has received several awards including the National Honor of DOROTHY LUDWIG "Excellence in Teaching  Award-Elementary" from the 'American Association of Teachers of French' and with it the national title of 'Elementary French Teacher of the Year-2002'. As a foreign language educator, Judy Charudattan was inducted into the 'Teachers' Hall of Fame' by the Florida Foreign Language Association Inc. in the 34th Annual Conference held in October 2002, 'In recognition of her personal commitment, dedication and invaluable contributions to the field of foreign language education'.

 Learning is a pleasure with her innovative methodology in foreign  language education. Over 1600 young students have graduated from her program for the past 24 years and is continuing to grow!                                                        

Other foreign language programs have followed her ideas and foot steps in making them fun and enriching. 

She is like a beacon light, giving guidance to other language educators through her local, state-wide, national and international presentations in AATF conferences and publications, since 1991, including the ACTFL (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages).        

In the news                                

             Here is what the media is saying about the program:

 2019 Media see article 4  http://gainesville.com/news/20190120/uf-professor-appointed-to-prestigious-national-committee

http://achievers.blogs.gainesville.com/1359/local-students-shine-at-statewide-musical-conference/

 French Congrès 2011 http://www.gainesville.com/article/20110605/ARTICLES/110609709/-1/opinion?Title=-cole-Fran-aise-students-perform-well-at-recent-event

• • Independent Florida Alligator - Spring Break Camp Focuses on French

  • Alachua Post - French Cultural Contest In Florida     

• One of the students with Merit Certificate