A file at the town hall or a ministry
Reading and filling in a form correctly, without depending on someone else to translate it.
French classes in Yaounde, for English speakers
Built for English-speaking Cameroonians and expatriates who need French for work, for administration, for studies, or for a Canada application. At Carrefour Tam-Tam, evening classes, with a free level test before you commit to anything.
Real situations
Where French changes things day to day
A meeting at work
Following what is said in French around the table and adding your own point.
A Canada application
Reaching the level needed before starting TCF Canada or TEF Canada preparation.
Who this is for
An English-speaking Cameroonian at home in Yaounde, not abroad
A civil servant transferred to a French-speaking department who now has to read internal memos and write short reports. A graduate from an English-medium school in the North West or South West who moved to Ngoa-Ekellé for work or studies and needs French for daily life, not just survival phrases. A candidate who is building a Canada application and knows French will matter, whether or not French is their first language. An expatriate settling in Yaounde who wants to manage errands and appointments without an interpreter.
The free level test finds the real starting point for each of these situations, including complete beginners.
Schedule and prerequisites
How classes run
At Carrefour Tam-Tam, behind Bethesda pharmacy, weekdays until 9pm. Groups of eight learners maximum.
Prerequisites: none, including for a complete beginner.
By the end, you can: introduce yourself, understand and write a simple message, and handle everyday situations at work, at an office counter, or on the phone, at the level targeted by the course.
One step further
Planning to apply to Canada?
French classes build the language itself. Once your level is solid enough, TCF Canada or TEF Canada preparation adds the exact exam format, timing and scoring — both are prepared at this centre.
Prices
- French classes50 000 FCFA · 28 hours of tuition (4 weeks × 7 h)
+ 10 000 FCFA registration fee (one-time)
Frequently asked questions
I only speak English, is that a problem?
No, it is the most common starting point for this course. The free level test and a short conversation with a tutor set your pace, even starting from nothing.
Does this class prepare for the TCF Canada or the TEF Canada?
This class builds general French for everyday and work use. Once your level is solid, our dedicated TCF Canada or TEF Canada preparation adds the exact exam format.
I already passed the GCE and studied in English all my life. Where do I start?
That is exactly the profile this course is built for. The free level test checks whether you already have some French from school, or if you are starting from nothing.
Can my whole office take this course together?
Yes, for a team that needs French at work. See the corporate training page (in French) or message us on WhatsApp with the number of participants.
Are classes in the evening?
Yes, on weekdays until 9pm.
Ready to start your French classes?
Message us on WhatsApp, we reply within the hour during opening times.
Also in Douala (Japoma) and Dschang (Foréké).