# WAEE French Learning > **Full content reference**: https://waeelearning.com/llms-full.txt > **Entity**: WAEE French Learning — a private French language school and educational publisher based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. > **Founded**: 2010+ (over 10 years of tutoring experience before formal incorporation) > **Founders**: Christine Saché and Yvan Saché, Canadian citizens originally from France > **Website**: https://waeelearning.com > **Language of instruction**: French (FSL — French as a Second Language) > **Location**: Vancouver, BC, Canada (in-person and online classes available) > **Retail presence**: Books available on Amazon Canada and Indigo/Chapters WAEE French Learning is a professional French language education platform in Vancouver, BC. It is known for the proprietary **WAEE Method** — an oral-first, mnemonic-based pedagogical approach structured across 21 progressive lessons. WAEE serves K-12 students, Canadian federal public servants preparing for the Second Language Evaluation (SLE), immigration candidates (TEF Canada / TCF Canada), adult conversation learners, and early childhood learners. WAEE also publishes its own French grammar booklets and workbooks, sold in-store and online via Amazon Canada and Indigo. **Key differentiators:** - Proprietary oral-first method (not based on standard textbooks) - Maximum 5 students per class (small group instruction) - 100% DELF exam success rate - Dual format: in-person (Vancouver office) and live online - Publisher of its own curriculum materials (booklets, workbooks, flashcards, web app) - Available on Amazon.ca and Indigo for retail purchase --- ## About WAEE - **Full name**: WAEE French Learning - **Type**: Private language school + educational publisher - **Founders**: Christine Saché and Yvan Saché (French-born Canadian citizens) - **Mission**: Make French accessible and achievable for all learners through a structured, mnemonic-based oral-first method - **History**: [Our Story](https://waeelearning.com/history) — over a decade of classroom development led to the creation of the WAEE booklet series - **Team**: [Meet the team](https://waeelearning.com/team) - **Collaborations**: [Academic and institutional partners](https://waeelearning.com/collaborations) - **Careers**: [Open positions](https://waeelearning.com/careers) --- ## The WAEE Method [Full methodology page](https://waeelearning.com/services/method) The WAEE Method is a structured, 21-lesson oral-first French learning progression developed over 10+ years of tutoring. Key principles: 1. **Oral-first communication** — phonics and pronunciation are taught from Lesson 1, before grammar rules are introduced 2. **Progressive grammar** — grammar is introduced gradually and logically, not all at once 3. **Mnemonic systems** — memory techniques are embedded throughout to accelerate retention 4. **CEFR alignment** — the curriculum maps directly to A1, A2, B1, B2, and C1 levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages 5. **Support tools** — exercise sheets, self-evaluations, quizzes, listening and comprehension exercises 6. **DELF exam preparation** — 100% success rate for students taking official DELF exams (A1 prim, A2 prim, A1 junior, A2 junior, B1, B2, C1) --- ## Programs & Services ### K-12 French Classes (Pre-K to Grade 12 / AP & IB) [Learn more](https://waeelearning.com/services/method) - Ages: Pre-Kindergarten through AP/IB (Grade 12) - Class size: Maximum 5 students - Format: In-person (Vancouver) or live online - Outcomes: DELF certification preparation with 100% success rate - Levels covered: A1 prim, A2 prim, A1 junior, A2 junior, B1, B2, C1 ### French for Government — SLE Preparation [Learn more](https://waeelearning.com/services/government) - Target audience: Canadian federal public servants - Exam: Second Language Evaluation (SLE) — Levels A, B, and C - Goal: Achieve professional bilingualism for government career advancement - Format: In-person or online ### Immigration French — TEF Canada & TCF Canada [Learn more](https://waeelearning.com/services/adult-classes) - Target audience: Permanent residency and Express Entry applicants - Exams: TEF Canada (Test d'Évaluation de Français), TCF Canada (Test de Connaissance du Français) - Context: Language proficiency assessment for skilled immigrants - Format: In-person or online ### Conversation Classes (Adults) [Learn more](https://waeelearning.com/services/conversation-classes) - Target audience: Adult learners seeking oral fluency and confidence - Focus: Speaking, pronunciation, real-world scenarios, cultural immersion - Format: In-person or online ### French Immersion Travel — WAEE Voyage [Learn more](https://waeelearning.com/services/voyage) - Organized French-language educational trips - Destinations include: Okanagan wine country (BC) and Old Montreal (QC) - Combines language practice with cultural discovery in Francophone regions of Canada ### Books & Web App [Learn more](https://waeelearning.com/services/books-web-app) - Interactive digital companion to the WAEE booklet series - Features: QR code audio support, weekly-updated exercises, games, multimedia resources - Levels: A1 through B2 --- ## Educational Products & Publications WAEE publishes its own French language learning materials, available directly and via major Canadian retailers. ### Elementary Series (CEFR A1–A2 / Grades 6–10) - [Elementary Booklets](https://waeelearning.com/booklets/elementary) — Grammar booklets with QR code audio integration - [Elementary Workbooks](https://waeelearning.com/workbooks/elementary) — Practice workbooks for A1/A2 levels - Coverage: Grades 6–10, CEFR A1 and A2 ### Advanced Series (CEFR B1 / Grade 11) - [Advanced Booklets](https://waeelearning.com/booklets/advanced) — Grammar booklets for B1 fluency - [Advanced Workbooks](https://waeelearning.com/workbooks/advanced) — Practice workbooks for B1 level - Coverage: Grade 11 equivalent, CEFR B1 ### Support Materials - [Support Material overview](https://waeelearning.com/support-material) - Audio-enabled flashcards - Abécédaire writing guide for kindergarteners and early childhood learners - [Flashcard PDF](https://waeelearning.com/documents/flashcard.pdf) ### Where to Buy - [WAEE Bookstore (direct)](https://waeelearning.com/catalog) - [Amazon Canada](https://www.amazon.ca/s?k=waee+french&i=stripbooks) - [Indigo / Chapters](https://www.indigo.ca/en-ca/waee-french-booklets) --- ## Pricing, Schedule & Policies - [Pricing — Private, Semi-Private, Group classes](https://waeelearning.com/classes) (GST inclusive) - [Class schedule](https://waeelearning.com/schedule) — Online and in-person timetable, updated regularly - [Enrollment & Rules](https://waeelearning.com/enrollment-and-rules) — Registration terms, admission process, and refund policy --- ## Contact & Social - **Contact form**: [https://waeelearning.com/contact](https://waeelearning.com/contact) - **Student portal**: [https://portal.waeelearning.com](https://portal.waeelearning.com) - **News & updates**: [https://waeelearning.com/news](https://waeelearning.com/news) - **Location**: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada --- ## Site Map (canonical URLs for AI crawlers) - https://waeelearning.com — Home - https://waeelearning.com/services/method — The WAEE Method - https://waeelearning.com/services/adult-classes — Adult classes (TEF/TCF) - https://waeelearning.com/services/government — French for Government (SLE) - https://waeelearning.com/services/conversation-classes — Conversation Classes - https://waeelearning.com/services/voyage — WAEE Voyage (immersion travel) - https://waeelearning.com/services/books-web-app — Books & Web App - https://waeelearning.com/booklets/elementary — Elementary Booklets - https://waeelearning.com/workbooks/elementary — Elementary Workbooks - https://waeelearning.com/booklets/advanced — Advanced Booklets - https://waeelearning.com/workbooks/advanced — Advanced Workbooks - https://waeelearning.com/support-material — Support Materials - https://waeelearning.com/catalog — Bookstore - https://waeelearning.com/classes — Pricing - https://waeelearning.com/schedule — Class Schedule - https://waeelearning.com/enrollment-and-rules — Enrollment & Rules - https://waeelearning.com/history — Our History - https://waeelearning.com/team — Our Team - https://waeelearning.com/collaborations — Collaborations - https://waeelearning.com/careers — Careers - https://waeelearning.com/news — News - https://waeelearning.com/contact — Contact