Everything you need to know.
Plain and simple.
Whether your child is abroad or in Africa — here is exactly how Akili works, what to expect, and how to get started.
Which describes your child?
My child lives abroad and is losing their French
They moved to an English-speaking country. French is fading. I want to bring it back before it goes too far.
My child lives in Africa and needs stronger French
They speak French but not with the confidence or fluency I want for them. I want them to get better.
Both paths lead to the same place — a native African teacher who understands your child, twice a week, in a session that feels like home.
What actually happens
in a session.
Zoom Enabled
Phone or Computer
45 Minutes
Twice Weekly
Zero Pressure
No Tests or Grades
Your child sits with their teacher and they talk. In French. About real things.
Stories, school, what they find funny, what they care about. The teacher listens, engages, and gently guides. French flows naturally from there.
It does not feel like a lesson. It feels like a conversation with someone who gets them.
The goal is to make French feel natural again. To rebuild the instinct to reach for French first.
The goal is to push beyond classroom French. To build the confidence to tell a story—and do it well.
SAME SESSIONS. SAME TEACHERS. DIFFERENT GOALS. BOTH FULLY SERVED.
We don't assign random teachers.
We find the right one.
When you join Akili, we ask about your child’s specific background.
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A child from Cameroon hears French differently from a child from Ivory Coast.
A child from Senegal has different expressions from a child from Congo. We know this. Our matching reflects it.
Your child gets a teacher who shares their cultural world.
Someone who knows the same references. Speaks the same rhythm. Understands the same humor.
That familiarity is not a small thing. It is what makes the sessions work.
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Here is what the first month
looks like — honestly.
Your child may be quiet. Slow to engage. This is normal. The teacher is building trust. The child is remembering that French can feel safe.
Something shifts. Words come back a little faster.
Your child starts replying in French without being pushed. That moment is everything.
The teacher is assessing gaps. Building a relationship that makes your child comfortable enough to try.
Your child starts attempting complex sentences.
Your child expresses a full thought in French without giving up halfway through. Confidence is building.
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We are everywhere
your child is.
Akili is fully online. All sessions happen via Zoom. This means it does not matter where in the world your family lives.
…and beyond.
If you have internet and a device — your child can learn with Akili. If your country is not on this list — reach out anyway. We will make it work.
Simple, honest pricing.
No hidden fees. No surprises.
Canada, UK, US, Europe, AU
$90 USD / per month
- 8 Sessions per month
- 2 Sessions per week
- 45 Minutes per session
- Free Trial Session Included
Serving Families Across Africa
Fixed Monthly Rate
- 8 Sessions per month
- 2 Sessions per week
- 45 Minutes per session
- Free Trial Session Included
Small Group Sessions
If you prefer your child to learn alongside one or two other children — small group sessions are available at reduced rates. Ask us about availability.
Not sure which pricing applies to you?
Just reach out. We will figure it out together.
You probably have questions.
Here are the honest answers.
Yes. This is the most common situation we work with. Most children begin engaging within the first two sessions.
Our sessions do not feel like lessons. They feel like conversations. The cultural familiarity makes the difference.
After every four sessions we send a short progress note. Not a report card. Just a clear, honest update.
At school your child is one of thirty. At Akili they have one teacher focused entirely on them—pushing them further.
Yes. Stronger spoken French naturally builds written French. Parents report improved grades within 60 to 90 days.
Especially then. One-on-one sessions with a patient teacher create the safety they need to build confidence.
Aged 5 to 16. Under 5? Reach out and we will advise honestly.
Visible change in 3-4 weeks. Strong fluency usually within 90 days.
We find a better match. Simple as that. No questions asked.
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The best way to know if Akili is right
is to try it — for free.
No commitment. No pressure. No cost.
Just a free 30-minute session with a native African teacher who understands your child’s background.
After the session you will know — clearly and honestly — whether Akili is the right fit. Most parents book a second session before the first one ends.
Not sure where your child stands yet? Start with the free Language Check first.
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