French Student Visa Question

Hi,

I am an U.S. citizen.  I would like to go study French in Paris for about 5-6 months.  I would like to take the 9 hour/week program at Alliance Francaise but I don't know if that makes me eligible for a student visa?  Should I take the 20 hour/week program?  I want to have time to travel to other countries in Europe!

I have tried contacting CampusFrance to no avail and the person at the Consulate told me to contact Campus France.

Any former students out there?!

Thanks :)

what exactly you want to do let me know....may be I will be able to help you if you would like to.I am paul live in paris completed diploma in French language...
paul