The Canberra branch was formed in 1943 and became a teaching center in 1950. At the Alliance qualified native speakers trained in the latest teaching methods will teach you to communicate in practical, modern French. We offer group or private courses at all levels for adults, high school and university students and children. We can arrange a regular or an intensive course for you.
We offer French language tuition to adults, teenagers & children since 1950. Our team of experienced native speakers receive regular training and practice the latest techniques.
Meet our fantastique team of French teachers.
The Alliance Française de Canberra is a not-for-profit organisation promoting Franco-Australian relationships that has the support of the Embassy of France. This close cooperation & collaboration makes the Alliance Française the heart of the French- Australian community in Canberra.
Our method of teaching emphasizes task-based learning with all instruction given in French with active student participation. It is based on realistic and interactive activities which will enable the students to effectively communicate in every day situations.
The Alliance Française de Canberra organises French language tuition for adults, high school students, children at all levels of competence in French (in groups or on a one-to-one basis, at the Alliance, at your home or at your desk).
Our cultural events and activities include music, art exhibitions, open days and café style discussions on science, history, literature and the regions of France. Each year the Alliance Française French Film Festival showcases around forty new and classic French films to a growing Canberra audience.
Open to all, the Alliance Françaises contributes to the French Arts in Canberra by teaming up with local Australian cultural organizations to promote artistic productions from France and Australia. Works from international artists are regularly displayed in our Gallery and our cultural program offers a wide range of activities and events such as concerts, exhibitions, Cafés scientifiques and Cafés historiques. Note that any membership from the Alliance Françaises in Australia give you the right to reductions on our events.
Over 8,000 items including books, magazines, newspapers, travel guides, comics, children books, CD and CD roms, videos and DVD’s.
A Café Bar is opened daily on the premises & French Channel TV programme including TV5, Euronews, Eurosport, and many others are screened daily on a giant TV screen as from 9am.
Our Strategic plan - download it : AFC Strategic Plan 2019-2024.pdf (1.0 MB)
Become a member of Alliance Française de Canberra for exclusive offers and discounts.
