Alliance française de Canberra Information

Teaching French in Canberra since 1950 The Alliance Française de Canberra was formed in 1943 at the instigation of Mr George Vincent. George is remembered for his long and valued service to the cause of the Alliance Française. His memory is honored with an annual prize given to a student who excels in French studies. Our Language Centre The Alliance Française de Canberra organises French language tuition for adults, high school students, children and even babies 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 Centre 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, or Cafés Régions. Every year the Alliance Française French Film Festival attracts a growing number of spectators. Our Resource centre 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.