<h1>Who are we?</h1>
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<p>
Founded in 1953, the Alliance Française de () is a not-for-profit association dedicated to the <strong>promotion of
the French language and culture</strong>.
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<h3 style="text-align: center;">Alliance Française <span style="color: #75d7cc;"></span></h3>
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<p>It is the <strong>largest language school for French in </strong> with an average of 6,000 students per year.</p>
<p>
With our team of qualified native French-speaking teachers, we offer a large range of courses, including specialised courses, private
tuition, workshops, immersion days, outings to museums or restaurants and more!
</p>
<p>
Teachers use cutting-edge technology with <em>interactive whiteboards</em> (<em>IWB</em>) in all of our classrooms to enhance
language-learning through dynamic multimedia integration.
</p>
<p>
The is the only <strong>accredited </strong>examination centre to conduct all the <strong>diplomas</strong> issued by the French
Ministry of Education as DELF and DALF exams, along with the TCF, TCFQ, TEF and TEFAQ.<br />
</p>
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<p>
Enjoying the patronage and support of the French Consultate General in the , as the only <strong>French cultural centre in ,</strong> organises
major cultural events each year, such as the French Film Festival in November and participates with numerous programs into Le French May,
event that was co-created by in 1993. A varied program of events  is regularly presented in our Jordan Centre, and conferences
and film screenings punctuate the cultural calendar all year round.
</p>
<p>
Our <strong>multimedia library</strong> includes more than 11,000  French books, CDs and DVDs as well as a dedicated section for students
with documents to enhance their French language learning. Admission is free and open to our members & students; lending is open to
current students and members of our association.<br />
</p>
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<h3 style="text-align: center;">Mission & Vision Statements</h3>
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<h4>Our Mission</h4>
<p>
The Alliance Française de encourages and promotes active, open connections between people in and French language and
culture. It provides the means by which people can learn the French language and become engaged in the many different aspects of French
culture including art, books, poetry, film, history, gastronomy, contemporary affairs, thoughts and ideas. It provides the opportunity
for friends of French language and culture to come together in an apolitical, non-religious and welcoming environment.
</p>
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<h4>Our Vision</h4>
<p>
The Alliance Française de will be seen by people in as the premier institution for all things related to French language
and culture.
</p>
<p>It will achieve this vision through:</p>
<ul>
<li>
Reaching a broad base of people throughout , including beginner students of all ages and expatriate French nationals. It will
continue to understand their interests and needs and then meet them through a wide range of affordable activities and services, accessible
in a variety of locations<br/>
</li>
<li>Providing the highest quality of French language education from qualified, native French-speaking teachers<br/></li>
<li>
Offering a high standard of teaching facilities and advanced teaching methods using current technologies and multi-media tools.<br/>
</li>
</ul>
<p><br /></p>
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<br />
<ul>
<li>Working in collaboration with other French organisations and with other cultural institutions as appropriate<br/></li>
<li>
Providing a working environment, which attracts the highest quality management, teachers and staff who are intimately connected with French
language and culture.<br/>
</li>
</ul>
<p><br /></p><p>The Alliance Française de will ensure continued relevance in the changing world and will grow in terms of students, members and
variety of activities.
</p>
</div>
</div>
<h3 style="text-align: center;">Some Milestones</h3>
<p style="text-align: center;">
The history of was described in several issues of Paroles. You can find more details in Paroles <a href="/en/library-and-publications/paroles-archives/"><span style="color: #405696;">#220,
221, 222, 223, 240</span></a>
</p>
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<h4>Origins</h4>
<p>
The Alliance Française de encourages and promotes active, open connections between people in and French language and
culture. It provides the means by which people can learn the French language and become engaged in the many different aspects of French
culture including art, books, poetry, film, history, gastronomy, contemporary affairs, thoughts a
</p>
<p><br /></p>
</div>
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<h4>Developpement in the 60s</h4>
<p>
The Alliance Française de encourages and promotes active, open connections between people in and French language and
culture. It provides the means by which people can learn the French language and become engaged in the many different aspects of French
culture including art, books, poetry, film, history, gastronomy, contemporary affairs, thoughts a
</p>
<p><br /></p>
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<h4>Origins</h4>
<p>
The Alliance Française de encourages and promotes active, open connections between people in and French language and
culture. It provides the means by which people can learn the French language and become engaged in the many different aspects of French
culture including art, books, poetry, film, history, gastronomy, contemporary affairs, thoughts a
</p>
<p><br /></p>
</div>
<div class="col-lg-4">
<h4>Developpement in the 60s</h4>
<p>
The Alliance Française de encourages and promotes active, open connections between people in and French language and
culture. It provides the means by which people can learn the French language and become engaged in the many different aspects of French
culture including art, books, poetry, film, history, gastronomy, contemporary affairs, thoughts a
</p>
<p><br /></p>
</div>
</div>
<h1>Who are we?</h1>
<br/>
<p>
Founded in 1953, the Alliance Française de () is a not-for-profit association dedicated to the <strong>promotion of
the French language and culture</strong>.
</p>
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<h3 style="text-align: center;">Alliance Française <span style="color: #75d7cc;"></span></h3>
<br/>
<div class="row">
<div class="col-xs-12 col-md-6 col-lg-4">
<p>It is the <strong>largest language school for French in </strong> with an average of 6,000 students per year.</p>
<p>
With our team of qualified native French-speaking teachers, we offer a large range of courses, including specialised courses, private
tuition, workshops, immersion days, outings to museums or restaurants and more!
</p>
<p>
Teachers use cutting-edge technology with <em>interactive whiteboards</em> (<em>IWB</em>) in all of our classrooms to enhance
language-learning through dynamic multimedia integration.
</p>
<p>
The is the only <strong>accredited </strong>examination centre to conduct all the <strong>diplomas</strong> issued by the French
Ministry of Education as DELF and DALF exams, along with the TCF, TCFQ, TEF and TEFAQ.<br />
</p>
</div>
<div class="col-xs-12 col-md-6 col-lg-4">
<p>
Enjoying the patronage and support of the French Consultate General in the , as the only <strong>French cultural centre in ,</strong> organises
major cultural events each year, such as the French Film Festival in November and participates with numerous programs into Le French May,
event that was co-created by in 1993. A varied program of events  is regularly presented in our Jordan Centre, and conferences
and film screenings punctuate the cultural calendar all year round.
</p>
<p>
Our <strong>multimedia library</strong> includes more than 11,000  French books, CDs and DVDs as well as a dedicated section for students
with documents to enhance their French language learning. Admission is free and open to our members & students; lending is open to
current students and members of our association.<br />
</p>
<p><br /></p>
<p>
</div>
<div class="col-xs-12 col-md-6 col-lg-4">
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</div>
</div>
<h3 style="text-align: center;">Mission & Vision Statements</h3>
<br/>
<div class="row">
<div class="col-xs-12 col-md-6 col-lg-4">
<h4>Our Mission</h4>
<p>
The Alliance Française de encourages and promotes active, open connections between people in and French language and
culture. It provides the means by which people can learn the French language and become engaged in the many different aspects of French
culture including art, books, poetry, film, history, gastronomy, contemporary affairs, thoughts and ideas. It provides the opportunity
for friends of French language and culture to come together in an apolitical, non-religious and welcoming environment.
</p>
<p><img src="/media/website_designs/7/img/content/library2.jpg" class="shadow-lg p-3 mb-5 bg-white rounded"/></p>
</div>
<div class="col-xs-12 col-md-6 col-lg-4">
<h4>Our Vision</h4>
<p>
The Alliance Française de will be seen by people in as the premier institution for all things related to French language
and culture.
</p>
<p>It will achieve this vision through:</p>
<ul>
<li>
Reaching a broad base of people throughout , including beginner students of all ages and expatriate French nationals. It will
continue to understand their interests and needs and then meet them through a wide range of affordable activities and services, accessible
in a variety of locations<br/>
</li>
<li>Providing the highest quality of French language education from qualified, native French-speaking teachers<br/></li>
<li>
Offering a high standard of teaching facilities and advanced teaching methods using current technologies and multi-media tools.<br/>
</li>
</ul>
<p><br /></p>
<p>
</div>
<div class="col-xs-12 col-md-6 col-lg-4">
<br />
<ul>
<li>Working in collaboration with other French organisations and with other cultural institutions as appropriate<br/></li>
<li>
Providing a working environment, which attracts the highest quality management, teachers and staff who are intimately connected with French
language and culture.<br/>
</li>
</ul>
<p><br /></p><p>The Alliance Française de will ensure continued relevance in the changing world and will grow in terms of students, members and
variety of activities.
</p>
</div>
</div>
<h3 style="text-align: center;">Some Milestones</h3>
<p style="text-align: center;">
The history of was described in several issues of Paroles. You can find more details in Paroles <a href="/en/library-and-publications/paroles-archives/"><span style="color: #405696;">#220,
221, 222, 223, 240</span></a>
</p>
<br/>
<div class="row">
<div class="col-xs-12 col-md-6 col-lg-4">
<h4>Origins</h4>
<p>
The Alliance Française de encourages and promotes active, open connections between people in and French language and
culture. It provides the means by which people can learn the French language and become engaged in the many different aspects of French
culture including art, books, poetry, film, history, gastronomy, contemporary affairs, thoughts a
</p>
<p><br /></p>
</div>
<div class="col-lg-4">
<h4>Developpement in the 60s</h4>
<p>
The Alliance Française de encourages and promotes active, open connections between people in and French language and
culture. It provides the means by which people can learn the French language and become engaged in the many different aspects of French
culture including art, books, poetry, film, history, gastronomy, contemporary affairs, thoughts a
</p>
<p><br /></p>
</div>
<div class="col-xs-12 col-md-6 col-lg-4">
<br />
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<div class="col-xs-12 col-md-6 col-lg-4">
<h4>Origins</h4>
<p>
The Alliance Française de encourages and promotes active, open connections between people in and French language and
culture. It provides the means by which people can learn the French language and become engaged in the many different aspects of French
culture including art, books, poetry, film, history, gastronomy, contemporary affairs, thoughts a
</p>
<p><br /></p>
</div>
<div class="col-lg-4">
<h4>Developpement in the 60s</h4>
<p>
The Alliance Française de encourages and promotes active, open connections between people in and French language and
culture. It provides the means by which people can learn the French language and become engaged in the many different aspects of French
culture including art, books, poetry, film, history, gastronomy, contemporary affairs, thoughts a
</p>
<p><br /></p>
</div>
</div>