OUR TEACHERS
All of our teachers are highly trained experts in their fields and native speakers of French, ensuring the highest quality of teaching.
Céline Mercier
Teacher - Master FLE
Bonjour ! I'm Céline. I come from the western part of France, right between Britanny and Bordeaux. I have taught in a few countries to all level and all ages, before I decided it was time for me to travel. It was not planned but I fell in love with NZ ! And here I am, settled and enjoying working at AFC, very happy to be part of this great team.
I chose the word barbe-à-papa because it brings back happy childhood memories of games, laughters and yummy food at the fair and i like the gipsy vibe to it.
Bonjour ! I'm Céline. I come from the western part of France, right between Britanny and Bordeaux. I have taught in a few countries to all level and all ages, before I decided it was time for me to travel. It was not planned but I fell in love with NZ ! And here I am, settled and enjoying working at AFC, very happy to be part of this great team.
I chose the word barbe-à-papa because it brings back happy childhood memories of games, laughters and yummy food at the fair and i like the gipsy vibe to it.
Pauline Eysseric
Teacher - DAEFLE
Master in Education and Health, Social Studies
Bonjour bonjour! My name is Pauline and I am from Grenoble, a pleasant city in the French Alps. In 2019, I decided to come to New Zealand to teach French. Why New Zealand? Because this country is absolutely gorgeous and I can practice all the sports I like : running, surfing, climbing, slacklining and so on! Why teaching French ? Because I love it whether it is with children, teenagers or adults! It exposes me to a world of different nations, cultures and personalities. The learning takes place on both sides and that is something quite fascinating! I've chosen the word
Master in Education and Health, Social Studies
Bonjour bonjour! My name is Pauline and I am from Grenoble, a pleasant city in the French Alps. In 2019, I decided to come to New Zealand to teach French. Why New Zealand? Because this country is absolutely gorgeous and I can practice all the sports I like : running, surfing, climbing, slacklining and so on! Why teaching French ? Because I love it whether it is with children, teenagers or adults! It exposes me to a world of different nations, cultures and personalities. The learning takes place on both sides and that is something quite fascinating! I've chosen the word
Estelle Gomard
Teacher - Master FLE
Bonjour! I’m Estelle and I come from the Champagne region, which you can guess is worldly famous for its beautiful sparkling wine called Champagne! I first came to NZ in 2017 to do an internship at AFC for my Master’s degree, and loved my experience in this beautiful country. After that I traveled and taught French in France and Australia, and I am excited to join again the AFC team! I love languages and learning about the kiwi culture, while sharing the French culture. I chose the word “pétaouchnok” (the wop-wops) which is a name for a place that is far away, in the middle of nowhere, because the way it sounds always makes me laugh!
Bonjour! I’m Estelle and I come from the Champagne region, which you can guess is worldly famous for its beautiful sparkling wine called Champagne! I first came to NZ in 2017 to do an internship at AFC for my Master’s degree, and loved my experience in this beautiful country. After that I traveled and taught French in France and Australia, and I am excited to join again the AFC team! I love languages and learning about the kiwi culture, while sharing the French culture. I chose the word “pétaouchnok” (the wop-wops) which is a name for a place that is far away, in the middle of nowhere, because the way it sounds always makes me laugh!
Sébastien Bellanger
Teacher - BA History and Arts, Teacher Training (IUFM)
Teacher - BA History and Arts, Teacher Training (IUFM)
Sylvie Chappuis
Teacher - DAEFLE (on parental leave)
Bonjour tout le monde! I’m Sylvie, I come from the Alps, the French ones! I’m very happy to join the dynamic team at AFC! I moved with my family to New Zealand after falling in love with the country 10 years ago when we were on working holiday. I love teaching, passing on the knowledge, to children and adults; and I love creating stuff with my fingers, be it with food, silver or wood. I look forward to see you at the AF soon! I’ve chosen the word “nuage” because this is a place for imagination, where everything is possible
Bonjour tout le monde! I’m Sylvie, I come from the Alps, the French ones! I’m very happy to join the dynamic team at AFC! I moved with my family to New Zealand after falling in love with the country 10 years ago when we were on working holiday. I love teaching, passing on the knowledge, to children and adults; and I love creating stuff with my fingers, be it with food, silver or wood. I look forward to see you at the AF soon! I’ve chosen the word “nuage” because this is a place for imagination, where everything is possible
Marie-Luce Burlot
Teacher - DAEFLE, Teacher Training (IUFM)
Manon Cellier
Teacher - La Petite Ecole
Justine Scarlaken
Teacher - Master FLE
Doctorat en littérature française
Doctorat en littérature française
