Our team

All of our teachers are highly trained experts in their fields and native speakers of French, ensuring the highest quality of teaching

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We are elated to introduce you to our team! All our teachers are native speakers and have expertise in French and eager to share their passion for the language. Each of the teachers brings a singular approach and personality which provides students with various perspectives throughout the levels. Possessing a shrewd sense of humour, their lessons are both fun and enlightening to ensure the best possible knowledge acquisition for students!

Our Administration

Vincent Vuibert Director

director@afchristchurch.org.nz

Elodie Bellaveglia Education coordinator - Teacher

school@afchristchurch.org.nz

Bonjour !
I'm Elodie, and I come from Toulon, in the South East of France ☀️
I've worked in different Alliances Françaises, AF Aix-Marseille, AF Melbourne and now AF Christchurch!
I love reading, crocheting and exploring Christchurch and the rest of New Zealand during my days off. As Education Coordinator and teacher, I am happy to help you through your French-learning journey and I'm looking forward to meeting you at the reception or in class.

A bientôt !

Our Teachers

Gabrielle

Teacher - Master FLE

Bonjour, je m'appelle Gabrielle !

I'm from the Champagne Region in the North-East of France, near Reims. I love travelling and have been able to discover Ireland, the United States, Ecuador and Hungary, before deciding on moving permanently to New Zealand. Being a French teacher enables me to share my culture and language, but also learn from my students. I'm also an avid reader, I enjoy photography as well and New Zealand offers beautiful landscapes. I can not wait to see you in class, and hear about your own passions.

A bientôt !

Céline

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 levels 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.

Our Intern

Octave

Communication/events Intern

Salut, moi c'est Octave !

I'm from the southwest of France, a region famous for its love for rugby and its distinct accent: I (as everybody should) say chocolatine ! This is the first time I'm away from France for such a long time, and it is going to be one experience to remember. I'm here at Alliance until December, and so far I've been lovin'it ! You might see me at the welcome counter checking books as I am also in charge of the library. What I enjoy the most about my internship is meeting so many different people and taking part in the cultural life of the francophone community. On my free time, I enjoy tramping and discovering beautiful New Zealand.