Founded in 1959, Alliance Française Christchurch is a charity that belongs to the world's largest network of French language schools and cultural centres. We have strong ties with Christchurch community and a tradition of excellence in our presentation of language and cultural activities.

As the official centre for French language and culture, we take teaching seriously. Our loyal teachers are all native French speaker & highly qualified university graduates. We make sure to only hire candidates who hold Masters in Teaching French as a Foreign Laguage or Masters in Languages. Our staff also receive regular onsite training and follows up-to-date methods.

" A fantastic and fun environment to learn French. These guys offer so many fabulous ways to immerse oneself in the language from yoga to dance to drama and naturally traditional evening and day classes. There is also many opportunities to try French cuisine and wines and their croissant morning breakfasts every month bring a charming group of Francophiles together."

Thomas Edward King

More than just classes or private lessons, we organise regular quality cultural events and make a point of bringing culture into your classroom. Literature, wine tastings, talks, film, patisserie workshops, specialist workshops, games, art exhibition and children activites too. 

Do not miss our events such as “Les Petits Matins Croissants” with a lovely breakfast, and "Le French Guest" with a different French guest each month.

We are located on Cashel Street, Central Christchurch for ease of access and have a free onsite car park. Our modern, fully-equipped &  comfortable classrooms will ensure that you have a pleasant experience. 

You will benefit from a great choice of books, magazines & DVDs available in our library, our online library Culturethèque, and free access/discounted rates to our cultural and social events.