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Parlez-vous Français?

Would you like to be able to communicate with a French speaking partner or family member? Do you want to build a foundation before you travel to France? Or maybe you learnt some French at school and you would like to give it another go ? Everybody has their own good reasons to learn French, but if you're still hesitating, here is some information that you might find useful.

Why learning French with us?

A tradition of excellence

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.

We are the experts at teaching French

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.


Students' satisfaction

" 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



We bring French culture to you

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 have a prime location & modern premises

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. 


A great diversity of resources

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.

Official Examination Center

The Alliance is the only accredited place in Christchurch for the DELF/DALF and DAEFLE diplomas. Alliance Française Christchurch is the official Exam Centre in Christchurch. Our premises can be hired to sit official examinations. We can also provide someone to oversee the exam if needed. Whether it is for international studies, immigration, work or just for your personal achievement, the Alliance Française Christchurch is where you need to come to have your level of French officially recognised.

What Our Students Say

 

4.9/5 Google ratings 







Fantastic new premises!


Cam Parsonson 2017 Student



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. Their little library has a wealth of literary treasures and they also have a splendid dvd collection. 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. A great place to give kids a head start in language acquisition too with very lovely and caring teaching staff who are passionate about what they do. Proud partners of the French Film Festival too :)

Thomas Edward King 2018 Student



An excellent environment for anyone who wants to learn French! the teachers are highly skilled and professional. I strongly recommend Alliance Française Christchurch to anyone who wants to learn French or about French culture!

Jonathan Dean 2021 Student




Very friendly and patient tutors I have a wonderful tutor Justine who makes learning so much fun and i wouldn't want to be tutored anywhere else but Alliance Francaise Christchurch. Also Florence who works in Administration and Reception makes you feel very welcome and confident on arrival

Yvette Robinson 2021 Student



 

Very enjoyable. Incredibly nice staff!!

Reuben D 2022 Student



 



An excellent environment for anyone who wants to learn French! the teachers are highly skilled and professional. I strongly recommend Alliance Française Christchurch to anyone who wants to learn French or about French culture!

Marianne P 2022 AFC Member




Always welcoming, fun and friendly. Toujours la bienvenue ici et bonne fun!

Claudine F 2022 AFC Member 

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