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Alliance Française d’Ahmedabad

B/S Food Corporation of India, Himali Tower Lane, Manekbaug-Shyamal Road, Satellite, Ahmedabad - 380 015 Gujarat

M: +91 79907 69111

Tel :+91 79 26733 800, 26733 900

Site : ahmedabad afindia org

Email : ahmedabad@afindia.org

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Insta : @afahmedabad

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Campus France Ahmedabad

(at Alliance Française d’Ahmedabad)

M: +91 98214 93971

Tel :+91 79 26733801

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Site : www.campusfrance.org

Email: ahmedabad@indiacampusfrance org

Alliance Française Baroda Branch

Alliance Française, Baroda Branch, FP No/ 154, Nr Shyam

Villa Flats, Natraj Society, Opp Parag Vatika Garden, Deluxe Char Rasta, Nizampura, Baroda – 390024

M: +91 87583 01066

Tel : 0265 2777988

Email : baroda@afindia org

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Executive Committee President

Vice-President

Treasurer

Director

Teachers

Aarohi Dave

Bhumi Joshi

Dhaiwat Shukla

Jayesh Patel

Harsh Shah

Hélène Lavingia

Kavya Mehta

Mauli Modi

Mruga Thakkar

Nisha Vyas

Nishith Shah

Payal Chokshi

Sapna Garg

Sneha Bhatt

Tejal Vyas

Twinkle Nechlani

BARODA

Falguni Desai

Mala de Fenoyl

Payal Jadia

Satyen Gulabrai

Sudha Rammohan

Rahma Charki

Sana Lokhandwala

Secretary

Priyanshi Patel

Members

Sharad Shah

Vishal Mehta

Samir More

Coordinators

Paresh Punjani (Courses)

Khanjan Gadhavi (Culture & Communication)

Assistant

Priyal Kothari (Courses)

Gunja Trivedi ( Library )

Administrators

Raj Vakil (Ahmedabad)

Hiranmayee Bhatt (Baroda)

Accountant

Bobby Christie

Library

Soha Gandhi

Campus France

Front Desk

Aditya Panchal

Aastha Modi

Technical Staff

Ganpat Vaghela (Technical Head)

Kalpesh Vaghela

Babu Solanki

Mahendra Solanki

To become a member of the ALLIANCE FRANCAISE d' Ahmedabad, you would need to fill the “membership form” available at our reception orbyemailahmedabad@afindiaorg Aphotoidentityshouldbeprovided alongwiththeapplication.

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buildings in Bordeaux, Havana, Bangkok and Paris

Abhijit Sen

Chiranjiv Patel

Emmanuel Bottiau

Pavan Bakeri

Sujit Nair

Designed by Khanjan Gadhavi

Alliance Française

Chers amis de l’Alliance Française d’Ahmedabad,

En 1983, un groupe d’intellectuels de renom, parmi lesquels Ferdinand de Lesseps, Louis Pasteur et Jules Verne créa le concept unique de l’Alliance Française 140 ans plus tard, l’Alliance Française est devenue la plus grande ONG culturelle mondiale, présente aux quatre coins du globe, avec 834 établissements répartis sur 133 pays qui sont tous dédiés à la promotion et à la diffusion de la langue et de la culture françaises

Avec ses quelques 28 000 apprenants, le réseau Alliance Française en Inde est le plus grand du monde, et depuis sa naissance à Pondicherry en 1889, il joue un rôle-clé en nourrissant les échanges linguistiques et culturels entre la France et l’Inde Il n ’ a cessé de croître, grâce à la passion et à l’engagement de nombreuses personnalités indiennes, telles que Mrinalini Sarabhai, Balkrishna Vithaldas Doshi ou Devi Mangaldas qui fondèrent l’Alliance Française d’Ahmedabad en 1981 Aujourd’hui, ses quinze établissements mettent tout en œuvre pour offrir une expérience d’apprentissage immersive inégalée complétée par une vaste gamme d’événements culturels.

Je me souviens parfaitement de la première fois où j’ai entendu parler de l’Alliance Française C’était en 1996, quand je m ’apprêtais à partir au Nigéria comme Attaché Linguistique à l’Ambassade de France C’est là que j’ai découvert un réseau comme nul autre et je me suis immédiatement reconnu dans ses missions et ses valeurs Il ne m ’ a pas fallu beaucoup de temps pour décider de rejoindre le mouvement et les missions se sont enchaînées : Chittagong (Bangladesh), Busan (South Korea), Winnipeg (Canada), Manchester (Royaume-Uni) , et maintenant Ahmedabad Avec partout la même fierté d’appartenir à cette communauté

Ce sera donc bien évidemment pour moi une joie et un honneur immenses d’assister à la célébration du 140e anniversaire de l’Alliance Française en juillet à Paris, aux côtés de mes collègues du monde entier Longue vie à l’Alliance Française!

Emmanuel BOTTIAU Directeur

Chers amis de l’Alliance Française d’Ahmedabad,

Back in 1883, a group of prominent intellectuals, including Ferdinand de Lesseps, Louis Pasteur and Jules Verne created the unique concept of Alliance Française 140 years later, the Alliance Française has become the world’s largest cultural NGO, operating in every corner of the globe, with 834 branches spread over 133 countries, all dedicated to the promotion and dissemination of French language and culture

The Alliance Française network in India is the world’s largest, with some 28,000 learners, and since its inception in Pondicherry in 1889, it has played a pivotal role in fostering linguistic and cultural exchange between France and India. It has never stopped growing, thanks to the passion and commitment of numerous Indian leading figures, such as Mrinalini Sarabhai, Balkrishna Vithaldas Doshi or Devi Mangaldas who founded the Alliance Française d’Ahmedabad in 1981. Today, its 15 branches strive to provide an unequalled holistic learning experience completed by a wide array of cultural events

I vividly remember the first time I heard about Alliance Française It was back in 1996, when I was getting ready to move to Nigeria as a Language Attaché for the French Embassy. I then discovered a network that is one of a kind and immediately identified with its missions and values It did not take me long to decide to join the movement And one assignment came after another: Chittagong (Bangladesh), Busan (South Korea), Winnipeg (Canada), Manchester (United Kingdom) and now, Ahmedabad And everywhere the same pride of being part of this community

It will naturally be a tremendous joy and honour for me to attend the celebrations of Alliance Française’s 140th anniversary in July in Paris, alongside my colleagues from across the globe. Long live Alliance Française!

Emmanuel BOTTIAU Director

Who are we?

Alliance Française is an international non-profit organization that aims to promote French language and culture in the world since 1883 With over 833 centres all over the world, spread over 135 countries, it is a massive network working towards arts and culture in the modern society. Recognized by the French government, the method of teaching adopted here is international and is revised every year by the Foundation Alliance Francaise in Paris.

The Alliance Française around the world

500,000 students per year

130+ countries

830+ centres

6 million people per year participate in AF’s cultural events

This year we mark our 41 years of existence.

Today we stand as the only officially recognized institute in Gujarat, promoting French language and culture.

With thousands of students already having their diplomas, we have a strong network and presence in the region Our constant cultural activities keeps the city buzzing.

Come join our family and celebrate your love for arts, culture and language.

ImproveyourFrenchinafunway!

Online Saturday Conversation Classes

Enroll for the Conversation Classes in parallel to your Current French Courses. Get more fluency in speaking! It helps you for your DELF exams.

Prerequisite: Level A1

Dates: 08 to 29 July 2023

05 to 26 August 2023

09 to 30 September 2023

Timings: 8:00 am - 9:30 am

Duration: 6 hours per month

Fees: Rs.1500/-

Kids Batches

Attractive approach to the French language and culture with interactivity, various fun filled activities, games, songs, drawings, cartoons, extracts of films, skits, story time, French dish, dance, library kids Corner activities, communication and more

All this with a playful approach and in a welcoming environment!

Saturday Classes - Level 1 and Level 2.

Dates: from 22 July 2023

Timings : 04:00 pm to 06:00 pm

80 hours/10 months

Age : 8-12 years

Fees : Rs. 14,600/-

‘Survival Kit’ course (40 hours - 1 month)

‘Survival Kit’ is a short-term French course for those who wish to go to France for higher studies or travelling After the completion, you will be more comfortable in the day-to-day life in France

Dates: 18 July 2023 (Offline)

01 August 2023 (Online)

Timings : 06:30 pm to 08:30 pm

Fees: Rs.9200/-

Saturday Batches

ImproveyourFrenchinafunway!

Conversation Classes

Enroll for these online classes in parallel to your current French course to get more fluency in speaking It shall help you for your DELF exams

Prerequisite: Level A1

First Batch: From 08 July 2023

Second Batch: From 05 August 2023

Duration: 6 hours per month

Fees: Rs.1500/-

Kids Batches

Attractive approach to the French language and culture with interactivity, various fun filled activities, games, songs, drawings, cartoons, extracts of films, skits, story time, French dish, dance, library kids’ corner activities, communication and more All this with a playful approach and a welcoming environment

Level 1 and 2 starting 16 September

Timings: 4 pm to 6 pm

Age : 8-12 years

Fees : Rs. 14,600

TESTIMONIAL

I was curious to learn French and enrolled with the thought of learning the language from the best I could possibly find. I am glad I made the choice to learn it from Alliance Française Baroda, it not only helped me to get going with French language but also allowed to dive deeper into the culture itself by providing relevant exposure through cinéclub and equipping with supporting notes as well as access to bibliothèque for books to make it more impactful

Also the course was well designed which allowed us to be in an environment which encouraged to learn and absorb every minute detail that needs to be covered right from spellings to getting use to a different variety of vocabulary It was quite effortless and smooth with the right assistance and guidance from Payal Madam I have to say with her patience to solve every possible doubt backed up with explaining it with relevant references and pictures made it much more interesting

Overall it has been a beautiful journey of learning a new language with lot of memories with all the events and meeting new people along the way which has helped me to learn a lot about myself I thank Alliance Française Baroda for everything that it has provided with all set of experiences to cherish for life

Darsh Mistry

INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED EXAMS ONLY AT ALLIANCE FRANÇAISE

(DELF-DALF Exam certificates issued by the French Ministry of Education)

certificates corresponding to the levels of Common European Framework 6 4 2

French language certificates for teenagers (DELF Junior)

French language certificates for kids (DELF PRIM)

The certifications are standardised in 6 levels scale according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFRL)

YEAR 2023

DELF DALF Tout Public : born before 01 January 2005

JUNIOR : born between 01 January 2005 and 31 December 2010

PRIM : born between 01 January 2011 and 31 December 2014

SEPTEMBER 2023 SESSION - DELF-DALF

Registrations for DELF DALF Tout Public: 11 August to 27 August 2023

DECEMBER 2023 SESSION- DELF DALF

JUNIOR : born between 01 January 2005 and 31 December 2010

PRIM : born between 01 January 2011 and 31 December 2014

Registrations for DELF PRIM : 04 Sept. to 19 Oct. 2023

Registrations for DELF JUNIOR : 03 NOV. to 20 NOV. 2023

Marseille

Marseille, a port city in southern France, has been a crossroads of immigration and trade since its founding by the Greeks circa 600 B.C. It is the second-largest metropolitan area in France after Paris with the largest port for commerce, freight and cruise ships. Marseille is known for its unique culture and cuisine, including the garlic- and saffron-flavoured fish stew called bouillabaisse AixMarseille University is one of the top public research universities of France offering popular management and engineering programs

Founded in 1939, the Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (French National Centre for Scientific Research) is one of the world’s leading research institutions and the largest fundamental research organization in Europe. The CNRS created eight offices for its representation abroad: New Delhi, Washington DC, Pretoria, Brussels, Beijing, Singapore, Tokyo and Rio de Janeiro Located in the Institute Français en Inde of the French Embassy, the CNRS office in New Delhi started its activities on February 1st, 2011

The main objectives of the CNRS office in India are:

Reinforce the CNRS partnerships with its Indian institutional partners. Develop the best partnership by assisting in the creation of structuring collaboration (IRL, IRP, IRN).

Initiate new collaborations through a good knowledge of the Indian scientific ecosystem. Contribute to increase the number of Indian doctoral students in the CNRS laboratories.

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With its sworn translators, Alliance Française d’Ahmedabad is the only official and authorised Institute in the entire state of Gujarat recognised by the French Embassy in India

We also provide the interpretation services for your business needs from French to English, Hindi, Gujarati or vice versa. THINK ABOUT IT!

For more information or details, please contact us at: Phone: +91 79267 33800/900 | Email: ahmedabad@afindia.org

French CINECLUB

When his right-hand man and only mate has to go away for a few weeks, Georges, an ageing film star is given a substitute, Aïssa. The disillusioned actor and the young female security guard forge a special relationship.

Directed by: Constance Meyer

Genre: Drama, friendship

Starring: Gérard Depardieu, Deborah Lukumuena, Lucas Mortier

Saturday, Saturday, 1 July 2023 | 6:30 PM

@ The French Gallery, AF Ahmedabad

A cultural center in an outlying district of Casablanca. A new facilitator is hired. A former rapper, Anas will work to help local youth express their frustrations, dreams, desires, convictions through hip-hop, liberating dance and music

Directed by: Nabil Ayouch

Genre: Crime, Drama, Music

Starring: Anas Basbousi, Ismail Adouab, Zineb Boujemaa

Saturday, 15 July 2023 | 6:30 PM

@ The French Gallery, AF Ahmedabad

French CINECLUB

Tommy, 11 years old, is on the road again with her eccentric parents. This time, her freshly out-of-jail father has promised her: she won't miss the first school day of the term! That was before her dad stole a sports car, her mother disappeared, and an astronaut popped by.

Directed by: Bruno Merle

Genre: Comedy, Young audience

Starring: Pio Marmaï, Rita Merle, Camille Rutherford

Saturday, 29 July 2023 | 6:30 PM

@ The French Gallery, AF Ahmedabad

Michel Poiccard steals a car in Marseille and shoots a policeman on the side of the road. In Paris, he meets Patricia, a young American girl who sells the New York Herald Tribune on the Champs Elysées She takes him in, they wander from one bank to the other, he looks for money from his old friends The police hunt him down, Patricia turns him in Michel Poiccard is shot dead in a street in Montparnasse

Directed by: Jean-Luc Godard

Genre: Comedy, Drama

Starring: Jean Seberg, Jean-Paul Belmondo

Saturday, 12 August 2023 | 6:30 PM

@ The French Gallery, AF Ahmedabad

French CINECLUB

Claude and Marie Verneuil, from the provincial catholic upper middle class, are rather "old France" parents But they always forced themselves to be open-minded The pills were hard to swallow, however, when their first daughter married a Muslim, their second a Jew and their third a Chinese. Their hopes of finally seeing one of them marry in the church therefore crystallize on the youngest, who, hallelujah, has just met a good Catholic.

Directed by: Philippe de Chauveron

Genre: Drama, friendship

Starring: Christian Clavier, Chantal Lauby, Ary Abittan

Saturday,15 July 2023 | 6:30 PM

@AF Baroda

“Seuls” is a French young adult science fiction thriller based on the comic of the same name

It follows the adventures of five children who find themselves trapped in a post-apocalyptic world They soon learn that there are sinister threats lurking in the harsh environment. If they are to survive in this brave new world, they must find a way to overcome these obstacles and escape.

Directed by: David Moreau

Genre: Musical comedy

Starring: Sofia Lesaffre,Stéphane Bak, Jean-Stan Du Pac

Friday,18 August 6:30pm | 6:30 PM

@AF Baroda