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FRENCH COURSES IN NAIROBI
General French | Français Général Learn French from scratch to fluency with modern and innovative teaching methods in a conducive environment. We offer 5 levels in French (A1, A2, B1, B2 & C1) to turn a complete beginner into a fluent user of French. At the end of B2, the student acquires the language level required to pursue studies in France and other Francophone countries. Not a complete beginner? Start with a placement test! registration@alliancefrnairobi.org 4917 131 / 0724 714 680
HOURS PER LEVEL*
We offer 5 basic levels corresponding to the widely-used Common European Framework Reference for Languages (CEFR) as below:
Beginner (A1): Elementary (A2): Intermediate (B1):
4 x 30 hrs 4 x 30 hrs 5 x 30 hrs
Fluent (B2):
6 x 30 hrs
Expert (C1):
6 x 30 hrs
*Extensive course: 27 hrs per session during the week & 32 hrs per session on Saturdays.
General French | Français Général HOURS Intensive: Mon. to Fri. Afternoon options: Morning options: 1.15-2.45pm or 3-4.30pm 7-8.30am Evening options: or 9.45-11.15am 5.30-7pm or 7.15-8.45pm or 11.30am-1pm *New sessions start every month* Extensive: Extensive:
Mon. Wed. & Fri. 5.30-7pm or 7.15-8.45pm Tue. & Thur. 5.30pm-7.45pm
*New sessions start every 6 weeks* Saturdays:
9am-1pm
*New sessions start every 8 weeks*
COST PER SESSION Intensive (30hrs) Beginners A1 to Fluent B2: Ksh. 7500 Intensive Expert C1:
Ksh. 9500
Weekdays extensive (27 hrs) Beginners A1 to Fluent B2 (27hrs) Ksh. 7000 Extensive Expert C1 (27hrs): Ksh. 8700
PAY FOR THE ENTIRE LEVEL AND GET 5000/- DISCOUNT Saturday extensive (32hrs) Beginners A1 to Fluent B2
Ksh. 11000
Annual registration fee Ksh. 1800 **Not Inclusive of Books
E-learning | Cours en ligne Learn French anywhere, anytime! With our new exclusive French hybrid course, spend only 2 hours in the classroom instead of 4. The rest will be online at home, at work, anywhere, anytime! Your teacher will follow your progress and ensure that you complete the course successfully. What do you need? • A computer with internet connection • Minimum knowledge of technology • Motivation! For Beginner (A1) & Elementary (A2) levels only.
HOURS Saturdays : 10am-12pm The weekly 2-hrs session will be focused on oral communication. A minimum of 2 extra hrs is spent online weekly for grammar, vocabulary & writing practice, using our state-of-the-art e-learning platform. *New sessions starting every 8 weeks* COST PER SESSION Ksh. 10 800
(16 hrs in the classroom + 16 hrs of online activities)
No time or no chance of coming to the Alliance at all? Ask for our private tuitions either through Skype or at your place! Of choice!
Conversation Workshops | Ateliers de Conversation Practice French in a group, in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere, through authentic real-life communication situations. This course is ideal for perfecting one’s spoken through discussion and debate on topical issues. It will develop oral skills and boost confidence in engaging in a wide range of subjects.
HOURS 2hrs every Saturday 8-10 am Beginner to Elementary (A1 to A2) 12-2 pm Intermediate to Expert (B1 to C1) *New sessions starting every 4 weeks* COST PER SESSION Ksh. 3 400 (8hrs)
Not available on Saturdays for this workshop? As a student of Alliance, you can visit our «salle de détente» (3rd floor) anytime to meet other students and practice!
Business French | Franรงais des Affaires Communicate seamlessly with French speaking clients, travel the world and do business anywhere in the world without language barriers! This course is for students and professionals working or looking to work within a Francophone business environment and/or with Francophone partners. Students will become familiar with the socio-professional environment of the French business world and develop their Business French terminology. Students will also be prepared for the DFP* exam, so they can certify their proficiency in French.
HOURS Monday & Wednesday 6pm-8.15pm *New session starting every 6 weeks*
COST PER SESSION Ksh. 9 000 (27 hrs) From Intermediate B1
*Alliance Franรงaise de Nairobi is the only accredited institution in Kenya to offer the Official Business French Diploma, issued by the Paris Chamber of Commerce, CCI-Paris.
Corporate Courses | Cours en Entreprise The Alliance Française is uniquely placed to offer your company French language training that provides added value: flexibility, latest teaching methods, tailor-made tuition with highly-trained teachers, certifications and recognized excellence. We can arrange one-to-one or group courses for General French, Business French, French for Finance, French for Tourism and more, in line with your institution’s specific objectives. From complete beginner to expert, this program is open to companies, local and international organizations as well as private students.
ONE-TO-ONE OR GROUP TUITION AVAILABLE EITHER AT YOUR PREMISES, AT THE ALLIANCE FRANÇAISE, OR ONLINE!*
For a quote, a tailor-made program & timetable, contact us at: registration@alliancefrnairobi.org 0204917 131 / 0724 714 680
Holiday Language Camp | Cours de Vacances Language camps for children and teenagers: the perfect way to spend the school holidays! Students will discover, revise and perfect French during the school holidays with fun-filled activities. They will learn and improve their French, have fun preparing for the end-of-camp performances developing self-confidence and communication skills.
From 3 to 17 years old, Beginner A1 to Intermediate B1.
Children Holiday Course
HOURS & COST Mon. to Fri, 1pm-4pm - 30 hrs over 2 weeks Session 1: 09/04 to 20/04 Session 2: 09/07 to 20/07 Ksh. 18 700 Session 3: 13/08 to 24/08 Session 4: 12/11 to 23/11 Session 5: 26/11 to 07/12 Session 6: 10/12 to 21/12 Ksh. 17 050 *Inclusive of teaching material.
Teens Holiday Camp
HOURS & COST Mon. to Friday, 10am-3pm - 100 hrs over 5 weeks French classes in the mornings (50 hrs) & performing arts in the afternoons (50 hrs) Once a year: 05/11 to 07/12 Ksh. 19 500
Children Classes | Cours Enfants Children have a natural ability to grasp new languages with a lot of ease. They will learn and practice French in a relaxed and fun environment, through varied and stimulating playful activities. At the same time, they will get prepared for the DELF* Prim & DELF Junior exams.
HOURS & COST* Saturday, 9am-12pm 21 to 33 hrs, over 7 to 11 weeks Session 1: 13/01 to 24/03 - Ksh. 18 700 Session 2: 05/05 to 28/07 - Ksh. 15 700 Session 3: 01/09 to 10/11 - Ksh. 12 700 *Inclusive of teaching material.
From 3 to 14 years old, Beginner A1 to Intermediate B1. * DELF PRIM: from 6 years old DELF Junior: from 12 years old
Alliance Franรงaise de Nairobi is the only accredited institution in Kenya to offer these international certifications, valid for life, on behalf of the French Ministry of Education.
International Certifications Certify your knowledge with the internationally recognized DELF/DALF certifications issued by the French Ministry of Education which remain valid for life. The Alliance Franรงaise also offers the DFP (Business French), TEF & TCF (including for French or Canadian citizenship) certifications. The Alliance Franรงaise is the only accredited institution in Kenya to offer these international certifications.
EXAMINATION DATES
DELF DALF TP (general exam) 26 May | 08 September | 24 November DELF PRIM (from 6 years old) 17 November DELF JUNIOR (from 13 years old) 9 June | 29 September DFP (Business French), TCF, TEF : on request
COST AF Student DELF DALF TP A1: 5,000 Ksh A2: 5,500 Ksh B1: 6,000 Ksh B2: 7,000 Ksh C1- C2: 10,000 Ksh
Private Candidate DELF DALF TP A1: 9,000 Ksh A2: 9,500 Ksh B1: 10,000 Ksh B2: 11,000 Ksh C1- C2: 15,000 Ksh
DELF PRIM A1.1,A1,A2 4,500 Ksh
DELF PRIM A1.1,A1,A2 8,500 Ksh
AF Student & Private Candidate DELF JUNIOR B1: 5,500 Ksh A1: 4,500 Ksh B2: 6,500 Ksh A2: 5,000 Ksh DFP (Business French) A1/A2: 12,000 Ksh DFP (Business French) B1/B2/C1: 15,000 Ksh
Registration deadline: 1 Month before
10 GOOD REASONS TO LEARN FRENCH •
A world language: More than 220 million people speak French!
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A language for the job market: Knowledge of French opens doors to French companies in France and other French-speaking parts of the world (Canada, Switzerland, Belgium, the African continent, ...)
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The language of culture: A French lesson is a cultural journey into the worlds of fashion, gastronomy, the arts, architecture and science.
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A language for travel: France is the world’s top tourist destination and attracts more than 79.5 million visitors a year.
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A language for higher education: Speaking French opens up study opportunities at renowned French universities and business schools that are ranked among the top higher education institutions in Europe and the world. The Science Po and Campus France offices at the Alliance Française will provide information on higher education studies in France and assist with applications and arrangements.
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The language of diplomacy and international relations: French is both a working language and an official language of the United Nations, the European Union, UNESCO, NATO...
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A language that opens up the world: After English and German, French is the third most widely used language on the Internet, ahead of Spanish.
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A language that is fun to learn: French is an easy language to learn! The methods used at Alliance make learning French enjoyable for children and adults.
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A language for learning other languages: French is a good base for learning other languages, especially Romance languages (Spanish, Italian, Portuguese) as well as English, as the French language has influenced about a third of the English language according to various sources!
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The language of love and reason: Learning French gives one the pleasure of learning a beautiful, and melodious language, often called the language of love...
Every year, more than 3 000 students choose to learn French with us... Join us !
THE FRENCH EXPERTS
Nairobi The Alliance Française is a language and cultural relations organisation. It was created in 1883 in Paris by renowned humanists, including Louis Pasteur and Jules Verne, with the principal objective of promoting and teaching the French language around the world. Since then, it has developed into a global network of Alliance Française institutions operating in 135 countries around the world, with the common aim of fostering friendship between peoples through the promotion of the French language, cultural diversity and artistic exchanges. The Alliance Française de Nairobi was founded in 1949. It has grown into one of the largest in Africa offering French language courses to thousands of students annually. We offer you a steady progression allowing our students to meet both their personal and professional objectives, through excellent teaching by qualified and experienced professionals using the most up-to-date methods. The Alliance Française is the only accredited institution in Kenya for international and professional French Language certification. It is also the only officially recognised institution in Kenya for certified translations. Enjoy a conducive environment for learning, a special ambiance with a diverse choice of cultural activities and access to a multimedia library equipped with the latest resources to complement your lessons.
BIENVENUE A L’ALLIANCE FRANÇAISE DE NAIROBI ! Loita / Monrovia Streets P.O Box 45 475 - 00100 Nairobi Tél.: +254 20 4917 131 / 0724 714 680 / 0735 338 888 Email: classes@alliancefrnairobi.org www.afkenya.or.ke