French Courses in Nairobi
JAN > DEC
2020
General French | Français Général If you enjoy studying with others and can commit to regular weekly sessions, then group classes are for you! Choose the pace that suits you best and the time of the day that is most convenient for you: • •
5 times a week for the Intensive session 2 to 3 times a week or once a week on Saturdays for the Extensive session
Our team of certified language teachers use innovative methods to deliver quality teaching fit for purpose. Not a complete beginner? Start with a placement test! registration@alliancefrnairobi.org 0204917 131 / 0724 714 680
HOURS Intensive: Mon. to Fri. Morning options: Afternoon options: 7 - 8.30am 1.15 - 2.45pm or 3 - 4.30pm or 9.45 - 11.15am Evening options: or 11.30 - 1pm 5.30 - 7pm or 7.15 - 8.45pm *New sessions starting every month* Evening Extensive: Mon. Wed. & Fri. 5.30 - 7pm Tue. & Thur. or 7.15 - 8.45pm 5.30 - 7.45pm *New sessions starting every 6 weeks* Saturdays: 9am - 1pm *New sessions starting every 8 weeks*
General French | Français Général NO. OF SESSIONS HOURS PER LEVEL The 5 basic levels correspond to the widely-used Common European Framework Reference for Languages (CEFRL) as below. Each level is made up of several sessions:
Beginner A1:
4 sessions x 30 hrs
Elementary A2:
4 sessions x 30 hrs
Intermediate B1*:
5 sessions x 30 hrs
Fluent B2**:
6 sessions x 30 hrs
Expert C1:
6 sessions x 30 hrs
*level required to apply for the language assistant programme, to teach English in France. **level required to pursue studies in France and other Francophone countries.
COST PER SESSION Intensive (30hrs per session) : Beginners A1 to Fluent B2 Ksh. 7,900 Expert C1 Ksh. 9,500 Evening Extensive (27hrs per session) : Beginners A1 to Fluent B2 Ksh. 7,300 Expert C1 Ksh. 8,700
PAY FOR THE ENTIRE LEVEL AND GET 5000/- DISCOUNT Saturdays (32hrs per session) : Beginners A1 to Expert C1 Ksh. 11,000 Annual registration fee Ksh. 2,300
E-learning | Cours en ligne AF students platform As a student of Alliance Française, no matter which course you are enrolled in, you automatically have access to our online platform Apolearn. It will allow you to undertake self corrective activities complementing the Cosmopolite books (A1 to B1). It will also enable you to interact with your teacher and other students, and to make it easy to complete your assignments! From the classroom or at home, via smartphone or computer, you will be able to extend and enrich your learning experience. http://afafrique.apolearn.com
Study French anywhere and at anytime!
100% Online French courses With “Frantastique”, our 100% online French course, receive a daily lesson by email adapted to your needs and goals. Once it is completed, you will receive personalized corrections and explanations. You can register for 3 months up to 3 years. Registration can be done exclusively through our website (2 weeks free trial available!) : http://alliancefrnairobi.org/frantastique/
Private Skype classes Whether you are at your office, at home or abroad, enjoy the expertise of Alliance Française teachers. Ask for your tailor made programme and timetable: customerrelationship@alliancefrnairobi.org
Conversation Workshops | Ateliers de Conversation Boost your oral skills! With this workshop, you will develop the ability and the confidence to speak and interact in French naturally and fluently. Using a collaborative and participative approach, these workshops cover a wide range of topics and aim to help you learn to communicate in French in real-life situations.
HOURS Saturday (6 to 8hrs) 9am - 11am Beginner to Elementary (A1 to A2) 12pm - 2pm Intermediate to Expert (B1 to C1) *New sessions starting every 4 weeks*
COST PER SESSION Ksh. 3,400 (inclusive of teaching material)
Unable to take up this workshop? As a student of the Alliance, you can visit our «salle de détente» Room 301 (3rd floor) anytime to meet other students and practice! detente@alliancefrnairobi.org
Business French | Franรงais des Affaires In an increasingly competitive global market, businesses seek capable workers who can easily adapt to a globalized world. This course is based on a communicative approach to allow you develop your skills in professional French for business fields. By practising professional scenarios, you will gain confidence to extend your business network, from Nairobi to Paris, Bamako, Dakar, or Montreal. Depending on your level, you will acquire proficiency in French, from successfully selling a product, to organizing a business trip, to negotiating contracts or finding employment with French companies.
HOURS
Mon. & Fri. 6pm - 8.15pm
Beginner to Expert (A1 to C1)
*New session starting every 6 weeks*
COST PER SESSION Ksh. 9,000 (27 hrs) weekdays
PAY FOR 4 SESSIONS AND GET 5000/- DISCOUNT
Our business French course will also prepare you for the DFP exam offered by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Paris. Now available from beginner (A1)
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: customerrelationship@alliancefrnairobi.org 0204917 131 / 0724 714 680
Holiday Language Courses | Cours de Vacances Teens Holiday Camp You want to keep yourself busy doing something constructive yet fun during the holidays? You want to make new friends from all over the country and learn more about other cultures? This course is for you! Our 5-week programme includes French language workshops every morning, coupled with art workshops every afternoon including dancing, singing, film production, video games etc. Everything is conceived to allow for intellectual stimulation within a very relaxed schedule.
HOURS & COST Mon. to Friday, 10am-3pm - 100hrs over 5 weeks French classes in the mornings (50 hrs) & performing arts in the afternoons (50 hrs) Once a year: 02/11 to 04/12 Ksh. 20,000 (inclusive of teaching material)
DELF junior preparation courses
You speak French and want to prove it. The DELF Junior exams are adapted to the everyday life of a teenager and allow you to acquire the internationally recognized DELF diploma that is valid for a lifetime.
HOURS & COST Mon. to Fri, 1pm - 4pm - 30 hrs over 2 weeks
Session 1: 20/04 to 30/04 *Get ready for the 06/06 exam ! Session 2: 10/08 to 21/08 *Get ready for the 29/09 exam ! Ksh. 14,000 (inclusive of teaching material)
From 13 yrs old Beginner A1 to Advanced B2
Children Classes | Cours Enfants The younger, the better! - From 2.5 yrs old 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.
DELF PRIM: from 6 years old DELF Junior: from 12 years old
HOURS & COST
Saturday
9am - 12pm 24 to 33hrs, over 8 to 11 weeks Session 1: 11/01 to 21/03 - Ksh. 19,000 Session 2: 09/05 to 25/07 - Ksh. 17,500 Session 3 : 12/09 to 14/11- Ksh. 14,500
Children Holiday Course Mon. to Fri, 1pm - 4pm - 30hrs over 2 weeks Session 1: 20/04 to 30/04 Session 2: 06/07 to 17/07 Session 3: 10/08 to 21/08 Session 4: 09/11 to 20/11 Session 5: 30/11 to 11/12 Ksh. 20,000 (inclusive of teaching material)
Ready for a test? Sit for one of the internationally recognized DELF/DALF certifications issued by the French Ministry of Education, valid for life. We also offer the DFP (Business French diploma) awarded by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Paris and the TEF/TCF certifications (for French or Canadian citizenship). The Alliance Franรงaise is the only accredited institution in Kenya to offer these international certifications.
EXAMINATION DATES DELF DALF TP (general exam) 16/05, 29/08 & 21/11 DELF JUNIOR 06/06, 29/09 Registration deadline : 1 month before. DELF PRIM(from 6 years old) 28/03 Registration deadline : 10 weeks before. DFP (Business French), TCF/TEF on request Registration deadline : 2 weeks before.
COST AF Student
Private Candidate
DELF PRIM A1.1,A1,A2 5,000 Ksh
DELF PRIM A1.1,A1,A2 8,500 Ksh
DELF DALF TP A1: 5,000 Ksh A2: 5,500 Ksh B1: 6,000 Ksh B2: 7,000 Ksh C1- C2: 10,000 Ksh
DELF DALF TP A1: 9,000 Ksh A2: 9,500 Ksh B1: 10,000 Ksh B2: 11,000 Ksh C1- C2: 15,000 Ksh
AF Student & Private Candidate DELF JUNIOR A1: 5,000 Ksh B1: 6,000 Ksh A2: 5,500 Ksh B2: 7,000 Kss DFP (Business French) A1/A2: 12,000 Ksh DFP (Business French) B1/B2/C1: 15,000 Ksh TCF/TEF : 30,000 Ksh to 35,000 Ksh
Every year, more than 3,000 students choose to learn French with us... Join us ! AF STUDENTS CLUB
La Salle de détente is a fun and interactive space for the Alliance Française students (room 301). This social setting aims to create an environment that encourages the practice of French outside the classroom setting and serves as a meeting place for social/cultural activities. Come over to interact in French with other students, play games, participate in the various activities… or just to do your homework and DELF revisions! Access is included in your annual registration fees. Check out the weekly timetable of activities on classroom boards. The following annual events avail you with opportunities to perform on the AF stage :
La Francophonie (March), La Fête de la Musique (June), Lire en Fête (September /October) and the Students’ End Year Party (December). Feel free to contact la salle de détente coordinator for more information or to suggest new activities and projects: detente@alliancefrnairobi.org And from Tuesday to Saturday, visit our Multimedia Library to borrow books (from level A1) and movies, play video games in the video games section. You also have acces to our digital library, Culturethèque, with thousands of resources in French, easily accessible from anywhere, anytime! mediatheque@alliancefrnairobi.org http://www.culturetheque.com
Loita / Monrovia Streets P.O Box 45 475 - 00100 Nairobi TĂŠl.: +254 20 4917 131 / 0724 714 680 / 0735 338 888 Email: classes@alliancefrnairobi.org www.alliancefrnairobi.org