Programme Sept-Oct-Nov-Dec 2015

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EMBASSY OF FRANCE IN NIGERIA

Institut Français du Nigeria 52 Libreville Street, off Aminu Kano Crescent, Wuse 2, Abuja (beside Mr Bigg’s) +234 805 947 8456 +234 806 945 4020 contact@institutfr-nigeria.org www.institutfrancais-nigeria.com Director of the Institut français du Nigeria: Arnaud DORNON Deputy Director Academics: Daniel RIGNAULT Director of studies: Cyriaque AIDASSO directorstudies@institutfr-nigeria.org Coordinator of Studies: Dounia KARIM coordinatorstudies@institutfr-nigeria.org

Amis de l'Institut français du Nigeria, C'est la rentrée et l'équipe de l'IFN vous la souhaite excellente !

Notre équipe se fait fort de vous proposer son savoir-faire dans les domaines de l'enseignement du français et de l'action culturelle afin de satisfaire votre désir de France. Nos partenaires s'associeront comme toujours à notre démarche, qu'ils en soient ici remerciés.

Plusieurs temps forts avec le spectacle de théâtre et marionnettes pour enfant «Moi, Monsieur Moi», le festival du cinéma d'animation franco-japonais, le lancement du blog des professeurs de l'IFN, et nous ne raterons pas le rendezvous de la COP 21 de Paris qui se déroulera en décembre avec une nouvelle table ronde qui fera suite à celle d'avril dernier portant sur «L'expérience du Nigeria face au changement climatique», des projections et une exposition.

Je tiens, au nom de toute l'équipe de l'IFN, à remercier M. Jacques Montourcy, Attaché culturel et directeur adjoint de l'IFN ainsi que Madame Olga Duronéa, agent comptable. Ils ont passé respectivement deux et trois ans au service de la coopération franco-nigériane et ont apprécié votre présence et votre soutien à nos activités. Ils seront remplacés par respectivement Mme Aude Urcun et Mme Nicole Laguerre. Nous leur souhaitons la bienvenue et nul doute qu'elles attendent de vous rencontrer à l'unique condition de vous voir encore plus nombreux à nos activités.

Quant à moi, après presque 4 années très intenses au Nigeria, ma mission s'achève également aujourd'hui. Tous les trois, nous remercions toutes celles et ceux, collègues, collaborateurs /trices, partenaires, amis/es qui ont contribué à rendre ces années de travail riches et efficaces. Mon successeur Arnaud Dornon prendra ses fonctions dans quelques jours. Ravi de venir au Nigeria, nous lui souhaitons en votre et en notre nom, la bienvenue !

Merci pour cet accueil et au plaisir de vous revoir !

Patrick PEREZ, Directeur

Deputy Director Culture: Aude URCUN Cultural Program Officer: Alice O'REILLY cultural@institutfr-nigeria.org

Dear Friends of the Institut Français du Nigeria, The Institut Francais team extends its warmest wishes to all of you who resume school, university or work. Our team will do its very best to offer you exciting Promotion of higher education in France / opportunities in the fields of French language learning, cultural activities and to Campus France: Sébastien CARTIER satisfy your longing for France. We do thank our partners for their support.We have studyinginfrance@hotmail.fr exciting events for you to attend or discover: A show “Moi, Monsieur Moi” (a children theatre and puppet show), a FrancoFinancial Manager: Nicole LAGUERRE Japanese animation festival, the launch of the Institut Francais teachers' blog.

Accountant: Jean-Marc BOUAZO Many events will celebrate the COP 21 world meeting in December in Paris with a round table, further to the one organized last April, which focused on “Climate Librarian: Martina ADET SYLVANUS library@institutfr-nigeria.org change and the experience of Nigeria” as well as films viewings and an exhibition Receptionist/PA: Ahmed MUSTAPHA on this particular theme. contact@institutfr-nigeria.org On behalf of the whole Institut Français team, I wish to thank Mr Jacques Montourcy, Cultural Attaché and deputy Director of the Institut Francais as well as Our teachers: Ann-Marie, Chika, Edna, Mrs Olga Duronéa, Accountant.They respectively spent two and three years for the Emmanuel, Folly, Jeff, Joel, Kevin, Loky, franco-nigerian cooperation. They enjoyed your participation and your support to Musa, Nathalie, Olivier, Paulinus, our activities. They will be replaced by, respectively, Mrs Aude Urcun and Mrs Rebecca, Rivelle, Sulaiman, Ugonne Nicole Laguerre. We wish them a warm welcome and they wish to meet you in numbers at our activities.

Design & Contents: Alice O'REILLY As far as I am concerned, after almost four intense years in Nigeria, my posting Design & Publisher: Ahmed ATTA ends also today. We, the three of us, wish to thank all our colleagues, partners, (Rashidealkreations 0805 904 2127) friends, who made these working years enriching and fulfilling.

My successor Arnaud Dornon will take his posting in a few days. Happy to come to Nigeria, we wish him, on our and your behalf a warm welcome.

Thank you for your kind welcome and I look forward to seeing you again.

Patrick Perez, Director

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Cover photo: Moi, Monsieur, Moi ! Friday, October 16th, 2015 (p.13)

Calendrier // Calendar Flashback Summer 2015

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Cours de français // French Classes: pour adultes // for adults pour enfants // for children Français du secrétariat // French for personal assistant (in French) Français des affaires // French for Business (in French) How to do business with French speaking countries? (in English) Cours de français sur objectifs spécifiques // Customized French Training Calendrier des examens officiels // Official certifications calendar Service de traduction et d’interprétariat // Translation and interpreting services Nos formations // Our trainings Devenir une école partenaire // How to become a partner school

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Evénements culturels // Cultural events: THEATRE // Moi, Monsieur, Moi ! (for children) CINEMA // French & Japanese Animated Film Festival EXHIBITION/WORKSHOPS/CINEMA// Invisible Borders - The TransAfrican Project ROUND TABLE/CINEMA/EXHIBITION // A week on climate change THEATRE // The Last Stand by Sefi Atta with Jos Repertory Theatre FOCUS ON // Life In My City Art Festival Award Night in Enugu

P12 P13 & 14 P15 P16 P17 P18

L’offre culturelle régulière // Regular cultural events CINEMA // Wednesday French Movie - NEW! Francophone Movies + French Classics CINEMA // Saturday Kid Movie CULTURAL ACTIVITIES // Dance, piano, guitar, theatre, arts & craft classes PRACTICE YOUR FRENCH // With French Club Le Clézio

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Nouveautés // New at the Institut Français BLOG // The blog of the Institut Français du Nigeria FRENCH RESOURCES // Register to www.culturethèque.com or browse on IFN box MAGAZINES // New magazines have arrived in your library!

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Informations utiles // Useful information LIBRARY // How to become a member at the library of the Institut Français CAMPUS FRANCE // How to study in France CONTACT OUR PARTNERS

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29th Aug.

CHILDREN FRENCH CLASSES

New 3 month session

Soon

NEW FRENCH COURSE! In English

How to do business P7 with French speaking countries

Sept

LIBRARY

New magazines!

Tablets are available!

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21st

ADULTS FRENCH CLASSES

New 6 weeks session

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1st week

PROFESSIONAL COURSES

French for P.A. French for Business

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THEATRE/PUPPET For children

Moi, Monsieur, Moi at Sheraton Hotels, Abuja

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25th

ART EXHIBITION

29th - 31st CINEMA

11am

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FRENCH SUMMER CAMPS

Award Night LIMCAF P18 at Nike Lake Resort, Enugu 7pm

French & Japanese Animated Film Festival

P13

2nd

ADULTS FRENCH CLASSES

New 6 weeks session

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5th - 7th

CINEMA

French & Japanese Animated Film Festival

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DELF Junior (Children)

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7pm

10th - 13th FRENCH EXAMS

P15 13th to 27th PHOTO EXHIBITION Opening night Invisible Borders at Thought Pyramid Centre, Abuja on Nov. 13 24th - 26th FRENCH EXAMS

DELF Prim (Children)

23rd - 28th ENVIRONMENT / COP21

A week on climate change P16 Round Table, Movies, Exhibition

4th- 5th

THEATRE

The Last Stand by Sefi Atta P17 Jos Repertory Theatre

8th - 11th

FRENCH EXAMS

7pm

DELF / DALF (Adults)

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Calendar 2015 48 weeks comprising of 8 sessions SESSION 1

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5 JANUARY - 14th FEBRUARY

6 weeks

12th February : TCF - DAP

SESSION 2

16th FEBRUARY - 28th MARCH

6 weeks

3rd to 6th MARCH : DELF JUNIOR 24th to 27th MARCH : DELF / DALF TOUT PUBLIC

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SESSION 5 SESSION 6

22nd JUNE - 1st AUGUST rd 3 AUGUST - 12th SEPTEMBER

6 weeks 6 weeks

BREAK FROM 14th TO 19th OF SEPTEMBER

SESSION 7

21st SEPTEMBER - 31st OCTOBER

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10 to 13 NOVEMBER : DELF JUNIOR 24th to 26th NOVEMBER : DELF PRIM

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Beginning of the session: Saturday 29th August 2015 You can still register until mid-September For 6 to 12 years old children 2 hours every Saturday: 9:30am - 11:30am or 11:30am - 1:30pm Preparation for the international French exam, the DELF Prim and the DELF Junior Afternoon movie for kids every Saturday at 1:30pm Prix / Cost: N14,500 per session of 32 hours (until December 12, 2015)

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2 NOVEMBER - 12 DECEMBER

Si vous souhaitez valider votre niveau de français, vous avez la possibilité de présenter les examens français reconnus internationalement. If you want to validate your level of French, you have the opportunity to present the internationally recognized French exams.

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8 to 11 DECEMBER : DELF / DALF TOUT PUBLIC THIS CALENDAR IS SUBJECT TO MODIFICATION DURING THE YEAR

Timetable & fees DAYS

TIME 11am – 1pm 4:30pm – 6:30pm 6:30pm – 8:30pm 9:30am – 1:30pm 2pm – 6pm 11am – 1pm 4pm – 6pm

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Tuesdays &Thursdays

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Saturdays only

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Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays

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Tuesdays & Thursdays

10am – 1pm

Mondays to Thursdays

10am – 12noon 6pm – 8pm

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Mondays to Fridays

5:30pm – 7:30pm

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Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays

10:30am – 3pm

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Mondays to Fridays

10:30am – 3pm

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HOURS PER WEEK

COST

4h 24h per session

?9,200 For a total of 6 weeks

4h 24h per session

?9,200 For a total of 6 weeks

6h 36h per session

?12,000 For a total of 6 weeks

8h 48h per session 10h 60h per session 12h 72h per session 20h 120h 120hper persession session

?14,500 For a total of 6 weeks ?16,500 For a total of 6 weeks ?19,000 For a total of 6 weeks ?28,000 For a total of 6 weeks

+ MORE + FRENCH CLASSES FOR CHILDREN AND TEENS ON SATURDAY MORNING OR AFTERNOON (?13,200 FOR 32 HOURS)

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DELF PRIM (8-12 years old): Designed for primary school children with lots of illustration, this is the very first international diploma of French certifying that your child can express himself basically in French and talk about himself.

DELF JUNIOR (12-16 years old): If you learn French in school and you wish to have an international diploma in French, DELF Junior is made for you. Confirm your basic communication skills with the DELF Junior A1 and test your ability to deal with most daily situations with the DELF Junior A2 or DELF Junior B1.

Prix / Cost: N7,000 per exam Calendrier pour les examens / Exam Calendar: Please contact us for external training 10th - 13th November 2015: DELF Junior th th on DELF Junior and DELF Prim.

24 - 26 November 2015: DELF Prim

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French for Personal Assistant: This course is targeting professionals who wish to improve their French and their ability to communicate, translate and manage professional interactions in French.

It is specifically designed to cater for the needs of bilingual French/English PA, highly demanded in Abuja.

Timetable: 120h in 3 months – Monday to Friday from 5:30pm to 7:30pm (10h/week – 40h/month) Cost: N98,000 French for Business: This course targets professionals and those who wish to aspire to be professionals to improve their French in a business environment. It is specifically designed for professionals who wish to have an international certification and want to improve their ability to communicate, to negotiate, to manage human ressources and to interact in French in a business environment.

This certificate is recognised by foreign educational systems and by prestigious international universities and institutions. The international value of DFP-AFFAIRES CERTIFICATION represents an added value for those who wish to pursue a career in a French speaking business environment; wether here in Nigeria or in any 77 French speaking countries in the world.

Timetable: 120h in 3 months – Monday to Friday from 5:30pm to 7:30pm (10h/week – 40h/month) Cost: N115,000

You need flexibility?

You have a busy schedule?

You are a company and want to organize a customized training for your staff?

Vous avez besoin de flexibilité?

Vous avez un emploi du temps chargé?

Vous êtes une entreprise et vous voulez organiser une formation personalisée pour votre personnel?

CCI PARIS ILE-DE-FRANCE

For both courses, you will need to master French up to B1 level.

Next session for both courses will start on the first week of October 2015.

For more information: 0805 947 8456 I contact@institutfr-nigeria.org

A practical introduction to new potential markets.

This short practical course will help you understand and consider French speaking countries (whether in West Africa or France) as potential new markets.

From laws and regulations to profiles of markets and consumer uses; from marketing rules to investment opportunities, this course will guide you to catch every business opportunities with French speaking countries. It will include presentation by French and Nigerian professionals who already trade with France and West African French speaking countries (import/export etc..).

This course will be given in English. No knowledge of French is required.

The first session will start very shortly For more inquiries, please contact 0805 947 8456 I contact@institutfr-nigeria.org

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NEW COURSE!

L’Institut français du Nigeria can provide tailored French classes for individuals or groups at your home or at your office.

For more information, please contact the coordinator of studies: coordinatorstudies@institutfr-nigeria.org Anglais Français

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These diplomas are awarded by the French Ministry of Education in 154 countries.

10th to 13th November 2015: DELF Junior (12-16 years old) If you learn French at school and you wish to have an international diploma in French, DELF Junior is made for you. Confirm your basic communication skills with the DELF Junior A1 and test your ability to deal with most daily situations with the DELF Junior A2 or DELF Junior B1. This diploma is valid for your whole life.

24th to 26th November 2015: DELF Prim (8-12 years old)

Designed for primary school children with lots of illustration, this is the very first international diploma of French certifying that your child can express himself basically in French and talk about himself.

8th to 11th December 2015: DELF / DALF (adults from 16 years old) DELF and DALF were designed to accompany the teaching and learning of French, by proposing the validation and certification of an internationally recognized level of competence, at the end of training. This diploma is valid for your whole life.

The Institut Français du Nigeria provides accreditation for DELF Prim and DELF Junior ( the international French examinations) examiners and exams markers for the teachers of Abuja Partner Schools.

The Institut Français du Nigeria received the teachers of Abuja "Models Schools" for a one day training on June 25, 2015. The theme was "How to teach French to children with games activities".

The Partner Schools of Abuja follow the communicative methodology promoted by the French Embassy with which they have an agreement.

The partner schools of the Institut Français du Nigeria are: Premiere Academy, Cherryfield College, Glisten International Academy, Hillside School, Centagon International School, Lead British International School, Loyola Jesuit College, Kingsville College, Springhall British School, Unique Blossom Schools and Abuja Preparatory School.

If you wish to recommend your school and your French teacher please contact 0805 947 8456.

Français

Anglais

Traduction//Translatation The Institut français offers quality professional translation services (French to English / English to French) in the following areas: medical, legal, financial and economic, IT, certificates, e.g., birth certificates, marriage certificates, school certificates, engineering, agricultural, scientific documents, etc.

Our staff in charge of the translation unit is a highly experienced and well trained translator. He recently completed a one year European Masters in Professional Translation, in the very prestigious ‘’Institut de Traduction, d'Interprétation et de Relations Internationales (ITIRI)’’, University of Strasbourg, France.

Interprétariat // Interpreting The Institut français offers you new simultaneous interpretation service for your conference, meeting or event by a trained interpreter at the renowned WITS Language School in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Especially tailored for international organisations, embassies or companies, we offer you a suitable solution either from French to English or from English to French.

The last training organised for our teachers was on the 30th of June on the new teaching material "ECHO" 2015 which follow the communicative methodology with a wide range of different mediums (from pictures to press articles and even websites).

It then recreates a francophone environment which put the students in real communication situations.

For more information for both services, please contact: directorstudies@institutfr-nigeria.org

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Professional Translation // Sept - June 2015 // Strasbourg, France Paulinus Umah, one of our French lecturer and translator, recently did a European Masters in Professional Translation in the highly prestigious ‘’Institut de Traduction, d'Interprétation et de Relations internationales’’, University of Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France.

“I decided to do this Masters because I'm passionate about translation and I wanted to equip myself with the necessary skills that I need to tackle the translation challenges I meet on a daily basis at the Institut Français du Nigeria. I was not disappointed, the quality of the training I received was exceptional. I'm well equipped now to handle all your translation needs with a professional touch.”

French for Specific Purposes // July 2015 // Paris, France Joel Adeola, one of our French teacher, attended a course from 6th to 24th July 2015 in Paris, France. The course was on ''French for Specific Purposes'', organised by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Paris. ‘’This course was a nice opportunity for me to add more skills and acquire a new knowledge on French for Specific Purposes. It was great to attend this course ''.

BELC // July 2015 // Nantes, France Folly Tekovi, one of our French instructor, was in Nantes at the big international gathering of French teachers during the summer university programme called BELC (Bureau d’Enseignement de la Langue et de la Civilisation françaises à l’étranger) from 6th to 31st July, 2015.

He did the following courses: ?

Adopting a creative methodology in teaching French language ?

Techniques for teaching children French as a Foreign language ?

Teaching French as a Foreign Language using cinema and literature ?

Using role-plays in the teaching of French as a Foreign Language ?

Stimulating the desire to write “I took part in these courses in order to improve on my teaching skills. It was a very wonderful experience.”

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THEATRE

The training of our teachers is one of the Institut Français du Nigeria’s priorities, so since the end of 2011 we have organised considerable training for our staff in both education and culture.

THEATRE Being born a girl and woman in Africa PUPPET SHOW

Naître fille et femme en Afrique

SENEGAL FRANCE BELGIQUE

Vendredi 16 octobre 2015 à 11h Friday 16th October 2015 at 11am Lady Kwali Hall, Sheraton Abuja Hotel

FREE ENTRY

Moi, Monsieur, Moi ! raconte l'histoire d'une enfant née au Sénégal qui, comme beaucoup d'autres, a été donnée à la tante, à la cousine, à l'oncle... C'est aussi l'histoire, parfois cocasse, de toutes celles qui, maltraitées et malmenées, relèvent la tête pour trouver une place dans la société.

En utilisant avec malice les armes du clown et de la marionnette, la comédienne joue, non sans humour, la difficulté de naître fille et d'être femme.

Me, Sir, Me! tells the story of a child born in Senegal, who, like many others, was given to her aunt, her cousin, her uncle ...It is also the story, sometimes comical, of all those girls mistreated and abused, who raise their heads to find a place in society.

By using clowns and puppets as tools, the actress shows, with humour, the difficulty of being born a girl and woman.

A show designed by Patricia Gomis and Marcia de Castro Based on an original idea by Patricia Gomis Winner 2011 “Visa pour la Création” Africa & Caraibes With Patricia Gomis

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CINEMA FRANCE JAPAN FREE ENTRY

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CINEMA

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Venue: at the Institut Français du Nigeria, Abuja Thursday 29 October at 6:30pm - Opening event JAPAN I Jungle Emperor Leo by Yoshio Takeuchi,1997 (for everyone) Screening, presentation of the full programme, reception Friday 30 October at 7pm JAPAN I Mind Game by Masaaki Yuasa (for adults) Saturday 31 October 1:30pm : FRANCE I Ernest et Celestine by Benjamin Renner, 2012 (for children) 3:30pm: FRANCE I Gus, petit oiseau grand voyage by Christian De Vita, 2014 (for children) 5 :30pm: FRANCE I 5 short movies by Michel Ocelot, 1980-92 (for children) + Les quatre saisons de Léon by Folimage, 2012 (for children) 7pm: JAPAN I Genius Party by Omnibus, 2007 (for adults) Thursday 5 November at 7pm JAPAN I Afterschool midnighters by Hitoshi Takekiyo, 2012 (for adults) Friday 6 November at 7pm FRANCE I Madagascar, Carnet de Voyage by Bastien Dubois, 2013 (for adults) + Les triplettes de Belleville by Sylvain Chomet, 2003 (for adults) Saturday 7 November 1 :30pm: JAPAN I Princess Arete by Sunao Katabuchi, 2001 (for children) 3 :30pm: FRANCE I Azur et Asmar by Michel Ocelot, 2006 (for children) 5:30pm: FRANCE I 9 Short animated documentaries, Découvrir l'ailleurs, 2014 (for children) 7pm: JAPAN I Genius Party Beyond by Omnibus, 2008 (for adults) NB: All the Japanese movies have English subtitles © Tezuka Productions/Shochiku/Jungle Emperor Committee © 2004 MIND GAME Project I © Genius Party

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ENVIRONMENT / COP21

© Yann Arthus-Bertrand

EXHIBITION

The Trans-African Project Connecting Dots...

Vernissage le vendredi 13 novembre 2015 à 18h30 Puis du samedi 14 au vendredi 27 novembre 2015 Opening on Friday November 13th at 6:30pm Then from Saturday 14th to Friday 27th November 2015 Thought Pyramid Art Centre Invisible Borders Trans-African Project in collaboration with Thought Pyramid Art Centre and the Institut français du Nigeria will host a 2-weeks long event comprising of a multimedia exhibition and a masterclass workshop involving local photographers and writers from Abuja as well as selected countries in West Africa. This event aims to encourage a framework of exchange and engagement between artists, their environment and immediate public. Activities lined up for the two weeks are: ?

An exhibition of selected works (photographs, videos and writings) from the Invisible Borders Project Archive after 5 years of Road Trip across Africa followed by a recent exhibition at the Venice Biennale. ?

Screening of the Invisible Borders 45-minutes documentary film ?

12 days workshop with Abuja based photographers and writers as well as some participants from West African countries. Workshop to be headed by 3 facilitators from Nigeria and African Francophone countries. ?

Conference and presentation within which the works of the photographers will be presented.

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VISUAL ARTS CINEMA WORKSHOP CONFERENCE AFRICA EUROPE FREE ENTRY (the workshop is only for the selected artists)

MOVIES ROUND TABLE EXHIBITION FRANCE

FREE ENTRY

Agissons pour la protection de l’environnement Let’s act for the protection of the environment Du lundi 23 au samedi 28 novembre 2015 From Monday 23rd to Saturday 28th November 2015 Institut Français du Nigeria A la veille de l'ouverture en France, le 30 novembre, de la grande Conférence ParisClimat 2015 (COP 21), l'ambassade de France et l'Institut Français du Nigeria vous proposent une semaine entière consacrée au thème du changement climatique et à ses enjeux. Au programme : la magnifique exposition « 60 solutions face au changement climatique », une table-ronde, face au public, animée par des intervenants français et nigérians de haut niveau,et chaque soir une projection de film portant sur la protection de l'environnement.

On the eve of the opening in France, on 30th of November, of the 2015 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 21), the embassy of France and the Institut français du Nigeria invite you to a whole week dedicated to climate change and its challenges with: a wonderful exhibition (“60 solutions against climate change”), a round table with high-level speakers from France and Nigeria, and every night a movie on the protection of environment.

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THEATRE

At the Alliance française of Enugu

With Jos Repertory Theatre A modern Nigerian family drama Vendredi 4 et samedi 5 decembre 2015 à 19h Friday 4th and Saturday 5th December 2015 at 7pm daily Institut Français du Nigeria

Life In My City Art Festival Award Night Saturday 25 October 2015 at Nike Lake Resort, Enugu

THEATRE NIGERIA 3,000N (adults) 1,000N (children)

Mainly driven by a passion for visual arts, Sir Robert Oji started to think about an Arts Festival in Enugu in 2006. The next year, the first Life in My City Art Festival (the LIMCAF) was born in the coal city.

This year sees the 9th edition of what has become the most consistent and most expressive art festival in Nigeria. Its aim is to promote artistic creativity and professionalism among young and talented Nigerian artists coming from everywhere in Nigeria.

“Last Stand” is the first in a new series of modern Nigerian family dramas written by Sefi Atta, and the play is about a battle of wills between a dying general and his estranged heirs. When General Mashood Balogun on his deathbed decides to leave his estate to his first son Rotimi, bypassing his daughters, he creates an uproar in his family. Rotimi, a medical doctor, refuses to step into his father’s shoes, and his father stands firm in his bid to make Rotimi his successor. As the Balogun family conflict plays out, Rotimi in the end is forced to look after his dying father. But who will win the final face-off between father and son?

This constant high performance has been made possible because of people like Elder K.U. Kalu or Kevin Ojiofor who involved thousands of people in their dream and whose passion for visual arts has no boundary. And this passion has driven the whole board, the organising committee, the jury panel as well as all the people involved in this nationwide project. They also had the very strong support of the Alliance française d’ Enugu which has actively participated in the organisation of the Festival from the very first day.

Born in Lagos, Sefi Atta has won awards for plays and short stories which have been published in Nigeria, the UK and the US. Sefi's production company Atta Girl supports Care to Read, a program she initiated to earn funds for legitimate charities through staged readings. She currently divides her time between Nigeria, England and the United States and lives in the US with her husband and daughter.

The concept of LIMCAF is so simple and unifying that it has been extended all over the country via the support of the French cultural network formed by the Institut français du Nigeria in Abuja and the ten Alliances françaises spread accross the country. And it wouldn't have been the same without the support of many generous private sponsors as well as the Embassy of France in Nigeria.

A play by Sefi Atta With Jos Repertory Theatre Directed by Patrick-Jude Oteh

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LIMCAF has been growing each year. As a proof of the vitality of young Nigerian artists, there are more participants every year and the standard gets higher.

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CULTURAL ACTIVITIES

CINEMA

Films francophones à l’affiche !

Toute l’année, chaque mercredi à 19h Every Wednesday all year round at 7PM A l’Institut Français du Nigeria

CINEMA FREE ENTRY English subtitles

Every first Wednesday of the month, we will screen a movie by an African French-speaking director.

On the last Wednesday, we will always show a French Classic.

ACTIVITÉS NIGERIA

Classes de piano, guitare, ballet, salsa, théâtre, dessin & peinture

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Thursday 4pm to 5pm & 5pm to 6pm Saturday 4pm to 5pm & 5pm to 6pm

Saturday 12pm to 1:30pm Saturday 1:30pm to 3pm Saturday 3pm to 4:30pm Call in for enquiry

cultural activities, please contact the Institut français du Nigeria (p.26)

Saturday 6pm to 7pm Saturday 7pm to 8pm at the Sheraton

Films d’animation pour vos enfants !

CINEMA

Theatre Classes

Art & Craft Classes

Toute l’année, chaque samedi à 13h30 Every Saturday all year round at 1:30PM Institut Français du Nigeria

FREE ENTRY

Tuesday 4pm to 5pm

Saturday 12pm to 2pm Saturday 2pm to 4pm

Thursday 4pm to 6pm

Guitar Classes Saturday 10am to 12pm Saturday 1:30pm to 3:30pm Saturday 4pm to 6pm

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Nouveau blog des professeurs de français de l’IFN New blog of the French teachers of the IFN Nous sommes très heureux de vous présenter le nouveau blog de l'Institut Français du Nigeria ! Dans ce blog , vous trouverez : - des interviews d’étudiants nigérians qui sont allés étudier en France et de ceux qui apprenent le français ici à l’IFN - conseils et astuces de nos enseignants pour améliorer vos compétences en langue française et vous aider à préparer les examens officiels - des fiches pédagogiques et conseils pratiques en classe par nos enseignants pour les autres professeurs de FLE au Nigeria et dans le monde - critiques de nos films français et francophones projetés tous les mercredis - des informations utiles sur la culture française et francophone... et bien plus!

We are very happy to present you the new blog of the Institut Français of Nigeria!

In this blog, you will find: - accounts of Nigerian students who went to study in France & those learning French - advices of our teachers to improve your French skills and help you to prepare exams - practical classroom advice by our teachers for other French teachers in Nigeria - reviews of the French and Francophone movies we are showing every Wednesday - information about French and Francophone culture - ... and much more!

Visit our blog on: www.institutfrancais-nigeria.com/category/abuja/blog

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BLOG NIGERIA FRANCE OPEN TO ALL

MULTIMEDIA FRANCE FREE FOR LIBRARY MEMBERS AND FRENCH LEARNERS

Ressources françaises dans votre médiathèque !

French resources in your library!

Online, you can access them on www.culturetheque.com Offline, you can access them on IFNBox in our library Culturethèque: French culture at your fingertips, anytime, anywhere!

Access your favorite magazines as they hit newsstands. View concerts and shows, listen to lectures, introduce children to cultural materials, read e-books and comics, and take advantage of language-learning materials tailored to your needs.

Over 400 magazines, 1,000 books, 200 comics, 300 videos and 370 learning materials. 24/7 access from your personal computer, tablet, or smartphone.

How? Go on www.culturetheque.com and create a login by clicking on CONNEXION. After 3 weeks, you will need to come to French Institute in order to register fully.

BiblioBox: No need for internet! Come to our library & enjoy rapid browsing!

In our multi-media library, you can now access French digital resources on our laptops, our tablets or your own smartphone, without using internet!

Already available: more than 3000 e-books of French literature, videos to help you in the learning process of the French language (especially videos of TV5 Monde), all of Wikipedia, tales for the younger ones, audio books... and much more!

How? When at the French Institute library, connect to the wifi network IFNBox! (no password required), then go on internet (or write 192.168.1.1 in your url bar) to 24 access the Bibliobox of the French Institute of Nigeria.

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FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC: You provide 2 photos You pay 5,000 Naira YOU GET: Membership card valid for 1 year date to date Free consultation of books & magazines in the library Free consultation of French resources on our tablets Free Wifi Access to Canal+ programs For 2 weeks you can borrow: ?

2 books ?

1 magazine ?

1 DVD POUR LES APPRENANTS DE FRANÇAIS FOR THE FRENCH LEARNERS You are registered for a 6 weeks session of French classes You provide 2 photos YOU GET: Student card valid for a 6 week session Free consultation of books & magazines Free consultation of French resources Free Wifi Access to Canal+ programs For 2 weeks you can borrow: ?

2 books ?

1 magazine

If you want to borrow DVDs: POUR LES APPRENANTS DE FRANÇAIS FOR THE FRENCH LEARNERS You provide 2 photos You pay 3,000 Naira YOU GET: Membership card valid for 1 year date to date Free consultation of books & magazines Free consultation of French resources Free Wifi Access to Canal+ programs For 2 weeks you can borrow: ?

2 books ?

1 magazine ?

1 DVD

New French magazines available!

We now have on offer, for our members and French learners, three new French magazines: - Courrier International: read excerpts of articles from over 900 international newspapers!

- Le français dans le monde: enjoy educational and cultural news about the French language and the French-speaking world!

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- Virgule: young people from 10 to 15 years old can now explore the diversity of French language through its etymology, evolution, literature...!

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Join the Club Le Clezio & practice your French!

The French Embassy in Nigeria through its office of promotion of higher education, Campus France, is welcoming prospective students and assisting them as they consider studying in France.

Campus France orientate students in identifying suitable programmes, scholarship programmes and in complying with visa regulations and other administrative requirements prior to their arrival in France. We regularly organize pre-departure sessions and CV & cover letter workshops to empower students to get the best learning and human experience during their stay in France.

Two pre-departure sessions have taken place in July & August 2015. Prospective students have learned more about first steps and practical information when they arrive in France (residence permit, opening a bank account, housing subsidy, working while studying, etc.). Alumni have attended the event to share their experience about living & studying in France.

France is the third destination for international student mobility in the world with about 300.000 foreign students joining French higher education institutions every year.

Le French Club a été créé pour les apprenants de l'Institut Français du Nigeria. Son but est d'aider les élèves à améliorer leur français oral, de servir de forum pour améliorer l’interaction, d’organiser diverses activités culturelles ainsi que des excursions dans les pays francophones.

The French Club was created for the student of the Institut Français du Nigeria. Its aim is to help students improving their oral French, to serve as a forum for interaction,organise various cultural activities as well as excursions to francophone countries.

The French Club meets twice a month, the 2nd and the last Saturday of every month at the Institut français du Nigeria.

For enquiries about registration, contact Madame Eunice on 0803 308 6805.

French higher education has evolved over the years to fit in with the evolving higher education world: it now offers more than 1000 degree programs taught in English from Bachelor degree programs to Phd degree Programs. Accounting for more than 20% of its overall budget, education represents the priority of the French government.

For more information, please come to the Institut français du Nigeria or contact studyinginfrance@hotmail.fr.

If you're based in Lagos and the South, please contact campusfrancelagos@outlook.com.

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L’Institut Français du Nigeria remercie chaleureusement ses partenaires sans qui rien ne serait possible.

2, Libreville Street, off Aminu Kano Crescent, Wuse II, Abuja T: +234 9 461 0563 M: +234 703 004 4300 E: info@medicaidradiology.com www.medicaidradiology.com

Partenaires majeurs / Major partners (period September - December 2015)

Partenaire expositions / Exhibition partner

Thought Pyramid Art Centre 18 Libreville Street, off Aminu Kano Crescent, Opp. Old DSTV, Wuse II, Abuja

Partenaire français / French partner

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French and Francophone cuisine!

WE ARE OPEN:

Monday - Friday (10 am - 8 pm) Saturday (10 am - 6 pm)

LUNCH: 12pm to 4pm / DINNER: 6pm to 8pm - Dish of the Day (it changes everyday): 1000 naira - Roasted chicken/fish/steak + side dish (see below): 1000 naira - Extra/side dish: rice, chips, fried plantain, couscous, spaghetti + vegetable sauce: 500 naira per portion - Salad: 1000 naira , beers Soft drinks - Attieké: 500 naira ines! & French w

NOTE:

All the meals need to be ordered in advance, except the meal of the day.

You can eat in or take away. Also contact us for all catering services (birthdays, conferences, seminars, send off parties, weddings etc...) and for all types of drinks and snacks.

FOR RESERVATION: @

+234 813 237 8990 / +234 807 532 8561 beckytraq2013@gmail.com Institut Français du Nigéria, 52 Libreville Street, off Aminu Kano Crescent, Wuse 2, Abuja.