Our Background

In 1883 eminent figures of the Art, the sciences, and politics, such as Jules Verne and Louis Pasteur, along with other illustrious visionaries, designed the structure for the Alliance Française to ensure the presence of French language and culture around the world. Nowadays, the Alliance Française network still promotes French language but also francophone as well as local cultures in a permanent and enriching dialogue.

Alliance Française in Southern Africa

The Alliance Française in Southern Africa comprises French language training centres in Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland and Zimbabwe, teaching French to over 5,000 students a year, with more than 100 teachers. The Alliance Française also offers a variety of workshops that make the learning experience more fun (French through music, French cuisine, theatre, travel…) as well as special programme for youngsters from 6 to 14 years-old.

With over 400 projects a year, the Alliance Française provides a wide-ranging cultural program presenting a unique mix of music, theatre, visual arts and dance, with the support of the French Embassies, the French Institute of South Africa and in partnership with local companies and cultural bodies.

Délégation Générale des Alliance Française in Southern Africa (DGAF)

Based at the Alliance Française of Johannesburg, the Délégation générale represents the Fondation Alliance Française in Southern Africa and is in charge of leading the network of the Alliance Française branches, offering training, encouraging exchange, sharing skills, organising and coordinating projects related to cultural exchanges and communication.

Read more about the DGAF
www.alliance.org.za