ALLIANCE FRANÇAISE DE MANILLE, A STATE OF THE ART FRENCH LANGUAGE SCHOOLFOR ALMOST A CENTURY

Founded çaise most stitutions center guage national institutions de prominent learning. of Manille network in excellence in in 1920, the 132 It (AFM) foreign Philippines, is the countries. which part for Alliance is French of cultural counts one an of and inter- fran- lan- 822 the in- a ing and professionally In languages widens our globalized opportunities opens or world, academically, more master- either doors eventually ty. Today, increasing francophone employabili- countries represent on the five nearly continents. 300 million In 30 people years, there will be 700 million. Learning French, one of the two working languages of the United Nations and of the European Union, is an asset, and it will be more and more in the future. The Alliance française de Manille learn sphere French-speaking kids and French provides teens with in are the qualified a teachers. offered friendly opportunity a Adults, variety native atmo- to of availabilities. classes to match Students their can goals learn and French with a fast pace by joining intensive classes, or taking it easy with a slower rhythm in evening or week-end classes. The AFM is not only a venue to learn French, but is also a place to get a real feel of France and to socialize through a variety of cultural or student events organized regularly throughout the year. Just come to the Alliance française de Manille to enjoy a French meal at the restaurant before attending a weekly filmscreening. On week-ends, children can enjoy a bilingual story-telling session, while their parents can at- tend a free conversation or writing workshop. The AFM has long-term experience and expertise in providing partner schools, universities, companies and international organisa- tions with tailor-made French language courses that are conducted according to international standards of quality. Its academic office offers specific programs for students majoring in international relations management provides in dents international enrolled French and and diplomacy in the language schools tourism. International or for classes It hotel also stu-Baccalaureate gramme. Diploma Pro-The school is recognized by the Embassy of Canada as an official French language course provider, and offers specific language and cultural training for those who intend to migrate to Canada or to Québec. It is also a facilitator for immersion trips to France and other French speaking countries, in partnership with the global Alliance française network. Furthermore, the Alliance française is the only institution in Manila which is accredited to administer the official examination (Diplôme d’études en langue française, or DELF) guage istry dents of can delivered for Education. also French prepare by as At the a the for French foreign AFM, diplomas Min- stu- lanor Québec tests or that Canada are more (French specific Evalua- to tion Test for Access to Québec and TEF Canada). Online learning options and Skype classes were implemented in 2017 in order to cater to Filipinos living in provinces outside of Metro Manila. The Alliance française de Manille, located in 209 N. Garcia Street, Makati City, continually thrives to provide French language lovers with opportunities to learn and practice the language, as well as further develops their interest for France and its culture. For more information, visit www.alliance.ph.