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Welcome to Alliance Française Southern Africa

Discover the Alliance Française: with 18 branches in 7 countries we are the leading French languages school in Southern Africa! The Alliance Française is a world-wide non-profit, apolitical and non-religious network devoted to promoting French language and Francophone cultures. The Alliance Française is the world’s largest French teaching centre with over 800 organisations in 134 countries, serving over 500 000 students every year, recognised and sponsored by the French government. In Southern Africa the Alliance Française is present in Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia and Zimbabwe.The Alliance Française give you access to state-of-the-art libraries, offering thousands of books, films, magazines and Cd’s as well as computer stations and video monitors.
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Find out what makes Alliance Française the leading French language school in Southern Africa.

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International 
Language Certification

The French language certifications, Delf, Dalf, TCF, and TEF, are standardized tests assessing proficiency in French as a foreign language. These certifications, administered by the French Ministry of Education and recognized internationally, evaluate language skills for various purposes:
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DALF
TCF
TEF
The Diplôme d’études en langue française (English: Diploma in French Language Studies) or DELF for short, is a diploma of French-language abilities for non-native speakers of French administered by France Education International (France Éducation international or FEI) for France’s Ministry of Education.
Demonstrate your proficiency in French with the DALF (Diplôme Approfondi de Langue Française) certification. Recognized worldwide, DALF assesses your reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills, providing a benchmark for academic and professional pursuits.
The Test de Connaissance du Français (TCF) certification evaluates your French language skills for academic, professional, or immigration purposes. Assessing reading, writing, and listening abilities, TCF provides a reliable measure of your French proficiency, recognized by French universities and authorities."
The Test d'Évaluation de Français (TEF) certification assesses your French language skills for immigration, academic, or professional purposes. Evaluating reading, writing, listening, and speaking abilities, TEF provides a comprehensive measure of French proficiency, recognized by Canadian authorities and institutions."

More than a Language Courses

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.
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