A reasonable level of proficiency in French language is necessary so that your stay could be a success.

Courses are taught in French in most universities, even though bilingual programs or courses taught only in English may be available.

LEARNING FRENCH BEFORE COMING TO FRANCE

You can attend French courses either within your university or at the Alliance Française de Manille.

ALLIANCE FRANCAISE DE MANILLE

Address: 209 Nicanor Garcia Street, Bel-Air 2, 1209, Makati City
Telephone numbers: 895.75.85; 895.77.57
Fax numbers: 899.36.54
Website: www.alliance.ph

Alliance Francaise de Manille (AFM), founded in 1920, is one of the oldest institutions comprising the Alliance Francaise world-wide network of over 1,000 schools. It is both a language school and a cultural center that is equipped to make your preparation for your trip to France easy, exciting and fulfilling. It is also the institution that houses the EduFrance desk in the Philippines.

1) The Best French Language School in the Philippines

AFM is the best language school to attend if you want to learn French in preparation for your new student life in France. AFM is open everyday and offers a wide range of courses, making it easier for you to enroll in any class that suits your level of competenency and time-schedule. You will definitely have a vibrant and enjoyable time learning French due to the fun and up-to-date teaching styles of AFM's well trained professors.

For updated course schedules and tuition fees, please visit the official web-site of AFM: www.alliance.ph.

2) Translation Services

Before leaving for France, you may have to submit some documents in French required for your school application, visa and residence permit application. You can go to AFM to have these important documents translated from English to French and vice-versa.

3) Library and E-learning

At AFM, you will have full access to the institute's well-stocked library for your supplemental studies. You will also be able to use its computers and interactive softwares to further advance your learning of French.

4) French Movies

You can come and watch any of the weekly French films for free to enhance your classroom learning, deepen your comprehension skills or to simply relax and have fun.

5) Le Coude Rouge Restaurant

You can wine and dine in this one-of-a-kind French restaurant that offers authentic French cuisine at a very affordable price.

6) Cultural Events

Come and attend the various cultural events organized by the institute that include fashion shows, art exhibits, film festivals, music parties, book fairs and wine and cheese tastings. Don't miss out on the annual French Spring in Manila that is partly organized by AFM.

At the AFM, France has never been nearer to you. Take a bite out of the very best of France right in the heart of Manila.

LEARNING FRENCH IN FRANCE

There are numerous places and various structures that give you the possibility to learn or improve your language skills in France. Courses of French language and civilization are generally taught in:

LANGUAGE INSTITUTES associated with universities. Attending classes in those centres may have the following advantages: quality-price ratio; possibility of attending university courses in your field as a visiting student; specific modules such as Business French, French for Teachers, French Literature and Civilisation.

LANGUAGE SCHOOLS, the programs are very flexible in terms of content and duration. The best known are the Alliances Françaises – a network of schools that are specialized in teaching French as a Second Language for international students. The courses are running all year around and the schools organize also different cultural activities.

CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE, offer French for Business and specialized professional courses mostly at intermediate and advanced level.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Application and a registration deposit to ensure the place in the selected program. Placement test the first day of courses.

TUITION FEES

Vary from a school to another.

APPLICATON DEADLINES

Between two to four months before the beginning of courses.

WORTH KNOWING: Easy ways to improve your French before leaving:
- Listen to the French radio, audio cassettes or watch French TV channels
- Contact French students on campus and trade one hour of English against one hour of French
- Try to participate in the French student club activities in your university/college
- Watch French movies
- Read newspapers in French
- Stop thinking you will never be able to speak French fluently, you know more than you think
For specific information about courses available and registration contact your local CampusFrance Representative.

For more information:

National diplomas in French as a Foreign Language and tests

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