Monday, September 15, 2008

Alliance française of Dhaka


The Alliance Française of Dhaka (AFD) was established in 1959 in Dhanmondi and is part of an international network of 1130 centres spread in 140 countries. It receives more than 400 000 students. Its aim is to promote the language and culture of France, working in close association with the country in which it is based. It places itself at the service of the public whose needs and expectations it endeavours to fulfil.


During its 4 annual sessions the Alliance française offers to more than 600 students general French courses from beginner level to confirmed speaker level. It provides also various special courses ( French for Business, French Corner etc.) and meets the demand for “cours en entreprises” coming from public and private organisations. Children and adolescents have courses which are reserved for them, and that correspond to their age. Qualified centre, it can take the examination of the AFP (CEFP1 etc.), the DELF, the DALF and the TEF.
The Information office for Higher studies in France located in the Alliance française helps students wanting to continue their studies abroad.
The AFD is also very active in the cultural domain and presents throughout the year concerts, plays, expositions, conferences, not to mention its two weekly cinema showing and its two monthly “jazz night”. Lastly, the AFD have a media library containing 7300 books and 2000 DVD. It is also subscribed to 20 magazines.
The AFD has an annex in Baridhara. The latter have its own media library.

For more information :

Alliance Française de Dacca 26 Mirpur Road Dhanmondi Dhaka-1205
Tél : +880 (02) 861 15 57
Fax : +880 (02) 861 64 62
e-mail : info@afdacca.com
Please visit the website of Alliance Française of Dhaka: Under construction

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