The Alliance Francaise des Bahamas is a non-profit organisation dedicated to the promotion of the French Language and Culture. It is manned by a team of volunteers, all francophones and a Director/Administrator, who are committed to sharing their love of the French language, culture and way of life with the Bahamian community.

The Alliance' s goal is to promote the French language and culture through language classes,  taught by highly trained professionals who are either French native speakers or bilingual.

In addition to language classes, cultural activities and events are planned on a regular basis and are detailed on this website.

The Alliance Francaise des Bahamas is a Centre d'Examen (testing centre) for the DELF and DALF examinations. Contact us for details or if you would like to register for these exams

NEWS

Ambassadrice de Matha & membres de la communauté française à Nassau

FRENCH SUMMER CAMP 2013

This summer, give your child a dose of that French ‘‘je ne sais quoi’’.

The Alliance Française des Bahamas is the ideal place for your children to learn French while being immersed in the language.

By participating in one of our summer camps, you offer to your children the possibility of

•following a rich language program for 3 to  X years old

•taking part in numerous workshops

•gaining an educational edge

•catching up with their French studies

Activities are guided by an experienced team of professionals in a stimulating, warm and happy atmosphere.

Programs will take place by week, during the month of July (July 1st - July 26th )and you may either sign up for one, two, three or four weeks.

Pre-Registration is now open.

 If you would like to contact us, please e-mail us: admin@afbahamas.org

WHAT WE OFFER

The Alliance Francaise offers the following activities and Services:

• French Classes (3 Sessions per Year)
• Cultural Events and Meetings
• Monthly Cine (Movie) Club
• French Books and Magazines on Loan to Members
• Special Activities
• Specialised Translations & Interpreting Services (French-English, English-French, Italian-English, English-Italian)
• English lessons for French speakers

Call Us Today!

For further information or to become a member, please contact us anytime or call us at 327-8214 or visit us in Ocean Place, West Bay Street.

NEWS

ALLIANCE FRANCAISE HOLDS EXCITING WEEK OF EVENTS FOR LA JOURNEE DE LA FRANCOPHONIE

The ALLIANCE FRANCAISE DES BAHAMAS held a series of events for the week of March 18-22, 2013 to celebrate la Francophonie (French speaking countries).

This exciting week featured a film series under the theme: Un Soir, Un Film (One Film per Evening) by Haitian film producer Raoul Peck; a conference by Erick Surcouf, great-great great grand nephew of the famous (or infamous) French corsaire Robert Surcouf and authour of numerous books on his illustrous ancestor and treasure hunter; a conference by Dr. Irene Moss entitled  " La France au Nouveau Monde" on the French presence and influence in Canada up to the 18th Century; a presentation by Italia Watkins-Jan, Alliance Director entitled "L'Ecole de Crozant: l' impressionisme et post impressionisme dans La Vallée de la Creuse" based on the works of Christophe Rameix, specialist of this period and "school".

AKHEPRAN INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY STUDENTS VISIT THE ALLIANCE FRANCAISE

On Thursday, January 17, 2013, students from Grades 7 & 9 of the Akhepran International Academy visited the Alliance Francaise des Bahamas accompanied by their French teachers. The goal was to interact and learn from another culture.

The group was welcomed by Mme Italia Watkins-Jan, Director of the local French non-profit organisation and a team of volunteers from the French and francophone community in The Bahamas.

Students learned about the importance of speaking another language and interacting with different cultures to better interact and understand the world in which we live.

They were then divided into 4 groups for a workshop "The Influence of African Art on Cubism".

At the end of the brief introduction to cubism, students portrayed their neighbour in their version of a cubist portrait.

The morning ended with French refreshments.

BRAVO A TOUS ET A TOUTES!  MERCI Christianna, Sophie, Nathalie, Italia et Irène pour leur aide et surtout pour les quiches appréciées par tous!

MERCI  Nathalie pour les supers photos!

2010 VICTOIRES DE LA MUSIQUE  PIANIST, M. CYRIL HUVE PLAYS IN NASSAU FOR NASSAU MUSIC SOCIETY IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE ALLIANCE FRANCAISE

Cyril HUVE, French pianist, played for Bahamian audiences at Government House and St. Paul's Church Hall Lyford Cay on November 30 and December 2nd, 2012.

Audiences at both concerts were enthralled by Mr. Huve's talent. A true virtuoso and genius on the piano!

Mr. Huve had the opportunity to chat with His Excellency Sir Arthur Foulkes, Governor General after the concert at Government Houseon Friday, 30/11/12 and with Mr. Dominique Lefevre, French Consul  on Sunday 2/12/12 at Lyford Cay.

During his brief stay, Mr Huve met with young Bahamian pianists on Saturday, December 1st at the College of the Bahamas where he held a piano Master class and gave valuable advice to all attending.