La Vie en Rose – A recital by Gehan Cooray with Menaka Sahabandu

The Alliance Française de Colombo invites the operatic baritone Gehan A Cooray and the pianist Menaka Sahabandu for a recital consisting a selection of French Operatic Arias, classical melodies and songs from Broadway and Hollywood.

Gehan’s repertoire for the evening spans across the French operatic composers Georges Bizet, Ambroise Thomas and Charles Gound as well as Italian classics and well known works from musical theatre.

The limited tickets prized at 3000 LKR are available at the Alliance Française de Colombo front office.

There is a discounted rate of 1500 LKR for the Alliance Française members and students.
For more information, do email [email protected]

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Kinder workshop for Arts and Crafts with CHIARA ARMELLINI!

The Alliance Française de Colombo is excited to host the Paris-based, Italian illustrator Chiara Armellini for an arts and crafts workshop for kids between the ages of 6-10. Chiara’s workshop will be linked to her book of illustrations “Devinettes en Petits Morceaux” which is based on getting to know animals and their characteristics.

We expect the kids to know how to cut with scissors for the crafts workshop if they are taking part in this delightful experience.

This is a project supported by the French Embassy to Sri Lanka and the Maldives, in partnership with Villa Swagatan by French Institut in India and French Embassy in India.

Do get registered as only a limited amount of seats are available.

📅 Date: Saturday the 10th of February
⏰️ Time: 9.30-11.00am
🏠 Venue: Alliance Française de Colombo
📝 Free Registrations: [email protected]

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Bonjour Cinéma February!!!

We have some amazing movies lined up this month don’t miss out!

15th February: L’Homme qui a vendu sa peau

Bonjour Cinéma Kids (Saturday)

24th February: Ma famille et le loup

Nouveautés- Month of February!!!

The library of the Alliance Française de Colombo has these new arrivals on hold for our young readers who would like to improve their French reading skills and to kick-start their French literary journey.

Happy reading!

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Exams Calendar- 2025

DELF-DALF Session 2025

Examination centre: Alliance Française de Colombo , No. 11, Barnes Place, Colombo 7

Exam dates DELF Prim A1.1, A1, A2: Sunday, March 2nd

Registration period:  January 14th – January 31st

IMPORTANT

Although our registration deadline is as mentioned above, we will close registrations as soon as we have achieved our maximum capacity.

Exam fee: Rs. 11,000/-, Rs.6,600/- for the students of the Alliance Française.

Examination centre: Alliance Française de Colombo, No. 11, Barnes Place, Colombo 7


Session 1: Friday, May 23rd & Saturday, May 24th

Registration period: April 8th – April 30th

DELF TP A2, B1, B2: Written test & Speaking test (Orals): Friday, May 23rd

DELF TP A1, DALF TP C1, C2 : Written test & Speaking test (Orals): Saturday, May 24th

 


Session 2: Friday, November 21st & Saturday, November 22nd

Registration period: October 8th – October 31st

DELF TP A2, B1, B2: Written test & Speaking test (Orals): Friday, November 21st

DELF TP A1, DALF TP C1, C2 : Written test & Speaking test (Orals): Saturday, November 22nd

 


Exam fee: DELF A1, A2, B1: Rs. 16,500/-, Rs.8250/- for the students of the Alliance Française

Exam Fee: DELF B2: Rs. 19,800/-, Rs.9,900/- for the students of the Alliance Française

Exam Fee: DALF C1, C2: Rs. 20,900/-, Rs.10,450/- for the students of the Alliance Française

Examination centre: Alliance Française de Colombo, No. 11, Barnes Place, Colombo 7

DELF Junior A1, A2, B1, B2:

Session 1: Saturday, March 1st

Registration period: January 14th – January 31st

DELF Junior A1, A2, B1, B2:

Session 1: Saturday, August 30th

Registration period: July 8th – July 31st


Exam fees – DELF JUNIOR A1, A2, B1: Rs. 13,200/-, Rs.7,920/- for the students of the Alliance Française

Exam fees – DELF JUNIOR B2: Rs. 15,400/-, Rs.9,240/- for the students of the Alliance Française

***When registering on-site at our office, the candidate must bring a valid NIC/Passport (the original), which must also be presented on the examination day. Registrations will not be accepted if the original NIC/Passport is not provided.

TEF Session - 2024

Examination centre: Alliance Française de Colombo, No. 11, Barnes Place, Colombo 7

Registration period: January 2nd – 16th

Exam fee – Rs. 50,000/-

Examination centre: Alliance Française de Colombo, No. 11, Barnes Place, Colombo 7

Registration period: February 24th – March 7th

Exam fee – Rs. 50,000/-

Examination centre: Alliance Française de Colombo, No. 11, Barnes Place, Colombo 7

Registration period: June 1st – 14th

Exam fee: Rs. 50,000/-

Examination centre: Alliance Française de Colombo, No. 11, Barnes Place, Colombo 7

Registration period: July 1st – 15th

Exam fee – Rs. 50,000/-

Examination centre: Alliance Française de Colombo, No. 11, Barnes Place, Colombo 7

Registration period: August 25th – September 8th

Exam fee – Rs. 50,000/-

Examination centre: Alliance Française de Colombo, No. 11, Barnes Place, Colombo 7

Registration period: November 24th – December 7th

Exam fee – Rs. 50,000/-

On-demand TEF sessions will not be available for 2025 unless under exceptional circumstances. 

Special Fee for on-demand sessions: Rs. 60,000/- 

Contact: [email protected] / [email protected] 

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French For Adults

The courses are designed to develop all four language skills in a dynamic and student-centered learning environment. Equal emphasis given to all four language skills i.e., listening, reading, speaking and writing.

Text Books: Cosmopolite 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Age limit: 16 years and upwards

ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2025

First and last day of classes – Term 1 2025

TIMETABLE: TERM 1 2025

Adults Courses (Beginners)
Adult Courses (A1.2 – C1.5)
Adult Courses (Intensive)

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Adults’ Courses - Terms 2025

Registrations – 2nd December 2024 onwards

Course duration – 06th January to 26th March 2025

Deadline:

New registrations – 19th of December 2024

Re-registrations – 19th of December 2024

New registrations and renewal of existing registrations will not be accepted on the day of the class.

Holidays:

January – 13th, 14th

February – 4th, 12th, 26th

March – 1st, 2nd, 13th

Registrations – March 3rd – March 26th

Course duration – April 1st – June 28th

Deadline:

New registrations and renewal of existing registrations will not be accepted on the day of the class.

Holidays:

April – 12th to 18th (Sinhala and Tamil New Year Holidays)

May – 1st, 12th, 13th, 23rd, 24th, 25th

June – 7th, 10th

Registrations – June 1st – June 30th

Course duration – July 11th – September 28th

New registrations and renewal of existing registrations will not be accepted on the day of the class. 

Holidays 

August: 8th, 30th, 31st

September: 5th, 7th

Registrations – September 1st – September 30th

Course duration – October 1st – December 22nd

New registrations and renewal of existing registrations will not be accepted on the day of the class. 

Holidays 

October: 6th, 20th

November: 5th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd

December: 4th

Kids & Teens learning French

French For Teenagers

In these courses, teenagers get an opportunity to see the world differently, while learning French in a stimulating class environment with course material especially designed for teenagers. We discuss age-appropriate topics of interest, and gain exposure to new ideas through activity and competency-based learning.

Age limits: 12 to 15 years

Textbooks: Adomania 1, 2, 3, 4

Courses schedule: once a week: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday.

ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2025

First and last day of classes – Term 1 2025

Timetable – Term 1 2025
Teenagers’ Courses

Teens Classes (Ados) - Terms 2025

Registrations: 02nd December 2024

Course duration: 06th January to 26th March 2025

Deadline:

New registrations – 19th of December 2024

Re-registrations – 19th of December 2024

New registrations and renewal of existing registrations will not be accepted on the day of the class.

Holidays:

January – 13th & 14th

February – 4th, 12th & 26th

March – 1st, 2nd & 13th

Registrations: 01st March 2024

Course duration: 15th April to 5th July 2024

Course fee: Rs. 22,000/-

Deadline:

New registrations – 31st of March 2024

Re-registrations – 31st of March 2024

New registrations and renewal of existing registrations will not be accepted on the day of the class. 

Holidays: 

April – 08th to 14th (Sinhala and Tamil New Year) & 23rd 

May – 1st, 17th, 18th, 19th, 23rd & 24th

June – 17th &  21st

Registrations: 10th June 2024 onwards

Course duration: 06th July – 23rd September

Deadline: 

New registrations – 30th of June 2024

Re-registrations – 30th of June 2024

New registration and renewal of existing registrations will not be accepted on the day of the class. 

Course fee: Rs. 22,000/-

Holidays:

July 20th

August 19th

September 16th & 17th

Registrations: 02nd September 2024

Course duration: 26th September to 13th December

Deadline:

New registrations – 22nd September 2024

Re-registrations – 22nd September 2024

New registrations and renewal of existing registrations will not be accepted on the day of the relevant class. 

Holidays: October 17 / 31, November 15 / 22 / 23 / 24

Course fee: Rs. 22,000/-

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French For Kids

Designed for young learners of French, these courses include child-friendly course material, active teaching methodologies and attractive teaching aids to deliver French learning in an activity-based class environment.

Age categories: 

Les Petits Loustics – 4 and 5-year-olds

Les Loustics – 6 to 7 year-olds

Les Juniors – 8 to 11 year-olds (former kids)

Textbooks: Les Loustics 1.1 & Les Loustics 1

No textbooks for Les Petits Loustics and Les Loustics classes

Course schedule: Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, once a week / twice a week (one-hour sessions)

ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2025

First and last day of classes – Term 1 2025

Timetable – Term 1 2025

Les Petits Loustics / Les Loustics

* REGISTRATIONS FOR LES PETITS LOUSTICS AND LES LOUSTICS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED ONLINE. PLEASE CALL TO CHECK AVAILABILITY. *

Les Juniors

Kids Courses For 2025

Registrations: 02nd December 2024 onwards

Deadline:

New registrations – 19th of December 2024

Re-registrations – 19th of December 2024

New registrations and renewal of existing registrations will not be accepted on the day of the class.

Course duration: 06th January to 26th March 2025

Holidays:

January – 13th & 14th

February – 4th, 12th & 26th

March – 1st, 2nd & 13th

Registrations: 04th March 2024 onwards

Course duration: 15th April to 05th July 2024

Deadline: 

New registrations – 31st of March 2024

Re-registrations – 31st of March 2024

New registration and renewal of existing registrations will not be accepted on the day of the class. 

Course fee:

Les Petits Loustics: 1 hour/week – Rs. 10,500/-
Les Loustics: 1 hour/week – Rs. 9,500/-
Les Juniors 1: 1 hour x2/week – Rs. 18,700/-
Les Juniors 2 upwards: 1 hour/week – Rs. 9,500/-
 

Holidays:

April – 08th to 14th (Sinhala & Tamil New Year) & 23rd

May – 1st, 17th, 18th, 19th, 23rd & 24th 

June – 17th & 21st

Registrations: 10th June 2024 onwards

Course duration: 06th July – 23rd September

Deadline: 

New registrations – 30th of June 2024

Re-registrations – 30th of June 2024

New registration and renewal of existing registrations will not be accepted on the day of the class. 

Course fee:

Les Petits Loustics: 1 hour/week – Rs. 10,500/-
Les Loustics: 1 hour/week – Rs. 9,500/-
Les Juniors 1: 1 hour x2/week – Rs. 18,700/-
Les Juniors 2 upwards: 1 hour/week – Rs. 9,500/-
 

Holidays:

July 20th

August 19th

September 16th & 17th

Registrations: 02nd September 2024 onwards

Course duration: 26th September to 13th December

Deadline: 

New registrations – 22nd of September 2024

Re-registrations – 22nd of September 2024 

New registrations and renewal of existing registrations will not be accepted on the day of the class. 

Course fee:

Les Petits Loustics: 1 hour/week – Rs. 10,500/-
Les Loustics: 1 hour/week – Rs. 9,500/-
Les Juniors 1: 1 hour x2/week – Rs. 18,700/-
Les Juniors 2 upwards: 1 hour/week – Rs. 9,500/-

 

Holidays: October 17 / 31, November 15 / 22 / 23 / 24

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Workshops

Reinforce specific skills whilst consolidating your confidence in communicating in French, focus on specific vocabulary, prepare for the next DELF exam or simply learn French in a fun and creative way: poetry, theatre, music, etc.
There is a large variety of workshops waiting for you!
Course schedule:
Courses are organised periodically independent of the general language course calendar.

ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2025

Timetable – Term 1 2025

Registrations: 02nd of December 2024 onwards

Course duration: 06th of January to 26th of March 2025

Workshop Courses- Schedule and Fees

Deadline:

New registrations – 19th December 2024

Re-registrations – 19th December 2024

New registrations and renewal of existing registrations will not be accepted on the day of the class.

Holidays:

January – 13th & 14th

February – 4th, 12th & 26th

March – 1st, 2nd & 13th

***TO REGISTER FOR A2/B1 CONVERSATION CLASSES, YOU SHOULD HAVE FINISHED 120 HOURS OF FRENCH A2 LEVEL WITHIN ANY OF THE ALLIANCE FRANÇAISES NETWORKS

 ***NEW!!!! SPECIAL INTAKE DUE TO NUMEROUS REQUESTS – CONVERSATION FOR BEGINNERS IN A1.1 OR A1.2 CLASSES OR FOR POST-AL STUDENTS***

Register here.

CONVERSATION WORKSHOPS
Join our interactive sessions designed to improve participants’ speaking skills in the French language. Participants engage in conversational exercises, discussing a range of topics such as current events, culture, and everyday life. The workshop aims to enhance vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation while promoting confidence and fluency.

📆  Conversation A1

📆 Conversation A2/B1

📆 Conversation B2/C1

📆 Ados Conversation A2                                        

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DELF PREPARATION WORKSHOPS
Join this workshop designed to help students prepare for their upcoming DELF exams. The workshop typically includes review sessions covering key concepts, practice exams, and individualized coaching to help students identify areas of weakness and develop strategies to improve their performance. The workshop aims to build students’ knowledge, confidence, and test-taking skills to help them succeed in their DELF exams.

 

Register here.
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G.C.E. A/L 2024 seminars for French language

Alliance Française de Colombo has decided to organize a series of seminars for the students sitting for French at the GCE AL examination in November 2024. This seminar focuses on literature, comprehension, grammar, translation, and writing, all the skills you need to feel comfortable during the examination.

As the only official French language and Cultural centre in Colombo affiliated to the Embassy of France and the Foundation Alliance Française in Paris, AF de Colombo takes every opportunity to promote and maintain a high standard in French.

Session 1 – 11th of August – Grammar (Deadline – 8th of August 2024)

Session 2 – 1st of September – French Literature (Deadline – 29th of August 2024)

Session 3 – 29th of September – Writing (Deadline – 26th of September 2024)

Session 4 – 20th of October – Comprehension and Translation (Deadline – 17th of October 2024)

*** We will close registrations as soon as we have achieved our maximum capacity.***

Registrations Details

Registration fee – Rs. 4000/- for a single seminar; Rs. 3000/- each if you sign up for 2 or more. 

Location – Alliance Française auditorium 

Time – 9 am to 3:30 pm (with break)

Payments can be made in cash/by card at the Alliance Française Front Desk, 11 Barnes Place, Colombo 7. Online bank payments can be made to the bank account mentioned below. 

Account Name: M/S Alliance Française de Ceylan
Bank Account no: 076010134895 – (LKR)
Branch: HNB Cinnamon Gardens

Then, fill out your Payment Confirmation Form, including a screenshot of your bank receipt/copy of the online fund transfer slip.

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