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!
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: language@alliancefrancaise.lk / admco@alliancefrancaise.lk
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
First and last day of classes – Term 2 2026
TIMETABLE: TERM 1 2026
Adults Courses (Beginners)
Adult Courses (A1.2 and above)
Adult Courses (Intensive)
Please refer to the 2026 rates >>>> AF RATES
Adults’ Courses - Terms 2026
Registrations – 24th November 2025 onwards
Course duration – 08th January to 29th March 2026
Deadline: 07th of January 2026
New registrations and renewal of existing registrations will not be accepted on the day of the class.
Holidays:
January – 03rd, 15th
February – 01st, 04th, 13th, 14th 15th
March – 2nd, 21st
Registrations – March 3rd – March 23rd
Early bird rates applicable from March 3rd to March 16th
Course duration – April 4th – July4th
New registrations and renewal of existing registrations will not be accepted on the day of the class.
Holidays:
April – 13th to 19th (Sinhala and Tamil New Year Holidays)
May – 1st, 2nd, 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 28th, 30th
June – 29th
Registrations – June 1st – June 30th
Early bird rates applicable from June 1st to June 17th
Course duration – July 8th – September 23rd
New registrations and renewal of existing registrations will not be accepted on the day of the class.
Holidays
July: 29th
August: 22nd, 26th, 27th
September: 26th
Registrations – September 1st – September 23rd
Early bird rates applicable from 1st to 16th September
Course duration – September 27th – December 20th
New registrations and renewal of existing registrations will not be accepted on the day of the class.
Holidays
October: 25th
November: 8th, 20th, 21st, 22nd, 24th
December: 23rd to 31st
French For Teenagers
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
First and last day of classes – Term 2 2026
Timetable – Term1/2026 >>>> Teenagers’ Courses
Please refer to the 2026 rates >>>> AF Rates
Teens Classes (Ados) - Terms 2026
Registrations: 24th November 2025
Course duration: 08th January to 29th March 2026
Deadline:
15th of December, 2025
New registrations and renewal of existing registrations will not be accepted on the day of the class.
Holidays:
January – 03rd, 15th
February – 01st, 04th, 13th, 14th, 15th
March – 2nd, 21st
Registrations: March 1st – March 26th
Early bird rates applicable from 1st to 16th March
Course duration: April 4th – July 4th
New registrations and renewal of existing registrations will not be accepted on the day of the class.
Holidays:
April – 13th to 19th (Sinhala and Tamil New Year Holidays)
May – 1st, 2nd, 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 28th, 30th
June – 29th
Registrations: June 1st – June 28th
Early bird rates applicable from 1st to 16th June
Course duration: July 8th – September 23rd
New registration and renewal of existing registrations will not be accepted on the day of the class.
Holidays
July: 29th
August: 22nd, 26th, 27th
September: 26th
Registrations: September 1st – September 23rd
Early bird rates applicable from 1st to 14th September
Course duration: September 27th to December 20th
New registrations and renewal of existing registrations will not be accepted on the day of the relevant class.
Holidays
October: 25th
November: 8th, 20th, 21st, 22nd, 24th
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:
Petits Loustics – 4 and 5 year-olds
Loustics – 6 to 7 year-olds
Juniors – 8 to 11 year-olds (former kids)
Textbooks for Junior classes: Les Loustics 1.1 & Les Loustics 1 / CapSur 1, 2, 3
Petits Loustics and Loustics classes follow Kokoro Lingua* peer-to-peer method.
First and last day of classes – Term 2 2026
Please call/email and check the availability of Petits Loustics/Loustics classes before registering.
Timetable >>> Term 2/2026 – Petits Loustics and Loustics classes
Timetable >>> Term 2/2026 – Junior classes
Please refer to the 2026 rates >>> AF Rates
Kids Courses For 2026
Registrations: 24th November 2025 onwards
New registrations and renewal of existing registrations will not be accepted on the day of the class.
Course duration: 08th January to 29th March 2026
Holidays:
January – 03th & 15th
February – 01st, 04th, 13th, 14th, 15th
March – 2nd & 21st
Registration: March 1st – March 26th
Early bird rates applicable from 1st to 16th March
Course duration: April 4st – July 4th
New registration and renewal of existing registrations will not be accepted on the day of the class.
Holidays:
April – 13th to 19th (Sinhala and Tamil New Year Holidays)
May – 1st, 2nd, 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 28th, 30th
June – 29th
Registrations: June 1st – June 28th
Early bird rates applicable from 1st to 16th June
Course Duration: July 8th – September 23rd
New registration and renewal of existing registrations will not be accepted on the day of the class.
Holidays
August: 7th, 22nd, 26th, 27th
September: 26th
Registrations: September 1st – September 23rd
Early bird rates applicable from 1st to 14th September
Course duration: September 27th – December 20th
New registrations and renewal of existing registrations will not be accepted on the day of the class.
Holidays
October: 25th
November: 8th, 20th, 21st, 22nd, 24th
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.
First and last day of Term 2 2026
Timetable – Term 2 2026
Please refer below for the updated rates that are applicable after the 15th of December, 2025.
Holidays
April – 13th to 19th (Sinhala and Tamil New Year Holidays)
May – 1st, 2nd, 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 28th, 30th
June – 29th
***TO REGISTER FOR A1/A2 CONVERSATION CLASSES, YOU SHOULD HAVE FINISHED 120 HOURS OF FRENCH A1 LEVEL WITHIN ANY OF THE ALLIANCE FRANÇAISES NETWORKS
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/A2
Conversation A2/B1
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.
POST-A/L PASSERELLE WORKSHOPS
Join our interactive sessions designed for A/L students to improve participants’ speaking and listening skills in the French language. The workshop aims to enhance vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation while promoting confidence and fluency.
IGCSE O/L (Cambridge and Edexcel) exams – May / June 2026 revision seminar for French
Alliance Française de Colombo has decided to organize a seminar for the students sitting for French at the IGCSE OL examination in May / June 2026. This seminar focuses on all four skills you need to feel comfortable during the examination.
*** Although deadlines are mentioned, we will close registrations as soon as we have achieved our maximum capacity.*** ***
Registrations Details
Location – Alliance Française Auditorium
Dates: 5th, 12th & 26th April of 2026
Time – 9 am to 5:00 pm (with break)
As the only official French-language and cultural centre in Colombo, affiliated to the Embassy of France and the Alliance Française Foundation in Paris, AF de Colombo takes every opportunity to promote and maintain a high standard of French.
G.C.E. O/L 2026 seminar for French language
Alliance Française de Colombo has decided to organise a seminar for the students sitting for French at the GCE OL examination in February 2026. This seminar focuses on 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 Alliance Française Foundation in Paris, AF de Colombo takes every opportunity to promote and maintain a high standard of French.
*** The deadline for registration is 16th of January, 2026; however, we will close registrations before the mentioned date if we reach the maximum capacity. *** ***
Registrations Details
Registration fee
LKR 3300/-
Location – Alliance Française Auditorium
Time – 9 am to 5:00 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 Francaise 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.
O.L. & A.L. accompaniment courses
Designed as an accompaniment course for students preparing for National and London (Cambridge & Edexcel) Ordinary and Advanced Level examinations, these courses are closely based on the syllabus content of the respective examinations.
Accompaniment courses: A/L
First and last day of classes – Term 2 2026
Timetable – Term 1 2026
O.L. & A.L. Accompaniment Courses
Please refer below for the updated rates that are applicable after the 15th of December, 2025.
*** TO REGISTER FOR O/L & A/L CLASSES, YOU SHOULD BE ALREADY FOLLOWING THE O/L OR A/L PROGRAM IN SCHOOL
O.L. & A.L. Accompaniment – Terms 2026
Registrations – 24th November 2025 onwards
Course duration – 08th January to 29th March 2026
Deadline: 07th of January 2026
New registrations and renewal of existing registrations will not be accepted on the day of the class.
Holidays:
January – 03rd, 15th
February – 01st, 04th, 13th, 14th 15th
March – 2nd, 21st
*** TO REGISTER FOR O/L & A/L CLASSES, YOU SHOULD BE ALREADY FOLLOWING THE O/L OR A/L PROGRAM IN SCHOOL
Registrations – March 3rd – March 23rd
Early bird rates applicable from March 3rd to March 16th
Course duration – April 4th – July 4th
New registrations and renewal of existing registrations will not be accepted on the day of the class.
Holidays:
April – 13th to 19th (Sinhala and Tamil New Year Holidays)
May – 1st, 2nd, 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 28th, 30th
June – 29th
*** TO REGISTER FOR O/L & A/L CLASSES, YOU SHOULD BE ALREADY FOLLOWING THE O/L OR A/L PROGRAM IN SCHOOL***
Registrations – June 1st – June 30th
Early bird rates applicable from June 1st to June 17th
Course duration – July 8th – September 23rd
New registrations and renewal of existing registrations will not be accepted on the day of the class.
Holidays
July: 29th
August: 22nd, 26th, 27th
September: 26th
*** TO REGISTER FOR O/L & A/L CLASSES, YOU SHOULD BE ALREADY FOLLOWING THE O/L OR A/L PROGRAM IN SCHOOL***
Registrations – September 1st – September 23rd
Early bird rates applicable from 1st to 16th September
Course duration – September 27th – December 20th
New registrations and renewal of existing registrations will not be accepted on the day of the class.
Holidays
October: 25th
November: 8th, 20th, 21st, 22nd, 24th
December: 23rd to 31st
*** TO REGISTER FOR O/L & A/L CLASSES, YOU SHOULD BE ALREADY FOLLOWING THE O/L OR A/L PROGRAM IN SCHOOL***