The city of lights, corner cafes, eclectic artwork and historical architecture are just some of the wonders that are synonymous with one of the most famous countries in the world, France. Marking their 50th anniversary this year, Alliance Francaise brings some of that intriguing culture to Dhaka. It is the premiere institution for French language education. Their language classes are for interested learners of all ages: these include extensive and intensive courses for adults (16+), extensive teenager course (ages 13-16), and children’s group of ages six to eight and nine to twelve. Their diploma qualifications include the DELF –DALF series and the TCF awarded by the French Ministry of Education, the TEF used by the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry. They also prepare students for GCE and IGCSE O- level and A- level examinations and higher education in France through campus French. With 220 million people speaking the language throughout the world, the opportunities with this linguistics knowledge are insurmountable.
Alliance Francaise also provides a number of enthralling workshops that are as culturally vivid as the language they teach. They have a number of Ecole (schools), which teach music, dance, cinema, design and art. The school of art teaches a range of mediums of including etching, engraving, acrylic painting and calligraphy. Majid Shikhaliev instructs the delicate artisan of modern dance, ballet and salsa with state of the art studio. The school of music offers courses in western classic guitar, piano and violin coordinated harmoniously by trained professionals Iftekhar Anwar, Shirajus Salekin and Philip Hazra. We know France to be the crème de la creme of high fashion and artistic motion picture; the school of cinema offers courses in basic and diploma photography, videography, screenplay technique and digital cinematography coordinated by Mujibur Rahman Khan. Whether it be the intricate Renaissance cathedrals, avant-garde museums or the cozy bistro in every neighborhood, France’s unique design is world renowned; the school of interior design coordinated by Tawfiq will teach you incorporate some of those idealised designs into your daily dwellings or office space. Don Juan and Les Miserables immortalised themselves in the world of theatre, captivating audience with their epic dialogue and riveting plots; the school of theatre coordinated by Ashish Khandker teaches the art of acting with a standing ovation.
Not only do they teach art, Alliance Francaise also features a number of exhibits and events. Housing one of the most renowned art exhibitions, they feature works of both French and Bengali artist in various galleries throughout the year. They feature a modern auditorium showing both cotemporary and classical French films. Events include various painting galleries, French poetry readings and theatrical shows as well as French film festivals. Providing an experience that is ‘joie de vivre,’ Alliance Francaise provides linguistics classes, cultural events and artistic workshops that will enrich your cultural fervour.