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Founded in 1960, the Alliance Française of Port Elizabeth is a non-profit, independent, apolitical and secular organisation dedicated to the promotion of the French language and Francophone cultures in South Africa.
It is part of a worldwide network of over 830 Alliances Françaises, recognised and sponsored by the French government.
Since 1990, The Alliance Française of Port Elizabeth has been located in a beautiful Victorian house in Richmond Hill, a vibrant neighborhood filled with cafés and restaurants. It’s an ideal place to immerse yourself in French culture and learn a new language in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
Accessible, intercultural, dynamic, and certified – more than a school, we are a Francophone community in Gqeberha, connected to the world.
We offer high-quality French language courses for all levels, designed to meet academic, professional, and personal goals.
We also offer courses in English, isiXhosa, Portuguese and Afrikaans, supporting multilingual communication and cultural diversity.
As an accredited center for DELF/DALF and TEF exams, we provide internationally recognized certifications for education, career advancement, and migration purposes.
Our welcoming library and reading spaces cater to both adults and children, complemented by online catalogs and digital tools for easy access to learning materials.
From exhibitions, concerts, film nights, and literary workshops to book clubs, cooking classes, and wine-tasting experiences, we host engaging activities that spark curiosity and foster connection.
Our venue offers a warm, cultural atmosphere with a touch of French charm, ideal for meetings, workshops, exhibitions, and concerts.
Accessible, intercultural, dynamic, and certified – more than a school, we are a Francophone community in Gqeberha, connected to the world.
Alliance Française de Port Elizabeth
The Alliance Française is the world’s largest cultural network, dedicated for over a century to promoting the French language and culture beyond France’s borders. It operates as a global network of independent, non-profit associations that are apolitical and non-denominational, all united under the Fondation des Alliances Françaises.
