Alliance Française - learn, live and love the French language and culture

Welcome to Alliance Française Wellington, the official centre for French language and culture in Te Whanganui a Tara Wellington. Our aim is to develop the teaching and learning of French, and encourage communication between Francophones, Francophiles and all New Zealanders through a modern cultural and educational programme.

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Group classes

Start or continue your French language journey with group classes for adults, teens and children.

Private classes

Prefer one-to-one session? Or maybe with a friend? Learn French with our private class packages, in person or online.

Test your level

Unsure of your level? Take the free level assessment to ensure that you join the right class for your level and your needs.

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What's on // Nouveautés

Meet the artist - Julie Stephen Chheng

Aug 16

6:00PM - 8:00PM

Alliance Française Wellington

Découvrez la Bretagne - Regional Workshop & Tasting

Do you know what Wellington and Brittany have in common? They are both known for their rapidly changing weather, where it can be very windy and rainy ☔

If you want to learn more about this beautiful region, its history, unique culture, and culinary traditions, sign up now for our dedicated workshop!

This workshop features a presentation by our French teacher Thibaut, a native of the region, accompanied by a sampling of local specialties!

🗯️ French A2/B1 level required
🗓️Saturday, 10 August, 11am-12.30pm
📍Alliance Française Wellington (78 Victoria Street, Wellington)
🎟️ $30 for AF members & $35 for general admission

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A Hero's Life - Ein Heldenleben

French superstars soprano Virginie Verrez and conductor Stéphane Denève join the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra next Thursday 25 July in Wellington in for a concert of French flair and German triumph.

A Hero’s Life features Marie-Juliette Olga "Lili" Boulanger’s D'un matin de printemps, Ravel’s Shéhérazade and R Strauss’ heroic Ein Heldenleben.

And exciting news: We have a special discount of 20% for AFW members and students! You simply need to select the ‘Symphony20’ price on Ticketmaster when purchasing tickets, and unlock the discount with the code NZSO20!

Get your tickets now!

🗓️ Thursday, 25 of July, 7.30pm
📍 Michael Fowler Centre

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Explore // Découvrir

Member Benefits

Discover the benefits of membership at Alliance Française.

Culturethèque

Access French news, comics, novels and more.

Our French Library

Explore and borrow books, magazines and more from our library.

Go further // Aller plus loin

Examinations

Certify your level of French with our official examinations.

Frantastique

Improve your French daily with an email.

Join our Book Club

Discover, read and discuss French language novels. For those at an advanced level.