8-week term
Starting from March 29th
   

General French courses, conversation courses, refreshers' classes, specialised workshops, preparation for international diplomas,  are available for adults of any level morning, afternoon and evening times once or twice a week from Monday to Saturday for 8 weeks.

Assessments are free of charge and no appointment is required, you just to fill in this placement test! You do not need an assessment if you are a complete beginner or if you are already a student, you can enrol directly online.

7-week term
Starting from April 12th
   

These courses are designed as a complement to classes attended at secondary school.
They provide a diversification and broadening of the language in an interactive way. Teachers focus on interests and topics relevant to the participants as well as the requirements of the syllabus.

The Alliance Française employs and trains the best native French teachers in Ireland. In contrast to most Irish institutes we take no more than 15 students per group to ensure the best learning experience for all.

7-week term
Starting from April 12th
   

Through lively and stimulating activities, children build up a broad and lasting knowledge of the French language. Classes closely follow children's development and abilities.

Our teachers are all native French speakers and experienced in working with children. Our communicative approach ensures that every child is given ample opportunity to actually speak French.
General French classes for every levels and bilingual courses are available.

Registration open for DELF/DALF  More information 

DELF (Diplôme d'Etudes en Langue Française) and DALF (Diplôme Approfondi de Langue Française) are official and valid for life qualifications awarded by France Éducation International and the French Ministry of Education to certify the competency of candidates from outside France in the French language.
DELF & DALF are composed of 6 inde- pendent diplomas that correspond to the 6 levels of the Common European Framework for Languages. You can sit DELF & DALF Tout Public exams on 25-28 May by registering before 16 April.

Thursday 8 April – Live on Zoom   

Alliance Française Dublin and Irish poet and translator Peter O’Neill are delighted to invite you to this Literary Festival to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the birth of Charles Baudelaire (1821-1867). A diverse range of poets, writers, and translators from around the world, are invited in to discuss why France’s greatest poet is even more relevant today than ever before. They will argue on the importance of Baudelaire’s writings in the context of contemporary literature in Ireland. Charles Baudelaire's poetry announced modernity and made him a precursor of symbolism and surrealism. Considered a cursed and tortured poet, Charles Baudelaire wrote about the duality between good and evil, pleasure and violence, beauty and ugliness. Unrecognized during his lifetime, he did not receive acclaim until after his death.

Join us for a series of panel discussions, live on Zoom, and the book launch of Peter O’Neill's sixth collection of poetry, Henry Street Arcade, a bilingual edition translated by French poet Yan Kouton. All events are free of charge but booking is required.

15 - 17 April – Live on Facebook   

Organised by Alliance Française Dublin and the French Embassy, the 21st edition of the Franco-Irish Literary Festival will take place online from 15 to 17 April. This year's theme is Making A Better World / Refaire le Monde, allowing discussions to focus on new ecological and environmental approaches in Literature. Online panel discussions, readings, and interviews will be streaming live on Facebook on Friday and Saturday, preceded by a very special opening performance on Thursday evening.

Prominent guests of the 21st edition include documentarist and former Minister for the Environment Nicolas Hulot, poet Michael Longley, journalist Aymeric Caron, writers Sara Baume, Natacha Kanapé Fontaine, Éilís Ní Dhuibhne and 2020 Prix Femina recipient Serge Joncour, vocalist Síobhra Quinlan, and many, many more!

All events are presented in English and French with simultaneous English subtitles. The Festival is, as usual, free of charge and open to everyone (please note that a Facebook account is not required to attend).

Saturday 24 April – 10am
Admission free  

Samuel Beckett used to cross borders as he travelled to London, Paris and Germany – so it is no wonder that borders are so recurrent in his oeuvre. And in the current context, this Franco-Irish event is an opportunity to think our world anew.
Get your coffee and croissants ready for a bilingual celebration of the famous Irish author, with discussions, Q&A sessions, and readings from performers, students and artists.

This event is presented by the Trinity Centre for Beckett Studies with the support of the French Embassy and Alliance Française Dublin.

Join us every week on Facebook for our Alliance Française Live Series, a short live performance by one of our collaborators and friends. These presentations include reading, theatre, drawing, music, cooking and more!

Wednesday 28 April
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The Alliance Française Network in Ireland is gathering again this year following an invitation from Alliance Française Dublin and the French Embassy .
The day-long meeting will focus on how to best address the challenges that the Alliances Françaises of Ireland are facing in the Covid-19 crisis context.
There are 5 Alliances Françaises in Ireland and 6 centres: Cork, Dublin, Kilkenny, Limerick, Waterford / Wexford, all Registered Irish Charities.

Test your knowledge live on Facebook with The French Library's Pub Quiz! The library team has put together a very special contest and general culture and fun facts will be their remit.

Get an opportunity to not only to shine and have fun but also to win many prizes including French Courses and Library Memberships!