ALLIANCE FRANÇAISE DE KAMPALA

LEARN FRENCH SPEAK TO THE WORLD! Plot 52 Bukoto Street, KamwokyaP.O Box 4314 Kampala, UgandaTél +256 414 344 490

TEN GOOD REASONS FOR LEARNING FRENCH

1. A WORLD LANGuAGEMore than 200 million people speak French on the five continents.The Francophonie, the international organisation of French-speaking countries, comprises 68 states and governments. French is the second most widely learned foreign language after English, and the ninth mostwidely spoken language in the world.French is also the only language, alongside English, that is taught in every country in the world. France operates the biggest international network of cultural institutes, which run French-language courses for more than 750,000 learners.

2. A LANGuAGE FOR THE jOb mARKETAn ability to speak French and Englishis an advantage on the internationaljob market. A knowledge of French opens the doors of French companies in France and other French speaking parts of the world (Canada, Switzerland, Belgium, and North and sub-Saharan Africa). As the world’s fifth biggest economy and number-three destination for foreign investment, France is a key economicpartner.

3. THE LANGuAGE OF CuLTuREFrench is the international language of cooking, fashion, theatre, the visual arts, dance and architecture.

A knowledge of French offers access to great works of literature, as well as films and songs, in the original French. French is the language of Victor Hugo, Molière, Léopold Sendar Senghor, Edith Piaf, Jean-Paul Sartre, Alain Delon and Zinedine Zidane.

4. A LANGuAGE FOR TRAvELFrance is the world’s number-one tourist destination and attracts more than 70 million visitors a year. A little French makes it so much more enjoyable to visit Paris and all the regions of France (from the mild climes of the Cote d’Azur to the snow-capped peaks of the Alps via the rugged coastline of Brittany) and offers insights into French culture, mentality and way of life. French also comes in handy when travelling to Africa, Switzerland, Canada, Monaco, the Seychelles and other places.

5. A LANGuAGE FOR HIGHER EDuCATIONSpeaking French opens up study opportunities at renowned French universities and business schools, ranked among the top higher education institutions in Europe and the world. Students with a good level of French are eligible for French government scholarships to enrol in postgraduate courses in France in any discipline and qualify for internationally recognisedFrench degrees.

6. THE OTHER LANGuAGE OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONSFrench is both a working language and an official language of the United Nations, the European Union, UNESCO, NATO, the International Olympic Committee, the International Red Cross and international courts. French is the language of the three cities where the EU institutions are headquartered: Strasbourg, Brussels and Luxembourg.

7. A LANGuAGE THAT OPENS uP THE WORLDAfter English and German, French is the third most used language on the Internet, ahead of Spanish. An ability to understand French offers an alternative view of the world through communication with French speakers from all the continents and news from the leading French-language international media (TV5, France 24 and Radio France Internationale).

8. A LANGuAGE THAT IS FuN TO LEARN

French is an easy language to learn. There are many methods on the market that make learning French enjoyable for children and adults alike. It does not take long to reach a level where you can communicate in French.

9. A LANGuAGE FOR LEARNING OTHER LANGuAGESFrench is a good base for learning other languages, especially Romance languages (Spanish, Italian, Portuguese and Romanian) as well as English, since fifty per cent of current English vocabulary is derived from French.

10. THE LANGuAGE OF LOvE AND REASONFirst and foremost, learning French is the pleasure of learning a beautiful, rich, melodious language, often called the language of love. French is also an analytical language that structures thought and develops critical thinking, which is a valuable skill for discussions and negotiations.

AbOuT ALLIANCEAlliance Française de Kampala is a non-profit Ugandan association, a cultural center dedicated to:

The promotion of the french •language

The promotion of the francophone •and ugandan cultures

And the exchanges between these •cultures

In this perspective, the alliance française de kampala

Offers a wide range of french •classes for all ages and levels and french official diplomas as well

Organises cultural events such as •festivals, concerts, exhibitions, film screenings, conferences

Favors and implements cultural •exchanges between francophone countries and uganda

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Alliance française de kampala is the cultural and language operator of the Embassy of France in uganda

STuDENTS’ & mEmEbERS’S bENEFITS____________________Attend a large range of French activities and recieve discounts on our exciting cultural events and special offers with selected partners! As a student, you are entitled to a student card which is valid for one year while studying at the Afk

FREE ACTIvITIES, DISCOuNTS AND SPECIAL OFFERS:____________________Media center - borrow DVDs, CDs magazines and books.Access to a series of events throughout the year - workshops, conferences, cineclub, book clubs and our weekly “French Club AFK”Discounts and special offers

discounted ticket prices to our annual events. Monthly e-newsletter - stay connected with French events in Kampala.

LEvEL COmmON EuROPEAN FRAmEWORK OF REFERENCE FOR LANGuAGES DIPLOmA

A1- bREAKTHROuGH OR bEGINNER.This level acknowledges basic competencies. At this discovery stage, you can interact in a simple way: you can speak about yourself and your immediate environment.

DELF A1

A2- WAySTAGE OR ELEmENTARy.It reinforces oral and written basics communications skills. You can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring the most polite phrases and exchanges of information.

DELF A2

b1- THRESHOLD OR INTERmEDIATE.At this level, you become independent. You can interact, understand and maintain a discussion, give your opinion. You are capable of dealing with situations likely to arise in daily life

DELF b1

b2- vANTAGE OR uPPER INTERmEDIATE.You have a degree of independence that allows you to construct arguments to defend your opinion, explain your viewpoint and negotiate. At this level, you show a certain fluency and spontaneity in regular interactions and are capable of correcting

DELF b2

C1 / C2- EFFECTIvE OPERATIONAL PROFICIENCy AND ADvANCEDYou are able to express yourself spontaneously and fluently without any apparent difficulty in relation to your social, professional or academic life and also to complex subjects. You can understand a wide range of long texts with implicit meaning.

DALF C1DALF C2

GENERAL FRENCH COuRSES Our general courses provide the best means for developing the Student’s skills in French in the four core areas: speaking, reading, Writing and listening. Textbooks are available at the reception.

To achieve your goal in a short time, you can choose the intensive classes open every month.

OuR CLASSES

Intensive course for 6 or 12 weeks2 h x 5 times a week from Monday to Friday.

Semi-intensive cours for 10 weeks 2h x 3 times a week Monday /Wednesday & Friday

Semi-intensive course for 12weeks 2h30 x 2 times a week Tuesday & Thursday

Extensive course ‘’ easy going ‘’ for 15 weeks 4h once a week only on Saturday

Kids corner 12 weeks 3h once on Saturday.

ENROLmENT Enrolment is made in person, but will not be confirmed until the full payment has been received. All non-beginner students must take a placement test before beginning their courses. All students are asked to enroll for the full session. Fees do not include textbooks.Note that fees cannot be refunded or transferred in the case of cancellation by the student less than 2 working days before the course starts, except under special circumstances whereby justification is provided (e.g. presentation of medical certificate, approval from the School Director). No partial refund can be granted for classes not attended and no postponement can be allowed. In the case of illness, whereby a medical certificate is provided, reimbursements for classes not taken may be made.

CONvERSATION COuRSES 20HRS2hrs /week every Thursday

French through music•French through newspaper/•magazineFrench through audio•

Improve your spoken French

through discussions on French culture and current issues.

TAILORED COuRSES Choose courses designed to suit your specific needs. Our tailored courses are available at all levels. They will help you progress at your own speed and cater to your availability and goals.

PRIvATE TuITION à la cartePrivate tuition can be arranged according to your availability and suit your personal goals.

KID’S CORNERFoR whoM?CHILDREN &TEENAGERS

Accompanied by a qualified and dedicated teacher, the children are taught through interactive reading, writing, speaking, audio exercises and role play in conducive French environment. Our objective is to encourage interest and instill confidence, provide a strong foundation in the French language in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. 6-8 years8-11 years

CATCH-uP LESSONIf you miss a class, you can book in for a catch - up session Catch-up lessons are only available for students currently enrolled in general courses

certifies the French language skills of non-French candidates. The Alliance Française de Kampala is the only accredited institution in Uganda to deliver this diploma.

The DELF and DALF are designed to assess the communicative skills of a candidate in a real situation, using authentic documents, and to evaluate know-how (writing a letter, asking for information, exchanging opinions) rather than the linguistic and formal grammatical knowledge. There are six diplomas corresponding to the six-level scale of the Common European Reference Framework for Languages. The six diplomas (A1, A2, B1, B2, C1 and C2) that make up DELF and DALF are completely independent.

This means that candidates can register for the examination of their choice, according to their level. At each level, 4 skills are evaluated: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Each diploma is internationally recognised and valid for life. Note that the DELF B2 and DALF C1 allow foreign students to obtain entry to a French university.

If you need to take a French proficiency test for Immigration to Québec (Ministère d’Immigration et communautés culturelles), take the TEFAQ or TCFQ.

WHICH EXAm SHOuLD I TAKE?

The tests (TEF, TCF, TCF DAP and TEFAQ) are reliable measurements for determining proficiency and are only valid for a set period of time.(DELF, DALF, and DAEFLE) are similar to university degrees in that they confirm language proficiency and are valid for life.

DELF and DALF exams are held in over 120 countries and each diploma is a useful qualification which is accepted around the world. The DELF (Diplôme Élémentaire de Langue Française/Diploma in French language) and the DALF (Diplôme Approfondi de Langue Française/Advanced Diploma in French language) are issued by the French Ministry of Education, who

ACTIvITIES To enable infant from the tender age to discover French language

Read – along : simple stories to 1. improve comprehension Watch – along : animated for oral 2. skillsTalk – along : role play for daily live 3. conversation skills Sing – along popular French songs 4. that all French people know.

TEENAGERS’ HOLIDAy COuRSESAn excellent way to develop writing, listening and speaking skills. Students are placed in a class to suit their level, whether they are beginner or more advanced student. 11-15 years & 15-18 years

DIPLOmAS & CERTIFICATIONS The Alliance Française de Kampala is an official exam center that offers evaluations of French language proficiency and awards several internationally recognized diplomas. The tests and diplomas are based on the same levels as the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (A1, A2, B1, B2, C1 and C2).

If you need to take a French proficiency test for Immigration to Canada (Citizenship and Immigration Canada), take the TEF (all sections recommended). If you need a current, dated assessment of your level of fluency for personal or professional reasons, take the TCF tout public or TEF. If you are an adult and want an official level-based diploma that is valid for life, take the DELF or DALF.If you are a parent or teacher of a child aged 8-12 and would like an official diploma stating his/her level of fluency, the child should take the DELF Prim.

ANNuAL CALENDAR 2015

1ST TERm 2015

Option A 12/01 - 20/03/2015

Option B 13/01 - 02/04/2015

Option C 17/01 - 25/04/2015

Option D12/01 - 20/02/2015

02/03 - 10/04/2015

Kids and Teens 17/01 - 04/04/2015

2ND TERm 2015

Option A 13/04/ - 19/06/2015

Option B 14/04 - 02/07/2015

Option C 09/05 - 15/08/2015

Option D 13/04 - 22/05/2015

Kids and Teens 25/05 - 03/07/2015

If you are a parent or teacher of a teenager aged 13-17 and would like an official diploma stating his/her level of fluency, the child should take the DELF Junior.

The DELF (Diplôme Elémentaire de langue Française/ Diploma in French Language) is issued by the French Ministry of Education, which certifies the French Language skills of non-French candidates. The DELF is valid for life and receives the recognition enjoyed by all distinctions awarded by the French Ministry of Education.DAEFLE. The DAEFLE (Diplôme d’aptitude à l’Enseignement du Français Langue Etrangère) is a

diploma offered by the Alliance Française de Paris Ile de France, in collaboration with the CNED. It is aimed at anyone wishing to gain a professional qualification in the domain of teaching French as a foreign language (FLE).

The DAEFLE is a distance learning course for initial or further training. The diploma is awarded after 480 hours of training (6 modules) and success in the final exam (a preparatory module over several sessions is possible).

For more information consult: www.ciep.fr

SummER CLub 2015

14th July-23rd August 2015

3RD TERm

Option A 14/09 - 20/11/2015

Option B 15/09 - 04/12/2015

Option C 29/08 - 05/12/2015

Option D 14/09 - 24/10 2015

Kids and Teens 19/09 - 05/12/2015

PubLIC HOLIDAy DATES

DAy DATES EvENTS

Monday 26 January Liberation Day

Sunday 08 March Women’s Day

Good Friday 03 April Good Friday

Sunday 05 April Easter

Monday 06 April Easter Monday

Friday 01 May Labour day

Tuesday 03 June Martyr’s Day

Thursday 09 June Heroes Day

Friday 09 October Independence Day

Friday 25 December Christmas Day

Saturday 26 December Boxing Day

FEES

Courses books Registration

Collective classes 330 000 UGX (60h) 150 000 UGX 20 000 UGX

Holidays classes 230 000 UGX (40h) 105 000 UGX 20 000 UGX

Kids 200 000 UGX (36h) 105 000 UGX 20 000 UGX

Corporate classes

105 000 UGX/h (1 - 5 participants)

130 000 UGX/h (5 - 10 participants)

Individual classes

Intra muros Extra muros

Solo: 50 000 UGX/h Solo: 65000 UGX/h

Duo: 75 000 UGX/h Duo: 90 000 UGX/h

Trio: 90 000 UGX/h Trio: 105 000 UGX/h

EXAmINATION FEES

TCF 500 000 UGX

TEF/ITF 650 000 UGX

DELF A1 /A2AFK Students: 150 000 UGX

Others: 175 000 UGX

DELF B1 / B2AFK Students: 185 000 UGX

Others: 210 000 UGX

DALF C1 / C2AFK Students: 200 000 UGX

Others: 250 000 UGX

DELF Prim / JuniorAFK Students: 100 000 UGX

Others: 120 000 UGX

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