Alliance Française
Dates
- Existence: 1883 - Present
Biography
The Alliance Française (AF) is an organisation whose mission is to promote French language and culture outside France. Headquartered in Paris its primary concern is teaching French as a second language. The Alliance was created in Paris on 21 July, 1883, by a group of influential men, including the scientist Louis Pasteur, the diplomat Ferdinand de Lesseps, the writers Jules Verne and Ernest Renan, and the publisher Armand Colin. The Alliance finances most of its activities from the fees it receives from its courses and from rental of its facilities. The French capital also provides a subsidy covering about five percent of its budget (nearly €665,000 in 2003). The Christchurch branch was founded in 1924. It first was called Cercle Français and later in the late 1950s changed its name to Alliance Française.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Alliance Française de Christchurch records
The records of the Alliance Française de Christchurch include committee minutes; annual reports; financial statements; correspondence and newspaper cuttings.
Includes records relating to events hosted by the Alliance including Bastille Day celebrations and school exams including relating to the French Oral Competition. Also includes some records relating to Alliance Française New Zealand (national federation).