Alliance Française de Dhaka ( bn, আলিয়ঁস ফ্রঁসেজ দ্য ঢাকা; ) or AFD is a

nonprofit organization A nonprofit organization (NPO) or non-profit organisation, also known as a non-business entity, not-for-profit organization, or nonprofit institution, is a legal entity organized and operated for a collective, public or social benefit, in co ...

which has been working in

Bangladesh Bangladesh (}, ), officially the People's Republic of Bangladesh, is a country in South Asia. It is the eighth-most populous country in the world, with a population exceeding 165 million people in an area of . Bangladesh is among the mos ...

since 1959. Located at

Dhanmondi Dhanmondi ( bn, ধানমন্ডি) is a residential area in Dhaka, Bangladesh, known for its central location, cultural vibrancy and being home to the country's founder, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. The origins of Dhanmondi can be traced back to t ...

, Dhaka, AFD celebrated its 50th anniversary of operating in Bangladesh in 2010. Sometimes referred as the

French French (french: français(e), link=no) may refer to: * Something of, from, or related to France ** French language, which originated in France, and its various dialects and accents ** French people, a nation and ethnic group identified with Franc ...

Cultural Center, Alliance Française de Dhaka works independently in close liaison with the High Commission of France in Bangladesh.

Location

Alliance Française de Dhaka is located at 26 Mirpur Road,

Dhaka Dhaka ( or ; bn, ঢাকা, Ḍhākā, ), formerly known as Dacca, is the capital and largest city of Bangladesh, as well as the world's largest Bengali-speaking city. It is the eighth largest and sixth most densely populated city ...

, corner of Dhanmondi Road No. 3. As of 2012, two branches have been established at Gulshan and at

Uttara Uttara, which means "north" in Sanskrit and many other South Asian languages, may refer to: Places *Uttara Export Processing Zone, Bangladesh *Uttara, a suburb north of Dhaka, Bangladesh *Uttara East Thana *Uttara West Thana *Uttaradit, a city in ...

Function

Alliance Française de Dhaka promotes

culture Culture () is an umbrella term which encompasses the social behavior, institutions, and norms found in human societies, as well as the knowledge, beliefs, arts, laws, customs, capabilities, and habits of the individuals in these groups.Tyl ...

, especially the French language to the local people of

and at the same time, promotes the local Bangladeshi culture in France. Local personalities who are enthusiasts and partisans of the French culture, work as an executive committee for this organization.

Courses

Courses in French as a foreign language conform to the

CEFR The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment, abbreviated in English as CEFR or CEF or CEFRL, is a guideline used to describe achievements of learners of foreign languages across Europe and, increasing ...

an
Cadre européen commun de référence pour les langues (CECR)
Alliance Française de Dhaka organizes four sessions of courses each spanning for three months per year. There are three age groups: children (9-12), teenagers (13-15) and adults (16+). International exams like DELF, DALF,

Test de connaissance du français The ''Test de connaissance du français'' (TCF) is a language placement test for non-native speakers of French. It is administered by the ''Centre international d'études pédagogiques'' (CIEP) for the French Ministry of Education. It fulfils Fr ...

(TCF),

Test d'évaluation du français The ''Test d'évaluation du français'' (TEF) is a test of fluency in French for non-native speakers. It is awarded by the CCIP. It is often required to be admitted into universities and is recognized by the Federal government of Canada as a proof ...

(TEF), an
Diplôme d'Aptitude à l'Enseignement du Français Langue Étrangère (DAEFLE)
are offered for all eligible students. Alliance Française de Dhaka has been preparing private courses for Bangladesh military and police personnel as well as tailor-made courses for diplomats and high ranking functionaries. Alliance Française de Dhaka has offered workshops on art, interior design, dance, musical instruments, fashion designing, video/cinema and photography.

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Alliance Francaise de Dhaka Dhanmondi 1959 establishments in East Pakistan Educational institutions established in 1959 Schools in Dhaka District Bangladesh–France relations Alliance Française