A L L I A N C E F R A N Ç A I S E D E K A M PA L A
LEARN FRENCH
SPEAK TO THE
WORLD!
Plot 52 Bukoto Street, Kamwokya
P.O Box 4314 Kampala, Uganda
Tél +256 414 344 490
TEN GOOD REASONS FOR LEARNING FRENCH
1. A world language
More 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 most
widely 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.
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 travel
France 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,
2. A language for the job
mentality and way of life. French also
market
An ability to speak French and English comes in handy when travelling to
Africa, Switzerland, Canada, Monaco,
is an advantage on the international
the Seychelles and other places.
job market. A knowledge of French
opens the doors of French companies
5. A language for higher
in France and other French speaking
parts of the world (Canada,
education
Speaking French opens up study
Switzerland, Belgium, and North and
opportunities at renowned French
sub-Saharan Africa). As the world’s
universities and business schools,
fifth biggest economy and numberranked among the top higher
three destination for foreign
education institutions in Europe and
investment, France is a key economic the world. Students with a good
level of French are eligible for French
partner.
government scholarships to enrol
in postgraduate courses in France
3. The language of culture in any discipline and qualify for
French is the international language
internationally recognised
of cooking, fashion, theatre, the visual French degrees.
arts, dance and architecture.
6. The other language of
international relations
French 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 world
After 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 languages
French 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 reason
First 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 Alliance
Alliance 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
STUDENTS’ &
MEMEBERS’s BENEFITS
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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:
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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
• 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
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
advanced
You 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 C1
DALF 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 20HRS
2hrs /week every Thursday
• French through music
• French through newspaper/
magazine
• French through audio
CATCH-UP LESSON
If 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
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 carte
Private tuition can be arranged
according to your availability and suit
your personal goals.
KID’S CORNER
For 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 years
8-11 years
ACTIVITIES
To enable infant from the tender age
to discover French language
1. Read – along : simple stories to
improve comprehension
2.Watch – along : animated for oral
skills
3.Talk – along : role play for daily live
conversation skills
4.Sing – along popular French songs
that all French people know.
TEENAGERS’ HOLIDAY
COURSES
An 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).
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
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.
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.
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 nonFrench 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
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
ANNUAL Calendar 2015
Summer club 2015
1st term 2015
14 July-23 August 2015
th
12/01 - 20/03/2015
Option B
13/01 - 02/04/2015
Option A
Option C
17/01 - 25/04/2015
12/01 - 20/02/2015
Kids and Teens
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
14/09 - 20/11/2015 Collective
classes
330 000 UGX (60h)
150 000 UGX
20 000 UGX
Option B
15/09 - 04/12/2015
Holidays classes
230 000 UGX (40h)
105 000 UGX
20 000 UGX
Option C
29/08 - 05/12/2015
02/03 - 10/04/2015
Option D
14/09 - 24/10 2015
Kids
200 000 UGX (36h)
105 000 UGX
20 000 UGX
17/01 - 04/04/2015
Kids and Teens 19/09 - 05/12/2015
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
Day
rd
3rd Term
Option A
Option D
Public holiday dates
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).
25/05 - 03/07/2015
Corporate
classes
105 000 UGX/h (1 - 5 participants)
130 000 UGX/h (5 - 10 participants)
Intra muros
Individual
classes
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
UGX/h
000
Examination Fees
TCF
500 000 UGX
TEF/ITF
650 000 UGX
AFK Students: 150 000 UGX
DELF A1 /A2
Others: 175 000 UGX
AFK Students: 185 000 UGX
DELF B1 / B2
Others: 210 000 UGX
AFK Students: 200 000 UGX
DALF C1 / C2
Others: 250 000 UGX
DELF Prim / Junior
AFK Students: 100 000 UGX
Others: 120 000 UGX
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