Alliance Française de Madras has been offering French classes to all public for more than 70 years and has undoubtedly developed the best expertise in teaching French in Tamil Nadu. The language centre boasts 25 well-equipped classrooms. The teaching team is composed of highly qualified teachers.

Our courses are rich and varied: private tuition or in groups, in-house or in companies, general French language or specific objectives, for adults, adolescents or kids (from 7 years). It is the only centre in Tamil Nadu to offer diploma-awarding examinations by the French Ministry of Education.

Who We Are

The Alliance Française of Madras is an independent, not-for-profit, language and cultural organization promoting Franco-Indian exchanges since 1953.

Alliance Française of Madras is a cross disciplinary cultural center and a teaching center offering a wide range of French courses and cultural events. It seeks to organize activities promoting civic, social and environmental responsibility.

Our Key Figures

Why Choose Alliance Française of Madras?

Established in Chennai in 1953, Alliance Française of Madras is the premier Indo-French cultural center promoting culture and teaching French language.

Alliance Française of Madras offers a wide range of French courses and services for all the public (children, teenagers and adults) and for companies and institutions.

All our teachers are certified French speakers and specialized in teaching French as a foreign language.

Alliance Française of Madras is the examination center for DELF/DALF and e-TEF.

Core Values

• We embrace diversity and promote dialogue and understanding of cultural diversity through events and experiences
• We are apolitical but committed to bringing people together in a safe and respectful learning environment
• We respect our environment as protecting our planet is key to all our futures
• We collaborate closely with organizations that share the same values