Premier French language school & cultural centre in Melbourne - France on your doorstep!
The Alliance Française de Melbourne (AFM) is an Australian not-for-profit association and the leading French language school in Victoria. With 130 years of experience teaching French, we provide high-quality classes to 3,000 students annually, encompassing children, teenagers, and adults of all proficiency levels – from absolute beginners to seasoned experts. Each class is led by a native-speaking
21/08/2026
Did you know? 🤔
Culturethèque is our e-library, free for all Alliance Française de Melbourne members and students.
Log in using your Alliance Française membership credentials and explore thousands of digital resources anytime, anywhere.
You can visit Culturethèque via our website - https://www.afmelbourne.com.au/communities/library/
18/08/2026
Are you keen to undertake the DELF Tout Public session in October?
DELF tout public (TP) is a French language diploma from the French Ministry of Education, designed for evaluate your French level. We certify all levels from A1 to C2.
The next exam period is from 19/10/2026 to 30/10/2026.
Registrations for October 2026 will close on 28th August 2026 at 4 PM.
Enrol today via the link below:
https://www.afmelbourne.com.au/exams/delf-tp-2026
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14/08/2026
Join us for a special evening with author and former diplomat Jenny Bloomfield as she discusses her memoir Australian Ambassador.
Through conversation, readings and audience Q&A, Jenny will reflect on diplomacy, multiculturalism, identity and belonging.
📅 Thursday 10 September 2026 | 6pm - 8.00pm
📍 The French Hub | Level 1, 140 Bourke St - Cultural Space
📗 Optional book purchase and signing
Ticket includes:
🍷 French wine, non-alcoholic options and nibbles
Price: $10 General Admission / $5 for AFM Members (promo code can be found in your member portal).
Book here: https://www.afmelbourne.com.au/event-rsvp/an-evening-with-jenny-bloomfield-author-of-australian-ambassador/
13/08/2026
Did you know that August 20 is the very first World Beef Bourguignon Day? We are proud to be one of the event’s cultural partners, and our stomachs are rumbling already! 😋🍴😂
World Beef Bourguignon Day is an annual day of observance for bœuf bourguignon — a single dish taken seriously by kitchens on every continent, on the same day, in as many versions as there are cooks.
Head to the dedicated website worldbeefbourguignonday.com to learn more and discover restaurants ‘observing’ this special day; venues such as Bistro Voliere in St Kilda.
If you’d like to make your own version on August 20, or even tonight – you can find a delicious recipe for this timeless French dish on our website: https://www.afmelbourne.com.au/blog-and-media/blog/french-recipes/boeuf-bourguignon/
Bon appétit! 🧑🍳🤌
12/08/2026
Your chance to win a double pass to the 2026 French Film Festival hit THE PARTY'S OVER! (CLASSE MOYENNE) is here - coming to AUS cinemas on 27 August.
A wickedly funny social satire serves up a delicious clash of class, privilege and ambition, where good intentions quickly spiral into all-out chaos.
In the house divided by class, mind your place. Or lose it.
Courtesy of , we are giving away 5 complimentary double passes to see THE PARTY'S OVER! (CLASSE MOYENNE) in select cinemas.
How to enter:
✅ Follow us on Instagram
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👯♀️ Tag who you’d take with you in the comments
(The competition is organised by Alliance Française de Melbourne in partnership with and will end on 20/08/2026 at 11:59pm. Entry is open to Victorian residents only. 5 winners will be drawn on 21/08/26 and will be contacted via Meta by Direct Message. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Meta)
Is this a morning alarm clock you could live with? 🥖😂
Hopefully there's a coffee truck on hot pursuit! ☕
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08/08/2026
A few spots are still available in our Saturday Morning Express Course for Total Beginners.
✅ Complete a full level in just 4 weeks
✅ Fast-track your French learning
✅ Start Saturday 15 August
✨ Early Bird Bonus: Save $50 when you enrol before 9 August 11.59pm with code EARLYBIRDS4
Enrol now via link below:
https://www.afmelbourne.com.au/learn-french/enrol-now/?type_id=43
Your French journey starts here. 💙🤍❤️
07/08/2026
Need to take a TCF test?
Alliance Française Melbourne is an official TCF examination centre offering:
✅ TCF Canada
✅ TCF IRN
✅ TCF Tout Public
Enjoy a convenient computer-based format, with test dates available every month.
Whether you're applying for immigration, citizenship, studies or professional purposes, you can sit your TCF exam right here in Melbourne.
📅 Explore upcoming test dates and register online:
https://www.afmelbourne.com.au/exams/tcf-tp-canada/
05/08/2026
Micro Folie is a playful, interactive, and evolving gallery to travel through art and its history.
The current exhibition is entitled, 'Collection Paris.'🗼
Paris Musées have brought together collections that witness the history of Paris and the evolution of its heritage, its great figures, and the important role art and culture have played in the city’s development. Fine arts, fashion, and decorative arts mingle and engage in dialogue to pay tribute to the City of Light. 🌟
Hosted at The French Hub, admission is free and open to all.
Click the link below to plan your visit.
https://www.afmelbourne.com.au/events/micro-folie/
