About Us
History of the Alliance
Created in 1953, the Alliance Française of Grenada is a non-profit making Grenadian association of private law, linked to the Alliance Française of Paris by a moral bond. Its vocation is to promote French and Grenadian cultures and to encourage exchanges between Grenada and France. Moreover, it is charged by the French Embassy to implement a part for cultural act
ion. Such is the reality of the Alliance française, in Grenada as in Accra, Islamabad, Clermont-Ferrand or Toronto : an area of meeting and inter-cultural dialogue, an association of people sharing the same interest for the French-speaking world. As any association, it accounts for a number of members that form its general assembly and elect its Executive Committee. Since its creation, Mrs. Hughes, Mrs. Gloria Keens-Douglas Mrs. Hazel Bierzynski, Mrs. Sandra Russo and Mrs. Jill Brayshaw (since 2012) have succeeded at its head. The other members of the Executive Board are Mr. Numa Rais (Vice-President), Mr. David Ambrose (Secretary), Mrs. Sandra Russo and Miss Marisha Charles. The day-to-day management of the Alliance Française is left to the Director, Magali Bongrand-Henry, who took office in November 2013. She is supported by a permanent team of 3: Ilona Forte-Gilbert, Tanisha Adams and Frances Bain. SERVICES
LEARN FRENCH
The Students
Several of our students are six years old, another has sucessfuly earned the DS (Superior Diploma) at more than 80 years old. Schoolchildren, business executives, civil servants, teachers, doctors, lawyers, religious persons, political leaders; Grenadians but also Venezuelans, Americans, Dominican, Guyanese, Trinidadians, English…
The Teachers
The team of teachers at Alliance Française is composed of Mae Patterson, Jill Brayshaw, Ilona Forte-Gilbert, and Kamille John. All of these teachers have done specific training in Grenada, Martinique and even in France. Some are permanent French teachers in Grenadian schools. With regard to the teaching of French as a foreign language, it is said that the Alliance Francaise of Grenada offers the best in human resources to its clients. The Certifications
Written and corrected in Paris, the French Language Studies Diploma, levels 1 and 2 (DELF and DALF), are official certifications recognized in most countries of the world. Also, if one already has a French Language Diploma (DELF), a candidate wishing to pursue superior studies in France will be exempted from the linguistic test for access to university organized every year within the French Embassies. The Classes
Children Tuesdays 15.30 to 16.30
Teenagers Tuesdays and Thursday 15.30 to 17.00
CSEC support Fridays 15.30 to 17.00
Adults (beg) Tuesdays and Thursdays 17.00 to 18.30
Adults (int) Mondays and Wednesday from 17.00 to 18.30
For persons interested in practicing oral French, we also occasionally organize discussions evenings in the form of "cafés philo" - Check the schedule with the office. Calendar for classes 2013-2014
1st Term: 16 September – 22 November 2013
2nd Term: 13 January – 28 March 2014
3rd Term : 28 April – 4 July 2014
Each term is 10 weeks
Fees :
Non-refundable yearly registration fee: $30 Adults: 140 EC$ per term Adolescents: 80 EC$ per term CSEC: 100 EC$ per year Children: 90 EC$ per term
We also provide textbooks imported from France at a cost of 65 EC$
MEMBERSHIP
Beyond the apprenticeship of the language of The Declaration of Human Rights, to be a student or member of Alliance Française also signifies bringing moral and eventually financial support in any sincere or unselfish case, to a set of ideas driven by a language used by more than 300 million persons, in 29 countries on the 5 continents. Today, French is much more than a tool for the economical, political or cultural promotion of France. It supports universal concepts of unity, solidarity, diversity and liberty brought about by all the supporters of a free world. Benefits of membership:
- Invitations to cultural events, exhibitions and cocktail parties;
- Access to member’s only events;
- Discounts on cover charges to events;
- Access to the library with over 2,000 books;
- Access to the “Culturethèque” on the Internet, which includes subscriptions to all French magazines as well as TV and musical content;
Why pay the subscription? Certain people pay it to make the most of the advantages and supplementary privileges offered, others pay it because the Alliance contributes to the progress of the teaching of French to the people of Grenada, others pay it to have access to the network of Alliances Françaises, which does not cease to develop itself as much in Grenada as in the rest of the world. Finally, memberships ensure the financing of the Association and the continuation of the mission. The revenue from the subscription is the main source of financing for the Alliance after the subvention from the French government and the revenue coming from the classes and registration fees. How does one become a member? Simply request and pay a fixed subscription fee, either in cash or by cheque paid to the order of " Alliance française". Fees For 2014
Support members: EC$100
Individual members: EC$ 50
Family card: EC$ 75
Memberships are valid for a year
Temporary members: EC$25 per person, valid for six months
EVENTS
The Alliance française in Grenada creates opportunities to meet at events organized throughout the year: Christmas party, prize-giving ceremonies, conferences, concerts, various shows, artistic exhibitions, gastronomic celebrations, most frequently organized in tight collaboration with institutional or private partners in Grenada. As with the classes, do not hesitate to call us or contact us by email to know more about the upcoming events organized by the Alliance Française de la Gr***de or to register for our newsletter: http://mad.ly/signups/95919/join
TRANSLATIONS AND INTERPRETATIONS
The Alliance Francaise of Grenada also offers certified translations at a minimum cost. We also provide interpreters for meetings, conferences etc…
Please contact us for more details
VENUE RENTAL
Are you an association with non-lucrative goals, nor political nor religious objectives? Do you seek a place to organize a meeting, a conference or a cocktail? The Alliance Française will be happy to accommodate you on its premises. Do not hesitate to contact us for more details. LIST OF FRENCH NAMES IN GRENADA
The Alliance Francaise is aware of the rich influence that the French occupation of Grenada has left on its culture. We have made available a list of places with French names in Grenada and their meaning. Please feel free to contact the Alliance for a copy of this list.
