10 Words Contest
Free creative contest, open to all.
Entries open until sat 11 June.
Winners announced on Sat 18 June.
Free creative contest, open to all.
Entries open until sat 11 June.
Winners announced on Sat 18 June.
Alliance Française Palmerston North and its predecessor the “Cercle Français” have been actively promoting
interest in the French language and culture since 1949.
Alliance Française Palmerston North contributes to a vibrant cultural life in the city by organising many
community and cultural events.
Watch this short video to find out and get started!
Begin learning French in a fun, friendly and social environment.
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Pick up where you left off: log in to continue learning with us.
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Explore our full range of courses, for every member of the family.
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Take a free, online assessment to work out your level.
Test your French
Becoming a member of Alliance Française Palmerston North gives you access to many wonderful benefits.
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Come along, take a book and relax in our little piece of France in Palmy.
Explore our library
Immerse yourself in the French language and culture with our cultural events and activities.
Join our events
Do you live too far, have no access to transport or just want to stay at home?
View our online classes
Our members and students are invited to make the most of a host of benefits, as well as exclusive deals and discounts with us and our
diverse network of partners.
The annual Fête de la Musique will be on in Palmerston North on Saturday 8 June at Globe Theatre.
We are looking for volunteer musicians and singers to perform on stage for this free public concert. All artists
and music genres welcome!
Join us for our monthly French Film Night on Friday 24 May at Globe Theatre.
! Exceptionally, the film will start at 7.30 pm and not 8 pm !
The film Oranges sanguines (Bloody Oranges) will be screened in French with English subtitles.
A deeply-in-debt retired couple tries to win a rock dance competition. The minister of economy is suspected of tax fraud. A teenager makes
the acquaintance of a pervert, while a young lawyer attempts to climb the social ladder.
Licensed bar/café open from 6 pm.
Free event, donations welcome.
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The Manawatu Sinfonia and Alliance Francaise Palmerston North present an afternoon of beautiful French classics featuring Faure's Pavane and Ravel's Mother Goose Suite. We will be conducted by one the NZ Symphony Orchestra's Conducting Fellows, Reuben Brown.
Obtain an internationally recognised diploma of French proficiency. Qualifications can allow you to live, study or work in a francophone country.
View our exams
Discover our other services we offer including, English courses, programs and competitions for schools and gift vouchers.
Discover our services
If you are planning a trip to a French-speaking country, why not try this our French for travellers class?
View traveller classes
Learn and practice your French in a relaxed and convivial atmosphere.
Join our groups
Your support helps us to continue operating our growing welfare, cultural and educational programmes and allows us to contribute to
the educational and cultural life of the city.
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Become a member of Alliance Française Palmerston North for exclusive offers and discounts.