About Fondation des Alliances Françaises, Paris

La Fondation des Alliances Françaises

The Paris-based Fondation des Alliances Françaises provides oversight of the worldwide AF network, with more than 800 chapters in 130 countries and half a million students. It is the modern-day embodiment of the Alliance Française organization that was launched in 1883 by notables such as Jules Verne and Louis Pasteur.

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It is a non-profit organization that supports the Alliance Française network and promotes the French language and culture. The Fondation was founded in 2007 to modernize the Alliance Française's mission, which began in 1883. 

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The Fondation's responsibilities include: 

• Supporting the network

  The Fondation supports the work of the Alliance Française's staff and volunteers, and provides a framework to coordinate and strengthen the global network. 

• Ensuring quality

  The Fondation works to ensure that the Alliance Française's network offers a consistent and high-quality French learning experience. 

• Governing the Charter

  The Fondation is responsible for governing the Charter that sets out the ideals and principles of the Alliance Française. 
   

The Alliance Française is a network of non-profit, independent associations that promote the French language and culture around the world. The associations are governed by local law and are administered by volunteers.