Alliance Française d’Austin (AFA) is part of the acclaimed international Alliance Française network that was founded in Paris in 1883. There are more than 800 Alliance Française chapters around the world that serve 500,000+ members and students. Every Alliance Française chapter is part of the international Alliance Française network, a network that is recognized around the world as the leader and gold-standard in providing superb French language instruction and enriching French-themed cultural events and programs.
We are proud that 2023 represents our 53rd year serving the Austin Community. We are a self-financed non-profit organization. The mission of Alliance Française d’Austin is to encourage the study and appreciation of French language and Francophone cultures, and to promote and share the language and cultures of the French-speaking world in our community.
We have three primary objectives: Communication, Culture, & Connection.
Communication: Alliance Française d’Austin offers a comprehensive catalog of French language classes that serves the interest of the AFA community.
Culture: Alliance Française d’Austin offers opportunities for engagement related to Francophone cultures to AFA students, AFA members, and the community at large.
Connection: Alliance Française d’Austin establishes connections of mutual support with other French and Francophone cultural organizations and programs that share in the vision, mission, and values of AFA.
