The French Language and Education Sector (CLE Department) is dedicated to enhancing French language education in India by fostering strong academic and cultural ties between India and France. Collaborating closely with schools, universities, and government institutions, the department offers extensive support to teachers and students through specialized training, scholarships, and mobility programs.
Teachers benefit from professional development opportunities such as the Université Pédagogique Régionale, SPCD (Pedagogical Stay in France), and online peer discussions through Rendez-vous de l’IFI. Scholarships enable teachers to enhance their linguistic proficiency at B1, B2, or C1 levels with the Alliances Françaises in India, while pedagogical stays in France provide immersive learning experiences.
The French Language Assistants Program allows Indian institutions to host native French-speaking assistants, enriching classroom interactions. Additionally, the French in Schools initiative recognizes and supports excellence in French language education, awarding schools with prestigious labels.
Mapping of French learners in India
This interactive map is a key component of the Francophonie Mapping Survey, designed to showcase the vibrant landscape of French language education in India. It highlights major institutions, including Alliance Française centers, schools, and colleges, while offering insights into the number of students learning French and the educators teaching it. The project aims to illuminate the growing influence of French language and culture across India, serving as a valuable resource for understanding and celebrating this dynamic educational network.
Highlights
You are a teacher of French, working in Primary/Secondary Schools and Colleges/Universities in India are invited to participate in this survey.
Hero MotoCorp is collaborating with IFI to promote the learning of French language among school children.
The French assistants are invited as part of a 115-year-old programme of the French Ministry of Education, which is conducted in India by IFI under the aegis of the Embassy of France.
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Do you wish to learn French? You might have an Alliance Francaise language centre in or near your city. Alliance Française is the biggest language schools network in India offering quality French classes for students of all age groups.