Our mission is to promote knowledge and appreciation of the French language and Francophone cultures, and to encourage friendship and collaboration with the French-speaking world

We are an independent, non-profit, non-political, non-discriminatory organization. In 2016, there are more than 800 Alliances française around the world, 118 of which are located in North America alone. The Alliance Française de Berkeley is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization incorporated in the State of California.

The Alliance française de Berkeley provides :
French language courses for adults, children, and corporations.
Language preparation for exams including for the AP, TEF/TEFAQ, DELF/DALF and DELF Prim, and the DAEFLE.
Cultural activities for adults that present a comprehensive look at francophone cultures in the 21st century.
A library and other resources on line for both native speakers and French language students.