Our mission is to:

Arts & Culture , Cultural & Ethnic Awareness

- french language classes and programs: for the fiscal year june 1, 2016 -may 31, 2017, alliance francaise of de la nouvelle orleans (afno) continued its numerous and varied opportunities for francophones and those interested in becoming more acquainted with the french language and culture. Approximately 300 persons participated in french language held during fall, spring and summer. These classes were taught by knowledgeable and skilled instructors, a number of whom hail from france and are or have been fulltime, professional teachers. - other french education programs offered include: testing and certifications of fluency in the french language, in partnership with the louisiana department of education, french classes for business, porfessional development workshops for french teachers, classes for children, private classes, and and our custom-tailored classes offered through businesses and partner cultural organizations. - cultural activities: afno offers a variety of events and programs to expand interest in francophone cultures. The biggest event is the annual bastille day fete in new orleans that draws in the range of 4,000 persons and featuring francophone music, food & dancing. - other programs included the cine club nights attended by 360 adult francophone film devotees, the festine french film festival for kids and the cine club junior which were attended by 300 students; the book club; an expanded librar