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 Asterix Obelix thumbnailAlliance Française Côte du Nord Inc was formed in May 1992. We are situated in Lismore and Ballina areas of the Far North Coast. 
Our most popular activity, our Petit Déjeuner, is held at various outdoor locations in our beautiful region. This is a morning of French conversation, fine food and the odd game of pétanque (boules). Our members are a mix of native speakers, high school teachers and students of French and travellers who have a love of France and its language and culture. If you would like to become a member please click here. 

Learn French with the French

 
Learn French:
Online & Face-to-Face Classes Available
 
Learn French with native French speakers at AF North Coast. 
Beginners to Advanced level classes. 

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Term Four, 2026

12 Oct - 7 Dec
Monday
12:30-2:00pm
(1½ hrs)
Beginners Level 7 (Continuing) 
Teacher: Séverine
Venue: Lennox Head (Community Centre)
Monday
4:45-6:15pm
(1½ hrs)
Beginners Level 2 (Continuing)
Teacher: Stephanie
Venue: Ballina (Cherry St Sport Club)
Monday
5:30-7:00pm
(1½ hrs)
Absolute Beginners (New)
Teacher: Séverine
Venue: Online (Zoom)

13 Oct - 8 Dec
Tuesday
5:00-6:30pm
(1½ hrs)
Beginners Level 6 (Continuing)
Teacher: Stephanie
Venue: Ballina (Ballina Indoor SC)

14 Oct - 9 Dec
Wednesday
11am -12:30pm
(1½ hrs)
Absolute Beginners (New)
Teacher: Séverine
Venue: Lennox Head (Community Centre)
Wednesday
5:30-7:00pm
(1½ hrs)
Advanced Conversation (Continuing)
Teacher: Aurelie
Venue: Online (Zoom)
Wednesday
Evenings:
times TBC
(1½ hrs)
Beginners Level 4  (Continuing)
Teacher: Séverine
Venue: Online (Zoom)

15 Oct - 10 Dec
Thursday
11:30am-1:00pm
(1½ hrs)
Advanced French (New)
Teacher: Séverine
Venue: Online (Zoom)
Thursday
5:00-6:30pm
(1½ hrs)
Intermediate Level 2 (Continuing)
Teacher: Stephanie
Venue: Ballina (Ballina Indoor SC)
16 Oct - 11 Dec
Friday
5:00-6:00pm
(1 hr)
Intermediate Level 3 (Continuing)
Teacher: Séverine
Venue: Online (Zoom)
 
 "Early Bird" rates on offer until Wednesday, 7th of October.  

To enrol, follow this link to the Online Enrolment Form.

Tentative dates for 2027: 
Term One:
Starts the week commencing Monday 8th February, 2027
Finishes the week commencing Monday 5th April, 2027
 
Term Two:
Starts the week commencing Monday 3rd May, 2027
Finishes the week commencing Monday 28th June, 2027
 
Term Three:
Starts the week commencing Monday 26th July, 2027
Finishes the week commencing Monday 20th September, 2027
 
Term Four:
Starts the week commencing Monday 11th October, 2027
Finishes the week commencing Monday 6th December, 2027
 

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"French Connection"
on River FM 92.9
Saturday, 12 noon to 2pm

Upcoming Events

Every Thursday (9.30am): Café Conversation at Buckley's Chance, Alstonville. Ask the staff to direct you to our table.

Wednesday 11th November (3.30pm): Cinema du Coin at Lismore's Starcourt Theatre.  Watch The Musicians followed by a chat and nibbles in the cinema's Gatsby Bar.  Buy your own drinks (nibbles provided by AFCDN - gold coin donation, please).

Saturday, 14th November (10.00am): French Scrabble in Ballina at the Cherry Street Sports Club.  For further information, email Marie-Noelle.

Thursday, 19th November (12.00pm onwards): Beaujolais Nouveau lunch at Ché Bon restaurant in Ballina.  It will be a two course menu, with an option to add your dessert.   Cost: $50 members; $55 non-menbers. Book by 9th November.  Email: info@afnorthcoast.org.au.

Monday, 7th December: Term Four French classes conclude this week. 

2027 Events:

Monday, 8th February:  Term One French classes commence this week.