Alliance Française Bordeaux Aquitaine

What Alliance Française Bordeaux Aquitaine does

Alliance Française Bordeaux Nouvelle-Aquitaine is a French non-profit language school and official examination center established in 1982 under French law as an Association Loi 1901. Operating from a single location at 126 Rue Abbé de l'Épée in central Bordeaux, the organization is part of the global Alliance Française network spanning more than 800 associations in over 135 countries, governed by the Fondation Alliance Française recognized as a public utility. The school trains more than 3,000 students annually from 110 nationalities across all CEFR levels (A1 to C1) and serves as an official exam center for six or more French language certifications, including DELF/DALF (French Ministry of Education), TCF IRN and TCF Tout Public (France Éducation International and Ministry of Interior), DFP (CCI Paris Île-de-France), TEF Canada (IRCC), and the Examen civique required for naturalization from January 2026.

The core product portfolio covers French language instruction through intensive courses (20 hours/week, €240/week), super-intensive bundles (26 to 27.5 hours/week, from €294/week), online afternoon and evening live Zoom sessions (€52 to €192 per two-week block), private lessons (€32.50 to €80 per hour per student), supplementary workshops in conversation, written French, and phonetics (€18 to €48 per week), DELF/DALF exam preparation, professional development for FLE teachers (€440 to €600 per week), group language stays, and complementary accommodation placement (€50) and cultural activity programming. The supporting technology is the APOLEARN digital learning platform, which provides course summaries, complementary activities, and teacher-student communication as a complement to in-person and online synchronous instruction. No AI-driven personalization, automated assessment, or adaptive learning is described. The institution holds the maximum three-star Label Qualité FLE across all five evaluation domains, Qualiopi professional training certification, and Agrément Tourisme approval from Atout France.

Revenue is generated through five streams: per-enrollment tuition fees for individual and group students (€52 to €294 per week per course), per-session exam fees (€75 to €250), package-based group language stays combining courses with accommodation and cultural activities, €50 accommodation placement fees collected on every enrolled student (with the accommodation revenue itself flowing through partner providers), and FLE teacher training (€440 to €600 per week, partially subsidized through Erasmus+). Distribution combines direct-to-consumer website enrollment for individual students worldwide (with multilingual French/English/Spanish content), dedicated outreach to 23+ international institutional partners, and standardized French state funding pathways through CPF, France Travail, and OPCO. With 34 employees serving 3,000+ annual students, the organization operates at a small but established scale within the fragmented French as a Foreign Language market.

Name

Alliance Française Bordeaux Aquitaine

Legal name

Alliance Française Bordeaux Nouvelle-Aquitaine (Association Loi 1901)

Website

https://alliance-bordeaux.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Alliance Française Bordeaux Nouvelle-Aquitaine, founded 1982, is a French non-profit teaching French as a Foreign Language to 3,000+ students from 110 nationalities annually. It operates as an official exam center serving individual learners, immigration candidates, FLE teachers, and institutional partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Language Education Services

NAICS

Language Schools (61163), Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Language Learning Centers (ESL/EFL & World Languages) (EDANAHAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Exam Preparation Materials (IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAGAHAE), Language Proficiency Exam Prep (CEFR, TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo English Test, PTE) (EDANACAD), Teacher Training & Language Teaching Certifications (e.g., CELTA/DELTA) (EDAIAEAI)

Keywords

• French language courses
• FLE training programs
• Language certification exams
• French immersion stays
• FLE teacher training

Headquarters

HQ city

Bordeaux

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. French Language Course Fees: Tuition fees charged per course session or per week of instruction, covering intensive courses, online courses, workshops, and private tutoring. Fees are quoted per student per session (e.g., €240/week for intensive courses, €294/week for super-intensive bundles). Revenue is recognized per enrollment transaction.
2. Examination and Certification Fees: Fees charged for administering official French language exams (DELF/DALF, TCF IRN, TCF TP, TEF Canada, DFP, Examen civique). Students register and pay per exam session.
3. Group Language Stay Packages: Bundled packages for organized groups from partner institutions abroad, combining courses, accommodation, activities, transport, and airport transfers. Revenue recognized per group booking.
4. Accommodation Placement Services: Administrative placement fees (€50) charged for arranging host family, hotel residence, or student residence accommodation for enrolled students. Additionally, accommodation revenue flows through partner providers.
5. FLE Teacher Training: Fees for professional development courses for French as a Foreign Language teachers (€440 for 1 week, €600 for 2 weeks + €60 registration). May include Erasmus+ bursaries.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Alliance Française Bordeaux Nouvelle-Aquitaine is a French-as-a-Foreign-Language (FLE) school and official examination center that sells intensive, super-intensive, online, evening, and private French language courses, conducts official French language certifications (DELF/DALF, TCF, DFP, Examen civique, e-TEF Canada), provides FLE teacher training and observation stages, arranges accommodation placement, and organizes group language immersion stays with cultural activities for individual students, educational institutions, and corporate clients.

Product overview

Alliance Française Bordeaux Nouvelle-Aquitaine operates as a unified educational institution offering French language instruction through multiple course formats and a comprehensive ecosystem of language certification, professional training, accommodation, and cultural immersion services. The core product portfolio centers on French courses (intensive, super-intensive, online, evening, and private lessons), enhanced by specialized workshops (conversation, written French, phonetics), exam preparation, and professional development for FLE teachers. The institution serves as an official exam center for French language certifications including DELF/DALF, TCF variants, DFP, and civic examinations. Complementary services include accommodation arrangements (host families, hotel residences, student residences), group language stays, and monthly cultural activities combining language learning with Bordeaux area discovery. All offerings align with CEFR standards and benefit from Qualiopi certification for professional training quality.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cours de français super-intensif Super-intensive French course bundle of 26–27.5 hours per week combining general French instruction with optional workshops (conversation, written French, phonetics), targeting rapid progress across CEFR levels A2–C1 for adult international students seeking immersive progress.
• Cours de français intensif Intensive French course offering 20 hours per week of general French instruction Monday to Friday (9h–13h), covering all CEFR levels A1–C1, for adult international students with classes of 10–16 students focused on real communication situations and intercultural exchange.
• Cours de français de l'après-midi en ligne Online French course delivered via Zoom video-conference, 8 hours per week on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday afternoons (13h30–15h30), covering CEFR levels A1–C1 with classes of 7–14 international students.
• Cours du soir en ligne Evening online French course for working professionals and remote learners, offering 4 hours per week via Zoom on Tuesdays and Thursdays (18h30–20h30), covering CEFR levels A1–C1 with classes of 7–14 students; not held in July and August.
• Cours particuliers de français Private or small-group French lessons for 1–4 students with customized programs based on individual needs and goals, available in-person or online with graduated hourly pricing from €80/hour (individual) down to €32.50/person/hour (groups of four).
• Atelier de conversation Standalone conversation workshop (2 hours per week, Monday 14h30–16h30) for minimum A2 level students, focusing on oral comprehension, spontaneous dialogue, structured debates on societal topics, key vocabulary enrichment, and role-play exercises through classes of 7–16.
• Atelier de français écrit Standalone written French workshop (4 hours per week, Tuesday and Thursday 14h30–16h30) for levels A1.2–B2+ (minimum 7 students), improving French writing through activities targeting syntax, spelling, conjugation, and idea organization aligned with CECRL criteria and DELF exam preparation.
• Atelier phonétique Standalone phonetics workshop (1.5 hours per week, Friday 14h30–16h) for levels A1–C1 (max 16 students), improving French pronunciation and intonation through real-life scenarios, games, and activities targeting voice articulation, body language, rhythm, and listening skills.
• Préparation DELF-DALF Standalone exam preparation course for DELF (10 hours over 2 weeks) and DALF (15 hours over 3 weeks), online only, teaching methodology and realistic test simulations through authentic exercises for the different DELF/DALF exam components.
• DELF/DALF exams Official French language diplomas awarded by the French Ministry of Education at six CEFR levels (A1–C2), administered at the Bordeaux center as an officially approved examination venue, valid indefinitely and recognized internationally for study, work, or French residency.
• TCF Intégration, Résidence et Nationalité (IRN) Official French proficiency test required for the OFII citizenship pathway, long-term French residency cards (B1 level), and French nationality acquisition (B2 level), administered at the center and valid for 2 years.
• TCF Tout Public General French knowledge test for personal evaluation, employment, or university admission in France, valid for 2 years with optional oral and written expression components, administered as an official France Éducation International examination center.
• TCF Canada / e-TEF Canada French language test recognized by the Canadian Federal Government and Quebec Ministry for immigration purposes and citizenship applications, administered as an IRCC-approved Canada examination venue (e-TEF).
• Diplôme de Français Professionnel (DFP) Official professional French diploma issued by CCI Paris Île-de-France evaluating communication skills in business French across domains (Business A1–C1, Tourism/Hospitality A2–B2, International Relations B1–C1, Health B1–C1) accompanied by a 10-hour customizable preparation course for 1–4 students.
• Examen civique Digital civic knowledge examination (40 questions, 45 minutes) evaluating understanding of French Republic principles, values, rights, obligations, institutions, and cultural/historical landmarks, valid indefinitely and required from January 1, 2026 for multi-year residence cards, resident cards, and naturalization applications.
• Stage enseignants FLE Professional development program for FLE teachers offering 21–43 hours of instruction covering teaching sequences, authentic documents, action-oriented perspective, and FLE didactics, with Erasmus+ scholarship eligibility (1-week Formula A: €440 + €60 registration; 2-week Formula A+B: €600 + €60 registration).
• Stage d'observation FLE Standalone FLE classroom observation program allowing participants to observe authentic FLE teaching methodology, exchange with professionals, and receive personalized advice (suitable for students, teachers, or career changers); €90 for one observation (4h immersion + 30min debrief), €75 per additional observation.
• Formation professionnelle / CPF Professional French language training services eligible for French government CPF (Continuing Professional Training) funding, including financing guidance for individuals, job seekers (via France Travail), and companies (via OPCO), delivered under Qualiopi certification.
• Séjours linguistiques de groupe Group language immersion stay programs in Bordeaux combining French courses, accommodation options (host family, hotel residence, hostel), cultural/sports activities, transport, and airport transfers, with customized formulas for partner universities, high schools, and Alliance Française branches abroad sending organized student groups.
• Hébergement en famille d'accueil Host family accommodation placement service offering either half-board (breakfast and dinner included at €35/night) or private room (€24/night) options, providing authentic French cultural immersion for international students enrolled at the school, with a €50 placement fee charged by AF Bordeaux.
• Résidences hôtelières Hotel residence placement partnerships with Adagio (Access Pessac and Gambetta), Staycity, Appart City, Mer & Golf City, Whoo Hostel, and Ténéo offering fully equipped studios from €23 to €137 per night with varying amenities and durations, plus €50 placement fee by AF Bordeaux.
• Résidences étudiantes Student residence placement partnerships (Sweetly St-Augustin and Isatis Mérignac) offering private studios from €40 to €100 per night with shared coworking, fitness, and community areas, plus discounted dossier fees for AF Bordeaux students.
• Activités culturelles Monthly cultural activities program including guided tours, museum visits, gastronomy and wine tastings (Cité du Vin, château visits), sports activities (surf, pétanque, sailing), and excursions to UNESCO sites such as Saint-Émilion and Bassin d'Arcachon, organized under Atout France tourism approval.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 3,000 students trained annually from 110 nationalities
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers23 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

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Partnerships

26 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Fondation Alliance FrançaisecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe global governing body of the Alliance Française network, recognized as a public utility. AF Bordeaux Nouvelle-Aquitaine belongs to this network of over 800 associations in more than 135 countries.
• France Éducation InternationalcoreTechnology or IntegrationOfficial partner for DELF/DALF and TCF exam administration. France Éducation International is the French Ministry of Education's agency for international educational evaluation.
• CCI Paris Île-de-France (Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie)coreTechnology or IntegrationIssues the DFP (Diplôme de Français Professionnel) through a partnership with the school, positioning AF Bordeaux as an official DFP exam center.
• Campus FrancecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGovernment agency promoting French higher education internationally. Referral and information channel for international students considering studies in France.
• Prefecture of GirondecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal French government authority involved in immigration and residency matters. AF Bordeaux serves as an official exam center supporting the prefecture's language integration requirements.
• Département de la GirondeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal departmental council providing institutional support and recognition for AF Bordeaux as a community institution.
• City of BordeauxminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal government providing institutional backing and promoting Bordeaux as a destination for French language learning.
• Bordeaux TourismminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial Bordeaux tourism board. Joint marketing for promoting Bordeaux as a premier destination for language learning and cultural immersion.
• EUNIC (European National Institutes for Culture)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerEuropean network of national cultural institutes. Partnership for promoting language learning and cultural exchange activities.
• Adagio (Hotel Residences)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAparthotel chain with properties near AF Bordeaux (Gambetta, Rodesse, Pessac). Preferred partner providing discounted rates for student accommodation. Studios from €40–€137/night depending on property and season.
• Appart City (Hotel Residences)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAparthotel chain with properties in Bordeaux (Centre, Chartrons). Partner for student accommodation. Studios from €43–€87/night depending on duration.
• Staycity AparthotelsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAparthotel chain in Bordeaux city center, 20 minutes by tram from AF Bordeaux. Studios from €69–€105/night with balcony/terrace options.
• Mer & Golf City Bordeaux Bassins à FlotminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAppart'hotel near the Cité du Vin and tram line. Studios from €75–€100/night. Preferred partner for student stays.
• Whoo Hostel Bordeaux BacalanminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorYouth hostel partner near Cité du Vin. Options include private studios (from €85/night) and shared dorms (from €23/night). 24/7 reception and coworking facilities.
• Ténéo Apparthotels (Saint-Jean and Maritime)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAparthotel partner with two Bordeaux properties. Suites from €67–€130/night. Includes breakfast and housekeeping services.
• Sweetly (Student Residences)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStudent residence operator with properties in Bordeaux (St-Augustin) and Mérignac. Offers coliving spaces from €40–€100/night or €705–€1,120/month with coworking and fitness facilities. Discounted dossier fees for AF Bordeaux students.
• YouFirst (Student Residences)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStudent residence partner near Bassins à Flot. Preferred partner for student housing with discounted rates.
• Librairie MollatminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndependent bookstore in Bordeaux. Students are directed to purchase course textbooks (Inspire, Edito) from this local bookstore.
• Instituto Cervantes BordeauxminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSpanish cultural institute in Bordeaux. Cross-promotional relationship for cultural events and shared programming.
• L'Accord ParfaitminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCultural event partner organizing concerts and performances. AF Bordeaux promotes cultural activities through its monthly cultural program.
• BildungsurlaubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGerman government-approved further education program. German employees can use Bildungsurlaub funding for French language courses at AF Bordeaux.
• EYCA (European Youth Card Association)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerEuropean Youth Card program. Discounts and benefits for young Europeans studying at AF Bordeaux.
• FLE.frminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFrench FLE sector portal and resource hub. AF Bordeaux listed as a quality-certified member institution.
• Alliance Française LimacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPeruvian Alliance Française branch that regularly sends organized student groups for language immersion stays in Bordeaux.
• Liceo Luigi Galvani (Bologna)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorItalian secondary school with a 16-year standing partnership sending students annually for French language immersion. Described as a 'vritable joyau' (true jewel) for language learning.
• Leeds UniversityminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUK university sending organized student groups for French language and cultural immersion programs in Bordeaux.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Centre de Linguistique Appliquée (CLA) Besançon: University-affiliated FLE center at Université de Franche-Comté offering intensive French programs, exam preparation, and FLE teacher training. Comparable academic-grade FLE pedagogy and group programs, anchored to a public university.
• France Langue Paris / Bordeaux: France Langue is a private FLE (French as a Foreign Language) school operating campuses in Paris, Nice, Bordeaux, Lyon, Biarritz, and Marseille. It directly competes with AF Bordeaux for adult French learners in Bordeaux, offering similar intensive courses, exam prep (DELF/DALF), and cultural immersion. Direct geographic overlap makes it the most comparable peer.
• Alliance Française Toulouse: Regional Alliance Française branch in southwestern France, with comparable FLE course portfolio, exam center services, and Immersion group stays. Same network affiliation, similar non-profit association status.
• Alliance Française Nice: Another regional Alliance Française branch on the Côte d'Azur offering FLE courses, exam administration, and immersion stays. Comparable scale and product mix; competes for Mediterranean-region international student flows.
• Alliance Française Marseille Méditerranée: Regional Alliance Française branch in the French Riviera region with intensive French courses, exam center status (DELF/DALF/TCF), and group language stay programs. Similar non-profit association governance, network affiliation, and Label Qualité FLE positioning.
• IS Aix-en-Provence (French Language School): Privately-operated FLE school in Aix-en-Provence with intensive French courses, official DELF/DALF/TCF exam center, and group programs. Comparable course catalog and pricing structure to AF Bordeaux.
• Accent Français: Privately-operated FLE school in Rouen offering intensive French courses, exam prep (DELF/DALF, TCF), and teacher training stages. Direct FLE competitor with similar pedagogical model and adult international learner focus.
• Alliance Française Paris Île-de-France: Largest Alliance Française branch in France, offering the same French language course portfolio (intensive, super-intensive, online), official exam center services, and group stays. Operates under the same Fondation Alliance Française umbrella, sharing brand, network referrals, and Label Qualité FLE certification framework. Closest organizational mirror to AF Bordeaux.
• Alliance Française Lyon: Regional Alliance Française branch in Lyon with a similar course catalog, official DELF/DALF/TCF exam center, group language stays, and FLE teacher training. Comparable scale and operating model, serving a different French regional city with similar international student demographics.

Others

• France Éducation International: French Ministry of Education agency responsible for issuing DELF/DALF and TCF certifications. Not a direct competitor, but the regulatory authority whose approval grants AF Bordeaux its exam center status and competitive moat.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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