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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 Three, 2026

27 Jul -21 Sept
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)
Absolute Beginners (New)
Teacher: Stephanie
Venue: Ballina (Cherry St Sport Club)

28 Jul -22 Sept
Tuesday
5:00-6:30pm
(1½ hrs)
Beginners Level 5 (Continuing)
Teacher: Stephanie
Venue: Ballina (Ballina Indoor SC)
Tuesday
6:00-7:30pm
(1½ hrs)
Intermediate Level 1 (New)
Teacher: Séverine
Venue: Online (Zoom

29 Jul -23 Sept
Wednesday
11am -12:30pm
(1½ hrs)
Absolute Beginners (New)
Teacher: Séverine
Venue: Lennox Head (Community Centre)
Wednesday
5:00-6:30pm
(1½ hrs)
Beginners Level 8 (Continuing)
Teacher: Stephanie
Venue: Ballina (Kentwell CC)
Wednesday
5:30-7:30pm
(2 hrs)
Advanced Conversation (Continuing)
Teacher: Aurelie
Venue: Online (Zoom)
Wednesday
5:45-7:15pm
(1½ hrs)
Beginners Level 3  (Continuing)
Teacher: Séverine
Venue: Online (Zoom)

30 Jul -24 Sept
Thursday
5:00-6:30pm
(1½ hrs)
Intermediate Level 1 (New)
Teacher: Stephanie
Venue: Ballina (Ballina Indoor SC)
 
 "Early Bird" rates on offer until Sunday, 19th of July.  

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

Tentative dates for 2026: 
Term Four:
Starts the week commencing Monday 12th October, 2026
Finishes the week commencing Monday 7th December, 2026
 

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Local Radio

"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.

Sunday 13th September (11am to 2pm): Petanque (French boules),  French wines and a simple BBQ lunch (sausages and salad) at Pop Denison Park, Ballina. $20 per head. Pre-booking (info@afcdn.org.au) please by 4th September, to help with catering. BSB 082707, Acc No: 712939366.

Saturday 19th September (10.00am): French Scrabble in Ballina at the Cherry Street Sports Club.  For further information, email Marie-Noelle.

Monday 21st September: Term Three French classes conclude this week. 

Wednesday 23rd September (3.30pm): Cinema du Coin at Lismore's Starcourt Theatre.  Watch Colours of Time followed by a chat and nibbles in the cinema's Gatsby Bar.  Buy your own drinks (nibbles provided by AFCDN - gold coin donation, please).

Monday 12th October:  Term Four French classes commence this week.