The network of Alliance Française is pleased to warmly congratulate the winners of the national selection of Défi Inter-Alliances 2026. ✨
A special round of applause to the two outstanding winners from Alliance Française de Colombo for their remarkable performance throughout the competition. 👏🇫🇷
🥇 1st Place
Weerahannadige Supesh Priyadew Fernando Jayasuriya
🥈 2nd Place
Dharani Charumala Gunesekera
We would also like to warmly congratulate all the participants from Alliance Française de Kandy, Alliance Française de Matara, and Alliance Française de Jaffna for their enthusiasm, dedication, and wonderful participation throughout the competition. 🌟
Your achievement reflects the passion, talent, and enthusiasm of young Francophone learners across Sri Lanka, and we are proud to celebrate this success with you all.
Félicitations à tous les participants et bravo aux gagnants pour cette magnifique réussite ! 🎉
🎬 MOVIE NIGHT! YOU ARE INVITED!
On the last Sunday of May every year, we celebrate the Day of Romanians Everywhere.
On this occasion, the Embassy of Romania and @af_colombo join hands to present a special screening of CLARA, an award-winning Romanian film directed by Sabin Dorohoi.
Clara tells the story of a Romanian mother working as a babysitter in Ulm, Germany, while her 12-year-old son waits for her back home in a quiet village on the Danube — until one day, he doesn't wait anymore.
The movie talks about migration, motherhood, and the invisible emotional distance created by leaving home behind. The screening opens a conversation about identity, belonging, and the sacrifices made by families across borders.
🏆 Audience Award — Cottbus International Film Festival 2023
🏆 Best Fiction Film — SEE Film Festival Los Angeles 2024
📅 26 May 2026, 18:00
📍 Alliance Française de Kotte in Colombo, 11 Barnes Place, Colombo 7
🎟️ Free entry
#DayOfRomaniansEverywhere #CLARA #RomanianCinema #EmbassyOfRomania
G.C.E A/L French 2026 Revision Seminars
📚 Want to excel in your G.C.E A/L French examinations with supplementary training specially designed around A/L exam questions and techniques for achieving an A? Join the Revision Seminars organised by Alliance Française de Colombo — the only certified DELF/DALF centre in Sri Lanka.
🗓️ Sessions will take place on 14th, 21st, and 28th June from 9.00am to 5.00pm, covering Expression Écrite, Grammaire, Compréhension, Traduction, and Littérature.
✍️ Rate per session: 4000 LKR
Register for more than one session and pay only 3000 LKR per session. Limited seats available.
📞 For registrations and inquiries:
011 205 5255
[email protected]
www.alliancefrancaise.lk
🏆 Congratulations to our local winners of the first selection round of DEFI Inter-Alliances 2026 at Alliance Française de Colombo — Supesh Jayasuriya and Charumala Gunesekera! We were delighted to have all the students who participated in the DEFI, and we thank them for their enthusiasm and engagement.
🌍 We are proud to see our students represent the Alliance with their knowledge of the French language and Francophone culture in this exciting international competition.
✨ We now look forward to the National Selection taking place this Saturday and wish them the very best for the next stage of the challenge. Allez Colombo!
🌟 Steering Change, Together 🌟
At the International Centre for Ethnic Studies, the 2nd Steering Committee of the French-Sri Lankan research project SoMix runs hand in hand with Institut Français de Pondichéry’s week-long qualitative research training for the Department of Census and Statistics.
Collaboration, insights, and bold ideas are paving the way for the next chapter of social science excellence! 💡🌐
#FEFSoMix #ICESColombo #ResearchCommunity #SocialSciences #TogetherWeGrow
📚 The directors, librarians, and cultural & communication officers of the Alliance Française of Sri Lanka Network gathered at the library of Alliance Française de Colombo for a day of training, exchange, and strategic reflection.
🤝 The meeting was held in the presence of representatives from the Cultural & Cooperation Section of the Embassy of France in Sri Lanka and the Maldives, together with the library teams of Alliance Française de Kandy and Alliance Française de Matara.
💡 Discussions focused on the media library strategy of the network, projects for 2026, library management, cataloguing, and the development of cultural and educational activities within our libraries.
@franceincolombo@alliancefrancaisedekandy@alliancefmatara
🌍 Want to connect with more international visitors and grow your career as a tour guide? Speaking French can help you create better travel experiences and stand out in Sri Lanka’s tourism industry.
📝 Join our Intensive French Course for Tour Guides at Alliance Française de Colombo and complete A1/A2 in just 60 hours.
📅 June 1st – July 6th, 2026 🕒 Monday to Thursday | 3.00 PM – 6.00 PM 📍 Only certified DELF/DALF centre in Sri Lanka 💰 LKR 38,000 (including materials)
📍 Limited spaces available — registrations are now open!
🌐 www.alliancefrancaise.lk 📧 [email protected] 📞 011 205 5255
🎨 Creative moments from our Le Petit Prince Art Workshop for Kids.
✨ Young artists recreated the universe of Le Petit Prince on canvas, following the story through planets, stars, and imagination.
🚀 The surprise element of the workshop — a fun moving magnet rocket attached to their paintings — made each creation even more special.
🦊 Celebrating 80 years of Le Petit Prince with a special reading session for kids at Alliance Française de Colombo.
💛 Thank you to all the young readers and families who joined us for this beautiful literary session.
🏅 Congratulations to young Jeniru Thathsara on receiving the Certificate of Excellence for the DELF PRIM February 2026 Session (Level A1.1) for scoring full marks at this examination.
📚 The Alliance Française de Colombo wishes him continued success in his studies and a wonderful journey in learning the French language and discovering French culture.
💫 Opera & Wellbeing Workshop
Social and emotional equilibrium through operatic storytelling
🎭 A unique University of London research study exploring the social and emotional experiences of young people through operatic storytelling, led by Dr. Kiara Wickremasinghe — anthropologist, mental health practitioner, and opera singer.
🎶 The workshops will include opera education, performance techniques, and reflective practice, creating a space for creativity, expression, and wellbeing.
🌟 At the end of the second workshop, participants will present a special showcase for family and friends from 5.00–6.00pm.
📅 Day 1 – May 19
📅 Day 2 – May 20
👥 Open to participants aged 15–18
(No musical training needed)
🕒 3.00–6.00pm
📍 Alliance Française de Colombo, Sri Lanka
📩 Free registrations:
WhatsApp: +94762939234
Email: [email protected]@kiara_avitali
📢 Notice
📅 Please note that the front desk of the Alliance Française de Colombo will be exceptionally closed on Friday, 8 May, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
🙏 Thank you for your understanding.
