PRESS RELEASE – On Tuesday, December 4, Alliance Française awarded the teachers who participated in the “DELF” training session held at Alliance last July, as well as students who successfully took the “DELF” exam this year in Saint Lucia.
The graduation ceremony was full of bliss and joy as H.E. Philippe Ardanaz, French Ambassador in Saint Lucia, alongside Stephane Dovert, Regional Counsellor for Cooperation, gladly handed the certificates and the French Diplomas to the new graduates of the day.
Cuthbert Elisee, President of Alliance Francaise de Sainte Lucie, and the Director, Evelyne Gasse, were also there to congratulate the students and the French Teachers Association.
The ceremony was followed by a wine and cheese reception, inspired by the festivities held in France at this time of the year for the annual launch of the famous wine, “Beaujolais Nouveau”.
The partakers indulged in a variety of French cheeses and wines in a convivial atmosphere, while listening to an eclectic choice of French music. It was a pleasant occasion for students and teachers to mingle in a relaxed setting.
The night was also full of emotion as there was a special recognition of Cinthia Paul, best known as Ms. Joan, for services excellently rendered to Alliance Francaise for the past twenty-five years.
This was also the occasion for Alliance Francaise to unveil its “nouveautés” (newest features) to begin in 2018.
Alliance Française, located in the Pyramid building, Pointe Seraphine, Castries, is a cultural centre that promotes French and francophone culture and offers French classes. As early as January 2018, Alliance Francaise will propose French classes in Rodney Bay and in Vieux Fort.
Alliance Française is the only centre entitled to deliver DELF diplomas in Saint Lucia. The DELF (acronym for Diplome d’Etudes en Langue Française) is a worldwide recognized certificate with lifetime validity. In 2018, Alliance Francaise will also be entitled to deliver the TEFaQ and TEF certificates that are necessary to study or migrate to Canada.
Next year, Alliance Francaise will feature a variety of dance classes, starting on January 8.