About Us

Alliance Française was founded in Paris in 1883 and has grown into a global network of more than 800 independent chapters across 130 countries, serving over half a million students worldwide. In the United States alone, the network includes more than 100 chapters and over 24,000 students, all dedicated to promoting the French language and celebrating francophone cultures.

Alliance Française de Dallas (formerly l’Alliance Française du Nord du Texas) was founded in 1972 by influential members of the Dallas / Fort Worth community, including Stanley Marcus and S. T. Harris, who served as the first Honorary French Consul for North Texas from 1969 to 1989.

Since opening its French language school in 1985, the Dallas chapter has welcomed learners of all ages and levels, from beginner classes to advanced conversation. Today, it continues to bring together a vibrant community of francophones and francophiles, sharing the richness of French language, culture, and history in North Texas.

Community

As part of a global network of Alliances, with 100 chapters in the United States and 800 chapters present in 132 countries wolrdwide, we work to fulfill this mission in the greater Dallas area by promoting Francophone culture and cross-cultural dialogue. Our members and friends share a love for the French culture and language. We welcome all conversation levels, and participants often speak English as well as French and other languages. Whether you are a native or fluent French speaker, a student of the language, or an interested non-French speaker, we encourage everyone (children, teens and adults) in the North Texas community to participate in our wide range of French classes and cultural activities offered throughout the year.

L’Alliance Française de Dallas is an active member of the Federation of Alliances Françaises in the USA.

Mission Statement

Our mission is to promote, share and enjoy the French language and francophone cultures through classes but also through intellectual and artistic exchanges between the United States and the French speaking world. We encourage friendship and collaboration between French speakers and learners within the North Texas community.

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The Management team at L’Alliance Française de Dallas is a dynamic group of educators and leaders dedicated to excellence in French language instruction and cultural engagement. 

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Our Team

Our dedicated team brings passion, creativity, and expertise to every project, working together to share French culture and learning experiences.

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Board Members

Our board members provide vision, leadership, and guidance, ensuring we continue to grow, inspire, and serve our community effectively and responsibly.

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Sponsors & Partners

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Careers

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