Alliance Française Bahrain · since 1969
From Bahrain to France, open yourself to the world.
A place to learn French, discover cultures and meet people — opening new perspectives, in Bahrain and beyond.
All ages, A1 → C2
Official exam centre
Culture all year round
What French can bring you
Study, work, travel, discover, meet
Choose what matters to you — we will show you the offers that fit.
Find your course
Courses for every learner
Small groups, qualified teachers, clear prices in BHD.
Adults
A1 to C2 — morning, evening, weekend or online.
Teenagers
12–17 years — dynamic classes and DELF Junior.
Children
4–11 years — learning through play and projects.
Companies
Tailor-made training for your teams.
Next sessions
General French — Adults A1 (evening)
- Started 5 Sep 2026 — 8 weeks · 32 hours
- Sunday & Tuesday, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
- Isa Town · Group class
General French — Adults A1 (evening)
- Starts 8 Nov 2026 — 8 weeks · 32 hours
- Sunday & Tuesday, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
- Isa Town · Group class
Conversation club — B1 (online)
- Starts 9 Nov 2026 — 2 hours per class
- Monday, 5:00 – 7:00 pm
- Online · Online
Why the Alliance?
Teaching, guidance and official diplomas
Qualified teachers
Specialists in French as a foreign language, including certified DELF/DALF examiners.
An active method
Communication first, in small groups, with culture woven into every lesson.
Guidance at every step
Free level test, advice on the right course, follow-up between levels.
Official certifications
The accredited centre in Bahrain for DELF, DALF, TCF and TEF.
In their words
Authorised testimonial to be collected
“A short quote from a learner, a parent or a partner company — collected with their written consent.”
— Adult learner
Authorised testimonial to be collected
“A short quote from a learner, a parent or a partner company — collected with their written consent.”
— Parent of a young learner
Live the culture
Coming up at the Alliance
Dates, places and booking at a glance.
Cinema Sample data
Ciné-club: French comedy night
Kids & families Sample data
Storytime in French for little ones
Celebration Sample data
Le Beaujolais Nouveau est arrivé !
A bridge between cultures
Bahrain, France and the French-speaking world
Since 1969, the Alliance has been a meeting place: Bahraini and French institutions, learners of every nationality, artists and families — and a door open to the whole Francophonie.
Manama
Paris
Dubai
Singapore
Melbourne
Sydney
New York
and 130+ countries
Join the community
Become a member of the Alliance
BHD 20 per year + BHD 10 refundable deposit
- Unlimited access to the library — 7,000 books, comics and films
- Free access to Culturethèque, the 24/7 e-library
- Reduced prices on cultural events
- Invitations to members’ evenings
A new chapter
Our new home in Adliya
- 2023 – 2025Discussions, then agreement between Bahrain and France on the new premises.
- January 2026Construction works begin in Adliya.
- 18 June 2026Official groundbreaking ceremony.
- January 2027 (planned)End of construction works.
- Q1 2027 (planned)Move-in — dates to be confirmed.
Dates subject to the validated schedule.
A question? Write to us on WhatsApp
We reply during opening hours.
Visit or contact us
- Address
Road 4003, Isa Town, Kingdom of Bahrain - Opening hours
Sunday – Wednesday: 9 am – 6 pm
Thursday & Saturday: 9 am – 5 pm - Phone
+973 1367 7667 - WhatsApp
+973 3720 0679 - Email
info@afbahrain.org
Road 4003, Isa Town
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