Alliance Française Bahrain · since 1969
From Bahrain to France, open yourself to the world.
Learn French with passionate teachers, earn official diplomas and join a community that brings Bahrain, France and the French-speaking world together.
Why French?
What will French open for you?
Choose your goal — we will show you the right path.
Our courses
A course for every learner
Small groups, qualified teachers and a free level test before you start.
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
Our community
People who bring two cultures together
Teachers from across the French-speaking world, learners of every nationality, families, partners and friends of France: the Alliance is first of all a meeting place.
1,200+
Learners every year
16
Certified teachers
60
Partners in Bahrain
Authorised testimonial to be collected
“A short quote from a learner, a parent or a partner company — collected with their written consent.”
— Learner, Adults B1
Authorised testimonial to be collected
“A short quote from a learner, a parent or a partner company — collected with their written consent.”
— Teacher at the Alliance
Culture & events
Coming up at the Alliance
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 !
Membership
Become a member — BHD 20 a year
- Unlimited library access and the Culturethèque e-library
- Reduced prices on cultural events
- Invitations to members’ evenings
- + BHD 10 refundable deposit
A worldwide network
One Alliance, all around the world
Founded in Paris in 1883, the Alliance Française network is present in more than 130 countries. In Bahrain since 1969, we were the first Alliance Française in the Gulf.
Manama
Paris
Dubai
Singapore
Melbourne
Sydney
New York
and 130+ countries
1883
Network founded in Paris
130+
Countries
1969
In Bahrain
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.
A question? Ask us on WhatsApp
We reply during opening hours — just tell us what you are looking for.
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