The Alliance Française of Minneapolis/St. Paul participates in AF FRAMES

What is AF FRAMES?

It stands for
Alliance Française FRench-AMerican Educational Standards

Recognizing the Common European Framework (CEF) as a solid ground for understanding French as a Second Language teaching, learning and assessing, project AF FRAMES seeks to adapt the CEF philosophy and components to the American context and specificities.

What does it mean for your Alliance Chapter?

In participating in the AF FRAMES project, the AFMSP has clearly stated its commitment to pedagogical excellence.

• In order to complete the project, your FSL Teachers have undergone a series of professional development workshops on the latest standards and techniques applying to their craft.

• The AFMSP teaching staff team has laid the groundwork for a continued reflexion on best practices in setting objectives for the classroom, in teaching these objectives, and in assessing their results.

• Our school's curricula and pedagogical materials are current with the latest publications. They have been carefully examined and improved, when needed, according to commonly recognized standards which are understood and supported throughout Europe and by a number of Alliance Française chapters in the United States.

What does it mean to you?

• clear learning objectives, as described by a widely understood 'global scale' (CECR)
• better preparation of certifications and diplomas, as most are now CEF compliant
• standardized evaluation
• better understanding of your needs ; better communication and 'portability' of your achievements
• overall, the guarantee that you have enrolled in a quality school with excellent teachers who are well supported.

If you would like further information on AF Frames, please visit the website of the Délégation Générale de l'Alliance Française aux Etats-Unis.  Click here to be directed.  

Merci beaucoup!