ALLIANCE FRANÇAISE DE POONA

The innovative methods of a dedicated teaching staff, maximum classroom interaction and individual attention are the strengths of the Institute. The courses have been scientifically segregated into levels. Each level is of three and a half months duration, at the end of which the students are evaluated for their written and verbal proficiency in French. Successful students are awarded certificates. Courses are also conducted on request for schools, institutions, corporate houses and individuals. Opening of courses is subject to enrolment of a minimum of 15 students.

Details of the Courses
Level I (Elementary) - Nouvel Espaces - 1- 5 days a week,
Monday-Friday.
Batch Timings: 8-10 am, 4-6 pm, 6-8 pm
Duration:3 1/2 months.

Level II (Intermediate) - Nouvel Espaces 2- 5 days a week, Monday-Friday
Batch Timings: 8-10am, 4-6pm, 6-8pm
Duration:3 1/2 months.
Pre-Diploma- 3 days a week
Timings: 4-6pm and/or 6-8pm
Duration:3 1/2 months.

Level III (Advanced) - DL1 & DL2 2 days a week
Duration: Approx. 1 year. Preparation for the Diplome De Langue De L'Alliance Française De Paris stamped by the Ministry of National Education and endorsed by the French Ministry of Education.

Level IV (Advanced) - Literature 2 days a week
Duration: approx. 8 months. Preparation for the Diplome Superieur D'etudes Française Modernes stamped by the Ministry of National Education and endorsed by the French Ministry of Education.


Level V (Advanced) - Commercial French: 2 days a week Duration: approx. 8 months. Preparation for the Certificat Pratique De Français Commercial Et Economique stamped by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Paris. This certificate is internationally recognised.

Level VI (Advanced) - Commercial French: 2 days a week
Duration: approx. 8 months

Course Fees: For all the above courses the fee is Rs. 2000/-.

Address: 270-D, Patrakar Nagar Road, Pune 411 053. Phone: 565 784

Maharashtra State Bureau of Textbook Production & Curriculum Research

Located on Senapati Bapat Road, at the foot of the picturesque Hanuman hill, Balbharati is a publisher of educational books which has carved itself a niche in the world of school textbooks. Established in 1967 by the Government of Maharashtra, it now works as an autonomous body.
All Pre-primary, Primary, Secondary and even college level books in about eight to nine languages are published by this organisation.
There are various committees delegated from different educational institutions, schools and colleges, which augment the quality of the content. The syllabus is laid down by the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education, Pune. To enhance the visuals in the books, various artists are also consulted.

In this era, where children are becoming couch potatoes and getting addicted to television programmes, the organisation takes pains to make education more attention-grabbing. A very essential step, which every educational institution in the country must follow!

 Address: M.S. Bureau of Textbook Production & Curriculum Research, 'Balbharati', Senapati Bapat Marg, Pune 411 004  
For more information: www.balbharati.com

- Vaishali Deshpande