The French Center Opened at Al-Farabi Kazakh National University

A grand opening ceremony for the French Center took place at Al-Farabi Kazakh National University. The event was attended by the Rector of KazNU, Zhansseit Tuymebayev, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of France to Kazakhstan, Sylvain Guihogué, the President of the French Alliance, Zulfia Zharkeshova, as well as faculty members, students, and graduate students.

The Rector of KazNU, Zhansseit Tuymebayev, emphasized the importance of the partnership between the two countries. In turn, the Ambassador of France to Kazakhstan, Sylvain Guihogué, stated: "This center is one of the first to be established within a Kazakhstani university. The French Center has been created to further strengthen educational and cultural ties between Kazakhstan and France."

The center provides students with opportunities to learn French, explore French culture, and become familiar with France’s education system. Additionally, it aims to foster academic exchanges and strengthen educational and cultural cooperation between the two countries. The opening of the center marks a significant step in expanding the partnership between Kazakhstan and France.

The French Center has already begun its operations. Experienced specialists proficient in modern foreign teaching methods are conducting lessons. The center brings together students and graduate students with a strong interest in French language and culture, some of whom have studied in France through academic mobility programs.

A "French Village" has also been established within the center, offering young people a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the French language and culture while fostering collaboration in education and science. Through discussion clubs, students engage in debates on various topics and organize cultural events.

PhD G.О. Mukhametkaliyeva
Faculty of International Relations
Department of Diplomatic Translation