We are proud to have some of the best and brightest talent in French language education. As a language and cultural centre, we are
absolutely committed to providing the best experience for everyone who comes through our doors.
Meet the people who make it happen.
Arriving in New Zealand in 2017 along with his wife and their three children, Yves-Louis has been leveraging his experience in commerce and marketing at the Alliance since 2022. A passionate rugby fan and cinema enthusiast, he enjoys sharing his interests and exploring the vibrant cultural scene of Auckland.
Contact me
Originally from Dunkirk in northern France, she is French and Canadian and has lived in Canada for over six years. She worked at Alliance Française du Manitoba for more than four years and recently moved to New Zealand in August 2026, ready to discover this beautiful country. Passionate about nature and the ocean, she is also a cat lover and holds a Master’s degree in FLE.
Contact me
Originally from Nantes, she arrived in New Zealand in November 2022. Two years later, she still has no desire to leave. Passionate about art, nature, and music, she also teaches Vinyasa Yoga in her spare time. She worked with Alliance Française in Melbourne in 2024 and is now glad to be part of Auckland's team.
Contact me
Originally from the north of France, she has been living in New Zealand for the past year and is enjoying discovering everything the country has to offer. With three years of experience at Cultura, she developed a strong passion for books and culture. She loves reading, spending time in nature, and going on hikes.
Contact me
Alwena is an international administrative volunteer with a Master's degree from a French business school. After living in the United States, she continues her professional journey in Auckland, bringing her expertise in communication. Passionate about travel and eager to explore new cultures, she is excited to discover all that New Zealand has to offer.
Contact me
Just made landfall in New-Zealand after 5 years teaching FLE in Ireland, he is originally from Toulouse, in the South of France.
With a passion for languages and etymology, he love discovering new culture and finding new ways to make learning French fun and
interesting. Outside of the classroom, you may find him at the cinema or discovering the landscapes of New Zealand, he's eager to
discover the country and its inhabitants.
Originally from north of France, Ambre has lived in Auckland for three years. She holds the DAEFLE and loves teaching. She enjoys sharing her favourite camping spots, video games, football stories and French history and pop culture. With experience as an au pair and support worker, she's always ready to help and learn.
From Brittany, Anne-Sophie holds a Master's degree in FLE. She's passionate about travel, culture, art, and sports. After falling for New Zealand, she now teaches at Alliance Française Auckland, eager to share her culture and love of the French language.
Having always wanted to be a teacher, she thrives in this profession by sharing her experience — but most importantly, by learning from her students' own experiences.
Originally from Quebec, Caroline is passionate about learning and helping others. She strongly believes in fun and engaging teaching. She loves to travel and share enriching cultural exchanges. Her goal is to inspire and guide her students with enthusiasm.
A native speaker with a FLE Master's in teaching French, Jenna is deeply passionate about languages and cultures. She creates dynamic, personalised learning environments that enhance linguistic skills effectively.
Originally from Belgium, she has worked as a translator, flight attendant and French teacher in Belgium and Italy. After flying across the
globe, from Paris to São Paulo and beyond, she has now settled in New Zealand for her next adventure. She’s passionate about languages and
speaks French, Dutch, Italian, English, and German, and is currently learning Brazilian Portuguese.
Outside the classroom, she enjoys cycling around Auckland, swimming, and growing plants on her balcony, alongside her pet “Panda.” Come
say “bonjour” and guess what animal he is (hint: not a mammal!).
Originally from Normandy, she holds the DAEFLE. She has taught FLE in France and in Boston (USA) at an English–French bilingual school. Naturally enthusiastic and positive, she believes students learn best through empathy, kindness, and fun, and loves sharing her passion for art, music, and culture.
Originally from the beautiful Pyrénées in the south of France, Julie loves sharing her language and culture with others, as well as
discovering the world through new people and experiences.
She has lived in Australia for two years and has now called New Zealand home for the past year and a half.
Her travels have also taken her to Papua New Guinea, where she volunteered in a school.
Alongside teaching French, Julie is also an animal osteopath, a profession that has taken her on some incredible adventures around the
world.
Outside the classroom, Julie is always on the go! She enjoys martial arts, acroyoga, running, swimming and dancing. She also loves
playing the harp and heading out on hikes to explore the beautiful landscapes of New Zealand.
Originally from New Caledonia, he holds a Master's degree in FLE and taught French across the Pacific before settling in Auckland in 2019. He is now promoting French/English bilingual education while teaching at Alliance Française Auckland.
From Paris, I arrived in Auckland in 2020 with my family. I love to teach French as a Foreign Langage and French culture for 6 years. I love also travel and tennis. I will be pleased to meet you for a french lesson.
From Paris, she has been living in New Zealand for two years, working as a French assistant in four schools. Passionate about teaching, art, and languages, she loves creating fun, creative activities. When she's not teaching, you'll likely find her drawing or at an anime convention.
After teaching in Chile for 5 years, Steffy came back to Auckland to continue her adventure in the AF network. She holds a Master's degree in FLE. In class, she enjoys using real-life documents and games. When not at work, she is by the ocean with her headphones or baking.
_800x320a.png){kind=icon}