Founded in 1953, Alliance Française of Madras is a non-profit association. Its objective is to teach French language in Madras and Tamil Nadu and above all, serve as a meeting point for French and Indian culture. So, it is not only a school where you can learn French in the best conditions but also a cultural center that presents the different aspects of French cultural life by integrating it with the city's cultural life.

It is part of the network of 15 Alliance Française in India under the aegis of the Embassy of France in New Delhi and a vast network of 138 Alliance Française the world over.