Which of the African countries are suitable for learning French? (meaning: proper teachers available as well)?

Question

Of course the French speaking countries in Africa (I am aware of that). My question is about which one of these countries are both accessible (no conflict, no heavy malaria) and offer the possibility of well educated French teachers (private or course). Tips and experience stories are welcome!

Answer 1

In north Africa you have Tunisia

Language

Standard Arabic is Tunisia's official language. However, as is the case in most Arab countries, a vernacular of Arabic is spoken. In Tunisia, the dialect is Tunisian Arabic, which is closely related to Maltese.[8] There is also a small minority of speakers of Shelha, a Berber language.

French also has a major role in the country, despite having no official status. It is used widely in education (for example being the medium of instruction in the sciences in secondary school), the press, and in business, and most educated Tunisians are able to speak it. Many Tunisians mix Tunisian Arabic with French.

[edit] Education

Prior to 1958 education in Tunisia was only available to a privileged minority (14%). It is now given a high priority and accounts for 6% of G.N.P. A basic education for both boys and girls between the ages of 6 and 16 has been compulsory since 1991.

While children generally acquire Tunisian Arabic at home, when they enter school at age 5, they are taught to read and write in Standard Arabic. From the age of 8, they are taught French while English is introduced at the age of 10.

Main article: List of universities in Tunisia

Colleges and universities in Tunisia include:

* International University of Tunis
* Université Libre de Tunis
* University of Aviation and Technology, Tunisia

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tunisia


And Madagascar;

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madagascar#Language

Answer 2

you are going to have to deal with the risk of malaria wherever you are in africa, but if you are on a good anti-malarial régime (which you should be) and stay away from wetlands this is only a minor problem.

most of francophone north africa and west africa has a strong alliance francaise presence, so standards of french tuition are high as long as you choose accredited teachers. large parts of morocco are fairly stable (while other parts aren't): in a stable part you will find it easy to learn french (in an unstable part you will be more concerned about staying alive). benin and cote d'ivoire have high standards of french teaching and culture (and also speak an unusually pure form of the language).

i used to visit cotonou in benin regularly. it is a delightful town with excellent restaurants, good hotels, and a wonderful beach.

Answer 3

Ivory Coast, Morocco, Tunisia

Answer 4

French GANNA

Answer 5

Zaire, and any country with "French" in the name.

Answer 6

senegal, mauritania, algeria, upper volta, chad, ivory coast