General information
Le Grand Concours
is an annual competition sponsored by the American
Association of Teachers of French.
Students of French in grades 1-12, in all 50 states and
abroad, compete against each other for prizes.
Grades 1-6 participate in the FLES
Contest. Grades 7-12 in the Secondary
Contest.
Students take a written test and compete against
students with similar educational background for prizes
including certificates, medals, books, dvds, trips, and
scholarships.
Students enter via their French teacher. All students
are eligible -- home school parents or private tutors can
request information on participation from the nearest
Chapter Administrator. Students of non-AATF members are
also welcome to participate.
Teachers contact local Chapter Contest
Administrator for information on local deadlines and
entry fees.
Past copies of the Contest are available for purchase
for review and practice purposes. Audio
scripts and scoring keys
for past years are also available. Sample
letter which can be personalized and sent home with
students (permission slip/parent information letter) is
available.
Browse this website to become more familiar with the
different aspects of the Concours. Contact
us if you have any questions that are not answered here.
Venez nombreux!
