Events

Join Us This Summer

AATF National Convention 2026

July 11 - 14, 2026 in Boston, MA

Thanks for joining us! Catch us in PARIS, FRANCE for our 100th Anniversary of AATF in July 2027.

Soirée en Blanc 2026

Register via EVENTBRITE

Fall

Atelier d'automne 2026

TBA

National French Week 2026 

November 4 - 10, 2026

French: Find Your Inspiration

The AATF is pleased to announce its organization of the annual National French Week. This week-long celebration of all things French will occur in schools, communities, and AATF chapters across the U.S. 

Our chapter celebrates NFW by promoting local and national activities for students and teachers. Each year a social event for teachers takes place at a French/francophone restaurant. 

Questions about National French Week?  Are you looking to share an NFW activity with us? Contact us!

Winter

Atelier d'hiver 2027

First Saturday in February

TBA

High School Immersion Day 2027

University of Chicago

La Journée Intensive en Français is an annual French immersion day for high school students. Sponsored by the Chapter, it is supported by several Chicago area Francophone organizations. Since 2021 it is hosted by the University of Chicago. 

For more information, please click HERE.

Spring

 National French Contest 2027

The Grand Concours is an annual competition for students of French in grades 1-12. Students in all 50 states and abroad, take a written test to assess their competence and compete for prizes.  

FLES: February  - March  2027

 Levels 01-5: February  - April 2027

Click HERE for more information

Spring Award Ceremony Luncheon 2027

TBA, First Saturday in May

All our chapter members are invited to this event to celebrate and honor the Prix d'excellence and the Illinois French Teacher of the Year awardees.

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