Events

Join Us This Winter

Atelier d'hiver 2026

Saturday, February 7, 2026

Thank you for attending!

 National French Contest

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 12 - March 7, 2026

 Levels 01-5: February 13 - April 7, 2026

Click HERE for more information

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

Spring Award Ceremony Luncheon 2026

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.

Summer

AATF National Convention 2026

July 11 - 14, 2026 in Boston, MA

Join us in Boston for workshops, excursions, networking, exhibits and fun. Chapter members can present at the convention. Some attend the Future Leaders Training Workshop.

Click HERE for more information and registration.

Venez nombreux!

Soirée en Blanc 2026

Date TBD at Pottawatomie Park in St. Charles, Illinois. 

Fall

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!

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