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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!

NFW Teacher Luncheon

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Atelier d'automne 2026

le 3 octobre 2026

Thanks for joining 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.

Summer

AATF National Convention 2027

July 7 - 9, 2027 in Paris, France

Optional pre-convention excursion to Senegal with Vive l'Expérience

Registration opens in January 2027. More information HERE.