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National French Contest (Le Grand Concours)
Competition · American Association of Teachers of French (AATF)Students in a French class take an online written test on grammar, reading comprehension, listening comprehension, and francophone culture, at a level matching their coursework. The Secondary division covers grades 7-12 and Levels 01-5. A French teacher registers and administers the exam for the class — there is no individual student sign-up.
Who can apply
GradesGrades 9–12
Min GPA—
ScopeNational
StatesAll states
FieldsFrench · World Language
Logistics
Cost to you$5 per student (AATF-member teacher) or $10 (non-member), plus possible local fees
Financial aidNot listed
StipendNot listed
FormatOnline
WhereAdministered at the student's own school
AwardsChapter- and national-level certificates and recognition for top scorers by level
Applying
OpensFebruary 11
DueSecondary (grades 7-12) window closes April 9, 2027
You submitEnter through your French teacher, who registers and administers the test; students of non-AATF-member teachers may still participate