Aiding French dual language and immersion teachers and administrators to improve classroom experiences and discover new trends in the field.
Summer Scholarship Opportunities
Each year, Villa Albertine, the French Institute for Culture and Education, selects teachers from across the US to attend short summer training sessions in France. Along with the Société des Professeurs Français et Francophones d’Amérique (SPFFA) 25 instructors of French as a foreign language (FLE) and five dual language and immersion teachers were selected in 2019 and sponsored to attend trainings in Vichy and Besancon.
The French for All Summer Institute
Since 2019, the French for All Summer Institute has provided K-12 French dual language teachers and stakeholders with key training in curriculum development, classroom management and the use of resources specific to French DLI.
Responding to the need for more qualified DLI immersion teachers, these five-day workshops empower new educators, present valuable resources to experienced professionals, and support the development of DLI programs beyond the K-6 levels.
This year, the French for All Summer Institute will take at the University of Wisconsin – Madison from June 16 to June 20, 2025. The overall cost of the training is estimated at $700. The Villa Albertine and the Albertine Foundation will cover the cost of the training, housing, and meals during the Summer Institute. Please note that participants are responsive for their own transportation costs.
If you wish to apply to the 2025 French For All Summer Institute, please complete this Google Form.
The Dual Language Leadership Seminar
The French Dual Language Leadership Seminar is a biennial event aimed at promoting and supporting French DLI education in the United States. This seminar brings together current leaders, administrators, advocates, and policymakers to discuss best practices, share resources, and develop strategies for enhancing French DLI education programs. The Albertine Foundation and the Villa Albertine will cover the cost of the training, housing, and lunches. Please note that participants are responsible for their own transportation costs and other meals.
In 2025, the seminar will take place from October 8 to October 10, 2025 at the French Embassy in Washington D.C.
If you wish to nominate someone to take part in the French Dual Language Leadership Seminar, you may submit their name through our 2025 call for applications which will be open until March 2, 2025. Apply here!