French Education Office UK

13/10/2026

📣 French Teachers’ Day 2026 Registrations are OPEN! 🇫🇷

Are you a French teacher in a primary or secondary school in the UK?

Join us at the Institut français du Royaume-Uni to explore the many ways of teaching French by drawing on the energy and values of sport! 🏃‍♀️⚽

It’s also a great opportunity to connect with French teachers from across the UK, exchange ideas and share resources and best practices.

📅 Saturday 14 November | 9.30 am – 3 pm
📍 Institut français du Royaume-Uni, London
🎟️ Free event

⏰ Register by 9 November!

ℹ️ Find out more about the event:
https://www.institut-francais.org.uk/french-teachers-day/ #/

✍️ Complete the registration form:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=22mba7t02UubllNOa8TiAL4-4h3zCTBOprDK7o4ry5RUNE9HVEhXQU9GUTVJSFFYMTZPT0hORkxMVi4u&route=shorturl

We look forward to welcoming you for a day of inspiration, ideas and exchange! ✨

Are you teaching French in primary or secondary school? Join us to explore the many ways of teaching by drawing on the energy and values of sport! This year’s French Teachers’ Day will focus on learning French through movement. Sport provides a natural way to encourage pupils to speak and work t...

08/10/2026

🚐🇫🇷 Pens sharpened, bags packed, route mapped… Francophonie on the Road is ready to hit the road again!

Our four authors and illustrators are getting set for this autumn edition of Francophonie on the Road. ✏️📚

Next stops: Cheltenham, Coventry, Bangor, Lincoln and Dereham, where pupils will take part in creative writing workshops celebrating French, stories and imagination.

👀 We’re nearly ready for departure, follow the journey over the coming days!



Institut français du Royaume-Uni Association for Language Learning Bangor University

07/10/2026

Calling all schools in Wales: bring European cinema into your classroom!

The Institut français du Royaume-Uni is delighted to support the Online European Film Festival for Wales 2026.

Held in connection with the European Day of Languages, the festival invites pupils to discover European languages, cultures and perspectives through film, bringing a little more cinema into language learning. 🎥✨

🏫 All schools across Wales are invited to take part.

📲 Scan the QR code to discover the festival and find out how your school can participate.

Know a school or language teacher in Wales who might be interested? Share this post with them!

05/10/2026

With Halloween just around the corner, discover some fun and spooky French songs in our new monthly playlist 👻🎃: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2UqpeeJjfBahHtxI87F51j?si=ve7rFA07SnCqR2lq8kw9TQ

24/09/2026

Our Education team joined European colleagues to celebrate the annual today in London 🌍️

A great day for students to discover a variety of European languages! 📚️

European Union in the UK
Institut français du Royaume-Uni

15/09/2026

"Être comme lait et citron" is a saying from Haiti and literally translates to "To be like milk and lemon" 🥛🍋.

Can you guess what it means?

Here are some clues: 🐶 😺


Institut français du Royaume-Uni
Association for Language Learning

10/09/2026

Le Saviez Vous ?🔎

Heritage Open Days are about to begin across England (from 11 to 20 September) giving the public free access to events & historic monuments 🏛️

But did you know that this event also takes place in other European countries?

In France, les Journées européennes du patrimoine will take place on 19 & 20 September! It’s a great opportunity to discover hidden gems and visit places that are usually closed to the public ✨

Discover the full list of events: https://journeesdupatrimoine.culture.gouv.fr/

What heritage building are you most curious about?🧐

Institut français du Royaume-Uni
Association for Language Learning

Rendez-vous inédits, visites insolites et ouvertures exceptionnelles : découvrez les Journées européennes du patrimoine !

07/09/2026

Discover our selection of bilingual songs in the Institut Français' September playlist! 🎙️✨

Duets / Duos - our new playlist is online! French or English? No need to choose with our selection of bilingual duets!

Your go-to playlist to soundtrack your day, wherever you are

▶️ https://www.institut-francais.org.uk/french-institutes-september-spotify-playlist/

03/09/2026

Bonne rentrée ! 🎒

After a well deserved summer break ☀️ , are you ready to embark on a new French journey with us?

Follow us for updates on the Institut français du Royaume-Uni 's language & education initiatives across the UK 🖍️📖

https://www.institut-francais.org.uk/education-page/ #/

The Institut français is dedicated to helping schools and families with their learning and teaching experience.

22/07/2026

Who will be listening to our "On the Road" 🛣️francophone playlist on their way to their summer holiday? 🎶📻

A perfect way to stay connected during our August break ☀️
See you back in September for more French educational initiatives and resources! ✏️👋

On the Road - our new playlist is online! Sparkling, sunny and funny. 🌞

A bespoke playlist to be brought with you sur la route des vacances !

▶️ https://www.institut-francais.org.uk/read-watch-listen-list/french-institutes-july-spotify-playlist/