CAVILAM, Alliance Française of Vichy, is a language school affiliated with the Université Clermont-Auvergne. CAVILAM is one of the most prestigious language schools in Europe, with 4,000 students every year from 120 countries.

This program was specifically designed for French teachers in Louisiana (immersion or French as a second language) to help them hone their pedagogical skills. Selected applicants receive a $2,500 stipend to cover their tuition fees, travel expenses (including plane tickets and train tickets from Paris to Vichy), and accommodation.

PROGRAM

• Selected applicants will go to France for a two-week training session in July 2026. Applicants will choose the exact dates of their stay upon their selection to the program (April 2026).

• Laureates will choose 4 learning modules (2 each week for a total of 50 hours of intensive training). Learning modules are designed for immersion school teachers or teachers of French as a second language and cover various pedagogical themes (La Chanson francophone en classe, Enseigner avec TV5Monde, Enseigner aux enfants dès 6 ans, etc.).

• Laureates will choose whether they want to stay on campus (individual room with all amenities) or with a host family. They will also be invited to participate in CAVILAM’s activities and cultural visits.

APPLICATION PROCESS

• Applicants should be French teachers currently working in a school in Louisiana. Students finishing up their master’s degree in French may also be considered.

• Applications will open in early February 2026 and will close in late March 2026. Successful applicants will be notified in April 2026.