Cultural and French Activities for Schools

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School workshops and immersive experiences across Greater Vancouver and online — students learn, explore, and enjoy!

Alliance Française Vancouver offers schools across British Columbia a fun and educational workshops, featuring engaging workshops for children and teenagers. Our bilingual team communicates in both French and English. Designed for preschool, elementary, and high school students, our workshops can be delivered at your school (within the Greater Vancouver area), at our center (AFV), or online. These unique and interactive sessions are tailored for students of all levels, from A1 to C2.

We provide a personalized quote at an affordable rate, making it possible for all schools and students to explore and enjoy our learning spaces. Workshops are available every day by reservation. To book, please contact Chloé by email.


Experiences available in a flexible format: online, at your school (within Greater Vancouver), or at our centre.


WORKSHOP AT THE HEART OF OUR THOUGHTS


Philosophy and discussion

An introduction to philosophy, encouraging expression, reflection, and debate. This interactive session helps students structure their thinking, express their opinions, and learn how to argue effectively. By exploring themes such as happiness, friendship, and courage, students develop their critical thinking skills. These workshops enrich their educational journey and provide an ideal opportunity to foster both independent and collaborative thinking.

Grade 4 to grade 9

All year round

In person 

30 min - 60 min



Improvisation and mime 

Through games and improvisation, students explore various social topics while enhancing their confidence in French. By engaging in scenarios, they learn to react spontaneously, listen actively, and interact with respect and empathy, building self-confidence. Additionally, discover French in a playful way through mime! Through gesture and expression-based games, students expand their vocabulary and deepen their understanding of the language.

From kindergarten

All year round

In person 

60 min



CULTURAL WORKSHOP


Cultural escape game at AFV

Step into our space and uncover the mystery of Jules Verne’s life! As detectives, students observe, investigate, and work together to find clues throughout our cultural centre. A one-of-a-kind game you won’t want to miss!

Grade 5 to grade 12

All year round

6161 Cambie St, Vancouver

60 min - 90 min


Art in Words: Explore the exhibition at AFV

Inspire artistic curiosity with a guided tour of our current art exhibition. Students engage in tailored explanations and discussions to better understand the artworks, explore artistic movements, and develop cultural awareness.

From grade 3 

All year round

6161 Cambie St, Vancouver

 60 min - 90 min


CREATIVE WORKSHOP - YOUR OWN WORLD


Create your own comic book

While exploring the history, world, and language of comics through writing speech bubbles and dialogues, students learn to create a comic strip and structure a visual narrative around the story of a snail living in British Columbia, thereby developing their storytelling skills. With older students, we will also explore the theme of travel.

Grade 3 to grade 10

All year round

In person or virtual

30 min - 60 min



Animated book - Le Petit Prince

Draw the story of The Little Prince, a famous French book. Color your pictures, take a photo, and enjoy a new digital experience: your drawings come to life on a screen. It's a great way to improve vocabulary and artistic skills while using new tools.

Kindergarten to grade 2

All year round

In person or virtual

60 min




BAKING


Delicious workshop in French Cuisine !

Students will have the chance to prepare famous and easy-to-make recipes from the Francophone world, all while having fun with French. It’s a playful and hands-on way to explore the language while awakening their taste buds! We can bring in professional experts (such as pastry chefs, bakers, etc.) for the experience. All the necessary equipment is provided on-site in our brand-new kitchen. A relaxed and delicious activity not to be missed.

From grade 3

All year round

Cuisine, 6161 Cambie St, Vancouver

60 min


MOVIE


Movies in French: an immersive experience for your students !

Introduce your students to our professional theater, where they can explore a variety of short and feature films. It’s an immersive and entertaining experience that allows them to dive into Francophone culture. After each screening, a thought-provoking discussion can be arranged to reflect on the film. We can accommodate groups of various sizes, providing a tailored experience for your students. It’s the perfect opportunity to combine the joy of cinema with the learning of the French language! English subtitles are available.


Starting from grade 1

All year round

Theater, 6161 Cambie St, Vancouver

30 min - 90 min  + 30 min of discussion

VIRTUAL REALITY


Digital cultural immersion

Dive into immersive artworks with virtual reality! Choose from a wide range of pieces and, using VR headsets, explore Francophone cultures and eras from a new perspective. The experience ends with a discussion to deepen your exploration.

From grade 7

All year round

In-person

60 min - 90min



READING TIME


Discover stories through reading!

Students are invited to join us at the library for Indigenous storytelling sessions that highlight Indigenous voices and perspectives in a safe and respectful environment for all. We also offer a variety of other books and themes. The goal is to spark the imagination of young readers by providing books that captivate and inspire them. Regardless of the subject or genre, we are committed to offering enriching and age-appropriate readings for each group!
An optional writing workshop is also available.

From grade 1

All year round

In person or online

30 min - 60 min




EDUCATION AND DIPLOMA

Discover the DELF !

Our DELF workshop, designed for students over 10 years old, introduces them to the components of the Diplôme d’Études en Langue Française. It creates students' curiosity about this important exam, which could open up many future opportunities. Students will have the chance to work on practice exercises and receive practical advice from an official examiner. This workshop is excellent preparation to approach the DELF with confidence and successfully complete the various stages of the exam.

From grade 6

All year round

In person or online

60 min - 90 min








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Do you like our activities and programs?


School administration and teaching staff are invited to contact Chloe Scarvelis: partnership@alliancefrancaise.ca for more information.

If travel seems too complicated, our dedicated professionals can also come directly to your school.
A quote will be provided based on the number of students and the type of workshop selected.

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