Concours Oral

Every year, the Fédération of Alliances Françaises of New Zealand organises a National French Speaking Competition for secondary school pupils called the "Concours Oral".

The Alliance Française Palmerston North participates in the Concours Oral.

The “Concours Oral” is open to all year 10 to 13 school pupils studying French. It is supported by the NZAFT (New Zealand Association of French Teachers). 

Year 12 and 13 students go through a selection process regionally (organised by the local Alliance) in order to participate in the national oral contest. Read the National Concours Oral rules here.

Every year, two trips to New Caledonia reward one Year 13 student and one Year 12 student. They are hosted in families selected by MASCOP in Poindimié. MASCOP also organised an extensive programme of activities and excursions, including a few days in Nouméa so that the students can discover various aspects of New Caledonia.

This year, unfortunately, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, overseas trips will not be offered to winners. Instead, the Concours Oral National Year 12 winner will win a selection of French books and/or DVDs and the Concours Oral National winner will receive a term of French classes, including tuition, material and annual membership, provided by an Alliance Francaise in their region, up to a maximum of NZ$400.

These and other prizes are made possible thanks to the generous support of ImmerseMe, French Embassy, New Caledonian Government, CREIPAC and your local Alliance Française.

Over the years, many candidates from Palmerston North and the region have won book prizes and several laureates in the National Competition have won overseas trips.

For more information about the Concours Oral, read this and do not hesitate to contact us if you want to know more!