Bonjour beaux amis de l'immersion française!
We made it through hurricane season with Louisiana's French immersion community intact, and we have updates and upcoming events to share with you.
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Parleaux-nous à boire!
Louisiana Parents for French Immersion is excited to host our first New Orleans-area French Immersion Family Social, and we'd love for you to join us!
When: Friday, January 17, 2026 (exact time TBA)
Where: Parleaux Beer Lab, 634 Lesseps St, New Orleans (Bywater)
Families from all NOLA-area French immersion schools are invited—whether your children attend École Bilingue, Audubon Charter, Lycée Français, International School of Louisiana, or Edward Hynes. This is a chance to connect with other francophone and francophile families from across the city in a relaxed setting. Parleaux is owned by an École Bilingue family, so you'll be among friends.
What we'll discuss:
We'll keep things casual, but we also want to share some exciting updates:
Who we are: A brief introduction to LPFI and how we support French immersion families statewide
The state of French immersion in Louisiana: An informal Q&A on what's happening across the 44 immersion programs in our state
Le Grand Pique-Nique comes to New Orleans: For the first time, Louisiana's largest French immersion celebration is coming to New Orleans on April 12, 2026, hosted at Audubon Charter's Live Oak Campus. We'll share what's in store and how NOLA families can get involved.
Legislative priorities: A preview of the legislation LPFI plans to advance during the upcoming session
Mostly, though, this is a social—a chance to meet other families navigating the joys and challenges of raising bilingual kids in Louisiana.
Stay tuned for the confirmed time. We hope to see you there!
À bientôt!
Lire en français
ULL Publishes Bilingual Book About French Immersion
From ULL Press:
“About the Book
In French Without Borders, contributing authors tackle numerous compelling and imperative aspects of the practical/quotidienne nature of French in North American contexts, including French language education and pedagogy; law, public policy, and leadership; and immigration, tourism, and economics.
As the product of an interdisciplinary and transnational colloquium of scholars and researchers and their mutually supportive conversations, this book represents the interdependent nature of francophone studies and education. The social, economic, and cultural implications of this work are far-reaching, in that they address broad consequences for public policy as well as highlight case studies of interest within specific regions of francophone North America, including the Caribbean. Furthermore, the specific francophone contexts in French Without Borders offer a degree of transferability due to the shared struggle for preserving, promoting, and sustaining French as a minority language.
This edited volume presents a distinct approach to la francophonie in North America, showcasing the voices of numerous stakeholders and their unique perspectives, insights, and knowledge within overlapping and adjacent fields.”
ULL is soon releasing a book for TEACHERS on immersion lesson planning… Updates coming soon!
Nouvelles des écoles
French Immersion Programs are Enrolling Statewide!
All programs statewide should now or will soon be accepting enrollments for the new academic year 2026-2027.
Some accept only new preK and kindergarten enrollments, but some are more reasonable and accept new first grade enrollments. Some will even go further on a case-by-case basis. Check with your preferred program to see what levels they accept.
Nouvelles des écoles
Enrollment Open!
Vermilion Parish French Immersion will open kindergarten applications on November 10, 2025 for the 2026-2027 school year. An informational meeting will be held at LeBlanc Elementary on November 10 at 6:00 PM. Learn more about the program offered at LeBlanc Elementary for grades K-5, with bus transportation available from Abbeville, Kaplan, and Maurice.
Nouvelles des écoles
École St. Landry
Construction of the new École St. Landry campus is nearing completion! This exciting development will provide enhanced facilities for French immersion education in St. Landry Parish.
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Innovation Spotlight
Baton Rouge has a program available for learning Spanish, French, and Chinese in elementary school. Students in PreK through 8th grade are welcome to enroll in this not-for-profit private school. Tuition and enrollment information can be obtained by contacting leadership at info@sgischool.org. Immersion is currently only available in Spanish for six-week-old to two-year-old classes. The school website is sgischool.org.
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Table Française Events
Scott Middle School - December 11
8:30-9:30 AM in SMS Cafeteria
Community French Table led by immersion students
Enter from Front Office on Marie Street (Clear Bag Policy)
Find more: French Tables | CODOFIL
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Cultural Connections: Le Grand Réveil
The Great Awakening continues to celebrate Louisiana's French heritage through music, language, and culture. Stay tuned for upcoming events that connect our immersion students with Louisiana's rich francophone traditions.
Réservez la date
Save the Date! Le Grand Pique-Nique 2026
April 12, 2026 | Audubon Charter School, Live Oak Campus, New Orleans
Mark your calendars now for Louisiana's premier celebration of French immersion education! Following the tremendous success of our 30th anniversary event (600+ attendees despite thunderstorms!), we're already planning an even bigger celebration for 2026.
Merci!
Thank you for your continued support of French immersion education in Louisiana. Whether you're a parent, teacher, volunteer, or community supporter, you're part of something special - preserving and growing French language and culture for future generations.
Questions or news to share? Contact us at oui@lpfi.net
Cordialement,
Tia LeBrun
Vice-President, Louisiana Parents for French Immersion
www.lpfi.net
We will soon be announcing CAMPS for summer 2026! Contact us to announce yours!
P.S. Know a family who should get these updates? They can sign up at lpfi.net/contact.