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The 2025 Press Release will be available upon request from mid-April
You've arrived at the right place if:
You've arrived at the right place if:
You’re passionate about teaching French (or if you just love the sound of "bonjour!")
You’re intrigued by French immersion pedagogy and our immersive program, the Journée Intensive en Français (JIF)
– yes, seven hours of French, no escape!
You’ve landed on this page (which, let’s face it, is the best thing you’ve done all day).
Below, you’ll find helpful tips and suggestions to prepare yourself or your students for this exceptional experience.
Our program is endorsed by the American Association of Teachers of French (AATF), including its Chicago and Northern Illinois chapter, and supported by the Alliance Française du North Shore.
We are graciously hosted by the University of Chicago Language Center.
Bienvenue et préparez-vous à parler français comme jamais auparavant!
If you're interested in volunteering as a JIF helper, assistant, or teacher, please complete
THIS VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES INTEREST FORM
AND THE TEACHER & STAFF REGISTRATION FORM
[OPEN TO FRENCH TEACHERS AND RECOMMENDED FRENCH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS]
We encourage you to use this exciting event as a way to advocate for and strengthen your School District French Program.
Here are some helpful tools to support you:
Teachers with participating students will receive a press release, which can be shared in school newsletters and with local newspapers.
Your principal will be notified of your participation and/or your students' involvement via email.
If the communications officer at your district or a local reporter requires photos to accompany the press release, please don’t hesitate to contact us at jifchic@gmail.com
If you prefer to collect and mail a single check for your entire group or would like a downloadable version of the registration form, please contact us at jifchic@gmail.com for assistance.
To register online, please provide the following information:
Your personal details (full name, preferred name, email, mailing address for certificate).
Your school’s name and principal's contact information, as well as your French teacher’s phone and email.
If you are a student, your parents or guardians must complete, review and approve the waiver and photo/video release agreement by February 25.
Please Read the Following Policy:
Our organization has always prioritized active participation from diverse high school and college students, as well as teachers, in our immersion day activities. We typically accept up to 12 students per teacher or school to ensure that each student benefits from personalized attention. If a school has more students interested, the additional students will be placed on a waiting list. Openings often become available in the week leading up to the immersion, at which point students on the waiting list will be contacted and may be offered a spot, even just days before the event.
HERE ARE SOME SUGGESTIONS TO PROMOTE OUR PROGRAM IN CLASS:
HERE ARE SOME SUGGESTIONS TO PROMOTE OUR PROGRAM IN CLASS:
September (Information/Promotion)
Generate excitement for Immersion Day with administrators, colleagues, and French students (levels 3 and above, and motivated level-2 students).
Use past event photos and student quotes from our website to inspire enthusiasm in your classroom.
Distribute the Journée Intensive flyer in your classroom, department, or share it online.
Share the event link with students and their families, and direct them to the registration information.
January (Registration)
Remind students about the event and show them the online registration form.
Encourage immediate registration and payment using the QR code with ZELLE!
February (Logistics)
Ensure students understand the event logistics (orientation, language pledge, active participation).
The event schedule will be available by mid-February.
Remind students to register, pay, and submit the waiver/photo release form by the end of February.
March-April (Post-event activities)
Celebrate participants and encourage them to share their experiences with classmates, French Club, and French Honor Society.
Stay connected through Facebook or Instagram.
Use this opportunity to promote your French program and francophone cultures within your school and community.
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