French Education Office UK

15/09/2026

"Être comme lait et citron" is a saying from Haiti and literally translates to "To be like milk and lemon" 🥛🍋.

Can you guess what it means?

Here are some clues: 🐶 😺


Institut français du Royaume-Uni
Association for Language Learning

10/09/2026

Le Saviez Vous ?🔎

Heritage Open Days are about to begin across England (from 11 to 20 September) giving the public free access to events & historic monuments 🏛️

But did you know that this event also takes place in other European countries?

In France, les Journées européennes du patrimoine will take place on 19 & 20 September! It’s a great opportunity to discover hidden gems and visit places that are usually closed to the public ✨

Discover the full list of events: https://journeesdupatrimoine.culture.gouv.fr/

What heritage building are you most curious about?🧐

Institut français du Royaume-Uni
Association for Language Learning

Rendez-vous inédits, visites insolites et ouvertures exceptionnelles : découvrez les Journées européennes du patrimoine !

07/09/2026

Discover our selection of bilingual songs in the Institut Français' September playlist! 🎙️✨

Duets / Duos - our new playlist is online! French or English? No need to choose with our selection of bilingual duets!

Your go-to playlist to soundtrack your day, wherever you are

▶️ https://www.institut-francais.org.uk/french-institutes-september-spotify-playlist/

03/09/2026

Bonne rentrée ! 🎒

After a well deserved summer break ☀️ , are you ready to embark on a new French journey with us?

Follow us for updates on the Institut français du Royaume-Uni 's language & education initiatives across the UK 🖍️📖

https://www.institut-francais.org.uk/education-page/ #/

The Institut français is dedicated to helping schools and families with their learning and teaching experience.

22/07/2026

Who will be listening to our "On the Road" 🛣️francophone playlist on their way to their summer holiday? 🎶📻

A perfect way to stay connected during our August break ☀️
See you back in September for more French educational initiatives and resources! ✏️👋

On the Road - our new playlist is online! Sparkling, sunny and funny. 🌞

A bespoke playlist to be brought with you sur la route des vacances !

▶️ https://www.institut-francais.org.uk/read-watch-listen-list/french-institutes-july-spotify-playlist/

20/07/2026

🗺️ A new month = a new idiom
Ever heard the Francophone expression “Estiver”? ☀️
Literally, it means “to spend the summer somewhere”, often away from the city, in a quieter place 🌿

Originally, the verb described herds moving up to mountain pastures in summer 🐑
Today, in Lebanon, it’s been reimagined for people: escaping the heat to the mountains, the sea, or a family home.
More than a holiday, it’s a whole way of living the summer.

So… where will you estiver this year? 🌊🏡

17/07/2026

What a fun & creative way to wrap up the 2025-2026 school year!🌟

Last month, we hosted the French Pop Video Competition Awards Ceremony with a special performance by Ysé🎤

Congratulations to our National Winners, our Jury’s Coup de Cœur, and our Best French Pop Teacher of the Year for their outstanding achievements! 🏆
Thank you to everyone who took part and see you next year! 🎉

Institut français du Royaume-Uni
La Francophonie au Royaume-Uni

15/06/2026

🎬 The Regional Winners of the French Pop Video Competition 2026 have been announced!

Congratulations to all the talented students and teachers whose creativity and hard work made this year's competition such a success. 👏

Watch the regional winning videos and discover the 2026 playlist here:
👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-Nn_wpBF3U&list=PLE5zV1eHIMCOU3hkSWDHbKwqEMyuVTcAW

We're now looking forward to the French Pop Video Competition Awards Ceremony on the 19th of June, where the National Winners and Special Mentions will be revealed. 🏆

Stay tuned!

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12/06/2026

⚽ What if French lessons felt more like a game?

🎤 Introducing Passe la b***e ! , a FREE KS2–KS3 transition project combining football, rap and creativity to inspire French learning.
With 6 ready-to-use lessons, audio resources, printable materials and original rap tracks, pupils build confidence in French while exploring key language and pronunciation skills in a fun and memorable way.

👉 Download the free resources: https://www.institut-francais.org.uk/passe-la-b***e/ #

À vous de jouer!

10/06/2026

Le Saviez Vous ? 🔎

This June, motorsport fans will once again gather for the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans. 🚗💨

But here’s the fascinating part: when the race was first created in 1923, it wasn’t actually about speed. The goal was to test which cars were the most reliable and could survive 24 hours of nonstop racing, day and night. 🌙⏱️

Unlike Formula 1, drivers at Le Mans share the same car and rotate throughout the race, making teamwork just as important as performance. 🤝

Today, it’s become one of the world’s most iconic sporting events and a true symbol of French motorsport culture every June.✨

Would you stay awake for the full 24 hours, or are any of our followers planning to go this year? 👀