2026 Competition Information

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Poem Selection

Poems for the 2026 Berthe Mouchette Competition (Years 3-12), including audio recordings, will be released shortly.

2026 Theme: Des ponts entre nous / Bridges Between Us

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Participation Instructions

Find all key dates for 2026 and step-by-step information on how to enrol students, assessment criteria and permission forms.

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Competition Categories

The Berthe Mouchette Competition includes the following categories:

• Years 3-10 – Poetry Recital
  
• Years 9-10 – Written Exam
  
• Years 11-12 – Oral Exam
  
• Years 11-12 – Written Exam
  

Each category is designed to support students at different stages of their French learning journey.

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Drawing Competition

Students in Years 3-6 participating in the Berthe Mouchette Competition are invited to illustrate their chosen poem, expressing their vision of it.

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Fees

Find information about competition fees and payment methods for 2026.

Fees will not increase in 2026.

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Prizes & Sponsors

All participants receive a certificate of participation.
Prizes are awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners in each category.

The Berthe Mouchette Competition is proudly supported by our partners and sponsors.