FAQs - Berthe Mouchette Competition

You will find the enrolment deadlines on our website here. 

Yes, they do. 

Yes, they do. 

No, participants must recite the lyrics as a poem. 

No, the candidates will not be recorded.

Candidates must achieve a score of 20 / 20 to qualify for the finals.

All finals will take place in Term 2 and Term 3, on-line via ZOOM meetings. 
Finalists will recite by heart the same poem recited in first round.
There are two judges.  
The dates and times of the finals cannot be changed.

Our prizes range from vouchers to books and educational experiences. 

Amendments can be made up to one week after the enrolment deadline. Please email the new lis.t of participants to competition@afmelbourne.com.au

A minimum number of participants is required for examiners to visit the school and assess students in person. The minimum is 200 students for Years 3-10 and 40 students for Years 11-12. When the number of enrolments is less than the minimum an examiner visit may still be possible for an additional fee,  please contact competition@afmelbourne.com.au to discuss. 

If a suitable alternative date can be found, the date can be changed. Please contact the co-ordinator:  competition@afmelbourne.com.au to request.

No; the poems must be recited as they appear on the Alliance Française website. 

Upon registration you receive a form requesting further details. All registered candidates will be contacted with the specific date & time for their assessment.  Deadline dates are on the website here.

Details of the Award Ceremony will be sent to independent candidates directly. Candidates registered through school are advised to seek information from the school, as details will be sent to the schools.

The winning candidates' illustrations will be displayed at the award ceremony and available for collection.