The great challenge Inter-Alliances will bring together French Alliances from around the world for an exciting competition.
The DEFI is a general knowledge quiz on French and Francophone cultures. This competition gives you the opportunity to meet and challenge
other French learners—first within your Alliance, then across the Canadian network with the AFs of Calgary, Halifax, Edmonton, Moncton,
Montréal, Ottawa, Toronto, and Vancouver, and finally with European and global Alliances, representing nearly 300 Alliances worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can take part in the DEFI Inter-Alliances 2026?
To partake in the competition, you need to be a student from a participating Alliance and at least 18 years old.
Contestants need to be in an A2 (and beyond) class.
French natives are not allowed to take part in the DEFI.
How does it work?
The DEFI Inter-Alliances is divided into 4 steps:
Step 1: a local selection within your Alliance to choose our best participants with a quiz of 20 questions.
Step 2: a national selection. The best 2 of each local selection will then challenge themselves in a 25-question quiz.
Step 3: a geographical zone (Canada, French Caribbean, USA for us) semi-final. Our best 2 contestants of the national selection will then represent Canada in the geographical semi-final.
Step 4: the international final. Every winner of the geographical zone semi-final (6 in total) will meet in person for the 2026 final!
Steps 2 and 3 are held online, via Zoom and through the digital platform Kahoot to answer the questions. Consequently, you will need 2 digital devices (we recommend using a laptop/tablet and a smartphone).
As for the international final, you will meet with the other international winners to compete in person in France.
When does it take place?
From the local selection to the semi-final, these steps will be as follows:
- The local selection, in Edmonton, will take place on Thursday, March 19 at 6:00pm.
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Our Canadian selection will be held on Saturday, April 11 at 1:00pm. Our winning representative will be given within the
following week.
- The semi-final will be on Saturday, May 23 , time is to be confirmed.
The international final will take place in France (date to be determined).
How much is it?
Participating in this competition is completely free!
What do we win?
The top three local winners in Edmonton will receive:
1st Prize: A French course session worth $375
2nd Prize: One free ticket for the French Run
3rd Prize:
Two tickets to the Beltuner concert
The finalists of the Canada stage will be awarded as follows: the first-place winner will receive two courses (or equivalent), and the second-place winner will receive one course.
The geographical semi-final winner will have the opportunity to win a week in France (transport and accommodation are provided) in July
to participate in the international final!
The international final winner will be awarded a scholarship valid at an Alliance Française of their choice, along with a diploma and
trophy. They will also receive prizes from the final’s partners.
📅 Date: Thursday, March 19
⌚Time:
6:00pm - 7:00pm
📍 Location: Alliance Francaise of Edmonton, 10424 123 St, T5N 1N7, AB Edmonton
Please note that by registering, you agree to terms and conditions of participation.
Join us for a journey of entertainment, learning, and competition where Francophonie will be celebrated.