France Education Northwest, founded in 2008, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. The organization was started by leading members of Seattle’s French-American community, including many members of the French American Chamber of Commerce of the Pacific Northwest, to focus on education and promotion of French culture.
OUR PROGRAMS:
- French Internship Program
FEN programming is facilitated by French interns who are recruited from top-tier French universities or Grandes Ecoles to train in the organization and help with program execution. The interns, who come to the Seattle area for periods of three months to a year, bring the freshness of their own points of view and personal experience to the programming. - À l’école – “France in a Suitcase”
“France in a Suitcase” is a one-hour interactive presentation for students of all ages. It is facilitated by a pair of volunteers, one American and one French, who use a specially prepared suitcase to take the students on a simulated “trip to France.” The students are encouraged to actively participate and learn about French traditions, gastronomy, geography and language. - Seattle’s French Fest: A Celebration of French-Speaking Cultures
FEN organizes the West Coast’s largest Francophone-themed festival each spring as part of the prestigious FESTÁL Cultural Event series. The next event will be on March 24, 2019. The 2018 iteration drew 5,000 visitors to the Seattle Center Armory. The event draws its inspiration from the worldwide “Day of Francophonie,” organized in over 100 countries to celebrate the diversity of Francophone cultures and traditions. If you are interested in participating as a participant, vendor, or volunteer in the 2019 fest, please email [email protected]. - Cooking Classes – Seasonal Cooking Classes with French Chef Jacques Boiroux
Following the success of the Regional Dinners organized by FEN, French cooking classes are offered every Winter, Spring and Summer. They are taught by renowned French Chef Jacques Boiroux in his private kitchen in Seattle. These classes are a great opportunity to discover French cuisine and get great cooking tips and tricks!