O’Poésie is a national French-language poetry contest for students in grades 1 to 12 (CEGEP 1) enrolled in FSL programs across Canada. This is an opportunity for students to explore the beauty and expressiveness of the French language through a creative learning project, to practice literary skills, and develop a sense of belonging in Canada’s Francophone community.
Submissions now open until February 8th, 2026!
To submit, please complete the form below and upload your poem as a PDF
THE RULES
The poem must be written in French.
The poem must have a title, be 15 to 20 free lines long, and fit on a single page (except for grades 1-3 who must submit a poem in haiku or acrostic form).
The poem must include at least two (for grades 1 – 6) or four (for grades 7 – 12) poetic devices (e.g. alliteration, onomatopoeia, metaphor, repetition, personification, etc.).
The poem must be written and edited solely by the author.
The poet must be a student studying French as a second language.
The poem must be submitted as a PDF file.
THE CATEGORIES
GROUP A: Core French & Intensive / Extended French
Grades 1 – 3 (Haiku or acrostic poem)
Grades 4 – 6
Grades 7 – 9 | Sec. 1 – 3
Grades 10 – 12 | Sec. 4 – CEGEP 1
GROUP B: French Immersion & Francization
Grades 1 – 3 (Haiku or acrostic poem)
Grades 4 – 6
Grades 7 – 9 | Sec. 1 – 3
Grades 10 – 12 | Sec. 4 – CEGEP 1
THE PRIZES
The top three winners in each of the eight categories (chosen from submissions across Canada) will receive gift cards and donated books. Prize values range from $25 to $150 each.
Grades 1 – 3: $25-$50
Grades 4 – 6: $50-$75
Grades 7 – 9 | Sec. 1 – 3: $50-$100
Grades 10 – 12 | Sec. 4 – CEGEP 1: $75-$150
