The Escadrille Louisiane program is a two-year alternative teaching certification program.  Named for the Escadrille Lafayette fighter pilots, Americans who volunteered to fight for France in World War I, this program seeks to grow the number of Louisianians teaching French immersion in the state’s schools.


   Scholarship Guide 2025

Contact Jennifer Rodriguez (jrodriguez@crt.la.gov) if you have any questions.


NEW THIS YEAR: Starting this year (2025 Scholarships), applicants will use the platform Submittable to apply for scholarships.  To sign in or sign up for a Submittable account, visit this page.  


Escadrille program graduate teaching in her classroom
Escadrille graduate Ms Lainey Pickett in her classroom.



The Escadrille Louisiane program participants of 2015-2016.


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