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title: Student Takes Home 1st in Region at La Dictée P.G.L. in Montreal
description: International School of the Peninsula student wins top honors for region at La Dictée P.G.L. 2015
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# [Student Takes Home 1st in Region at La Dictée P.G.L. in Montreal](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2015/06/04/istp-student-takes-home-1st-in-region-at-la-dictee-p-g-l-in-montreal)

 Written by [Jovi Craig](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/author/jovi-craig) | Jun 4, 2015 7:00:00 AM

Silicon Valley International School\* is proud to congratulate 5th grade [French Program](http://www.istp.org/Page/Learn/French-English-N-8) student, Alexandre A., on winning first place in his region at the [La Dictée P.G.L](http://fondationpgl.ca/accueil/). in Montreal.

 

<https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/18099732306_4dce7d5e1d_k-2.jpg> Alexandre A. (on left) represents the United States in La dictée P.G.L. 2015. Photo Credit: Fondation Paul Gérin-Lajoie

 

Over 370,00 Francophone students worldwide enter in this esteemed contest, and Alexandre was one of 93 finalists to be invited to Montreal for the final battle! Moreover, while Alexandre's official region is the United States - he ranked first amongst all non-Canadian participants. This is an incredible honor and well-deserved by the hardworking Alexandre!

Are you unfamiliar with the Dictée, a French-style spelling and dictation test? [Read this previous blog post by French Teacher and Program Coordinator, Olivier Monteil.](http://blogs.istp.org/blog/2014/03/21/guest-blogger-olivier-monteil-everything-ever-wanted-know-dicte/)

\*In 2020, the International School of the Peninsula (ISTP) formally changed its name to Silicon Valley International School (INTL) to better reflect its bilingual programs, location, and international values.

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