''L'École des fans'' (

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for ''School of Fans'') is a Canadian musical television program that aired on

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from 2004 to 2008. It was hosted by

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, who also hosted ''

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'' and '' La classe de 5e'', both of which aired on TVA. The program is produced in

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. Adapted from the French version, ''L'École des fans'' featured singers, children 4 to 6 years old, from Quebec. During the program, each child sings a song from a guest star, who accompanies the child in singing. Musical guests that appeared on ''L'École des fans'' included

Céline Dion Céline Marie Claudette Dion (born 30 March 1968) is a Canadian singer. Referred to as the " Queen of Power Ballads", Dion's powerful, technically skilled vocals and commercially successful works have had a significant impact on popular musi ...

, Garou,

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, Wilfred Le Bouthillier, Michel Louvain, Marjo,

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, Kaïn,

Mitsou Mitsou Annie Marie Gélinas (born September 1, 1970, in Loretteville, Quebec) is a Canadian pop singer, businesswoman, television and radio host, and actress. She is credited as Mitsou Gélinas when acting, but records simply as Mitsou (the Fre ...

, and Boule Noire.

Notable contestants

Francis Bernier, born on September 5, 1997, participated four times to the show, among which two to sing with Céline Dion,Videos of the duos of Francis Bernier with Céline Dion on his MySpace page
/ref> another time with Mitsou and another one with Patrick Norman. Since, he started a professional music career and he also released a music album titled Prince d'Azur. He is also a part of the kids who sang on the music album '' Les fans chantent Noël''.

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External links

Official Website

Website of the show on the TVA's Website
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