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English Language Teaching Assistant in France
Teach English in France! Are you ready to expand your horizons and share your language and culture with French students? The Teaching Assistant Program in France offers you the opportunity to work in France for 7 months, teaching English to French students of all ages. Each year, over 1,500 American citizens and permanent residents teach in public schools across all regions of metropolitan France ...
Teach English in France! Are you ready to expand your horizons and share your language and culture with French students? The Teaching Assistant Program in France offers you the opportunity to work in France for 7 months, teaching English to French students of all ages. Each year, over 1,500 American citizens and permanent residents teach in public schools across all regions of metropolitan France and in the overseas departments of French Guiana, Guadeloupe, Mayotte, Martinique, and la Réunion. Assistants are assigned a 12-hour per week teaching schedule that may be divided among up to three schools. Classes are conducted in English. The teaching assistant may conduct all or part of a class, typically leading conversations in English. Duties may include serving as a resource person in conv...
Program Highlights
Live and work in France for seven months, letting you truly experience French culture and traditions.
Acquire valuable teaching experience in an international setting.
Gain fluency in French skills while communicating with native speakers.
Take part in cross-cultural engagement while teaching French students, sharing your culture while immersing in theirs.
Explore beautiful places in France other than Paris - such as Versailles, Côte d'Azur, Mont Saint-Michel, Loire Valley, and Provence, among others.
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- France
- 3-6 Months
- American
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Currently teaching as a language assistant
by: Jacqueline Griffith - United StatesProgram: English Language Teaching Assistant in FranceCurrently, I am a first year language assistant places in Marseille, FR. When applying through TAPIF (the US/Canadian branch) the application is very simple, and once accepted the next steps are very clear, especially when applying for the visa. Personally, I am having a fantastic experience both living and teaching, because my host schools are fantastic. My teachers are caring, appreciate my experience and ideas in the classroom, and are willing to help me. Furthermore, I have gotten to know ot...
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by: Megan Blackman - United StatesProgram: English Language Teaching Assistant in FranceI'm currently thrilled to be part of the Teaching Assistant Program in France (TAPIF), where I am teaching at a middle school in the Versailles region just outside of Paris. This program is a fantastic way to fully immerse yourself in the French language and culture while making a positive impact on your student's education and language learning journey. My decision to join TAPIF stemmed from a mix of personal and professional goals. These included improving my French, gaining classroom experie...
Teaching in Caen
by: Silas Walker - United StatesProgram: English Language Teaching Assistant in FranceI’ve had a pleasure working at the college and primary school level in Caen, so far. To be honest, I really lucked out with my school placement. The other staff and teachers have been incredibly welcoming, and so are the students. I’ve had a great time teaching them about American culture alongside our study of English. While the housing process was a tad difficult, and I’ve only made a couple of friends so far, seeing the smiles on the kids’ faces when I arrive for work simply makes my day! I h...
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Locations
- France
Types and Subjects
- Fields
- Education
- Types
- Jobs
- Teach Abroad
Availability
Years Offered: 2023, 2024, 2025
- 3-6 Months
- After College
- Career Break / Mid-Career
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
- American
- This Program is also open to Solo, Couples, Families, Group
Program Cost Includes
- On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
Accommodation Options
- Apartment/Flat
- Dormitory
- Guest House
- Independent living
Salary & Compensation
Approximately 813 euros net per month plus health insurance coverage via the French national healthcare system (La Sécurité Sociale)
Qualifications & Experience
- University Senior (4th Year)
- University 5th Year or More
Application Procedures
- In-Person Interview when Feasible
- Resume
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