Teach English as a Language Assistant in France
Live in immersion with a host family in France, teach English 15 hours a week and save money.
It is like a part-time job. You have full board accommodation. It’s a very good deal! Go to France!
If you consider going to France for a few weeks or months, are over 18 years old, motivated to live in France, learn French and teach English, this program is made for you and available now! It is a fantastic opportunity and offers a good experience between holidays and studies to integrate into the daily life of a French host family, enhance your French skills, explore and live France from within.
All year round, we look for English-speaking candidates from all over the world (including Ireland, the UK, Canada, the United States, Australia, New-Zealand) for our popular Language Assistant programme in our great country of France.
Why come to France to become a language assistant?
France, a destination that charms with its diversity, rich history and unrivalled art de vivre. Discover France is immersing in a world where refined gastronomy blends with breathtaking landscapes, cities steeped in history and varied cultures.
French is the official language of 29 countries and is a major language alongside English, Spanish and Chinese.
This assistance program is an opportunity to discover France from the inside, and offers many possibilities for your future and your level of teaching as if you were on vacation in France.
The program’s strengths
What do you need to know about the requirements of the English assistant programme in France
This English Assistant programme does not require any particular skills, experience or qualification. All you need to know is that this programme is based on the principles of cultural exchange, requiring flexibility and open-mindedness. It is aimed at people who want to experience the routine of a host family in another country, learn and speak French and create new opportunities. In return, participants teach their native language, share their culture, have a good time and meet new friends. They will live a wonderful experience in another world during a few weeks or months.
If you want to help, teach English, study and live in France, contact us now!
The contract with the host family in France for the time of the programme is as follows:
Participants will reside in a private home in exchange for part-time (15 hours a week) language instruction with one or more family members, typically including children or young children or both. The family will provide full board, with flexibility regarding weekday lunches, which depend on whether the hosts have work commitments during the day. Participants are responsible for their own lunch arrangements.
Participants will be provided with a single room, while common areas such as the bathroom and kitchen will be shared. Host families are selected based on their genuine interest in learning the English language and sharing their own culture. A family presentation detailing the family and accommodation will be provided upon confirmation of placement.
English “teachers” are expected to respect the French family’s way of life. While not considered as Au Pairs, they are encouraged to help in household activities such as meal preparation, dish washing, and daily tidying.
Role of the Language Assistant (teacher) in France:
The Language Assistant programme is a voluntary exchange between a French family and an English student.
Participants will teach English to family members 15 hours per week, using various methods such as tutoring, daily conversations, games, helping with homework or activities tailored to the family’s needs. Upon establishing contact with a host family, participants start discussing specific English learning objectives and options, including conversation time and activities with children. The family provides a weekly schedule depending on work and school commitments, clarifying dedicated English learning time.
It is required to prepare a support of work in advance based on the family’s needs, and to use online resources for a better teaching experience.
How you will improve your French in the south of France:
Students will be placed with a French host family in the area of Montpellier, located between Toulouse (around 2h30 by train) and Marseille (around 1h30 by train) and only 3h30 of Paris by high speed train. Montpellier is named “the city where the sun never sets” because there are 300 days of sunshine a year. It is close to the Mediterranean sea and the most sporty city in France.
You will attend French language courses at a reputable school in downtown Montpellier. Classes are conducted in small groups of students (12 students maximum) focusing on developing speaking, writing, reading, and listening skills. You will be placed in a class according to your level. The pedagogical approach is based on the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference). A programme of cultural activities is offered each week.
It will be so easy to study French, meet new international friends and have a great time in France!
What could you do after your experience in France?
If you want to stay a few extra months in France, you could teach English in a high school in France. TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) is a language assistant contract by the French Ministry of Education to teach English to students in a high school.
You could continue your trip in Europe. France has 8 borders and 3 countries speak French: Belgium, Luxembourg and Switzerland. Montpellier is very well placed to travel to the south of Europe.
Or you could start studing or working in France. If you are a citizen of the European Union, you won’t need a work visa. If you are a citizen of the United States for example, you need a specific visa to work or stay longer than 3 months.
Come to France offers many options and opportunities throughout the year.
If you are available now to live in France and motivated to offer some hours of your time to teach English to a French family, contact us!
Should you need more information about the English Assistant programme in France, don’t hesitate to contact us. We’ll be happy to answer your questions.
We are looking forward to welcoming you in France!
Prices and procedures
– Be a native English speaker
– Be at least 18 years old
– Be flexible, open-minded and willing to adapt quickly to a new environment
– Respect the lifestyle of your host family
– Have some knowledge in French in order to be able to communicate with your host family
– Be motivated and committed to teaching your language in a fun and serious way
Program available all year round depending on family availability. Placements during the summer are often shorter (4 weeks) because most families go on holiday.
From a few weeks to a few months.
2 to 4 weeks = 500 €
6 to 8 weeks = 600 €
10 to 12 weeks = 700 €
This price includes:
– Personalized placement in a French family (full board), including selection and visit of the family, and coordination.
– Follow-up and telephone assistance throughout your stay.
– Membership fees for the organization.
This price does not include:
– Language courses (you can choose how many weeks you want).
– International travel and local transportation costs on site.
– Visa and insurance fees.
To receive the application process, please contact us
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