| Are you interested in a job teaching English | | | | teacher's training colleges. You may also |
| in France? You might be surprised to learn | | | | find a job through the French Council |
| that it's surprisingly easy to find a | | | | Exchanges. Do some online research and put |
| position. | | | | the names of these organizations into search |
| | | | engines to learn more. |
| Unlike other countries where advanced | | | | |
| qualifications are required, the French are | | | | Teaching English in France is also possible |
| more likely to hire native English-speaking | | | | at a more casual level. If you're not |
| teachers based on other credentials. While | | | | interested in getting involved with a school, |
| it's wise to approach the job with a TEFL | | | | college, or corporation, consider teaching |
| (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) | | | | private lessons. Private teachers who travel |
| certificate in hand, advanced degrees and | | | | to people's homes to teach English can expect |
| credentials are not necessary. If you have a | | | | to earn about 15-20 Euros per session. You |
| Bachelor's Degree in almost any subject and a | | | | most likely won't make a living doing this, |
| working knowledge of French, you're already | | | | but it can be a great way to supplement your |
| well on your way to a job. | | | | income if you're planning on staying in |
| | | | France. |
| You will be required to have a work visa for | | | | |
| teaching English in France. It is possible to | | | | A unique development in the field of teaching |
| work part-time hours in France while | | | | English in France involves teaching over the |
| traveling on a student visa, but this should | | | | telephone. Although this method is catching |
| not be considered as a main way of supporting | | | | on in many countries, it is particularly |
| yourself. If you're serious about the career | | | | popular in France, and it offers teachers the |
| and plan to do it for any extended amount of | | | | opportunity to do their jobs without having |
| time, it's best to get a work visa. | | | | to leave their home countries. Some might |
| | | | argue that living in France is the best part |
| Getting your visa will require finding a | | | | of becoming an English teacher. However, if |
| company that is willing to hire you and | | | | your life doesn't permit travel but you're |
| sponsor you throughout the process. While | | | | still interested in a TEFL career, telephone |
| it's possible to make a connection with a | | | | teaching is another option to explore. |
| specific employer and find a position | | | | |
| directly, you're much better off locating an | | | | If you're interested in the French culture |
| agency that can help place you. France has | | | | and have a working knowledge of the language, |
| many resources for would-be English teachers | | | | teaching English in France can be a great way |
| looking for available positions. | | | | to support yourself while experiencing a |
| | | | different culture. If you've chosen this |
| The Cultural Service of the French Embassy | | | | field, be prepared to do your research before |
| provides placement for English teachers and | | | | embarking on your adventure. It'll take some |
| teaching assistants. Most positions are in | | | | work, but it's very possible to make this |
| lower-level educational facilities or in | | | | your lifelong career. |