TEFL jobs in France

Private elementary and secondary schools in France are competitive, and their teaching staff is held to a high standard. Because they are well-resourced, they provide a terrific atmosphere in which to continue to grow. The faculty is enthusiastic, and the students are passionate about learning about the French curriculum.

In France, private English language schools are a little more lenient with their admissions standards. They’ll typically require a Bachelor’s degree–any degree–as well as a Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (CELTA) and related professional experience. You can still apply if you have a lesser teaching qualification, although some institutions may refuse to recognise it.

The French Chamber of Commerce and major private businesses hire native English speakers to up-skill specific groups within the workforce. If you have specialised knowledge in a field such as marketing, engineering, or medicine, you might want to consider teaching English in France to adults in the workplace.

Teaching Assistant positions for those who wish to teach in France are available for up to seven months at a number of organisations, including the Alliance Francaise. If you speak French well, this is a fantastic opportunity to get experience in France and determine if you love living in a culturally rich environment. This position is intended for recent college grads and does not require any qualifications other than a Bachelor’s degree and fluency in French.

Paris, Nice, Lyon, Toulouse

The basic teaching English in France salary for full-time positions is likely to be in the region of €1,000–€2,000 per month. An assistantship with The Centre International D’études Pédagogiques pays about €965 per month. A summer position with American Village Camps pays €1170 per month or a higher rate for returning teachers. Live-in or live-out English babysitting or tutoring roles can earn you €10–€13 per hour for childcare positions or up to €20 (£18.50/$21.66) per hour for tutoring older students. Private tutoring rates are around €15–€25 per hour. Many teachers in full-time employment but at the lower end of the pay scale will take on private tutoring in their own time to supplement their income.

A 120-hour TEFL certificate is a minimum, and it will be almost impossible to find work without some sort of TEFL certificate.

A degree is often required, in any subject, alongside a TEFL certificate.

The school year typically runs from September to June/July.

Private Language Schools, Kindergarten Schools, Private Lessons/Tutoring, Summer Camps, Government Schools, University Positions, Corporate gigs for businesses.

Job dependent, younger teachers are sometimes preferred

A bit of experience is usually required.