Internship in France - English Teaching Assistant

Job summary

Interns will co-teach English lessons and workshops in French primary and secondary schools to improve students' oral exposure and confidence. Responsibilities include preparing teaching materials and supporting non-linguistic subjects delivered in English.

Job details

Program Overview Languages Canada, a Government of Canada-recognized organization under International Experience Canada (IEC), is accepting applications for an English Teaching Assistant internship placement in France, offered through our Working Holiday Program. ____________________ Placement Details Location: Placements available across France, including Paris, Marseille, Bordeaux, Rennes Placement period: 2026-2027 school year Hours: 24 hours of teaching/co-teaching, 11 hours of training and preparation, 35 hours total per week Monthly stipend: Approximately €600/month Transportation: 50% reimbursement of the monthly local public transportation card Housing: Not included; interns must arrange their own accommodation, though support may be available depending on the placement location Visa support: Guidance provided Placements are available in French primary and secondary schools. Interns will support English-language learning by co-teaching with French teachers and helping deliver English classes, workshops, conversation activities, and non-linguistic subjects in English. Subjects may include: English Music Art PE / Sports Science Cultural activities Conversation classes The goal of the program is to maximize students’ English comprehension and oral exposure while helping them build confidence and motivation toward language learning. ______________________ Eligibility Requirements Ideal candidates should be: eligible for the internship/study visa for France - mandatory current students or recent graduates able to have their Canadian university sign the internship agreement (see sample agreement) - mandatory native or near-native English speakers able to communicate in French at a basic working level interested in working with children and young learners motivated, reliable, adaptable, and autonomous positive, dynamic, and comfortable in a classroom environment available for the full placement period ______________________ Responsibilities Selected interns are expected to: teach and co-teach lessons in English with French classroom teachers support English-language learning through classroom activities and workshops prepare lessons, activities, and teaching materials help deliver parts of the curriculum in English, including non-linguistic subjects such as PE, art, science, or cultural activities assist with student engagement and classroom participation support pupil supervision during breaks and lunch periods, where required participate in regular follow-up and evaluation meetings communicate regularly with pedagogical mentors and coordinators be flexible and open to adapting to the needs of the host school complete the agreed placement period responsibly ______________________ Training and Support Participants will be provided with structured training and pedagogical support throughout the internship, including: one week of initial training, online or in person depending on the placement one week of advanced training during the first school holidays, paid weekly meetings with a pedagogical mentor support with lesson planning and classroom preparation regular check-ins with a dedicated pedagogical coordinator ongoing pedagogical guidance throughout the placement ____________________ What’s Included application review and candidate screening by Languages Canada matching with a partner school, if selected paid teaching assistant internship placement monthly internship allowance based on the French legal internship rate 50% reimbursement of the monthly local public transportation card initial and advanced training ongoing pedagogical support visa-related guidance, where applicable travel preparation and pre-departure support What’s Not Included flights to and from France housing, unless local accommodation support is available meals and personal expenses health/travel insurance visa or permit-related costs ____________________ Why Apply? This program is a good fit if you want to: gain international teaching and classroom experience live and work in France build your communication, teaching, and intercultural skills work with children and young learners explore a future career in education, languages, international relations, global mobility, or youth programming improve your French while supporting English-language learning experience daily life in a French school and local community To apply, submit your Resume and Cover Letter via LinkedIn or by email to: [email protected]

What you’ll do

Interns will co-teach English lessons and workshops in French primary and secondary schools to improve students' oral exposure and confidence. Responsibilities include preparing teaching materials and supporting non-linguistic subjects delivered in English.

Requirements

Candidates must be native or near-native English speakers who are current students or recent graduates eligible for a French internship visa. A basic working level of French and the ability to have a Canadian university sign the internship agreement are mandatory.

Benefits

• 50% reimbursement of monthly local public transportation card • Initial and advanced training • Ongoing pedagogical support • Visa-related guidance • Travel preparation and pre-departure support

Listed skills

• adaptability · Preferred
• Classroom management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• English Teaching
• Classroom Management
• Lesson Planning
• Intercultural Communication
• French Language Proficiency
• Student Engagement
• Curriculum Delivery
• Co-teaching
• Public Speaking
• Adaptability

Job areas

• Education
• Government & Public Sector
• Consulting