The application campaign for the 2024-2025 school year is open!
The Language Assistant Programme offers you the opportunity to teach English in France for 7 months, to students of all ages.
Each year, about 100 positions are offered to Kenyan students to teach in public schools in all regions of France and in the French Overseas Departments (Guyana, Guadeloupe, Martinique, Réunion).
Benefits of English Language Teaching Assistants Program in France
Here are 5 benefits of English Language Teaching Assistants Program in France:
- Gain valuable experience teaching English as a foreign language (EFL) in a professional setting. As an English Language Teaching Assistant (ELTA), you will have the opportunity to work with students of all ages and levels, from beginners to advanced learners. You will also gain experience in developing and delivering EFL lessons, using a variety of teaching methods and techniques.
- Improve your own English language proficiency. Living and working in France will immerse you in the English language and provide you with many opportunities to practice your speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills. You will also have access to a variety of resources to help you further develop your English language skills.
- Experience French culture firsthand. France is a beautiful and culturally rich country with a long and fascinating history. As an ELTA, you will have the opportunity to experience French culture firsthand, from its delicious cuisine to its stunning architecture. You will also have the chance to learn about French customs and traditions.
- Network with other ELT professionals. France is a popular destination for ELT professionals from all over the world. As an ELTA, you will have the opportunity to meet and network with other ELTs, which can lead to valuable professional connections and opportunities.
- Enhance your employability. Gaining experience as an ELTA can make you a more competitive candidate for jobs in the field of English language teaching. Employers are often looking for ELTs with experience teaching in a variety of settings, and your experience in France will demonstrate your ability to adapt to a new culture and work with students from different backgrounds.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
In order to apply to the Teaching Assistant Program in France, candidates must qualify to the following requirements:
- Candidates must be a Kenyan citizen
- Candidates must be between 20 and 35 years old on the start date of the program.
- Candidates must have completed the majority of their studies in Kenya.
- Be enrolled in university, having completed at least two years of university studies on the application date. Applicants from ALL fields of study are eligible and encouraged to apply to the program.
- Proficiency in French is required (minimum B1 level on Common European Framework of Reference for Languages). An evaluation attesting to the applicant’s French skills is required (by a French teacher or a French test).
THE STAGES OF RECRUITMENT FOR 2023-2024
- Submission of applications from 15/11/2023 to 21/01/24
- Pre-selection of eligible candidates: January 2024
- Selection interviews: February 2024
- Information to admitted candidates on June 2024.
Travel to Nairobi for recruitment interviews (February 2024) and welcoming seminar (September 2024) are to be expected
Apply on ADELE platform
https://assistants.france-education-international.fr
When registering, please make sure that you enter your first and last names as they appear on your official identification documents (passport). Do not use your middle name as a first name.
OTHER LINKS
Detailed tutorial for candidates https://www.france-education-international.fr/document/tutoriel-candidates-alve-adele-en
The Language Assistant Guide (in French)
https://www.france-education-international.fr/venir-en-france/devenir-assistant-de-langue-en-france?langue=fr
CONTACT
Bernard CLOUTEAU
Attaché for French
Email :[email protected]
Join the WhatsApp group dedicated to the Language Assistant Program 2024-2025 http://chat.whatsapp.com/I4KGpzZ69IxFudGWxUlu2z
On December 7, 2023, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Alliance Française library in Nairobi, take part in the International Day of Language Assistants.
More information http://chat.whatsapp.com/I4KGpzZ69IxFudGWxUlu2z