Are you interested in teaching English to French students, all while being immersed in French language and culture? Embark on a life-changing opportunity to work as an English language assistant in France and its overseas territories!
What is the Language Assistant Program?
The Language Assistant Program—spearheaded by France Education International in France and run in the Philippines by the Embassy of France—offers Filipino students the opportunity to teach English in a French-speaking environment for seven months. This program will open over 4,300 language assistant positions for applicants to be assigned across all regions of France to teach in primary or secondary education. For the first edition of the program in the Philippines, around 3-5 candidates will be selected.
The program aims to improve English instruction in French schools by integrating fluent speakers into the classroom. It in turn offers participants a valuable pre-professional experience where they acquire teaching skills, exposure to the French language and culture, and an asset for their future careers.
Responsibilities
As a language assistant, you are expected to:
- Improve students' communication skills, particularly spoken English, and deepen their knowledge of your culture and language;
- Support the work of school teachers, modern language teachers, and teachers of non-linguistic subjects at the school or educational institution where you're assigned;
- Lead and participate in educational activities, such as workshops introducing Philippine culture, creating resources, or running a language club.
Working Conditions
Successful applicants will fulfill a seven-month contract from October 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026, with no interruptions except for force majeure. They are expected to carry out a weekly workload of 12 teaching hours divisible between at most 3 closely-located institutions, hosting students in elementary, middle, and high school.
Accommodation
France Éducation International, the académies, and the host schools are not responsible for providing or funding accommodation for language assistants.
Language assistants are nonetheless advised to promptly communicate with their contacts in the académies who can suggest accommodations before their arrival. The Guide de l'Assistant de Langue in the downloadable documents section below also contains tips for finding lodging.
Compensation
- MAINLAND FRANCE: A gross monthly stipend of 1,036 Euros. After mandatory deductions for insurance and social security, the net salary is estimated to be €780 to €820 depending on the region of assignment.
- OVERSEAS TERRITORIES: Assistants in French Guiana, Guadeloupe, Martinique, and La Réunion will receive an additional salary allowance of 30% to 35%, or a net salary of 1,200 to 1,500 Euros.
Financial Requirements
Personal funds are required for the initial period of the contract as the first salary isn't paid until the end of October at the soonest. Assistants can expect to spend around 75,000 - 80,000 PHP on their arrival in France, with bigger rates in the Metropolitan Paris region due to its higher cost of living. Depending on the assigned school/s and institution/s, accommodation may be made available for the assistant.
Assistants are likewise responsible for purchasing their plane tickets to and from France covering any costs associated with traveling to the closest visa center in the Philippines for the visa application process.
Other Requirements
The Language Assistant Program is a pre-professional mobility program. For this reason, it is essential to outline your preferred region of assignment and your budget plan.
Applications are considered as commitments to the program. Any withdrawn application must be justified to prevent disqualification from future editions of the Language Assistant program.
Work Environment
The language assistant program offers vacancies in all regions of mainland France and overseas (French Guiana, Guadeloupe, Martinique, La Réunion). Candidates may indicate up to 3 preferred regions (or Académies) on their application. Successful candidates are informed of the academy to which they have been assigned upon announcement of results in May. The assignment of region and establishment is at the academies' discretion.
Eligibility
Applicants must be:
- Fluent in English
- A Filipino citizen having completed the majority of their secondary and higher education in the Philippines
- Between the ages of 20 and 35 by October 1, 2025, without exceptions
- Enrolled in a Philippine HEI, having completed at least the 2nd year of an undergraduate program at the time of application. Applicants need not be enrolled by the start of the Language Assistant program in 2025.
- Proficient in French, having a level of at least CEFR B1. Ease of speaking in French is a must for successful integration into a new community and to facilitate work in a classroom setting. Proof of French language proficiency—either an assessment by a current or former French teacher or a French language proficiency test or diploma (i.e. Test d'Évaluation de Français, Test de Connaissance de Français or Diplome or Diplome d'Études en Langue Française)—must be presented along with the application.
HOW TO APPLY
TUTORIAL VIDEO
[LINK] Tutorial starts at the [8:40] mark.
TIMELINE
| DATE/S | PHASE |
|---|---|
| October 31, 2024 to January 17, 2025 at 11:59 PM | Application Period |
| February 1 to 15, 2025 | French proficiency assessment for pre-selected applicants |
| April 11, 2025 | Selection of shortlisted and waitlisted candidates to be announced by email. Don’t forget to check ADELE! |
| June 2025 | Regional nomination and assignment |
| July 2025 | Institutional nomination and assignment |
| September 11, 2025 | Pre-departure seminar with Campus France Philippines (on-site in Makati) |
| October 1, 2025 | Deployment of selected language assistants |
DOCUMENTS TO PREPARE
- Passport valid from the date of departure until June 2025.
- Proof of enrolment in the third year of an undergraduate program at the time of application: certificate of enrolment, transcript of records...
- Proof of at least B1 French language proficiency: DELF B1 or higher, valid TEF or TCF certificate...
It is recommended that candidates obtain their document requirements promptly to allow sufficient leeway before the deadline for applications.
PROCEDURE
Applications are to be completed exclusively on the ADELE platform:
1) Being by creating an ADELE account.
2) Prepare and submit your application by January 17, 2025 at 11:59 PM. No applications beyond the deadline will be entertained.
!! MAKE SURE TO DO THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW !!
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3) Wait for a scheduled online interview to assess pre-selected candidates' French proficiency during the first two weeks of February.
Useful Links
Consult the dedicated page about the Language Assistant Program on France Éducation International.
For questions about the language assistant program in the Philippines, contact Adam FOLLEAS.
For questions about the ADELE platform, contact the FEI helpdesk.
Need more information? Check out the document resources about the Language Assistant program below.
