If you are considering a career move to France there are many resources available online. For teachers, there are many opportunities available in the country – especially those who can fluently speak English.

It is important to weigh your options – including location, pay rates, cost of living information, etc. – as you make your final decision. Many websites offer important tips for living, working, and moving to the different regions in France. Blogs, teaching articles, job boards and news organization websites are all great places to start as you look for the information you need.

Before you start, jot down your questions about the country and the information that you need to know. Notes can help you keep track of what information you have yet to locate – and what questions have already been answered.

5 Useful Websites for teach in France

• The Local (http://www.thelocal.fr/20130404/teaching-english-in-france-ten-tips) – The Local, France’s News in English has a great website with up-to-date information on all things news in France. The English series run on the website provides tips and important information for teachers who have moved or are making the decision to move to France to build a career there. It also offers advice on finding the job – and where to look for the best positions available.

• Oxford Seminars (http://www.oxfordseminars.com/esl-country-information/countryinfo.php?c=France&s=t) – The Oxford Seminars website offers a detailed list of facts about working in France. Their list includes specific information on the typical hiring seasons seen in the different schools within the country as well as how to get hired and what to know about certification requirements. It also has a helpful list of Embassy and Consulate contacts for teachers who are already teaching in France or those who are currently planning to travel there.

• Go Overseas (http://www.gooverseas.com/teach-abroad/france) – The Go Overseas website offers a wealth of information on teaching in France. With up-to-date news links, pay information, tips for teachers, information on placement programs for teachers and even job posts, it is a definite first stop for any and all information needed to find a job in France.

• Go Abroad (http://www.goabroad.com/teach-abroad/search/france/teach-abroad-1) – The Go Abroad website offers great information on the certification and placement programs available for teachers who would like additional assistance preparing for and finding a position in the country of France. This is a helpful option for those who would like additional help in completing paperwork, finding the job, and living in a foreign country.

• Just Landed (http://www.justlanded.com/english/France/Articles/Jobs/Teaching-in-France) – The Just Landed website offers some great information on what kinds of jobs are available to teachers in France. It also offers some facts to show that the common misconception that only English teachers can find positions in France isn’t necessarily true. The site also covers some of the qualifications needed and what types of jobs are most available to teachers looking to relocate to France.

As you gather information about teaching in France, it is important to research the specific locations that you would like to move to, as well as the country as a whole. And it is also important to research each school before applying.


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