TEFL Jobs in France

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Upcoming Start Dates

October 27, 2025

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July 27, 2025

Get paid to travel & teach

Live the dream life — earn, explore, and grow with full support.

Earn

Up to €1,200/month to cover rent, bills, and daily expenses while you teach.

Travel

Live and teach in stunning destinations, experience local culture like a local.

Support

Our expert team has your back - from application to classroom.

Overview

France is the world’s most popular tourist destination. With the breath-taking French Alps, stunning Mediterranean coastline, and delicious food and wine, it is no wonder it is becoming a sought-after teaching destination as well. In addition, the steps that France has taken to combat COVID-19 also makes it an extremely safe destination as well.

Program details

Gross monthly allowance of €630

120-hour TEFL course, 30-hour Teaching Young Learners Specialist course, and our lesson planning guide for young learners

Certificate of completion for teaching experience and reference letter for your future

Full board accommodation

Welcome orientation (depending on the area)

Teacher supplies and aid throughout the year

Subsidised transportation

CDD contract

24 hour in-country support

Health Insurance as covered by the EU

Aged between 18-35

Native English speaker

TEFL qualified (course included)

High school diploma or higher

Both physically and mentally healthy

Passionate about working with children (work experience with children is desirable)

A basic knowledge of the French language

Clean criminal record

Eligible to work in France for 6 months

International flights

Police check: Each applicant must have a clean criminal record

Health check: Each applicant must provide a full health statement

Budget: For adventures and in the event of an emergency while you are in France

Travel insurance: It’s essential to arrange this before you go! EU passport holders are entitled to the EU health card.

Accommodation in France, we recommend AirBNB to rent a room for the first couple of weeks.

Course Included

The ultimate pre-departure culture course for France

Your TEFL course or teaching qualification may give you the credentials to teach abroad, but preparing yourself for the impending cultural change is a whole new ball game.

Before you arrive in France, having a solid understanding of the culture will help you in many ways. You will find it easier to navigate social situations, make friends, perform better at work, and transition into local life.

Where will you be teaching?

School locations include Nîmes, Lyons, Marseille, Toulouse, and Paris.

Group size: 5

Current availability: 3

How it works

Apply & train:

Enroll and start your 120-hour TEFL course instantly.

Interview & placement:

Crack your interview to land a school placement in France.

Go to France:

Book your flight and begin your teaching journey.

Course Included

Outside the classroom

France is ranked fourth in the world for the highest amount of UNESCO heritage sites! Visit stunning châteaux’s and cathedrals that have preserved France’s unique history after a day of teaching. Or perhaps take a weekend trip to Mont St. Michel along France’s stunning coastline. With heritage sites such as these, you’re sure not to forget your time in France.

Your teaching experience

You'll take on the role of classroom leader for 15-30 hours per week. You'll teach four evenings per week and Saturday mornings. The rest of your hours will be scheduled around this teaching timetable.

Fun and friendly

A dynamic and welcoming school team, with regular team meetings and social events.

Like home

A relaxed teaching environment with sofas and TVs! One big open-plan space encourages socialising and interaction between staff and students.

Communicative method

Enjoyable, natural lessons with lots of roleplay, speaking, realistic language and engaging topics. Students speaking and teachers encouraging, guiding, checking, correcting and training.

Small groups

Small groups of students ensure higher speaking time for each student and more practical teaching and learning activities. You will be teaching a variety of age groups. The diversity will be an exciting and rewarding experience for you as a teacher.