Teaching Assistant Program in France

Currently, I am a first year language assistant places in Marseille, FR. When applying through TAPIF (the US/Canadian branch) the application is very simple, and once accepted the next steps are very clear, especially when applying for the visa. Personally, I am having a fantastic experience both living and teaching, because my host schools are fantastic. My teachers are caring, appreciate my experience and ideas in the classroom, and are willing to help me. Furthermore, I have gotten to know ot...

I'm currently thrilled to be part of the Teaching Assistant Program in France (TAPIF), where I am teaching at a middle school in the Versailles region just outside of Paris. This program is a fantastic way to fully immerse yourself in the French language and culture while making a positive impact on your student's education and language learning journey. My decision to join TAPIF stemmed from a mix of personal and professional goals. These included improving my French, gaining classroom experie...

I’ve had a pleasure working at the college and primary school level in Caen, so far. To be honest, I really lucked out with my school placement. The other staff and teachers have been incredibly welcoming, and so are the students. I’ve had a great time teaching them about American culture alongside our study of English. While the housing process was a tad difficult, and I’ve only made a couple of friends so far, seeing the smiles on the kids’ faces when I arrive for work simply makes my day! I h...