Eiffel Tower in France

Second and third-year UWI students are invited to apply for the Assistantship programme in France for the 2025/2026 academic year. All applicants must have a French language competence at B1 level (at least 7 years of French language studies). 

Interested students must submit a letter to Mr. Eric Maitrejean, French Undergraduate Programme Coordinator, Department of Modern Languages and Linguistics at Eric.Maitrejean@sta.uwi.edu. 

Also, all applications must be submitted no later than Monday, December 09, 2024. 

The conditions of the assistantships are as follows:

  • Duration: 7 months from October 1, 2025
  • Travel Expenses: Return airfare at the nominee’s expense
  • Monthly salary: Approximately €1,100 before taxes
  • Accommodation: Usually at the nominee’s expense, but sometimes provided by the school.
  • Job description: A total of 12 hours per week in one or several institutions (primary/secondary/teacher-training centre). Assistants work with a classroom teacher, or on their own, providing group or individual support in oral expression. Language assistants are not trained teachers, but they must be willing to be lively, outgoing, and good resource persons for the English department.
  • Place of Employment: Nominees select three geographical areas. Final placement is at the discretion of TAPIF (Teaching Assistant Programme in France) on behalf of the Ministry of Education.

Click here to find out all the information about the assistant programme

The Alliance Francaise will process the applications and the TAPIF fee is TTD $400. Once the payment is completed, please send the proof of payment to the Pedagogical Coordinator, Ms. Sarmendie CAZANOVE at studies@alliancetnt.org and our Office Manager, Mr Forde, at info@alliancetnt.org in order to confirm your registration. You will then be emailed a link to create your profile and start the registration process.

Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to enhance your language skills and explore a new culture.

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