Teaching English in France: At a Glance

The rugged coasts of Normandy, the castles and villages of the Loire Valley, and the picturesque French Riviera – it’s no wonder France is a popular destination. The ESL market is not as large here as in other countries, but those who do land a position in France will have no lack of things to do and see.

*Monthly Salary^:**	500 - 2,000 EUR
Accommodations:	Not included
Airfare:	Usually not included
Health Care:	Sometimes included
Peak Hiring Season:	September, January
Cost of Living^:**	Cost of a Big Mac = 3.31 EUR
Teaching Hours per Week:	15 - 30
Typical Contract:	Nine months to one year
Holidays:	Usually paid
Exchange Rate^†:	As of 09-02-2010 1.00 EUR = 1.27 USD 1.00 USD = 0.78 EUR
Income Tax^††:	5 - 40%
Visa:	Employer assisted; strict conditions apply
Requirements:	Bachelor`s Degree and Oxford Seminars` TESOL/TESL/TEFL Certificate; experience preferred
Additional Notes:	Difficult for non-EU citizens; employer must be willing to sponsor a work visa.

Living and Teaching in France

France: At a Glance
France: Living in France
France: Teaching ESL in France
France: Financial Snapshot

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Other Western Europe Countries:

Austria ~ Belgium ~ Finland ~ France ~ Germany ~ Greece ~ Italy ~ Portugal ~ Spain ~ Sweden ~ Switzerland ~ The Netherlands

The romance of Paris and the beauty of the Loire Valley castles, the French Riviera and the Alps, the scars of Lille and the glitter of Nice: these are just a few examples of what attract millions of visitors each year. France is the top tourist destination in the world.

The combination of Oxford Seminars' internationally recognized TESOL/TESL/TEFL Certification and the free Teacher Placement Service included with the course makes teaching English abroad a reality. Learn more about teaching English in France and other opportunities teaching English abroad by calling 1-800-779-1779, or by attending an upcoming free Information Session in your area.

* Wages vary depending on the economy of the country.
** The Big Mac Index is a credible, reliable, third-party cost-of-living index created by The Economist. For comparison purposes, it lists the cost of an American Big Mac at $3.54.
† Exchange rates are subject to change. Check www.xe.com for current rates.
†† Income tax rate is based on the amount of yearly income. Most TESOL/TESL/TEFL instructors will be charged no more than the minimum percentage.

Oxford Seminars makes every effort to keep our information as up-to-date and accurate as possible. However, individual teaching positions and experiences may vary with job market conditions. Specific information listed cannot be guaranteed to be applicable when you are seeking employment teaching ESL in a specific country.

Note that certain positions require additional qualifications and credentials that are not negotiable due to specific country legislation.