2026.27 Language Assistant Internship, France

Job description

DO YOU:

* Need to do a year abroad?
* Want to improve your French?
* Have an interest in working with kids?

YES? Then our CapEnglish Language internship programme is an ideal opportunity for you.
As an English Language Assistant you will be working in a French private school to help the French teaching team bring English alive to young kids and/or teenagers (4-18yrs old). Current locations include: Nîmes, Toulon, Lille, Marseille and Lyon (new locations under development)
The programme offers:
* 3 or 6 months Convention de Stage (internship contract); starts late Sept/Oct or Jan
* Accommodation with a vetted host family, your own room.
* Meals are provided
* 50% of public transport to and from work reimbursed
* 670€ gross salary per month
* Supportive teaching team
* Transfer from local French airport/train station to your host family
* Eligibility for future teaching vacancies with CapEnglish
* Improved spoken French guaranteed
* Certification of completion (Attestation)

Our intake for 2026/27 is now open.

Still not sure, then take a look at some videos from previous Language Assistants.
Testimonials
https://youtube.com/shorts/ZiXKo7PIWJo?feature=share
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQQnO_WvA3I
https://youtu.be/cXTpFzRmN2A
https://youtu.be/0nRB5nwe9aU
Now all you need to do is apply. But hurry as places are limited.
Avantages
- Meals
- Accommodation
- 50% transport reimbursement


MISSIONS

The key duties are:

•         Teaching English to school children in France

•         Support the teaching team in daily teaching tasks and activities

•         Engage in school activities and events

•         Offer language support and teaching to host family


PROFIL

Requirements:
* 18-27yrs old
* Happy to live with host family (compulsory)
* Enjoy working with young kids
* Speak English as a first language with ability to make cultural references
* Adaptable, team player with excellent communication skills
* Intermediate French (B1/B2 level)
* Eligible for an internship & working in France (non EU member may need to apply for a VLS-TS long stay working visa). https://www.welcometofrance.com/en/fiche/long-stay-visa-equivalent-to-a-residence-permit-vls-ts   It is compulsory for your uni to sign the internship agreement (Convention de Stage).

Avantages :
* meals
* 50% work related transport refunds
* accommodation with host family



- Assist in language teaching and classroom activities.
- Take small "break-out" groups and encourange spoken English
- Foster a supportive and engaging learning environment.
- Collaborate with teachers to develop lesson plans.
- Support students in improving their language proficiency.
- Provide feedback on students' progress and performance.
- Organise and participate in cultural exchange activities.
- Adapt teaching methods to meet diverse learning needs.
- Assist in developing educational materials and resources.

Desired profile

- Excellent communication skills
- Adaptable and quick to learn
- Energetic and proactive
- Dedicated to tasks and responsibilities
- Proficient in French at B2 level
- Minimum 1 years of experience working with kids (in any capacity)
- Ability to work independently and in a team
- Strong organisational skills
- Creative problem-solving abilities