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Teaching Assistant Program in France (TAPIF)
French Ministry of Education, via Villa Albertine / French Embassy Cultural Services
Pays you
€1,011–€1,364/mo
€1,010.67/month gross (~€810 net) in mainland France; assistants placed in French overseas departments (DOM) receive roughly 30-35% more
Places U.S. citizens and permanent residents as English teaching assistants in French primary and secondary schools for a 7-month contract (October–April), paying a monthly stipend. Requires B1-level French and at least two years of higher education.
- Term
- 6 mo–7 mo
- Housing
- Not provided
- Airfare
- Not covered
- Age
- 20–35
- Citizenship
- U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident
Deadlines
- 2027-28opensRolling / no fixed deadline
Applications for the following cohort typically open late October/early November; exact 2027-28 dates not yet published as of Aug 2026
Verified 8/26/2026 · www.tapif.org