France Éducation International Language Assistant Program 2026/2027 | How to Apply

The France Éducation International (FEI) language assistant program is an excellent avenue for young, motivated university students to gain meaningful professional experience while promoting cross-cultural understanding. Through this initiative, participants teach in French schools (or abroad), sharing their language and culture, and at the same time deepen their own linguistic and pedagogical skills.

Find all the important details, what the program is, who can apply, what benefits are available, how to apply, and key deadlines.

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France Éducation International Assistant Program Summary

• Host Country: France
• Study Abroad: Study in Europe 
• Host: France Éducation International (FEI)
• Category: Fellowships
• Eligible Countries: Many partner countries (FEI has 75+ partner countries)
• Reward: Monthly stipend (varies)
• Deadline: 15 January 2026

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France Éducation International Assistant Program Details

The France Éducation international Language Assistant Program offers you the opportunity to teach English in France for 7 months, to students/pupils of all ages, with a monthly allowance of up to €1036. This program is coordinated by France Éducation International and aims to strengthen language learning in schools by placing native speakers (or near-native) in classrooms alongside teachers.

As an assistant, you help with oral practice, contribute to cultural exchange, and support teachers in delivering more dynamic, real-world language lessons.

There are two main routes:

1. Assistants in France: Young people from partner countries come to France to assist in French schools.
2. French Assistants Abroad: French native speakers go to partner countries to assist in foreign schools.

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Eligibility Requirements for the France Éducation International Assistant Program

To be considered for the FEI Language Assistant program, applicants are to:

• Be native speakers of the language they wish to teach in France (German, English, Arabic, Chinese, Spanish, Hebrew, Italian, sign language, Dutch, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Czech, or Turkish).
• Have completed the majority of their secondary schooling as well as their higher education in the country where they’re applying.
• Be between 20 and 35 years old as of 31/12/2025.
• Be regularly registered at a university at the time of application
• Hold a diploma equivalent to the 2nd year of the licence (L2) at the time of application.
• Have a good knowledge of French (at least B1 on the CEFR scale).
• Be prepared to commit to the full duration.

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France Éducation International Assistant Program Benefits

• Receive a gross monthly salary.
• Represent your language and culture, while learning about French educational practices.
• Opportunity to join a community of language assistants and alumni, which FEI supports through training and ambassador programs.

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Required Documents

When applying, you will likely need to provide:

1. An academic and professional CV
2. Proof of enrollment or recent graduation from university
3. Language proficiency (especially in French, for many non-French candidates)
4. Any other documents as required for your country’s application (check FEI’s ADELE portal)

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How to Apply for the France Éducation International Assistant Program (Step-by-Step)

1. Go to the France Éducation International website, using the button below
2. Check if your country is on the list of partner countries
3. Register on the platform (FEI’s application portal) and fill in your profile.
4. Prepare and upload all your required documents .
5. Submit your application and wait for selection. FEI coordinates with partner country institutions to choose assistants.
6. If accepted, you’ll be assigned to a school (in France or abroad) and will begin your contract for the set duration.

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Deadline

15 January 2026

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