How can I become qualified to teach English as a foreign language in France?
The most common teacher training courses in France are the CELTA, DELTA, and MA in 2nd language learning. The CELTA is for teachers who would like a refresher course or for people with no experience teaching. The DELTA is for teachers with a minimum of two years teaching experience who want to deepen their knowledge of language learning, teaching, and of the English language. Both the certificate and diploma are from UCLES (the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate), but taught at the schools below. The MA can be done through the British Institute in Paris. ILC France/International House 13 Passage Dauphine 75006 Paris Tel (0)144 41 80 20 WICE www.wice-paris.org The British Institute http://www.bip.lon.ac.uk Transfer www.transfer.fr/celta These courses can be subsidized through the French government if you have worked in the same company in France for at least two years through the FONGECIF program. See www.c-i-f.com for more information.
