English Language Assistants Programme 2024-2025   

New Delhi : The Embassy of France in India, in collaboration with the Institut Français India (IFI) and the French Ministry of National Education, proudly announces the departure of 206 Indian Language Assistants who will be travelling to France to teach English in various primary and secondary schools for the 2024-2025 academic year. They will depart on Thursday, September 26, and Friday, September 27, 2024.

As part of the English Language Assistants Programme, these talented young individuals will spend 7 months (October to April) assisting English teachers in French public schools, sharing their language skills, and engaging with French students. This experience will also offer them the unique chance to immerse themselves in French language and culture, enhancing their proficiency and understanding of the French way of life.

A pre-departure session was organized at the IBIS Hotel Aerocity, New Delhi. During this session, Mr. Grégor TRUMEL, Director of IFI and Counsellor for Cooperation and Cultural Affairs at the Embassy of France in New Delhi, personally interacted with the assistants before their journey.

“The language assistant program brings our two countries closer together. Language assistants are privileged ambassadors of Indian culture in France and of French culture in India. By working in the French education system with French youth, they play a strategic role in intercultural reinforcement, the key to excellent bilateral Franco-Indian relations.” – Mr. Grégor TRUMEL, Director of The French Institute in India

The English Language Assistants Programme is a testament to the strong and growing ties between France and India, providing young Indian graduates with a chance to gain invaluable experience and cultural exposure in a global environment. This program continues to be a significant pathway for enhancing educational cooperation and mutual understanding between the two nations.

Programme Highlights

• A Prestigious Opportunity: This year, 206 Indian language assistants have been selected for this program, alongside 61 returning assistants who have renewed their contracts with the French Ministry of Education.
• Nationwide Impact: These assistants will be spread across various educational departments in France, known as “academies,” ensuring their presence is felt throughout the country.
• Eligibility Criteria:

Language Requirements:

○        IELTS (Academic – score 7.5+)

○        B1 level of French or a B.A. in French

Applicant Requirements:

○        Must be an Indian resident.

○        Be enrolled in a university or Alliance Française in India.

○        Hold a bachelor’s degree (or be in their 3rd year of study).

○        Be under 35 years of age as of October 1, 2024.

○        Possess an IELTS certificate with a score above 7.5.

○        Have at least a B1 level certification in French (DELF, TCF, TEF, etc.) or a B.A. Honors in French from an Indian university.

Program Benefits:

• An opportunity to teach English in France.
• The chance to discover France and other European countries.
• A stepping stone for building a professional career.

Program Objectives:

• Support English language teaching in French public schools.
• Allow participants to attend classes at a French university (subject to availability).
• Integrate the pedagogical practices of French schools.
• Encourage linguistic and cultural discovery.
• Strengthen Franco-Indian cultural ties through people-to-people exchange.