Start Teaching English in France in Just 5 Weeks

France is a rewarding place to start teaching English – especially in Toulouse, where the demand for teachers is booming and the quality of life is hard to beat. You’ll find a relaxed pace, great food, a vibrant student culture, and almost year-round sunshine.

You can teach in Toulouse, where there’s a strong community of fellow teachers and an easygoing lifestyle that makes it a great place to live and work. Or you could teach in cities across the country, where most teachers work freelance for language schools or tutor privately.

The TEFL course runs full-time for five weeks in Toulouse. (Summer courses run for 4 weeks.)  You’ll finish with a TEFL certificate, hands-on classroom experience, and the confidence to step into your first teaching role in France or beyond.

Most graduates who stay in France begin with a few hours a week at one or more language schools and build up their schedule over time.

Schools usually hire freelance teachers who are already in the country, so completing your course in France puts you in a great position to start teaching soon after.

You won’t be left to figure things out on your own.

In France, TEFL Toulouse will support you through every step of the job search, from preparing your CV, to helping you set up as a freelance teacher, and connecting you with their extensive network of schools.

Most graduates who stay in France start with a few hours per week at one or more language schools, building up their schedule from there.

If you’re planning to teach elsewhere or work online, we’re here at School of TEFL to guide and support you.