English language schools in Grenoble
February 17th, 2009 | Published in Features, Info & Advice, Work & Study | 23 Comments
For those looking for teaching work in Grenoble I’ve been promising some contact information on companies that offer English language training in and around the city for some time now. I’ve made a list below, including full contact information, links to websites and email addresses where possible. Please feel free to use the comments box to suggest others should you know any other schools, or if you want to share experiences working at any of these institutions.
Abaque Isère – Soutien scolaire à domicile
9 Rue Paul Bert
38000 Grenoble
Tél: 04 38 37 20 28
Fax : 04 38 02 08 64
contact@abaque-isere.com
A.F.S.I.C. (Action Formation Continue Ingénierie Conseil)
36 Bis rue des Vingt Toises
38950 Saint Martin le Vinoux
Tél : 04 38 86 45 08
Fax : 04 38 86 45 09
20, avenue de la Houille Blanche
38170 Seyssinet-Pariset
Tél. 04 76 48 35 05
maria.brown@brownschool.fr
7 rue Hoche
38000 Grenoble
Tél. 04 76 28 29 66
Fax 04 76 28 26 13
Europôle
4 place Robert Schuman
38000 Grenoble
Tél. : 04 76 49 96 19
Fax : 04 76 49 94 71
grenoble@demos.fr
F.L.O.R. (Formation Langues Org. Ressources Humaines)
Parc Sud Galaxie
38130 Echirolles
Tél. : 04 76 09 15 72
Fax : 04 76 40 37 46
flor.flor@wanadoo.fr
Greta Alpes-Dauphiné et Greta Sud-Isère
1-3, rue des Trembles
38100 Grenoble
Tél. : 04 76 33 27 63
« Le Trident »
34 avenue de l’Europe
38100 Grenoble
Tél. : 04 76 22 78 20
Fax : 04 76 22 78 28
8 rue Ampère
Bâtiment B
38000 Grenoble
Tél. : 04 76 48 22 35
ZI Mayencin
Parc Equation
4 allée de Bethléem
38610 Gières
Tél. : 04 76 59 19 80
Fax : 04 76 59 19 90
logos@logos.fr
Montessori International School of Grenoble
19, chemin de la Duy
38240 Meylan
Contact : + 33 4 76 89 02 75
ecole@montessori-grenoble.com
76 rue des Alliés
38100 Grenoble
Tél. : 04 76 33 18 39
Fax : 04 76 33 18 40
9 place de Metz
38000 Grenoble
Tél : 04 38 92 01 01
grenoble@lespetitsbilingues.com
14 avenue Albert 1er de Belgique
38000 Grenoble
Tél. : 04 76 12 25 12
and
1080 chemin de la Croix Verte
38330 Montbonnot
Tél. : 04 76 12 25 12
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February 26th, 2009 at 1:58 pm (#)
I can highly recommend that you don’t consider Options if you appreciate your self-esteem and free time … and there is also the CCI and various universities via the INPG – but you have to have a primary job so they don’t have to pay social charges…
Of course, the best place to work is Wall Street but don’t take it from me – come find out!
September 18th, 2009 at 4:47 pm (#)
updated 18/09/09 !
November 1st, 2009 at 8:03 pm (#)
Hi James,
Thanks for all this info. Ive just moved to Grenoble and married a short time ago to a francaise ! I worked last winter and will be working this upcoming winter as well but Im looking for more stable and permanent work.
I dont have any teaching experience, but have a degree in bus. mgt. Do you know if its still possible to obtain a teaching job or where i can go to become a teacher?
Any help is appreciated !
Jimmy
November 2nd, 2009 at 9:30 am (#)
Hi Jimmy,
While teaching experience is obviously a big advantage – I know people who were recruited without it. Doing a TEFL of some description (preferably one with practical experience) would be recommended as at least it would give you basic skills you will need; but it’s not always insisted upon.
I think the best thing is to try as many schools as possible, but preferably when you are alreay in the country and ready to work straight away.
James
November 2nd, 2009 at 6:39 pm (#)
Hi James,
Thanks for your help once again. I will try to get my hands on a TEFL certificate and will apply in the new year. Good to know that they are looking for teachers in Grenoble, might be a good career change.
Regards
Jimmy
November 26th, 2009 at 11:06 am (#)
Thank you James. this is really useful information.
Elsa
November 26th, 2009 at 10:15 pm (#)
You’re welcome Elsa!
James
February 8th, 2010 at 9:52 pm (#)
updated 8/02/10
February 24th, 2010 at 5:22 pm (#)
[...] me a while of offering my services to language companies (Grenoble Life already has a useful list here), universities and other places like the Chamber of Commerce and Rectorat before I was employed, [...]
May 17th, 2010 at 3:31 pm (#)
Hi im from England and have now settled here in Grenoble permanently. I would like to give private tuitions to teach English, preferbly under 16 year olds or assist in teaching English. Does anyone have any tips as i am wanting to work asap.
May 17th, 2010 at 7:55 pm (#)
Hi Sofia,
You could try a ‘soutien scolaire’ company. There was some info on this here:
Also Les Petits Bilingues sometimes outsource private tuition for teenagers so it’d be worth getting in touch with them.
Otherwise putting an ad in your local shop windows could be a good idea.
James
June 18th, 2010 at 5:08 pm (#)
“Graines de Polyglottes” is a linguistic center which welcomes the children from 3 to 11 years old to teach them english.
July 5th, 2010 at 3:44 am (#)
thanks for all the info james,
me and my partner are considering a move to grenoble to teach english. Just wondering, roughly how much is rent for a small house/1 bedroom flat?
thanks in advance
dave and kirsty
July 5th, 2010 at 10:01 am (#)
Hi Dave and Kirsty,
It depends where you want to live really. I imagine roughly between 400 and 800 euro a month depending on the age of the flat and desirability of the are in which you want to live. Expect to pay a couple of months up front. I suggest checking out Leboncoin.fr or Paravendu.fr for a better idea. Normally one bedroom flats are referred to as F2 or T2, which means one bedroom plus living space. Few flats are pre-furnished though, which is another consideration.
James
October 10th, 2011 at 10:44 pm (#)
hi james ,, im expecting to move to Grenoble within two next months and i want to study english language and have a certificate . i ve been searching for private schools for that but all i get is english for business or industry .. if u could help me finding some addresses for such schools i would be so grateful… thx
October 11th, 2011 at 8:46 am (#)
Hi Coco,
It depends what kind of certificate you need. Wall Street Institute is very much for private students who want to study English, not just training for people from business and industry.
Otherwise you could try ‘La Maison des langues et des cultures’ (Stendhal University) or ‘Le Centre des langues vivantes’ (Pierre Mendes France University) on campus. You don’t necessarily have to be enrolled at the faculties to study there.
Also, I am aware that John Evans Language School (see above) also takes students for private tuition sometimes so it would be worth asking there.
Best,
James
October 11th, 2011 at 6:27 pm (#)
thx James for taking time to answer my question , that was really helpful.. :)
October 12th, 2011 at 11:20 am (#)
hi James … the kind of certificate i need is teaching English as a foreign language .. do u know what should i do or where should i start studying to obtain such certificate??… thanks for all your help …
October 12th, 2011 at 12:21 pm (#)
Hi Coco,
Teaching English as a Foreign Language certification courses vary from a few hours online “training” to intensive four week programmes. Consequently, “TEFL cerification” itself does not mean very much. TEFL is not an accredited qualification and does not automatically mean that you have received proper preparation for life in the classroom.
CELTA, however, is an accredited (by Cambridge) four-week course which is always conducted to a high standard wherever you take it. In France, I’m not sure if you can do this outside Paris: http://www.teaching-esl-to-adults.com/celta-course-locations.html
Having said this, a number of TEFL and TESOL courses cover similar theoretical and practical training as the CELTA for the same number of hours (and may be cheaper). You would have to check with the hosting institution what kind of accreditation, if any, they have. I would be wary of TEFL courses that market themselves as ‘internationally recognized’. You would be advised to do some research on the course offered before enrolling. There are none in Grenoble. Here are some elsewhere in France: http://www.eslbase.com/courses/france/
The most important thing is that you do a course with real teaching practice oberved by an experienced professional who can give you constructive feedback. An online TEFL cannot provide this.
Hope this helps,
James
October 31st, 2011 at 7:15 pm (#)
updated 31/10/2011
December 6th, 2011 at 11:56 am (#)
Hi, I shifted to Grenoble this year and would be settling down here, I have good teaching experience in languages In a university back in my country and I was also a Director of the Foreign language institute in my university in New Delhi. I am searchng for a job in english or Japanese teaching, I have sent my CV to as many places as I could think of but I haven’t recieved any reply….Can you tell me what should be done as a next step and what are the options for a person like me who has a good teaching experience in Languages…Your suggestions would be higjly appreciated….
Regards
Jessi
December 6th, 2011 at 6:16 pm (#)
Hi Jessi,
Did you send CVs/letters in French as well as English?
Timing can be an issue. Recruitment is normally in time for the September rentrée, or January. It can happen any time though.
I think the best thing is to visit places personally, CV in hand. I know this has worked for friends of mine. Gets you first in their thoughts, so to speak.
Good luck,
James
January 29th, 2012 at 6:03 pm (#)
Saw a post mentioning doing the CELTA in Paris, and I just wanted to add that you can also do it in Strasbourg through ESOL Strasbourg (http://www.esolstrasbourg.com/about.htm).
I’m currently doing the DELTA with them and would highly recommend both the organization and the diploma for anyone who is serious about becoming a better teacher and helping raise industry standards!