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!

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

Regards
Jessi

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

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

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

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

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

James

Elsa

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

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

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