Bonjour, assistant(e)s! Now that you've survived your first week at your school, you probably have already gotten a feel for the staff, the students, the atmosphere, and the things you're expected to do as an English teaching assistant. However, you also know that you won't start teaching right away, no not at all. Under your work contract, … Continue reading What is “Observation Period?”
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Bonjour, assistant(e)s! ...and it's that time of year again... ...so you've arrived in France and have gotten acquainted with your school and town. Perhaps you've even already found a place to live and have opened up a bank account. But before you can begin teaching and starting your new life abroad, there's one more thing … Continue reading What to Expect During “Stage”
Bonjour, tout le monde! Perhaps you're finally in France and have settled into your flat (if not, you can find out in this post). You're still getting adjusted to the environment, possibly the time difference (especially if you're coming from overseas), but at the same time, you know that you still have a lot of … Continue reading How to Open a French Bank Account
Salut! Perhaps you've just arrived in France with no place to live, or maybe you're still in the States worrying about not having a flat once you're there. Granted, finding housing in France has got to be one of the most stressful things that us assistant(e)s/ lecteurs/lectrices/working-holiday students have to deal with, especially in an environment … Continue reading How to Find Housing in France
Bonjour! Considering that I had written about what to pack/not pack for France last week, it might seem a bit counteractive to talk about getting a French visa this week. In other words, this is to say that, for those heading off to France for long-stay purposes, it makes sense to get your visa first … Continue reading How to Get Your French VISA
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