2026 – 2027 ALVE France Education International Program (English Language Assistants) in France
of an assistant is not adequate to support dependentsPosted February 5, 2026
Job Description
2026 – 2027 ALVE France Education International Program (English Language Assistants) in France
Would you like to gain 7 months’ international work experience? The ALVE France Education International program is for you.
Embassy of France in Nigeria are accepting applications for the position of English Language Assistant to work in France during the 2026-2027 school year.
Summary of the 2026 – 2027 ALVE France Education International Program
- Type: Training
- Sponsor: Embassy of France in Nigeria
- Duration: 7 months
- Eligible Country: Nigeria
- Benefits: opportunity to teach English in France, Enjoying an international experience
- Deadline: February 22, 2026
Eligibility Criteria for the 2026 – 2027 ALVE France Education International Program
- Candidates must be NIGERIAN citizens.
- Permanent residents are not eligible for this program.
- Candidates must be between 20 and 30 years of age by the start of the mission.
- Candidates must have completed their secondary education in NIGERIA.
- Candidates must have completed at least four years of university studies at the time of application.
- Experience in teaching or volunteering in educational projects will be highly valued
- A minimum B1 Level in French is required (DELF or DALF certificates required)
- Candidates must be native English speakers.
- Candidates should preferably be single, as the salary of an assistant is not adequate to support dependents.
- Selected candidates will be required to provide proof of sufficient financial means to purchase their flight ticket and to cover their living expenses during the first month, prior to obtaining their visa.
- Candidates must select one of the ten Alliances Françaises or the Institut Français du Nigeria in the « Professeur Evaluateur » field.
Applications that do not follow this procedure will be automatically disqualified.
Training Perks
- The Language Assistant Programme offers the opportunity to teach English in France for 7 months, children of all ages.
- Enhance cultural exchange and English language teaching in French schools while discovering France and enjoying an international experience.
Important:
- Please note that shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview (physical or online) in one of the following locations, depending on the city closest to your place of residence: Abuja (Institut français du Nigeria) and Alliances Françaises in Lagos, Port Harcourt, Ibadan, Enugu Kaduna, Owerri, Ilorin, Kano, Jos or Maiduguri.
Deadline: 22nd February, 2026