| Employment |  It is quite difficult for people of not EU zone to get a job position in France. But if you have a college education and at least one year of past teaching experience (in whatever subject) there are ways to increase your chances. There are American and Canadian teachers who used to teach in private schools in many French towns, and their example showed that it is possible for non-EU teachers to obtain a position in France. What follows is a step-by-step guide for those of you who aspire to do the same.
What certificate to obtain: CELTA or TEFL? People always ask if it is needed a TEFL certification of some kind before going to France. There is just one possible answer: Yes! This is especially true for people who lack crucial work experience. No matter what certificate you obtain: a TEFL (Teach English as a Second Language) or a CELTA (Certificate of English Language Teaching to Adults), managers and employers would like to be sure that you are quite experienced, and have had a lot of in-class hours before trying to get the new job.
That means don’t sign up for those Internet training courses that promise you a certificate in only a few hours. Learn more about certificates and what are they like; find the one that is recognized world widely. You may take the RSA/Cambridge or Trinity certificates, as they are prestigious and known by most French employers. (To know more about the related matter visit the web site http://www.tefl.com/, there you will learn about teaching English peculiarities and get some free advice.)
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