10 Smart Reasons To Teach English In France 

We’ve all done it, so the Paris Teachers Club knows the many benefits of choosing France as your new home abroad.

If you have a dream to teach English in France, you’ll be happy to know there are endless benefits, including pay grade, annual leave and job security. That means that teaching English in France isn’t just a smart economic decision, but provided an unparalleled work/life balance. 

Let’s look at 10 smart reasons to teach English in France. 

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1. The global ESL market is predicted to be worth €64 billion by 2029. 

Business is booming in the TEFL / ESL world! The above statistic from Meticulous Market Research shows just why teaching English in France may indeed be the right career move for you.

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2. Many French employers offer work from home flexibility 

French national legislation now has a Working From Home Policy. Under the policy, if you’d like to telework for part of your on-the-clock hours, you can advise your employer in writing as to your reasons for wanting to do so, and the employer must justify their reasoning for denying your request if they do.

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3. The French economy is the 6th largest in the world 

The French economy is one of the strongest and most stable in the world, which makes it an ideal location for individuals deciding where to relocate to for better job security. Not only are French work contracts notoriously thorough and take worker’s rights seriously, but if you’re a native English speaker and searching for a country with a high demand for teachers, France is for you!

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4. You can earn a TEFL qualification from anywhere in the world 

A TEFL qualification will serve you well, especially when moving to France to become a teacher! Anyone can access TEFL classes from anywhere in the world, which can be completed online and are a cost-effective investment in your future. Make sure to choose a TEFL course provider that is accredited, recognised and certified, and that meets international standards.

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5. Full time workers in France have one of the most generous annual leave schemes in the world, with 25 days off on average a year. 

Just another reason to make the move to France! Did someone say long weekends on the French Riviera? 

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6. The French education system is highly esteemed 

Did you know that France has one of the highest literacy rates in the world? It is around 99% of the population, and much of that success is down to the quality of our educational system and how seriously education is taken here. As a result, teaching positions across France are regularly available and English teachers are regularly in-demand.

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7. France is renowned for its job security 

If you manage to find a job in Paris that offers a permanent contract (contrat à durée indéterminée) – great work! This means that after a set trial period, your job is extremely secure. Your role, hours, salary, days off and place of work are predetermined in this contract, which provides much-needed stability for anyone living in the busy capital.

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8. Paris has many extensive and efficient public transport systems 

Paris has a plethora of public transportation options, making owning or renting a car unnecessary. We have our extensive Metro that has a stop every 500 metres, buses, trams, ferries, taxis, rideshares and bike hire kiosks, that rent out both electric and traditional bikes.

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9. French labour law has a “right to disconnect” mandate 

Sick of your stressful job where you don’t feel that you’re able to switch off outside your working hours and enjoy your downtime? The French government understand and recognise that every worker has a right to privacy, and to their life outside of work. As such, in 2017 they enacted a “right to disconnect” mandate, which protects workers from being penalised for ignoring after-hours work messages or calls. Other countries have since followed suit.

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10. France has a maximum limit for working hours per week 

If you’re moving from a country where the working week is long, working hours are uncapped and you’re feeling burnt out, being an employee in France will feel like a breath of fresh air. In France, the law surrounding working rights is very strict, and workers cannot legally work more than 10 hours per day or 44 hours per week unless specifically outlined in their working contract. The standard working week in Paris is 35 hours. 

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