The Embassy of France is allocating positions to Jamaican English Language Assistant each academic year in the mainland of France as well as in the Guadeloupe and Martinique. The programme aims to allow Jamaican foreign assistants to master the French language and customs while providing French students with the authenticity of their language and the richness of their culture.
This programme is open to Jamaican professionals and students aged 20 to 30. All candidates should have the equivalent of an Associate Degree and a fair knowledge of spoken French.
Application forms for this programme are available at the Embassy of France, the University of the West Indies (Department of Modern Languages), University of Technology (Faculty of Education and Liberal Studies), Shortwood Teachers’ College (Department of Modern Languages) and the Northern Caribbean University. They can also be downloaded at http://www.ciep.fr or http http://www.ciep.fr/assistantetr Applications with required documents must be returned to the Cultural Services of the Embassy by January 5.
For further information regarding required documents and terms and conditions of the programme individuals are asked to contact the Embassy of France at 978-0201 or email anouck.carre@diplomatic.gov.fr