France Education International Program for Nigerians 2026

Embassy of France in Nigeria is accepting applications for the position of English Language Assistant to work in France during the 2026-2027 school year.

About Embassy of France in Nigeria

Embassy of France in Nigeria Education International Program

Aim and Benefits of Embassy of France in Nigeria Education International Program

• 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.

Requirements for Embassy of France in Nigeria Education International Program Qualification

• 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 volunterring 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 automaticall disqualified

Interview date, Process and Venue for Embassy of France in Nigeria Education International Program

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.

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Application Deadline

How to Apply

Please register online by clicking on the following link: https://assistants.france-education-international.fr/CreationCompte

For more details, visit Embassy of France in Nigeria Education Program webpage