
The main objective of this program, funded by the Ministère de l’Éducation du Québec, is for language assistants to help language teachers by leading the students in activities that complement their language learning (English, German, or Spanish).
The main objective of this program, funded by the Ministère de l’Éducation du Québec, is for language assistants to help language teachers by leading the students in activities that complement their language learning (English, German, or Spanish).
PROGRAM FUNDED
by the Ministry
For primary, secondary, college or university levels
depending on the country
8 to 9 months
in the school
70% funded
By the Ministry
From three countries
Germany, Mexico and the United Kingdom
Additional Information
Program Objectives and the Role of a language Assistant
A language assistant’s stay in Québec is often an integral part of their university studies. They are often required to complete an eight-to-nine-month practicum in a French-speaking environment in order to:
Assistants are people who:
The requesting organization must obtain the full consent of all the language teachers in the school to which the language assistant will be assigned. This agreement must be accompanied by a complete job description and a plan to ensure that the language assistant receives proper support and supervision both in and outside the school.
Role of the language assistant
The role of the language assistant consists in helping language teachers perform their tasks by leading the students in oral activities that complement their language program.
Language assistants must :
Assistants cannot :
Funding and administrative costs
The amount received by each language assistant varies depending on the level of the education institution in which they will be working. Éducation internationale will fund each of these institutions.
Country of origin | Duration | Hours per week | Funding given to the institution | Cost for the institution | Total gross amount paid to the language assistant |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
United Kingdom | 9 months | 24h (including 6h for preparation) | $16 380 | $7 020 | $23 400 |
Mexico | 9 months | 24h (including 6h for preparation) | $16 380 | $7 020 | $23 400 |
Germany | 8 months | 20h (including 6h for preparation) | $12 110 | $5 190 | $17 300 |
The host school also assumes responsibility (means and costs) for disbursing the total grant amount to the foreign language assistant.
Application form and handbook for the education institution
HANDBOOK FOR INSTITUTIONS
Please read carefully through the ”Guide pour les établissements” (in French only).
Application form
Fill out the application form and upload it here:
Mandated by the Ministère de l’Éducation du Québec to internationalize the Québec school service centres. We have been offering exchange programs for over 10 years.
1980
YEAR THE PROGRAM
WAS FOUNDED
+ 50
PER YEAR
560 000 $ +
IN FUNDING
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