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Explore a different way to teach

French immersion through a paid school programme. Understand the route, the everyday costs and the questions to ask.

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Research snapshot · 28 October 2026

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UNDERSTAND YOUR OPTIONS

The route matters.

Language assistant

British Council ELA Quebec

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French immersion through a paid school programme

Who should explore it
UK or Irish passport; A2 French; 60 or under
Pay evidence
CAD 2,600 gross monthly
Working pattern
24 weekly including 6 preparation
Length of placement
September 2026–May 2027
Work permission
Work permit before travel; medical and biometrics
Support and benefits
School holiday pattern subject to placement

Check the programme or employer’s current requirements S02 S07

THE EVERYDAY PICTURE

Life, language & your budget.

French A2 required.

The point to keep in mind

Do not generalise Quebec assistant pay to Canadian school teaching; tax and housing unmodelled.

There is no complete, matched net-pay budget for this route in the research snapshot. Ask for guaranteed hours, payroll deductions and housing costs before relying on a savings estimate.

Build your own budget

Healthcare and family plans

Confirm before applying; obtain written policy and exclusions

Moving with a partner or children? Confirm their residence and work rights, insurance and school arrangements separately.

Read the family guide

BEFORE YOU COMMIT

Get the important answers.

  • Confirm your passport and qualification requirements
  • Get the complete contract, paid hours and deductions
  • Check who arranges and pays for work permission
  • Price housing, insurance and the period before first pay
  • Verify the required police checks and documents
Open the preparation checklist

CHECK THE EVIDENCE

Go straight to the source.

An access date is not a vacancy deadline. Follow the official link to check the current intake and terms.

KEEP EXPLORING

Another place. Another possibility.