The adventures of an Australian girl in France

• How can I get a job in France? 8 years ago I get a lot of questions and emails from people who ask me how I was able to live and work in France. I got a job in France by applying for a position as an English language teaching assistant offered by the French Ministry of Education. Not only do they hire English language assistants, but...
• The past 10 months 9 years ago It has been over 10 months since I last posted on this blog and it hasn't been for a lack of interest or love for this blog... it's just that life has gotten in the way. Since my return to Australia a year ago, I have been busy putting a life together post-TAPIF.As anyone who has lived and worked...
• A week in the life of an English teaching assistant in France 10 years ago I really wanted to do this post just so that future assistants or applicants can get a real feel of what day to day life is like for an English assistant in France. MONDAYI'm not working in my school's today, but this is usually the day I find out what topics my teacher's would like me to prepare...
• A year ago today! 10 years ago I really can't believe it's been a whole year since the crazy France teaching adventure began! On October 1st last year, I was entering my school for the first time not as a student but a member of staff. I remember wondering how it was all going to work out. How it would be making friends with the...
• The lowdown on OFII: paperwork & medical visit 10 years ago So, before you even leave for France you're already thinking what is OFII and why do they want to examine me?Well, 'OFII' is the French Immigration Office and they are the people who have to validate the visa you got before coming to declare you as a legal worker and resident of France. This is...

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