Teacher Education in French
La langue française? Mais oui! Do you love the French language and French culture and are you excited about education? Do you enjoy working with teens and young adults? HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht's Teacher Education in French programme is just for you! You will learn how to deliver your knowledge and enthusiasm to your students using the latest methods.
You learn what it is to be a teacher and how to teach French language and culture to young people, with a work placement at a training school from year one. During years 1, 2 and 3 you will do mandatory Stay Abroad modules, spending time in a French speaking country.
With your knowledge of teaching methodology, literature and culture of the French-speaking countries, linguistics and pedagogics, you will be prepared for a successful career in education. Given France's role in the EU and international trade, we expect good job opportunities, partly due to the teacher shortage.
Teacher Education in French covers 3 components:
- The French Language – Grammar, Phonetics, Literature and such.
- Methodological Practice – How to teach a second language through the communicative approach.
- Pedagogical Practice – the essence of being a teacher: child development psychology and such.
As part of these components you will also do a 3,5-year internship and engage in practical research at your internship school.
During the time you'll spend in France you will put your language skills further into practice.
Why study Teacher in French at HU?
- You are taught in French. Having your classes in French means you are immersed in the language from the start, allowing you to become fluent and confident quickly.
- Double degree. It is possible to obtain a double degree, making you qualified to teach two languages and boosting your prospects of finding a teaching position.
- Teaching practice is at the heart of the programme. Since HU places a strong emphasis on practice, you will be able to use what you've learnt straight away.
- Transcript of Records – If you have not yet completed Secondary School, you must upload a transcript showing your current grades. You can find the transcript template here.
- Secondary School Leaving Certificate – If you have already completed Secondary School, you do not need to upload a separate transcript. Simply upload your Secondary School Leaving Certificate to the application.
Note: you may be invited to participate in a programme selection check. A short assessment designed to help determine whether the programme is a good match for your interests, skills, and expectations.
Important! View the full requirements on the university’s official website. Requirements may vary depending on your nationality and the country where you completed your previous education.
You may not need to take IELTS or TOEFL. University usually allow you to prove your English proficiency in one of the following ways:
- TOEFL iBT*
- IELTS Academic
- A Cambridge English qualification
- A national English examination listed on your secondary school leaving certificate
- An English subject and grade on your secondary school leaving certificate that meet the university’s requirements
- Secondary education completed in English in a country or school qualification accepted by the university
- An International Baccalaureate (IB) or European Baccalaureate (EB) diploma
- Other
Important: Accepted methods and minimum results depend on study programme, your secondary school qualification and the country where you completed your education. Check the official requirements for your chosen study programme.
*Use the Kastu promo code LTU1000102 when registering for TOEFL iBT and receive a 5% discount.
With your degree, you may work in Dutch secondary education, teaching the lower years, and at vocational and language schools. You can also become a freelancer and teach/tutor privately or write course books or exam materials.
- High School Teacher of French. You bring the language, literature and culture of the French-speaking world to the children in an exciting and involved way, and using a variety of teaching methods. You also guide and mentor young minds in their journey towards adulthood.
- French Teacher in Tertiary Education. You focus on the practical use of French, training young adults going to a vocational school (MBO or ROC in Dutch) and preparing them for their future jobs. You do this using a communicative approach.
- French Teacher at a Language Institute. At a language school in the Netherlands or abroad, you teach French to people from all ages and backgrounds. Many will be travelling to learn French, and you might make some great friends from around the world in the process.
- Course Material or Exam Designer. You keep up to date with the latest in (online) learning methods and you create course materials that are easy and fun to use. Or, you focus on course objectives and create exams to test participants.
- Freelance Language Trainer. If you want to combine a career with another job or continued studies, you can choose to go freelance. You may give private French lessons, or tutor students and help with homework. The choices are endless
You can get started at:
- Dutch high schools
- Dutch vocational schools
- Language institutes around the world
- Publishers
- Governmental institutions
