Gaining teaching experience
Teaching in Spain, Colombia, or Switzerland? University students or graduates work as language assistants at a host school. The offer applies to Swiss students who go abroad as well as to foreign students who come to Switzerland.
What it's all about
As a language assistant you will work at a host school on a temporary basis, support local teachers in preparing lessons and have the opportunity to gain teaching experience yourself. You will teach pupils your native language in a playful manner and thus motivate them to speak the language.
At the same time you will improve your foreign language skills, become acquainted with a new education system and gain your first work experience. You will also acquire valuable social and personal skills which are highly sought after in the labour market.
The stay offers you plenty of time to learn the local language, explore the country, and make international friends. Being immersed in a different culture will enrich your life and open up new career opportunities.
For students or graduates of various subjects as well as teachers with some limited professional experience.
The position of assistantship is restricted to language assistance in the native language: Options include English, French, German, Italian and Spanish.
Pedagogical knowledge is an advantage but not mandatory.
Stays of a duration of 6 - 12 months are possible.
Options: at a host school abroad (for Swiss participants) or in Switzerland (for foreign participants).
We or a partner organisation abroad will find suitable host schools for participants.
Start at the beginning of the school year (pay attention to specific deadlines and start dates per country or canton).
Added value
- You gain insights into the teaching profession in another country.
- You gain valuable teaching experience.
- You learn a foreign language.
- You improve your career prospects.
- You broaden your understanding of other cultures.
- You expand your international network.
- You benefit from an existing infrastructure for exchanges and professional support from Movetia when preparing for your stay.