By Paige Lee
NOTE: This article was originally published on March 2, 2015. After direct consultation with the French Embassy in the U.S., this article was updated for new information in September 2019 regarding the 2020-2021 TAPIF Program.
An Overview of the TAPIF Assistantship Program for Americans to Teach English in France
TAPIF, which stands for Teaching Assistance Program In France, is a program run by the French Ministry of Education and the Cultural Services of The French Embassy that places Americans between 20-35 years of age as assistant English teachers in elementary and secondary schools throughout France. Though similar programs are offered for Canadians and other English speakers, TAPIF is specifically for Americans who want to teach English in France.