Foreign Language Assistant Program

Foreign Language Assistant Program

In co-operation with the German Pedagogical Exchange Office (PAD), the Canadian Association of University Teachers of German is accepting applications for positions as English-language assistants in the Federal Republic of Germany. Information and application forms are available from:

Dr. Caroline L. Rieger
carolin@mail.ubc.ca
Department of Central, Eastern and Northern European Studies
University of British Columbia

The assistants spend 9 months at a school (starting in September) in Germany, working 12 hours per week as resource persons under the direction of teachers of English. They are expected to help with conversation and oral practice of English and should also be able to provide information about everyday life and culture in Canada.

Program Runtime

August/September to May

Eligibility

• Students majoring in German or any other subject who will have completed a first degree (BA) upon assuming the position.
• Must be native speakers of English and a long-time resident of Canada.
• Must have very good knowledge of German.
• Should be less than 30 years of age.

Award

There is a minimum cost-of-living stipend of 1000, – Euro per month, which includes insurance and is tax-exempt.

Application Deadline

March