Teach English in Switzerland!Language Assistants Programme 2022/23

Would you like the opportunity to spend a year living and working in Switzerland? By becoming a Language Assistant in a Swiss public school you can do just that, whilst also helping students improve their knowledge and understanding of your language and culture.

As an English language assistant, you spend around one year at a secondary school or vocational high school in Switzerland. This gives you the opportunity to gain experience in foreign language teaching, improve your language skills and deepen your knowledge of Switzerland and its education system.

Dates of appointment: Mid August/early September to end June/early July, depending on the school's preference and the region (canton). Hours: 12 per week, e.g. usually 16 lessons of 45 minutes each Pay: CHF 3,200 per month gross (around CHF 2,600 net) Preferred branches of study Local languages: English, Linguistics, French, German, Italian, Education