Intern Program

L'Etoile du Nord is fortunate to host native speaking French interns from various Francophone countries each year who assist teachers in grades K - 5. This program is one of the things that makes our school unique!

Benefits of the Intern Program include:

• Interns share their language and culture with students and act as a pronunciation model providing exposure to authentic French.

• Interns lower the adult to student ratio.

• More opportunities for small group instruction occur to better meet students’ diverse learning needs.

• Students gain a more global perspective.

• Creates international connections for  teachers and LNFI families.

• Teachers are kept current with French language & culture.

Who are the interns & where are they from?

• The French Embassy provides interns from France and some French Territories and Intrax processes the Visas.

• The Amity Institute provides interns from diverse Francophone countries including several African countries.

• Interns are young professionals between the ages of 21 - 28 who have either completed a BA or MA or are in the process of degree completion in the educational field.

• Interns are interested in the American education system, the United States, and in improving their teaching and English skills.

• Interns are excited to take part in this language and cultural exchange living in a host family and receiving a small stipend from our PTO.

Hosting an Intern!

• LNFI families host interns half a school year (5 months) and they provide a private bedroom and three meals each day.

• Interns take the school bus or drive with host family to school. 

• A lifelong connection and cultural exchange occurs.