Teacher Training Programme in Louisiana - Wallonie-Bruxelles International 2026-2027

Opportunity summary

The Wallonie-Bruxelles International programme enables French‑speaking teachers to work in immersion or FLE schools in Louisiana, at nursery, primary and lower secondary levels. The assignment initially lasts one year (10 months) and can be renewed up to five years depending on the school's needs.

Candidates must hold a teaching qualification, have at least 27 months of full‑time experience, be proficient in French (C2+) and English (B1+), and have been resident in Belgium for one year. The position offers a gross annual salary that increases each year, as well as a relocation allowance paid in October or June.

Before the planned mid‑July departure, selected candidates attend an induction internship in Baton Rouge on the third Monday of July. An individual oral interview is held at the end of January to confirm the application. The programme promotes French and strengthens cultural links between Belgium and Louisiana.

Eligibility criteria

• Native French speaker or C2+ level
• English level B1+
• Minimum 27 months of full‑time teaching
• Currently employed at the time of application
• Teaching qualification from a higher education institution
• Resident in Belgium for at least 1 year
• Not already enrolled in another WBI programme in the same academic year

Benefits and funding

• Amount stated: 52 443 USD

• Gross annual salary of $52 443 for the first year
• Relocation allowance of $6 000 paid in October of the first year

Required documents

The exact list of documents is not detailed in the announcement we consulted. It appears in the official form or rules: open the application page to read it before preparing your file.

How to apply, step by step

1. Prepare the file. Gather the documents listed on the programme website to compile your application file.
2. Send the file. Submit the complete file by email to [email protected] before 31 December 2026, before midnight.
3. Participate in the interview. If your file is selected, you will be invited to an individual oral interview at the end of January with the LDE and the CODOFIL.
4. Attend the induction internship. Attend the internship in Baton Rouge on the third Monday of July, organised for selected candidates.
5. Departure for Louisiana. Take part in the mid‑July departure to start your teaching assignment.

Your application file must be sent no later than 31 December 2026 before midnight by email to [email protected].

Important dates

Deadline history

• 07/10/2026 : - → 31/12/2026

Source and verification

• Wallonie-Bruxelles International (WBI) - Bourses d excellence IN.WBI - official page (main source)