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Road to the Concours ! – Study Tips and Advice
Now that you know what awaits you in the various CAPES épreuves, you might be wondering….but how in the world will I learn to do all of that ?! It certainly seems like an insurmountable amount of information to assimilate, but it’s doable with a little organization and strategy. Read on for a few tips, … More Road to the Concours ! – Study Tips and Advice

Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about the CAPES/CAFEP concours
If you are interested in becoming a fully certified teacher in France, you will inevitably come across mentions of THE CONCOURS. The CAPES. The CAFEP. The Capes-cafep… Whatever it’s called, passing it is the key to a coveted permanent teaching job within the Education Nationale. While I have touched on my own experience taking the … More Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about the CAPES/CAFEP concours

Toulouse : the good, the meh, and the wish list
It’s summer vacation here in France, and I’ve been using my much-needed pause from work to snuggle my cat and attempt to finally resurrect this blog. Going through old photos and files made me realize that it’s been almost four years since I moved to Toulouse 😳 Time flies when you’re teaching during a pandemic, … More Toulouse : the good, the meh, and the wish list