Working as a nurse in english speaking hospitals

I saw your post and wanted you to know how hard it is in France without knowing the language.  You cannot find a job in your field and passing many exams here without learning French first. Especially nursing, you would be working with French patients.  The bureaucracy is something I would never have imagined.  I would at least get to B1 level French before moving here as it is necessary.  I’ve been here 10 years believe me when I say it’s not easy.  If you can speak French already then you would just have to be relicensed here in this Country.  Leaving one Country to here is just swapping out old problems for new ones. I hate to sound negative but it’s the reality. Good luck to you

@Rachel240 hi there , living in France without speaking the language is very hard and you must have at least level B1 to be able to work in nursing.  There are no Hospitals that are English speaking.  Furthermore, without French it’s impossible to get a job in that field. Pretty much anywhere it’s impossible to work here with no French level.  It would be like a French person moving to the States or wherever you are from to work in nursing.  In order to live here and work you must prove your French level.  For me to be here in this Country of France I must be at level B1 as their rules for that have gotten quite strict unfortunately .  I would take French classes wherever you are for the next years to prepare to live here if that’s what you really want to do.  But honestly the bureaucracy here is quite a nightmare.  Very stressful!

@Rachel240

Hello!

You can definitely work in French hospitals—even though French is the primary language, most medical professionals speak at least some English, especially in larger cities or international areas. Many hospitals and clinics are used to dealing with English-speaking patients, so you won’t be completely lost.

Plus, you’ll pick up the basics of French quickly once you’re immersed in the environment! Many expats start with simple medical terms and improve over time. If you're open to learning, you'll adapt faster than you think.

Good luck with your move! 🇫🇷😊 You just need to have contact with people to learn fast