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I don't know anything about visa requirements - I'll leave that up to you - but if you don't have French nationality then you are more or less restricted to private schools - perhaps those where some classes are taught in English. International schools are another possibility.

You could try teaching English to adults - there are the usual world-wide companies such as Wall St English - but pay is far from great.

For flat-renting have a look at estate agents' websites, but with no history of employment in France you may need to pay 6 months' rent upfront. Flats are often unfurnished. If you want to contact an estate agent from NZ then you'll need to phone - very often people in France simply ignore emails.

You could try a private ad in leboncoin for Lyon.

Have you thought about health insurance? No work here means no health cover, so private health insurance is necessary.

Hello Brad and welcome to ½ûÂþÌìÌÃ!

I hope that other members will advise you soon.

I may suggest you to post an advert in the Lyon classifieds > jobs section and accommodation section/ flats for rent.

I hope it helps,
Harmonie.

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