The Problem: In the field of English as a Second or Foreign language, Borg (2003) observed that studies of teacher cognition can be divided into two broad curricular areas of grammar and literacy. Notably, however, there is limited research on the cognitions of foreign language teachers of English within the intercultural dimension of language education, and how those cognitions inform teacher behavior (Cheng, 2012; Larzen-Ostermark, 2008; Xiaohui & Li, 2011). Method: Concurrent data collection was done through semi-structured interviews and an online survey. Four interview participants and 14 survey participants were recruited online via several websites serving French EFL teachers in metropolitan France. Survey participants responded to 46 questions (multiple choice, ranking and Likert items). Questions were divided among five broad categories of an EFL instructors' experiences within the intercultural dimension of teaching and learning. (1) Pre-service Intercultural training and experiences; (2) Teacher's perceptions of their student's intercultural experiences and learning; (3) Familiarity with foreign cultures associated with native English speakers; (4) Teaching objectives focused on intercultural learning; and (5) Attitudes and beliefs about intercultural teaching in an EFL context. The semi-structured interviews explored participants' cognitions of the intercultural dimension of their teaching and learning experiences by using five open-ended questions (see appendix D). Results: This study provides key insights into the cognitions of EFL instructors working within a European context. Most importantly, these results support the existing view that there is a persistent disconnect between EFL policy and curricula design (vis-a-vis the goals and objectives of intercultural teaching and learning) and its implementation by classroom practitioners. Both survey and interview participants remarked that they felt inadequately prepared to address the intercultural goals and objectives outlined in the curriculum. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]