Gain a rewarding work experience in France!
Intern in France
Gain a rewarding work experience in France!
Bordeaux, Lyon, Nice, Paris
Location
2-6 months
Duration
18-30
Age
Working Holiday Visa
Visa
Year-round
Dates
This program enables international students, recent graduates, and young professionals to gain educational and professional experience by interning at a company in France. It offers a unique opportunity to explore various career paths related to their field of study. Trainees will enhance their skills and knowledge while improving language abilities through cross-cultural exchange in everyday life in France.
The Highlights
- Trainees can be placed in private, public or semi-public companies, non-profit organizations or any type of company, either French or international. Host employers can be small, mid-size or large multinational companies.
- All placements are individually organized according to the preferences, schedule, skills and requirements of the applicant.
- The program has an open enrollment policy throughout the year with monthly start dates and applicants may apply for a 2 to 6 months training program.
- Internship placements are available in Paris, Bordeaux, Nice and Lyon.
- Placements are usually full-time positions, which is approximately 35 hours per week.
- If the duration of the internship in a private company is more than two months, the participant will receive financial compensation which is around 550 euros per month minimum for a full-time internship.
- Applicants have to be full-time students at the time of enrollment if the internship is planned to be 2 months+.
Program includes
TWO WEEKS OF INTENSIVE PREP CLASSES:
- 20 general French lessons during the morning
- 4 extra lessons to strengthen the communication
- 2 extra lessons in mini groups to prepare for future interviews and integration into the host company
OPTIONAL SERVICES:
- Additional French lessons: From $670 CAD per week
- Individual airport transfer: From $165 CAD one way (Depending on arrival airport)
- Accommodation Arrangement Fee $145 CAD
- Host Family (Room only, Bed & Breakfast, Half board): From $440 CAD per week
- Residence: From $670 CAD per week
- Apart’ Hotels: From $990 CAD per studio and week
OCCUPATIONAL CATEGORIES:
Accounting
Sales and Marketing
Communication and Public Relations
Publicity, Journalism, Press
Audiovisual Media, Cinema, Television
Fashion
Business Administration and management
Hospitality and Tourism Management
Architecture
Computing and New Technologies
History, Museums
Art, Art Museums and Galleries
Social Services, Psychology, Health
Law, Politics, Government, Public Administration
NGO, Charity Organization
Start Dates 2024
CV and Cover letter advice and editing
Up to three guaranteed interviews with companies in France
Pre-arrival Internship Placement
Two weeks of General French language training (20 lessons = 15 hours/week)
Linguistic Workshop (4 lessons) and Work Experience Workshop (2 lessons)
Full assistance, ongoing support and advice throughout the program
Orientation session upon arrival providing comprehensive information about living and working in France
Participant’s handbook
Assistance in applying for the Working Holiday visa
Certificate on completion of program
What’s not included:
Airfare and transport to internship placement
Visa fees
Registration at the Federal Police (required from certain nationalities)
Travel insurance (mandatory)
Personal expenses
TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE PROGRAM:
- Be between 18 and 30 years old
- Be a full-time student (2 months +)
- Signed university agreement (2 months+)
- Have intermediate level in French (Minimum B1) or be willing to attend a French Language Course
- Be mature, flexible, open-minded, able to adapt and willing to experience new situations
TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE WORKING HOLIDAY VISA:
- Be between the ages of 18 and 30 as of the application date
- You must hold a Canadian passport that is valid for at least six months past the end date of the
visit - You must have never benefited from this visa or the other two types of visa under the
mobility agreement - You must provide proof of sufficient financial resources to provide for any initial expenses at the
start of your stay and to leave the country at any time during your stay - Have a clean police record
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Accounting
Sales and Marketing
Communication and Public Relations
Publicity, Journalism, Press
Audiovisual Media, Cinema, Television
Fashion
Business Administration and Management
Hospitality and Tourism Management
Architecture
Computing and New Technologies
History, Museums
Art, Art Museums and Galleries
Social Services, Psychology, Health
Law, Politics, Government, Public Administration
NGO, Charity Organization
You can do an internship of 2 months in a non-profit organization (NGO) if you are not a student. You have to be a student at the time of your application if you want a longer internship.
You will need a signed agreement from your university if you want to do an internship for longer than 2 months. If you are not a student or your university doesn’t support the internship, then you can still do a 2 months internship in an NGO.
You will need intermediate French Language skills for the internship. Our Gold Package includes 2 weeks of language lessons. If this is not enough, you will be able to add more weeks before your internship start. Your level of French will be assessed during your interview and/or through an online proficiency test.
The Silver Package is only eligible for advanced students, who can demonstrate a high proficiency in French (B2/C1) and/or knowledge of France. This will be evaluated during a conversation with our partner in France.
You will need to book our Gold Package if your French language skills are not sufficient, which includes 2 weeks of Language lessons. Additional weeks can be added at an extra cost if needed or recommended by our partner in France.
