Internships for students in Paris, France
Internships in Paris
Unique internship in Paris: work in art, fashion, gastronomy, or tourism!
Internship in Paris: Paris is waiting for you!
Internship in Paris — this program is aimed at students who speak French and want to gain professional experience at a French company. You can work in fields like finance, communications, marketing, law, IT, advertising, tourism, and hospitality. Internships in France are also great for students of art, fashion, and gastronomy — after all, these are the areas that helped make France famous around the world. Applications are open year-round, but to secure a spot we recommend applying at least 3–6 months before your program start date. You’ll have the chance to live in Paris for 2–6 months and see how a French company operates from the inside. Internships shorter than 2 months are usually unpaid; for placements of 2 months or more, compensation can start at €600 per month.
Why join this program?
- Internship search and placement (1 internship spot);
- Orientation meeting upon arrival in France;
- Support from the program sponsor;
- Providing the documents required to get your visa.
- Airfare (~ €200-300, depending on arrival/departure city and date);
- Visa application fee (€99);
- Room and board (if not provided by the host company, from €600 per month + €250 registration fee);
- Health insurance (from €13 per week);
- Transfer to/from the airport (from €80 one way);
- French language courses (from €270 per week + €250 registration fee).
Requirements
- Full-time students majoring in a field directly related to the internship;
- French language level at least B2 — Upper-Intermediate;
- Ages: 18–35 years old;
- You need to have sufficient funds to cover accommodation costs (at least €1000).
Programs have fixed start dates. Check the start date of your chosen program with your IEC coordinator. Program duration ranges from 1 week to 3 years, depending on the chosen program. Plan to submit your documents 4-6 months before the program start date.
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