Work in France - IEC
Work in France: work for students in France
Work in Paris, Provence, or the Alps, enjoying the culture and atmosphere of France. A sponsor will help you find an employer!
Work in France: French charm at work!
Work in France is an exchange program that allows young professionals to work in cities such as Paris and its suburbs, colorful resort towns on the Côte d’Azur, or ski resorts in the Alps. Brittany, Provence, and Alsace can easily transform from romantic names from “The Three Musketeers” or Google Maps into destinations for their work journey. This year-round program will immerse you in the atmosphere of “French charm.” You have a unique opportunity to work and travel. Work in France through this program is possible in hotels, restaurants, amusement parks, retail, and essentially any other job that does not require specialized education or previous work experience. However, knowledge of French at least at the Intermediate level is mandatory to find more interesting job vacancies. Under the program, you can work and travel for a period of 2 to 4 months, with the possibility of extending up to 12 months, depending on the job offer you receive from the employer. The program sponsor looks for employers even before departure to France and offers only one employer.
Why would I do that
- Finding 1 employer;
- Orientation meeting upon arrival in France;
- Support from the program sponsor;
- Assistance in obtaining a work permit in France.
- Flight ticket (~ €200-300, depending on the arrival/departure city and date);
- Visa fee (€99);
- Accommodation and food (if not provided by the employer, from €600 per month + €250 registration fee);
- Medical insurance (from €13 per week);
- Transfer to/from the airport (from €80 one way);
- French language courses (from €270 per week + €250 registration fee).
Materials on the program
- Brochure with program description
- Sample contract for participation in the program
- Country/vacancy information (manual)
- Program Participant Calculator
Requirements
- Anyone aged 18 to 30 years old (not necessarily a student);
- Knowledge of French at the Intermediate level and English at least at the Intermediate level is considered an additional bonus;
- Participants with knowledge of English at least at the Intermediate level are also allowed in the program (work mainly in the southern France in the service sector);
- Previous work experience in the service and tourism sector is desirable but not mandatory;
- Must not have a criminal record;
- Participants must have at least €1500 for covering expenses in France.
Programs have fixed dates. Please check the start date of the selected program with the IEC coordinator. Program duration – from 1 week to 3 years, depending on the selected program. The documents should be submitted 4-6 months before the program start date.
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