French + Internship (work experience)

The French & Internship program gives students the opportunity to benefit from an enriching internship in the field of their choice in Paris, Nice, Bordeaux or Lyon. The internship search is done by our Work Experience department.

Work Experience
french & internship

Take the opportunity to discover the world of French work! In addition to an upgrade, we support you in your project and help you find a quality internship in your field of study!

Be an Intern in France

The “French & Internship” program is a life changing linguistic and cultural experience where you will have the opportunity to learn French at school as well as in an international work environment. By joining a host company in France, an internship will enable you to discover the workplace “à la française”.

To take full advantage of the training and make your internship a key reference on your resume, you must adapt and show motivation, curiosity and dynamism. In order to guarantee an enjoyable atmosphere, it is important to communicate spontaneously with your internship supervisor and team.

Age

From 18 to 30 ans

Available at

Paris, Nice

Level

B1 minimum

Duration

2 weeks

Weekly program

22 lessons/ week

Participants per class

12 students /class

Course start

Every Monday

Improve your French on a Daily Basis

French courses tailored to your level

General French courses combined with specialized courses that target the skills needed to progress quickly and interact in a professional environment (oral fluency, written expression, phonetics, comprehension…)

20 lessons of General French + 2 specialized workshop lessons
>> 2 lessons of professional French where you will learn how to manage concrete situations, how to prepare for job interviews while learning the basics of customer and professional relations in France.

An internship linked to your academic and professional career goal

Our team offers support in administrative procedures and professional integration within host organizations.

Aim: Benefit from our partnerships with companies to gain a significant experience and boost your CV at an international level.

Duration: From 2 to 6 months (internship agreement).

Financial compensation: For all internships longer than 2 months in a private company, a financial compensation is paid within the 1st month (minimum around 614 euros per month).

Do you meet the following conditions ?

  • Are you between 18 and 30 years old?
  • Are you at an intermediate level in French (B1 minimum)?
  • Are you available for at least 2 months on a full-time basis?

Extras of the program

In addition to all this, we offer you..:

  • access to the FLOnline platform
    • as soon as you register
    • 12 weeks after you leave

And optional :

  • Online course to complete your training

Program available
in these cities

INFORMATION

Program of minimum 2 weeks for student with a B1 level of French minimum.

Program starts every Monday

Registration fee 80€
Work Experience program 855€ / 2 semaines
Internship placement fee* 650€

*Must be combined with Work Experience program

Program starts every Monday

Registration fee 80€
Work Experience program 715€ / 2 weeks
Internship placement fee* 650€

*Must be combined with Work Experience program

Need an accommodation?

Discover Les ateliers FL‘s accommodation options, conveniently located near our schools. Select the perfect option to meet your needs, and let us handle all the details for you. Select the perfect option to meet your needs, and let us handle all the details for you.

Host Families

Apart’hotels

Residences

Our selling point

A comprehensive French language program – supervised work experience – a safe stay

  1. French lessons at our schools in Paris or Nice
  2. A program tailored to your level and made to prepare you for your professional career
  3. A serious and carefully selected employer
  4. Signature of an internship agreement regulated by the French law
  5. Permanent support by our team for a peaceful stay

Interviews with Host Companies

Interviews with Host Companies

We offer internships matching your profile and availability. Internship interviews take place either on Skype (if done before the arrival in France) or at the office of the host company (if done after the arrival in France).

Be prepared, attending the interviews are mandatory and know that the interview is only a formality for most host companies.

We have implemented a flexible schedule, allowing you to meet the host company when you are not in class

A maximum of 3 interviews will be set up for each student.

The Host Companies

Internship opportunities depend on your profile and the availability of host companies. Duration of the internship will be agreed on during the interview with our team.

Your level of French, your educational background and your enthusiasm will determine the position, tasks and responsibilities that will be given to you within the company. All kinds of professional experience will enrich your CV for the host company.

Please note that we disclaim all responsibility for internal issues that might arise with the management or employees in the company.

Internships fields: tourism industry, gastronomy, business, communication, marketing, law, journalism, international relations, socio-cultural mediation, public relations, fashion, art …

They trust us

The companies

“Nous sommes très contents de l’étudiant présenté par l’équipe Work Experience qui au-delà de ses qualités personnelles (bonne éducation, gentillesses, ponctualité, serviabilité…) a su très bien s’intégrer et a réussi à mener à bien les missions, pas toujours simples que nous lui avons confiées.”

Vice-président d’une association internationale dans le domaine de l’environnement

The students

« Une excellente expérience, surtout dans le cadre d’acquérir une expérience
pratique en droit. »

Johanna, 20 ans, Néerlandaise, assistance juridique

« Je crois que ce stage a changé ma vie. Ma chef a toujours été très disponible et m’a fait confiance…de telle façon qu’on m’a confié beaucoup d’expériences et projets. »

 

Robert, 23 ans, Canadien, assistant de projet

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Last page update : 07/08/2025