Work and Study in France (Paris, Nice, Montpellier)

  France

• Paris: 
Paris
• Montpellier: 
Montpellier
• Nice: 
Nice

Term: Fall, Spring, Summer, Throughout the year, Winter 
Dates: all year long

Description: Paid Jobs programme combines a French course (4 weeks minimum) in Montpellier, Nice, or Paris with job placement following the course in Montpellier, French Rivière, Perpignan, etc. You won't get rich, but you will earn enough to cover basic expenses.

You will work in a hospitality sector. The position offered is likely to be influenced by the applicant's knowledge of French, previous professional experience, and academic level. Participants may occupy jobs in different departments.

Candidate's Profile:

* This program is opened to to nationals from: Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, South Korea, Holy See, Iceland, Israel, Japan, Liechtenstein, Mexico, Monaco, Norway, New Zealand, Republic of Croatia, San Marino, Singapore, Switzerland, U.S.A., Hong Kong (SAR), Macao (EAR), and citizens of the European Union (Belgium, France,Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Denmark, Republic of Ireland, United Kingdom, Greece, Portugal, Spain, Austria, Finland, Sweden, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Bulgaria, Romania).

* Age between 18-28 years.


Structure of the Program
The NIK-LAS Study & Work Program consists of 2 phases:

1st: Minimum 4 weeks of Super Standard French language (available in Montpellier, Nice, or Paris).
2nd: The Work placement may last between 2 to 3 months (available in Montpellier, Paris o French Riviére).

I Part - Course
The program is designed to help improve your effectiveness as a French Speaker, so you can be more efficient in your work post.   With a higher level of French, you'll be more likely to land a more interesting and potentially tip-earning position. Arrangements can be made to take extra courses before you start your Internship. In order to qualify for the work placement you must have an upper intermediate level of fluency.
Location: Montpellier, Nice, Paris


II Part: The Work Placement Period
You will work in Montpellier, Perignan along the French Riviére. Located along the famous French Meditarrean coastline. It is one of France's most popular tourist region, with easy access to Barcelona in Spain, as well as, parts of Italy. The area's mild climate is the root attraction that makes it possible to enjoy the beaches and a wide variety of outdoor activities. You'll likely work in the resort areas. Work placements are in the hospitality sector.

Type of Positions: kitchen assistant, room maid, waiter/waitress, bartender, reception, laundry personnel, animator, maintenance staff, general assistant, restaurant employee, etc.
The work period will be: 2 months to 3 months.

Start Dates: March - November

Work Placement Fee: $1500

Location: Montpellier, French Riviére, Perpignan, Paris

APPLICATION: required documents
- Résumé either in French.
- Short essay (1 page): Detailing specifically the kind of experience the student wants to have, what kind of work placement is preferred, and why.
- Enrollment Form
- Send the documents by e-mail
- Registration Deposit of 300,00 EUR (Registration cannot be accepted without this payment )
- Send documents at least 2-3 months before arrival date

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to World Wide Participants.

Typically Participants Work Independently Or in Groups of 5+

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Phone Interview
• Resume
• Written Application

Post Services Include:

• Job and Internship Network

Year Founded: 2002