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CIEE College Study Abroad
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Your CIEE Summer Global Internship program in Nice lasts 8 weeks and features two key components: A full-time internship with an international organization (approximately 30-40 hours per week) and an internship seminar. Enhance your experience with co-curricular and extracurricular activities while
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Join us for a truly unique experience interning in France! For those with intermediate-level French language skills looking for a competitive edge in the European and global job market, as well as a chance to dive into the heart of European culture, interning in France is an unforgettable opportunit
AIFS Abroad
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Studying or interning abroad should be more than just exploring a new destination. With AIFS Abroad, you'll: - Earn academic credit - Gain real-world experience - Discover new interests - Build skills that can help you stand out in your future career Whether you choose a study abroad program, an i
International TEFL Academy
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An internship abroad teaching English is a fantastic way to live overseas and get paid to travel the world! Armed with an International TEFL Academy TEFL/TESOL certification, you will be able to work abroad teaching English while getting paid. After completing the TEFL training program, you can quic
Talents Place
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Come and learn about the French "art de vivre" and increase your skills next to the best chefs! The programs we manage are the best option to improve your skills as a culinary or hospitality student. You can choose to train in F&B, culinary, or room division from 3 to 6 months. We work with luxur
Language Connexion
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Language Connexion is an English education management company based in Paris, France. We are looking for language assistants to give French pupils a true, immersive experience of the English language. Through this program, our aim is to maximise English comprehension by teaching non-linguistic subje
Abbey Road Programs
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We continually screen candidates for all positions: Instructors, Program Directors, Program Coordinators, and RAs. Our summer faculty and staff are typically outstanding high school teachers, university instructors, graduate students, and highly qualified college graduates. It is important that thos
Nice’s largest two industries are technology and tourism, so students interested in these fields will benefit from a large amount of internship openings. This being said, there are many other fields in which students can find great internship opportunities in Nice. Communications, Event Planning, Marketing, and Culinary Arts are a few examples of the professional fields where you can find available internships. Some programs will even combine your internship with the chance to take courses for academic credit.
Many internship in Nice will additionally offer French language lessons as a supplement to your internship duties. This is because French is spoken in nearly all business settings in Nice, so interns will be expected to achieve acceptable proficiency in the language. If you are studying French already in school, then interning in Nice is a great way to advance your fluency.
Internships in Nice are offered year round, and typically last from two to six months. Many students who are still in college choose to complete their internship over the summer, and in Nice it is the same story. Can you imagine spending your summer productively, while also soaking up the Mediterranean sun every day in one of Europe’s most beautiful cities?
Because it is such a popular travel destination, it is often overlooked that Nice is a very important port city in France. It is also quite large, with a population of over 1 million people living in the metropolitan area. Nice may seem like paradise from afar, and there are indeed many things paradisiacal about this amazing city, but as an intern you will have the privilege to move beyond its shiny coat and discover the everyday Nice that locals enjoy.
Nice is one of the oldest cities in France, with a history spanning thousands of years to its settlement during the Roman era. Since then it has been governed by many different peoples, but it has always maintained its reputation as a place of rare beauty. Not just vacationers, but many famous artists and other creative personas have travelled to Nice frequently in the past for inspiration.
Some of the most iconic parts of Nice include its many famous plazas (Massena, Garibaldi, Rossetti, du Palais), the Opera de Nice, and the Promenade des Anglais, which is a promenade running all along the Mediterranean bayside. Admittedly these areas can become quite crowded during the summertime which is peak tourist season, so it is a great idea if you can to make friends with locals and learn about all the secret hotspots!
Nice is a fairly expensive city to live in, even by European standards, but the good news is that you are likely to get paid for your internship abroad. French labor laws require employers to pay interns if they are working for longer than two months, and also prohibit interns from working for longer than 35 hours a week. Salaries vary depending on your internship, but at least you’ll have a good amount of extra time and cash to enjoy the sunshine with.
As an intern abroad in Nice, you will typically have the option whether to live in a homestay or in an apartment. Homestays are a great way to continue practicing your French, and give you the opportunity to immerse yourself deeper into French culture. Apartments can be expensive, so it is likely that you might live with other interns, but this can be a great option too for those students who want a more autonomous lifestyle.
You will typically have to apply for either a work permit or student visa if you are interning abroad in Nice (unless you are from inside the European Union). Either your host employer or your internship abroad program will help endorse you during this process. For more information about visas in the mean time, you can check out our French Embassy Directory.
Learn French. In the workplace, in your homestay, on the streets – the opportunity to develop your French language skills while interning abroad in Nice are endless. There is no better way to learn a language than by immersing yourself into a place where it is spoken everyday.
Global Professionalism. Future employers will be greatly impressed by an internship abroad in France. It is a highly respected work culture, and shows that you possess a good degree of flexibility and ambition (and bilingualism).
Mediterranean Summer. Of course all internships are over the summer, but you get the point. Nice is one of the most beautiful cities in all of Europe, stunningly settled on a Mediterranean coastline at the foothills of the Ligurian Alps. Any time in the French Riviera is time well spent.
Hear what past participants have to say about their experiences
Program: France Culinary Arts Internship
The France internship program offered a rich and rewarding experience. Immersed in the vibrant culture and professional environment, I gained valuable insights into the French work ethic and practices. The opportunity to work alongside skilled professionals provided me with practical knowledge and enhanced my skill set. The supportive and welcoming atmosphere fostered personal and professional growth, enabling me to tackle challenges with confidence. Additionally, the exposure to diverse perspectives expanded my global outlook and cultural understanding. The program also facilitated networking opportunities, allowing me to build connections within my field. Overall, the France internship was a transformative experience that broadened my horizons and equipped me with valuable skills for future endeavors. I highly recommend it to anyone seeking to enhance their professional development while immersing themselves in the rich culture of France.

Program: France Culinary Arts Internship
Hi realized my 6 months internship in a gastronomic restaurant in Alsace, close to Strasbourg city. I learn a lot about fresh products, wines and how to combine flavors. I was in an international team, so my experience has been very international. The main difficulties for me were to adapt myself to the rhythm of work, that's more intense than at school, and also adapt myself to the quit rhythm of life as I was in a small town. But I really enjoyed it and I feel I grew up personally and professionally.

I was hoping to improve my French and to gain experience toward the goal of discovering what I want to do with a future career and I found both of those goals fulfilled through this process. I also gained so much more than I expected from cultural experiences to friendships to travel and beyond.
I enjoyed my time at Habitat et Humanisme very much and I have met many amazing people including workmates and residents however I assumed as an intern I would have a responsibility or a small role to play within the organization but I did find there was not a lot for me to do aside from socialise with the residents and I was more of a volunteer. Although I do not regret participating in this program at all, I do believe that it was a lot of money for the final product. If I were to do it again or recommend it, there are many ways I could have organised this myself for a lot less money... for example, the French classes were very overpriced for what was delivered and the afternoon "online workshop" classes were not productive. Also to register as a volunteer at the organization I interned with only costs €15. I love this experience and although I would not use World Endeavors again, I very much appreciated being able to just walk into France not having to worry about accomadation or organising anything for myself, it was all done for me :)
It was a fulfilling experience because I got the opportunity to live abroad, get immersed in a new culture and language, to travel, to meet new people and overall to be an intern in a french organization that welcomed me with open arms. I feel like I really improved my french by living in a very welcoming host family and on a daily basis. I think there is something you could improve on where it comes to the interviews and "choosing" the internship. I didn't have any problems with the organization that I worked with, but before this organization I got an interview with another organization that I didn't like at all. I feel it would be best if the intern is given a variety of options of where to work in (since it is only for experience I feel like the intern should choose where to work). I thought that it was going to be like that but I didn't get any choosing. Gladly, I liked the second organization that was offered, but the in-country coordinator told me that if I were accepted (into the first organization that I didn't like) I would have had to accept. Another remark would be that I received the confirmation of the interviews one day before, leaving me a bit surprised and unprepared. Two days of anticipation wouldn't have been bad.
I was really hoping to get hands on interior design experience. the role was at an architecture agency, doing communication, logistics, and development. I don't regret the experience, but I know about as much about interior design as I did before, and it was an expensive internship for not having learned much about my desired career. I took photos, once, of an interior design project, because I asked to get involved, and the photos were used by nobody. It is helpful towards my career that I can add this job to my resume, but creatively I've learned very little.
I learned a lot about how social work functions in France. I gained personal experience working with a non profit organization that helps low income people obtain housing. I wanted to learn more about the subject as a whole, work with people, and improve my French and I did all three of those things.
My 2 goals in the program was to learn French and have the experience of completing an internship. Well, my level of French is intermediate at least B1 and the internship was fulfilling. I had been highly active both in class and in my internship so it was time well-spent.
I had a wonderful experience at my internship with World Endevaors in France. I got first hand experience with integrating people from different cultures into France and I built long lasting relationships.
World Endeavors is so good as an organization because they are very quick to respond and their responses are helpful. I cannot say the same for other organizations.
My program with World Endeavors, so far, has been very easy going. The team has provided me with much information to help me prepare, arrive, and adjust to France.
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IES Abroad
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IES Abroad
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