Opportunities

Internships in France

If you are an American citizen between the ages of 20 and 30 with a proficiency in French and an interest in education, then the Teaching Assistant Program in France is for you!

• Spend 7-9 months in France with a stipend.
• Master the French language through linguistic immersion.
• Acquire valuable teaching experience.
• Gain privileged insights into contemporary France.

For more information, please visit the website.

Grant for Travel to France

Each year the French Cultural Services in the United States offer 50 Youth International Meetings grants to young French-speaking Americans that allow them to discover a region of France and to attend a major cultural event.

All expenses (accommodation, meals, activities) are covered by the French Embassy, including the round trip airfare to Paris.

Who can participate?

Participants must be between 18 and 25 years old at the time of entry into France. Participants must have an interest in French culture and  proficiency in French.

How to Apply

Visit the French Consulate and follow the instructions. If you have further question, contact Samantha André at samantha.andre@diplomatie.gouv.fr. 

Other Opportunities

With French, you can:

• Communicate with French speakers around the world. French is an official language in 32 countries and governments and is spoken by over 200 million people.
• Find careers in many areas, including banking and finance, tourism, international trade.
• Appreciate French and francophone culture and its impact on literature, philosophy, cuisine, fashion, and the arts.