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Frrequently Asked Questions |
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 What is the minimum age allowed to participate in a work exchange or internship program?
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You need to be 18 years old to attend a work exchange or internship program. |
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What is the minimum level of French required to attend a work exchange program?
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We accept students of any level of French. However, please note that you will have to enroll in one of our courses of French for 2 weeks prior to starting your job. |
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What time is it in France?
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France is one hour (+1) ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time), with a daylight saving time of one hour, eg:
When it is 12noon in Ankara, it is 1.00pm in Antibes.
When it is 12noon in Moscow, it is 10.00am in Antibes.
When it is 12noon in Calcutta, it is 7.30am in Antibes.
When it is 12noon in Tokyo, it is 4.00am in Antibes.
When it is 12noon in San Francisco, it is 9.00pm in Antibes.
When it is 12noon in New York City, it is 6.00pm in Antibes.
When it is 12noon in Rio de Janeiro, it is 3.00pm in Antibes.
For more information, see timeanddate.com |
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What's the best time to book my stay?
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The best time to book your stay is as soon as possible. By booking early, we have the best opportunity of meeting all your needs and requests. This ensures that you are completely satisfied with your program. |
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Will I need a visa to study / work in France?
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As a general rule, we only accept students native or holding a passport from the EC. For more information regarding visas, passports and authorisations to stay, study and work in France, please consult a French consulate or embassy in your country. To find out the address of the french consulate in your country, visit : http://www.expatries.diplomatie.fr/Annuaires/annuaires.htm Click 'Représentations diplômatiques et consulaires à l'étranger', then choose your country |
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Do I need insurance?
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European students should bring their E111 form.
A civil liability insurance is not mandatory but strongly recommended |
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| Which country do most of the Work Exchange Programs interns come from? |
| Mainly Spain, the Neherlands and United Kingdom. But we have lately noticed an increase of interns coming from the Eastern Europe: Czech Republic, Poland, etc... |
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| What is the average length of stay? |
| The average length of stay for our Woork Exchange Program interns oscillate between 3 and 6 months, which is a great time to actually learn French and get a recognised international experience. |
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