Our program is divided in two distinct stages:

1. A French language preparation course
2. More French courses for free and an internship

Eventually, you get an invaluable work experience and knowledge of the French language

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Types of Program

PROGRAM	HOURS OF COURSE	DURATION	HOURS OF WORK	ACCOMMODATION	PAYMENT	ADMINISTRATIV FEES
Stage 1	French language preparation course: 26, 30, 34, or 38 lessons/week	4 weeks minimum	0	Optional as supplement	No	4 weeks French course + 4 weeks Work Experience : 200 € 8 weeks French course + 8 weeks Work Experience : 300 €
Stage 2	Free course: 26 lessons/week in the morning	4 to 8 weeks maximum	15 h/week in the afternoon	Optional as supplement	No	4 weeks French course + 4 weeks Work Experience : 200 € 8 weeks French course + 8 weeks Work Experience : 300 €

Lessons of French

• Starting dates: each Monday all year round (except during school holidays)
• Intensive courses available: 26, 30, 34, or 38 lessons per week
• Duration: 4 weeks minimum

• Tuition fees (per week)
- Intensive French Course A - 26 lessons/week - 215.00 €
- Intensive French Course B - 30 lessons/week - 235.00 €
- Intensive French Course C - 34 lessons/week - 245.00 €
- Intensive French Course D - 38 lessons/week - 260.00 €

On the first morning at the school, students take a written and an oral test to assess their level of French. The written test includes comprehension, written expression, grammar and vocabulary. In the oral test students are required to take part in a role play with the examiner.
Students are then placed in a group in accordance to their level of French.

Work Experience

Duration: 4 to 8 weeks maximum
Activities offered: Unpaid internship in one of the following areas: communications/public information, school services, administration, cultural activities, web marketing, translation.

The work timetable includes 3 hours per day in the afternoons, Monday to Friday.
All of the positions offered require personal qualities such as responsibility, autonomy, team working skills.
At the end of the internship, participants receive a certificate and an evaluation of their traineeship.

How to apply

To participate in the Work Experience program, at least an Intermediate level of French (corresponding to the B1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference) is needed.
The program is not open to beginners!

Applicants must send a written request to ACCORD. All application requests should include a short CV and a presentation letter in French, as well as the dates in which the applicant wish to participate.

Upon reception of their request, all applicants are tested to assess their level of French knowledge. The test is in the form of a telephonic interview.

The possibility to be accepted for the Internship phase will depend on the applicant’s level of French as well as on the number of available internships in the period requested.

Accommodation

Accommodation is not included in the Work Experience offer. Accommodation fees are at the charge of participants for the whole duration of their stay.

On demand, the following accommodation options in Paris are available:

•Host family

ACCOMMODATION TYPE	RATES PER WEEK
Twin room, B&B	215.00 €
Twin room, on half-board	255.00 €
Single room, B&B	275.00 €
Single room, on half-board	315.00 €

•Student residence

ACCOMMODATION TYPE	RATES PER WEEK
Rooms with private shower and toilet
Single room, B&B	240.00 €
Single room, half-board	315.00 €
Rooms with shared shower and toilet
Single room, B&B	195.00 €
Single room, half-board	270.00 €