Youth International meetings
Te French Cultural Services in Los Angeles offer 3 short-term cultural and linguistic programs to young French-speaking Americans. Duration: 9 to 15 days.
Locations: - Cannes Film Festival (May 18-27, 2007)
- Midi-Pyrénées (July 7-18, 2007)
- Aquitaine (July 31 – August 10, 2007)
All expenses (accomodation, meals & activities) are paid for by the French Government. However, the candidates have to pay their round trip to the meeting point in France.
Eligibility: - Anyone between 18 and 25 years old
- Good knowledge of French
- Interested in French culture, life and language
How to apply ?
- Download / copy and complete the Application Form, available on: www.frenchculture.org/the_education.cfm
- Prepare a résumé in English or in French,
- Write a cover letter in French explaining why you are interested in the stay (200 to 300 words),
- Add any document confirming your level of French,
- Mail these 4 documents to the Cultural Services of the French Consulate in Los Angeles (Address: 10990 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 300 – Los Angeles, CA 90024) before February 15th, 2007 for Cannes and before March 26th, 2007 for Midi-Pyrénées & Aquitaine.
Info: (310) 235-3266 ; jean-baptiste.cransac@diplomatie.gouv.fr
Assistantship Program
Teach English in France! The French Ministry of Education and the Cultural Services at the French Embassy offer between 1,000 and 1,700 teaching assistant position in French primary and secondary schools and in Instituts universitaires de formation des maîtres (IUFMs) in all regions of France and the DOM-TOMS.
Info: www.frenchculture.org/the_education.cfm
Internships in France
Since 1997, the Cultural Service of the French Embassy has offered an extraordinary internship program to French-speaking students enrolled in an American university. The success of this service is growing with students and internship companies. In 2005, 126 students were hosted by French companies or institutions, gaining valuable training and professional experience. Application requirements:
- Must be enrolled in an American University or have finished their studies within the past 2 years (undergraduate or graduate students).
- Can be American citizens or other nationalities.
- Must have sufficient proficiency in French to perform their job.
Info: www.frenchculture.org/the_education.cfm
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