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Jobs & Apprenticeships

Working alongside your studies, the contract types you will meet, and the apprenticeship route.

General information only — not official guidance. Rules change, so confirm with the official source before you act.

Guides

Key topics in jobs & apprenticeships

Each guide follows the same pattern: summary, step-by-step sections, checklists, warnings and an official source with a verification date.

Rules
Work rights for student residence permits

The annual working-time framework attached to student status.

Last verified 25 May 2026Official source: service-public.fr
Student jobs on and off campus

Tutoring, campus jobs, retail, hospitality and how to apply in French.

Stage
Internships (stage) and conventions

Why the internship agreement matters and how gratification usually works.

Alternance
Apprenticeship / alternance

How work-study contracts function and what they require from an international student.

CV and cover letter in French

Format expectations, tone and the details recruiters look for.

Post-study
After graduation

Job-search and professional routes typically available after a French diploma.

Your checklist
  • Check the work conditions attached to your permit
  • Prepare a one-page French CV
  • Set up a French phone number and professional email
  • Never work without a written contract
  • Keep every payslip

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Sources & disclaimer

France Student Hub publishes general information only. It is not legal advice and does not replace an official decision from an administration, consulate or institution. Every page shows when it was last checked and links to the official source so you can verify before you act.

If a rule affects your status, confirm it with the relevant official body or a qualified professional before you act on it.