Paris Summer - Internship

As we navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, we continue to cautiously assess how we can deliver safe, quality programming this summer.

While some of the details of this program may need to shift for Summer 2021—such as housing and field trips, based on changing travel/quarantine regulations—you can rest assured knowing that the essence of this program will stay the same, including the academic focus and the opportunity to learn both inside and outside the classroom.

As always, every decision we make for this term will be guided by our Students First philosophy, which puts you, your well-being, and your academic and personal growth at the forefront. Our advice? Give yourself the chance to study abroad this summer by submitting an application, and know that we’re planning for all of the what if’s so you can have a safe, healthy, and study abroad-filled summer. We and our refund policy have your back.

Our program guarantees an internship placement to help you develop professional skills that will jump-start your career and make you more attractive to employers in today’s competitive job market. IES Internships’ unpaid, academic internships have placed Paris interns in fields such as the arts, business, and tourism, while also showing them the sights and sounds of France.

Before you depart, we work with you to fine-tune your résumé, hone your interviewing skills, and prepare you to work in a new cultural environment. You’ll intern at a local business or organization where you’ll work at least 25 hours per week. You will also enroll in a required 3- or 6-credit academic internship seminar with other IES interns, where you’ll gain context for the internship placement by examining cultural issues in the workplace. An optional 3-credit language course is also offered, the placement for which is determined by online and on-site language assessments.

With IES Internships’ dedicated staff and international connections, you can be sure that you’ll have an internship that meets your goals. You'll gain a wealth of knowledge and, in the process, learn to stand out.

Placement Examples
Past students have interned in placements like the examples listed below. Keep in mind that this list is by no means exhaustive. We encourage students of all majors to apply.

• International nonprofit headquartered in Paris seeking to improve the health of low to middle income populations around the world
• Contemporary art gallery located in the heart of Paris that exhibits furniture, decorative objects, sculptures and wall hangings (to mention a few)*
• Mature startup in the health field working to develop and grow their platform connecting doctors in France and Belgium*
• Film organization that screens French movies with English subtitles for the international community in Paris
• Nonprofit organization working directly with the women in Africa to bring to light their talents in creating handmade products
• Nonprofit organization striving to fight for the rights of unaccompanied minors worldwide
• Guided tour company that focuses on the haute couture aspects of Paris (fashion, art, food)*
• International nonprofit committed to helping the most vulnerable children long-term by fighting the structural causes of poverty*
• Event planning platform created to connect people, build community for attendees and exhibitors, and increase revenue
• Startup online database for international archival footage

*Advanced level of French language required

Don’t see your field listed here? Just talk to your IES Internships Advisor. We are always finding new opportunities.