Internships, a cornerstone of EFAP training

Discover the world of communications and build your project step by step.

Internships at the EFAP School of Communication are much more than just work experience; they are a gateway to the dynamic world of communications. They enable students to familiarize themselves with the various professions in the sector, from marketing and media relations to digital communications and audiovisual production.

With a minimum of 21 months of internships spread over 5 years, each immersion in a company is a unique opportunity to refine their professional project and validate their career choices. From the very first year, EFAP students also begin to develop a solid network, essential for their future career in communications.

Internships at EFAP are gradual, enabling students to develop their career plans at their own pace. The aim is to familiarize them with the professional world and help them integrate with confidence. Thanks to this approach, each student has the time to build his or her professional project at his or her own pace

• First year: two-month internship for all programs
• Second year: three-month internship for all programs
• Third year:
  • four-month internship for the EFAP program and the EFAP Full English Program
  • three-month internship for the EFAP International Program
• Fourth year: six-month internship for the EFAP program and the EFAP Full English Program
• Fifth year: six-month internship

The timing and dates of internships vary according to each campus and your mode of admission to the school (transfer admissions or not).

In France, internships are subject to certain rules concerning remuneration. By law, internships lasting more than two consecutive months (44 days of presence, even non-consecutive, in a company or organization) must be compensated.

The minimum compensation is set by law and corresponds to 15% of the Social Security hourly ceiling, that is around €4.05 per hour in 2024. This amount may change each year. For a full-time internship (around 35 hours per week), this corresponds to around €600 to €650 per month.

For internships lasting two months or fewer, compensation is not compulsory. However, some companies choose to pay a bonus to interns, but this is not a legal obligation.

In some cases, international internships may be subject to different remuneration rules, depending on local legislation.

Internships at EFAP can be carried out anywhere in France or abroad.

There are no restrictions, whether students are in their first or fifth year of communication studies. The only requirement is to submit the international internship project to the school's corporate relations team beforehand, so that they can validate this professional immersion abroad.

At EFAP, students are not alone in their search for an internship. The Corporate Relations Department accompanies them every step of the way, from defining their project to signing their agreement.

Thanks to specific resources and tools, such as CV-writing workshops, interview simulations and personalized advice, students are well-prepared to present themselves to companies.

What's more, EFAP has an extensive network of over 300 partner companies in the communications sector, offering privileged access to exclusive internship offers. This support enables students to find internships that really match their aspirations and career plans.

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