All Inclusive internships in France
The La Giraudiere internships are all inclusive internship – we provide the internship, the accommodation, the meals and a whole lot more. Read on to see what exactly is included
Getting about whilst interning
Transportation & Transfers: All arrival and departure transfers to and from Chalais rail station are included. Same for your weekend trips to explore the region of Nouvelle Aquitaine.
Bicycle: For getting around and to Brossac village, bikes are provided and included.
Weekly Trips to Chalais Market: Every Monday morning there is a traditional French market at Chalais, and transport to and from the market each week is included. Other Weekly Events: The participants at La Giraudiere are given every opportunity to become immersed in local French village life and are invited along to many of Brossac’s weekly clubs, which include boules, badminton, tennis, judo, cards, lotto, football training with the village team and more.
Group Excursions & Outings: Once every two weeks a group excursion is arranged and provided, so during your stay you will benefit from several group excursions and/or outings.
Transfers and Weekends: Weekends are an ideal time to explore the region, and transfers to and from Chalais rail station are included. Remember to budget for those weekends exploring.
The Internship Accommodation
Accommodation: You will have your own bedroom in one of the apartments at La Giraudière. Each apartment has a shower room/ wash room which you will share with those in your apartment (each apartment has 2 or 3 bedrooms). The apartments are clean, bright, comfortable and well equipped.
Bed Linens and Toweling: Once a week clean bed linens are provided. Clean towels and bed linen are provided and included.
Meals: All meals are included for the days you are at La Giraudière. Breakfast is normally cereals, fruit, toast, yogurt, coffee, tea and juice. Lunch is normally alfresco and consists of salads, meats, pizza, pate, cheese and quiche, but can vary depending on the time of year you stay. For the evening meal here, we like to have everyone take a turn so as to provide a bit of variety. During your stay you will have to take your turn cooking, but don’t worry, it is always a joint effort and help and advice can always be provided.
French or English language course
Depending which program, you are participating in for those who opt for the Self-funded La Giraudiere Internships your language course is as follows;
French, or English, Language Lessons: A language course is included in this internship. Upon arrival, an assessment of your ability in French, or English, is made and lessons are planned accordingly. There is group French lesson for all resident’s half a day each week plus interns will have two further half days of one-to-one French lesson appropriate to your needs. A final appraisal on your improvements compared to your original assessment is carried out during the last week of your internship, and an award of French, or English, Language attainment is presented alongside your Certificate of Internship and Letter of Achievement.
For those of you who are participating as an Erasmus Funded Internship your language course is as follows;
French, or English, Language Lessons: A language course is included in with the Erasmus internship. There is group French lesson for all resident’s half a day each week. At the end of your internship an award of French, or English, Language attainment is presented alongside your Certificate of Internship and Letter of Achievement.
Internship essentials
Work Materials and Supplies: All necessary materials are provided and included.
Internet, Wi-Fi, and Cell Phone Reception: There is Internet access and if you bring a laptop, tablet, or other type of device, there is free Wi-Fi included. You may use the telephone to call home but please keep calls to a minimum as broadband here in Brossac is not always free.
Advice and Training: If there is something particular you would like to learn during your stay and you feel we could advise or train you, then please ask, and if we can help it is included.
Internship rewards
Certificate of Internship, Letter of Achievement, and award of French, or English, Language Attainment: and an improved Resume / CV that is search engine friendly. All is included for all those undertaking an internship at La Giraudiere.
For Erasmus Interns; you will receive in addition to the above a final “after mobility” evaluation as required by your sending institution or faculty.
For those of you on the “Self-Funded” La Giraudiere internships; you will receive in addition to the Letter of achievement, certificate of internship and the language attainment award you will also receive the evaluations as required by your university or faculty in order so you can receive academic credit for your completed internship.
Dates for internships in 2023: You can apply now for 2023 and we are providing all-inclusive internships for spring 2023 May and June for Summer internships start August and September 2023. Minimum period is 4 weeks and maximum 12 weeks
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