APPRENTICESHIP OR INITIAL
Apprenticeship
Employee status
No tuition fees for apprenticeship programme
Apprenticeship contract
| Apprentice's salary | -18 years | 18 - 20 years | 21 - 25 years |
|---|---|---|---|
|
1st year of apprenticeship |
27% of the minimum wage |
43% of the minimum wage |
53% of the minimum wage |
|
2nd year of apprenticeship |
39% of the minimum wage |
51% of the minimum wage |
61% of the minimum wage |
|
3rd year of apprenticeship |
55% of the minimum wage |
67% of the minimum wage |
78% of the minimum wage |
Professionalisation contract
The professional training contract grants students employee status within their host company. It allows them to pursue their training at school while receiving a salary based on a percentage of the French minimum wage (SMIC or SMC), depending on their previous training and age.
| Professional contract's salary | -21 years | 21 - 26 years | +26 years |
|---|---|---|---|
|
1st year of professional contract |
55% of the minimum wage |
70% of the minimum wage |
100% of the minimum wage |
|
2nd year of professional contract |
65% of the minimum wage |
80% of the minimum wage |
100% of the minimum wage |
The contract's particularities
- 12 or 24 month apprenticeship contract, depending on the course.
- Employee status.
- Free training for the student (paid for by the company’s OPCO).
- Alternating between working and attending classes.
- The school can lend you a computer
- Remuneration.
Long-term internship agreement
Special features of the agreement drawn up in France
- Internship agreement for a maximum of 132 days.
- Trainee status.
- Training paid for by the student (possibility of funding through the CPF or a third-party organisation).
- Alternating work periods in the same way as the apprenticeship or professionalisation contract.
- Gratuity of 3.90€/hour worked in the company (3,604€ for the entire work placement period).
- Maximum 7 hours of work per day.
Initial
Student status
Students on the initial course will attend classes as indicate in their cursus. An internship (maximum 132 days/ 18 weeks) is compulsory to validate the diploma. Several offers are available on the student portal.
During the year, it is possible to switch to an apprenticeship programme if a contract is signed with a company.