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Education Department Internship

New York

Villa Albertine is seeking a graduate student to join its Education Department for an in-person internship during the Fall 2026 semester. This opportunity offers hands-on experience in educational cooperation, bilingual education initiatives, university outreach, and project coordination within the French Embassy’s cultural and educational network in the United States.

I. Internship Details

  • Dates: September 8 – December 18, 2026
  • Location: Villa Albertine, 972 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY
  • Schedule: Approximately 20 hours per week
  • Status: Unpaid internship integrated into a university curriculum

II. Responsibilities

The intern will contribute to a range of projects supporting French and bilingual education, including:

  • Monitoring bilingual programs in public schools
  • Assisting with the organization of the European Day of Languages and the Bilingual Education Fair
  • Drafting speeches, briefing notes, reports, summaries, and professional correspondence
  • Conducting research and mapping French departments at universities
  • Supporting the development of a university working group dedicated to promoting French language education
  • Liaising with schools, universities, and institutional partners

III. Profile Sought

Applicants should be Bachelor’s or Master’s students pursuing studies in fields such as:

  • Education
  • International Cooperation
  • French as a Foreign Language
  • International Relations
  • Political Science
  • Cultural Project Management
  • Marketing or Communications
  • Related disciplines

Strong writing, organizational, and interpersonal skills are essential. Candidates should have at least a B2 level in French. Knowledge of additional languages, including Spanish, Portuguese, Creole, Arabic, or others, is considered an asset.

IV. Eligibility

Applicants must be enrolled at a U.S. university that is able to establish an internship agreement with Villa Albertine. The internship is conducted in person in New York City.

V. Application

To apply, please submit a résumé and brief cover letter to:

Dr. Fabrice Jaumont 
Education Attaché 
fabrice.jaumont@villa-albertine.org

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