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Princeton in France Application

The Princeton in France Program is designed to provide students with the opportunity to improve their French skills by working in a French job context.  Based on the candidate’s preferences and qualifications, the IIP will determine the best possible match between employer and applicant. The deadline to submit completed PiF Applications is 5 p.m. on December 18, 2009.

Note: If you are interested in both PIF and IIP, please do not submit two applications.

  • If PIF is your first choice, submit a PIF application (if you are not accepted by PIF, you will be contacted by IIP if there are IIP Placements still available).
  • If an IIP Placement is your first choice, submit an IIP Placement application and indicate on it that PIF is your second choice placement.

1. Complete the first part of the application form online:

2. Print and complete Parts II-IV of the application. Please note that you may have the same professor fill out the Language Evaluation and Faculty Recommendation, but you must also schedule a French interview (see 3.)

3. Sign up for a French interview by e-mailing iip@princeton.edu, calling 8-2115, or dropping by the Office of International Programs. Please note that the French interview is required and must be completed before the December 18 deadline.

4. Submit Part II-IV, along with the following additional supporting documents, to the International Internship Program on or before December 18, 2009. Please place all supporting documents in a single envelope.

  • One copy of your Princeton transcript.
  • Two 2" x 2" official passport photos (black and white or color). Please write your name on the back of the photos and place in an envelope. (A photo may be requested by your employer and by the government for your work permit.)
  • Check payable to Princeton in France for $50 application fee.
  • Two photocopies of a letter from your/your parents' health insurance company, if other than the Princeton University Health Plan, stating specifically that you are covered for the entire summer of 2010.

Note: On acceptance of the internship, students are required to pay a non-refundable $250 placement fee.

Preference is given to first-time applicants.