How it works in France
In France, the work-study student signs an apprenticeship contract (contrat d’apprentissage) or a professionalisation contract (contrat de professionnalisation) with a company. They are an employee: they receive a salary that depends on their age and year of study, and the school is usually paid for by the company or the State.
You need two things: to be admitted to a work-study programme (school, university, IUT, CFA) and to find a company that signs the contract. The official website “La bonne alternance” also publishes offers.
And in Morocco?
In Morocco, work-study exists mainly in vocational training (OFPPT and other institutions) and in some schools and master’s programmes in partnership with companies. Offers are rarer: a spontaneous application to your school’s partner companies is often the best lead.
Our tips
- Search early: in France, many companies recruit their work-study students from the spring for the September intake.
- State in your CV the programme you are aiming for and the schedule (for example 3 weeks in the company, 1 week at school).
- Apply to schools and companies at the same time: a job promise helps you get admitted, and the other way round.
How Jobo helps you
- You upload your CV (PDF or Word, in French or English).
- Our agent understands your profile, searches the web, reads the listings and checks that they are still open.
- You get a ranked list of opportunities, each with the reason it matches you and the link to apply.
Frequently asked questions
Can a Moroccan do work-study in France?
Yes, it is possible, but a foreign student must check that their residence permit allows them to sign a work-study contract. Ask your school and check the official websites (France-Visas, préfecture) before signing.
Is work-study paid?
In France, yes: the work-study student is an employee. In Morocco, it depends on the programme and the company.