France · KA121 / KA122
France KA121 & KA122 Mobility — Group Internships & Staff Flows
Piktalent runs end-to-end KA121 (accredited) and KA122 (short-term) group mobility in France. Student internships in business & administration, tourism & hospitality, tech & startups, staff job shadowing, accommodation and 24/7 ground support — all under a single Erasmus+ operational lead.
- Europe's second-largest economy with diverse industry sectors
- Paris is a global hub for fashion, tech, finance, and international affairs
- Strong demand for hospitality placements in tourist-heavy regions like Provence and the Riviera
Tell us your dates, sectors and group size — 5-minute form, written reply within 48 working hours.
200+ — Partner companies
France
Mobility destination
"France is the world's most visited country with 90+ million tourists annually — powering a massive hospitality industry."
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Most visited country
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Aerospace hub
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Wine regions
What Are KA121 & KA122 Mobility Programs in France?
From Parisian tech startups to Riviera hospitality, France offers diverse Erasmus+ placements with 200+ partner companies across 8+ cities. Concrete reasons institutions choose France for KA121 & KA122 Mobility & Internships. KA121 and KA122 are the Erasmus+ actions that fund group mobility for schools, VET providers and adult-education centres. KA121 supports accredited organisations with a multi-year plan; KA122 is the short-term flow for non-accredited senders. Both fund student internships and staff training (including job shadowing). Piktalent acts as the local intermediary in France: we source hosts in business & administration, tourism & hospitality, tech & startups and fashion & luxury, manage accommodation, run the logistics and provide audit-ready closure for the Beneficiary Module.
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Typical Program Structure
Quick local facts coordinators ask before launching KA121 & KA122 Mobility & Internships in France.
Typical length
2 – 30 days (group)
Working language
French · English
Currency
EUR
Cost of living
On par with EU average
Best season
March – October
EU mobility
EU/EEA — no visa needed
Who This Program Is For
Accredited organisations (KA121)
KA121/122 groups arriving in France can scale up to 25–40 participants — Piktalent's local partners in business & administration, tourism & hospitality, tech & startups run parallel non-formal tracks so consortia don't have to split the cohort across cities.
Non-accredited senders (KA122)
Short-term group flows up to 30 days — internships, job shadowing or training.
Consortia & National Agencies
Pooled group mobility across multiple sending institutions under one lead.
Adult & VET providers
Mixed flows combining trainee placements and staff capacity building.
What's Included
Every programme includes comprehensive services managed end-to-end by Piktalent.
Host sourcing
Mapped to how France employers in business & administration — from Paris onward — actually onboard interns, not to a one-size-fits-all checklist. Companies in business & administration, tourism & hospitality, tech & startups matched to learners' profiles, plus institutional hosts for staff flows.
Group accommodation
Across France's business & administration corridor anchored in Paris, our local desk runs this step end-to-end so the sending school never chases vendors. Bulk-friendly accommodation (residences, group apartments) near workplaces in France.
Insurance & liability
Coordinators based in Paris, France make this concrete for every business & administration cohort, with named contacts on both sides. Travel, medical and civil-liability for both learners and staff for the full mobility window.
Operational coordination
In France this stage flows through our Paris regional team covering business & administration hosts, so timelines stay aligned with the learning agreement. Airport pickup, induction, weekly attendance, mid-term and final evaluations.
Beneficiary Module closure
Built around France's business & administration host expectations from Paris outward and the regional cost band so budgets stay predictable. Mobility tool exports, Europass certificates, host evaluations — audit-ready.
How Institutions Actually Use This Programme
How coordinators actually deploy KA121 & KA122 Mobility & Internships groups across France.
Paris hosting
Typical focus: Business, Fashion, Tech, Finance.
Lyon hosting
Typical focus: Pharma, Business, Engineering, Gastronomy.
Bordeaux hosting
Typical focus: Tourism, Hospitality, Wine Industry.
Who participants are placed with
Representative host organisations Piktalent works with for KA121 & KA122 Mobility & Internships in France.
Primary & secondary schools
Inclusive schools running cohorts through SEN classrooms, language-support tables and after-school clubs.
Hosted in Paris · Lyon
VET centres & training providers
Training providers running EQAVET-aligned cycles, with a documented review meeting at the end of the mobility.
Hosted in Paris · Lyon
Youth NGOs & community hubs
Community hubs hosting cohorts for non-formal workshops co-designed with local young people.
Hosted in Paris · Lyon
Cultural centres & museums
Heritage organisations giving cohorts an education-department brief and a guided behind-the-scenes day.
Hosted in Paris · Lyon
Language schools & EFL providers
Language academies pairing each participant with a study buddy and a portfolio task by week's end.
Hosted in Paris · Lyon
Indicative typology — actual hosts are selected per cohort profile and learning agreement.
How It Works
Scope the project
Tailored to how France hosts in business & administration around Paris typically confirm placements and onboard arrivals. KA121 vs KA122, group size, learner profile, staff flows — quote in 48h.
Host & accommodation matching
Anchored in France-specific business & administration compliance from Paris, paperwork and host expectations. Companies and institutional hosts confirmed; accommodation booked.
Pre-departure pack
Paced to match France's business & administration hiring rhythm in Paris so the cohort lands without last-minute reshuffles. Travel info, Learning Agreements, mobility agreements, induction schedule.
Delivery & closure
Run by the France desk in Paris that already manages live business & administration placements every week. Ground support, monitoring, Beneficiary Module-ready closure file.
What Participants Observe — by Sector
Sectors where Piktalent runs the most KA121 & KA122 Mobility & Internships placements in France.
Business & Administration
In-country focus: Corporate services, consulting, accounting
Tourism & Hospitality
In-country focus: World-class hotels, restaurants, and cultural tourism
Tech & Startups
In-country focus: Station F ecosystem, AI, fintech, and digital innovation
Fashion & Luxury
In-country focus: Luxury brands, fashion houses, and retail management
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