Work-study
Apprenticeship
- Who is eligible?
- Aged 16 to 29 inclusive
- Pay
- 51% to 100% of the French minimum wage
- Duration
- Professional Bachelor’s: 12 months; HR Management Master’s: 24 months
Alternance
Programs
Work-study
Work-study lets you build your skills while preparing for a profession.
Understanding work-study
What is work-study?
Work-study combines a course at IAE Réunion with professional work for an employer. Students alternate between classes and work assignments under a paid employment contract.
This page covers two types of contract: apprenticeships and professionalisation contracts. Eligibility and pay vary by contract.
Compare the two contractsIAE Réunion
The benefits
For students
- A university course and a salary
- Tuition costs covered by the employer
- Academic knowledge, practical skills and professional behaviours
For employers
- A recruitment route tailored to your needs
- An employee who develops lasting skills
- In 2024: a €6,000 subsidy for a work-study hire
Your path
Two steps to join a work-study course
Apply to IAE Réunion
- Apply for your chosen course through the IAE Réunion website, iae-reunion.fr.
- If shortlisted, attend a motivation interview with the course director.
- Receive your admission decision and start looking for an employer.
Find an employer
- Apply to employers that interest you and contact the Corporate Relations team.
- Check employer vacancies regularly on the Career Center.
Work-study at IAE Réunion
The two types of work-study contract
Age and pay conditions differ between the two contracts. Compare the key points before reading the details.
Work-study
Professionalisation
- Who is eligible?
- Aged 16 to 25 inclusive; aged 26 and over under certain conditions
- Pay
- 65% to 100% of the French minimum wage
- Duration
- Professional Bachelor’s: 12 months; HR Management Master’s: 24 months
IAE Réunion
The apprenticeship contract
This is an employment contract lasting one to three years between the employee and the employer. An apprenticeship contract can be signed with a public body, a local authority or a private company.
Apprenticeship
Who is eligible?
- Under 29 when the contract is signed
- People with disabilities
- Anyone planning to create or take over a business
- Private or public-sector employers
Apprenticeship pay
| Course | Aged 18 to 20 inclusive | Aged 21 to 25 inclusive | Aged 26 and over |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional Bachelor’s degree | 51% of SMIC | 61% of SMIC | 100% of SMIC |
| Master’s year 1 | 43% of SMIC | 53% of SMIC | 100% of SMIC |
| Master’s year 2 | 51% of SMIC | 61% of SMIC | 100% of SMIC |
Note: public-sector contracts add 20 percentage points, except for people aged 26 and over.
IAE Réunion
The professionalisation contract
This is a fixed-term employment contract between the employee and the employer. It is available only with a private-sector company.
Professionalisation
Who is eligible?
- Under 26 and continuing their studies
- Jobseekers aged 26 and over
- Private-sector employers only
Benefits for employers
- Training costs are covered by the OPCO skills operator.
- IAE Réunion prepares the administrative file.
- The employee is not included in the workforce count.
- No end-of-contract precariousness allowance is payable.
- Specific exemptions and subsidies*:
– Pôle emploi: employer contribution exemptions and hiring support for jobseekers aged 26 and over or 45 and over.
– OPCA: support for mentoring duties.
– AGEFIPH: support for hiring people with disabilities.
*This information is indicative. Only the relevant organisations can confirm which subsidies a company may receive.
Professionalisation contract pay
| Age | Pay |
|---|---|
| Under 21 | 65% of the French minimum wage (SMIC) |
| Aged 21 to 25 | 80% of SMIC |
| Aged 25 and over | 100% of SMIC or 85% of the minimum pay set by the collective agreement |
In summary
Contact usStudy at IAE Réunion and work for an employer
Work-study combines these two experiences. Apprenticeship and professionalisation contracts each have their own eligibility and pay conditions. Have a question about your situation or the application process?
