Student Jobs in France: 964 Hours, Contract, Pay.

start with JARI.

• Community — job and tutoring tips among Korean members and students.
• Expert services — a hand with your CV, cover letter and translation.

the 964-hour rule (the essentials).

With a student residence permit (or a VLS-TS), you can work up to 964 hours a year (about 60 % of full time).

• The reference period runs over 12 months from the validity of your permit — not the calendar year.
• Exceeding this cap endangers the renewal of your permit.
• Internships (even paid) don't count towards these 964 hours.
• Algerian nationals are covered by specific rules.

what jobs.

• Campus jobs (library, admin), restaurant service, retail, baby-sitting, Korean tutoring, translation help…
• The employer needs no work authorisation, but must file a hiring declaration (DPAE).

contract and pay.

• Contract as CDD or CDI, often part-time for students.
• The hourly rate starts from the SMIC (gross amount).
• Keep every payslip: useful for permit renewal, taxes and APL.
• You need a bank account to be paid (open an account).

after graduation (APS).

After a master's, the APS (temporary residence permit) lets you look for a job or start a business in France. Conditions change: check them.

taxes & social protection.

• Working means you must declare your income (tax may be zero if your income is low).
• Social contributions are deducted automatically from your pay.

tips.

• Spread your 964 hours across the year to protect exam periods.
• Keep all your payslips (renewal file).
• Korean bilingualism is a real asset (tutoring, interpreting).

common mistakes.

• Exceeding the 964 hours and weakening your permit.
• Undeclared work (no protection of your rights).
• Throwing away your payslips and contracts.

FAQ.

How much can I work? 964 hours a year (over 12 months from the permit's validity). What if I exceed it? Your permit renewal is put at risk. Do internships count? No, even paid ones don't fall within the 964 hours. Where to find a job? Campus, restaurants/retail, tutoring, and the JARI Community.

useful links.

• On JARI: Community · Expert services
• Read next: Residence permit · Open a bank account · Studying in France: Campus France
• Official: service-public.fr · Campus France