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High School Classic is the traditional high school exchange program, chosen by most of our students. It is the perfect program for those who long for a genuine high school experience abroad and who are willing to embrace all the surprises it can bring. Here’s how it works: based on your profile, we match you with a host family and school, and the best part is, it can be anywhere in France, from the Paris region to the rugged coastlines of Brittany! If you’re open to adventure and are willing to let yourself be surprised by your exchange experience, this is the program for you.
Family is important to the French and life revolves around the close-knit household. As a new family member you will be introduced to the French culture and the typical traditions of your particular family. When you gather around the dinner table to talk about your day, you will hear new words and expressions, which will sharpen your grip of the language.
In 2019, the French Education system underwent a reform which enables a more ‘à la carte’ approach to classes. Your school will decide your placement based on your application, age, grades and language level.
You usually go to school six days a week, however, Wednesdays and Saturdays are normally shorter.
Please note that you will be enrolled in a class with students of your age (+ or – 1 year) according to your French language skills as well as your grades in your home country.
Troisieme : You cannot choose your subjects as these are the same for all the students (French, English, Mathematics, History and Geography, Sciences, PE…).
Seconde : You cannot choose your subjects as these are the same for all the students (French, English, Mathematics, History and Geography, Sciences, PE…).
Premiere : You will have the following compulsory subjects:French & Philosophy / History & Geography / Moral & Civic Education/ Languages / PE / Scientific Education. Then, you will have to choose 3 more subjects too.
Terminale : You will have the following compulsory subjects:French & Philosophy / History & Geography / Moral & Civic Education/ Languages / PE / Scientific Education. Then, you will have to choose 2 more subjects too.
Prices
3 Months / Fall :
Semester / Fall :
Year / Fall :
What is included
Full immersion in a French Secondary School
Placement and acommodation in a volunteer, fully checked host family – (Half board on weekdays and full board on weekends and holidays)
Meet and greet at Paris airport upon arrival days
Return domestic transfer
August intake: 2-days / 1 night orientation in Paris (local, individual orientation for intakes different than August)
Local coordinator and office support
24/7 Emergency hotline
What is excluded
Flight ticket
Personal expenses
Consular visa fees
Medical insurance
Books and personal educational equipment – School lunches
Local transportation
Optional Service
Soft Landing Camp
Area or City Choice
Additional Excursions
