FRANCE: SUMMER
Learn or improve your French language skills while attending a language class in the Parisian suburbs in the mornings & experience the French culture while sightseeing in the afternoons! It’s the perfect combination of language instruction and touring.
France is available in:
CLASSIC | GROUP | SUMMER | POST-SECONDARY | BOARDING | HOME-TO-HOME
HOW LONG CAN I STUDY ABROAD?
July
Application due:
April 1
July
Application due:
April 1
ACCOMMODATION STYLE: HOMESTAY
What better way to learn the language and culture than to live with a host family. Host families provide a warm and welcoming environment, providing meals in the home as well as an opportunity to immerse yourself in everything the country and culture has to offer. Just like families in Canada, host families abroad represent many different compositions, nationalities and live in a variety of different areas from small towns or villages to larger cities. Families come in all shapes and sizes but one thing they all have in common is that they are motivated to be part of the experience and look forward to welcoming you into their home!
The summer program provides for placement in the Parisian suburbs near other participants, so you can live close to your friend or classmate! During the optional 3rd week you will stay with your host family only so you get a full immersion experience and an opportunity to really see what living like a local is like!
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Minimum age: 12
Maximum age: 18.5 years upon arrival.
Want to travel with your siblings or friends? You are more than welcome to!
FOREIGN LANGUAGE: FRENCH
Two years of French language study is required. Those students who do not have prior language experience must participate in a 1week language camp hosted in Paris. The language camp takes place the week before your official program start date.
SUMMER ITINERARY
Attend language classes in the mornings Monday to Friday and take part in sightseeing in the afternoons.
Get your fill of French culture participating in some of the following:
– a day at Disneyland Paris theme park
– a day at Versailles Castle and its gorgeous gardens
– a lift ride up to the top of the Eiffel Tower
– a stroll around the Champs Elysees
… and many more!
Fun fact: Wednesdays are a full day of sightseeing and activities!
COMMON PLACEMENT LOCATIONS
We've placed students all over France and these are some of the more common placement areas.
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France at a Glance
Population
66,627,602
Capital City
Paris
Known For
Eiffel Tower, Fashion, Baguettes & Fromage, Cafes
Currency
Euro
Language
French
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BonjourProgram Fees
(Summer 2023)
$3750
(Summer 2023)
$4800
What’s Included for the Student Exchange Program?
- School Registration and Placement
- Host Family Recruitment, Screening and Placement
- Food and Lodging with Host Family
- Full and Comprehensive Medical Insurance provided by Guard.me
- Pre-Departure Orientation in Canada
- Arrival Orientation in Host Country
- Monthly Monitoring and Progress Reports
- 24 hour Emergency Support Overseas
- Academic Support
- Arrival Greeting by Representative from Partner Organisation and/or host family
- Round trip ground transfer between final host port (airport, train or bus station) and host family home
- Provision of Program Documentation: Orientation manual and other materials to prepare for student exchangeAnd
- The Opportunity to LEARN-TRAVEL-EXPERIENCE!
Additional fees the student is responsible for include:
- Airfare (While the airfare is not included in our pricing, we can help you find the best deal and recommend travel sites)
- Passport and Visa Fees (if required)
- School supplies, uniforms (if required), cafeteria lunch (if required) or extra-curricular activity fees
- Personal Spending money while abroad
- Transportation to and from school for some students, dependent on where the host family is located. Some students are required to take a bus or train, while others walk or bike to school. This is dependent on where the host family is located.
- Any cancellation, change or program addition fees as issued by YES Canada or the partner organisation.
*Please note that YES Canada reserves the right to modify and update program options, leading to changes in pricing. Please note that pricing may be subject to change. Please note which program term the posted rates apply to, if the term you are applying for is not posted please inquire.
Payment Schedule
- $500.00 application fee due with the submission of the full application. The application fee is only refunded in instances where the student is not accepted.
- Host Country Program Deposit due upon conditional acceptance. (Please note fees are specific to each exchange country).
- 35% of the remaining program fees are due upon receipt of the full acceptance letter.
- 40% of the remaining program fees are due 95 days prior to departure.
- 25% of the remaining program fees are due 35 days prior to departure.
Cancellation Policy
- The $500.00 application fee is non-refundable, and due upon submission of the application to YES Canada.
- In the event of cancellation after conditional acceptance either all or a portion of the host country deposit is non-refundable (approximately $500-$1000). Please inquire for specic country details regarding non-refundable deposits (Dependent upon destination: France, Belgium, Australia and Spain have higher cancellation fees at this stage).
- In the event of cancellation after full acceptance but prior to confirmation of the host family placement, 35% of the program fee is non-refundable.
- In the event of cancellation after confirmation of the host family placement, 55% of the program fee is non-refundable.
- In the event of cancellation after partner company visa documents have been issued 65% of the program fee is non-refundable.
- In the event of cancellation less than 30 days prior to departure 75% of the program fee is non-refundable.
- In the event of cancellation after program commences 100% of the program fee is non-refundable.
- In the event the program is cancelled by YES Canada a refund will be given.
- Please contact YES Canada for any COVID-19 specific policy details.
*Some countries vary from the standard policy. Please inquire.
*Extenuating circumstances will be considered. All cancellations must be received in writing.
