FRANCE: CLASSIC
Travel and experience life in another country, learn the language and live with a host family on a classic high school student exchange. The classic high school student exchange program provides you with your own unique experience and opportunity to see a little bit of the world.
HOW LONG CAN I STUDY ABROAD?
Fall 2023 Deadlines Extended – Contact Us to Learn More !
September / October
Application due:
February 18th
(deadline extended – please enquire if interested)
January / February
Application due:
August 30th
Please inquire about customized dates.
September–November
Application due:
March 19th
(deadline extended – please enquire if interested)
January–March
Application due:
August 20th
September–June
Application due:
March 19th
(deadline extended – please enquire if interested)
January–October
Application due:
August 20th
September–October
Application due:
February 18th
(deadline extended – please enquire if interested)
January–March
Application due:
August 30th
Please inquire about customized dates.
September–January
Application due:
March 19th
(deadline extended – please enquire if interested)
January–May
Application due:
August 20th
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!
ORIENTATION: 3 DAYS IN PARIS
3, 5 and 10 month program students will arrive in Paris at the start of your exchange, meet other exchange students, get a crash course in the language and culture, and do a little sightseeing so that you can start your exchange off right! For those looking for a little more time in Paris, or a little more language tutoring – 3, 5 and 10 month students may also opt to participate in a week long language camp, providing additional language immersion and lessons prior to the start of your program!
Short term programs (1 & 2 Months) may opt to purchase the orientation program to start off in Paris, or alternatively you will receive a local orientation.
A local orientation will be provided to all students by the local coordinator in your host community. The local orientation will help you to get to know the host community, your local support system and provide you with a crash course in important cultural norms, so you can adjust to school and host family life!
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.
SCHOOL LIFE: LOCAL PUBLIC SCHOOL
Attend a local public school (private school option may be presented if available).
Common courses: French, Math, Biology, Geography, Physics, History, Phys Ed, Foreign Language (English, German, Spanish or Italian) and optional classes include Economics or a second foreign language.
Average hours per week: 25 hours of class per week.
Fun fact: Most schools have Wednesday afternoons off!
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
Say Hello
BonjourProgram Fees
(2023/24 School Year)
$5,650
(Pricing excludes orientation & departure ground transfer)
(2023/24 School Year)
$11,750
(2023/24 School Year)
$6,650
(Pricing excludes orientation & departure ground transfer)
Language Camp Add-On for 10, 5, and 3 month programs (2023/24 School Year)
$TBD
(2023/24 School Year)
$7,100
4 Day Paris Orientation Add-On for 1 & 2 Month Programs
$895
(2023/24 School Year)
$9,500
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
- 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 ( please note that 1 and 2 month programs or longer programs facilitated by WEP France only include airport/transfer assistance for arrival)
- 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
- 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.
- Departure ground transfer to final airport for 1 and 2 month programs
- 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.
*Note: Students from the Atlantic Provinces, Quebec, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, or private schools may be subject to an additional tuition levy of $1000. Note that whether a student participates in a one-way exchange or hosts an international student in their home, a reciprocal exchange occurs at the school level. As such, the tuition free exchange is provided when a Canadian student travels abroad and an international student assumes their place in the local school or school board. In instances where a reciprocal exchange cannot occur within a school board/province a levy may be charged. Please email info@youthedservices.ca for more details about fees and the participating provinces/school board designations.
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.
