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Program

A welcome made in France

This programme is designed to provide young people from 13 years of age and adults with total French language and culture immersion.

Students will live with a French family and participate in all of their daily activities. Additionally, we strive to place participants in families who have children of the same age.

This is ideal for people who already have a fairly strong understanding of French and wish to improve their oral capabilities.

Program details

This programme of immersion into a host family requires that participants be already somewhat independant, with a level of French allowing them to express themselves when the need arises. This will aid in sharing in the daily lives of the family which hosts them.

The formula includes full board with the family. Young participants are given a single or double rooms. If it is a double room, they will share either with another student of a different nationality to their own, or a child of the family itself.

The student must keep a journal during their stay, which will then serve as a souvenir of their visit. A certificate of participation is awarded to every student at the end of the exchange.

Our local correspondants concern themselves with the the well-being of the students and are contactable at all times by both the students and their family.

Immersions

We offer two options within this programme:

• Cultural Immersion
  
  In addition to their daily activities, the host family will organise 2 half-day activities and 2 full-day excursions oriented toward helping the student expand his or her cultural horizons. We guarantee the supervision of an adult during the day making this programme ideal for younger participants.
  
  Students aged 17 and over are welcome to visit the area by their own means.
• Classic Immersion
  
  For independent students and adults aged 16 and up who have a good command of French.
  
  This option allows the student to explore the culture in a less structured environment.

Accommodation

Our partner finds host families all across France, according to strict criteria and adapted to the needs and preferences of young students and adults who wish to participate in this programme.

Numerous destinations are available for the two options, Classic and Cultural. We cannot, however, guarantee the region of your destination, particularly during the summer holidays. To best meet your request, you can indicate several preferences, which will facilitate our search.

We have locations available almost anywhere in France or Belgium for either option. Possibilities include:

France

• North: Armentières and Rouen
• Région Paris: Paris, Bretigny, Boissy or Juvisy
• North-East: Nancy, Strasbourg, Colmar and Besançon
• South-East: Avignon, Cannes, St. Raphael and Frejus
  
• South-West: Toulouse, Anguolème and Bordeaux
• North-West: St. Malo, Vannes or Lorient
  
  

Belgium

• Brussels
• Throughout Wallonie

Please note, the Belgian programme is only offered according to availability. Please contact us for more information.

In all locations there are on site coordinators responsible for the well-being of the students. This person is available to both students and families, day and night.

Prices & Dates

Dates 2012

Programmes run from Sunday to Saturday all year round.

Minimum length of programme: 1 week.

Please note that this programme is particularly popular in July and August. To guarantee a place, please enrol at least 4 weeks before your intended departure date.

The prices for this programme are detailed in the table to the right.
Prices include:

• All taxes and enrolment fees
  
• Accommodation in a host family in France or Belgium
  
• Full-board in the family (3 meals per day)
  
• The assistance of our local representative 24/7
• Activities and excursions specified in Cultural Immersion

Prices do not include:

• Transportation to and from the destination
• Return transportation from the airport/train station

Practical Info

Transport

• The arrival airport or train station depends on the final placement of the participant. We will convey this information to you when we have the host family's details.
• An (optional) transfer is available between airport and accommodation - see price table.

If you prefer, we can book your flights for you. This must be made clear at the moment of enrolment.

If you intend to book your own flight, try to arrive the Sunday before the start of your course and leave the Saturday following its end.

Visa Information

EU residents do not normally need a Visa to enter France.

Citizens of other countries, such as the USA, Brazil, Japan, Korea, etc, can stay in France without a Visa for up to 3 months.

If you intend to stay for longer than 3 months, you will need to apply for a Student Visa (type D) before arriving.

Students coming from such countries must acquaint themselves with the visa application procedures involved at their local French Embassy or Consulate, or consult the following link: French Visas