Program Details
| Program Length | Approx. Start Date | Approx. End | 2009 Price | Age on Departure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Aug 18-21 | Jul 10-13 | $10,900 | 15 yr 0 mos - 18 yr 0 mos |
| Semester | Fall Departure Aug 18-21 |
Return Jan 24-26 |
$8,900 | 15 yr 0 mos - 18 yr 0 mos |
| Semester | Spring Departure Jan 27-31 '09 |
Return July 10-13 '09 |
$8,900 | 15 yr 0 mos - 18 yr 0 mos |
All programs to France depart from either Washington D.C. or New York.
Note about travel dates: Travel date ranges are provided to help with general scheduling. Please do not reserve any domestic travel based on these dates. AFS will notify confirmed participants with specific travel details approximately 45 days prior to departure.
About France
Paris is magnificent, but France is more than one city. There’s the beautiful countryside from the Atlantic to the Alps and from the English Channel to the Mediterranean Sea; a vibrant history and culture for you to learn; and an artistic soul that will inspire you. Each region of France looks and feels different, and with AFS, you’ll discover what it means to live in France as a local. France’s culture is known the world over, from architecture to painting to food to philosophy, so it’s easy to understand why this country is one of the most popular destinations in the world. Most host families live in small towns or villages, which will help you feel part of the community as you make new friends and enjoy daily life.
Year and Semester Programs
Your classes and grade will be determined by your host school, and will be based on your academic records and French language skills. You will be placed in either the last grade of college (the early years of high school) or one of the first years of the lycée (which bridges high school and college). The French school system is considered more demanding than the average U.S. high school, with classes running from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, and sometimes on Saturday morning. The courses include French literature, history, mathematics, and science. Note: Students should have at least one year of French, but students with 2-3 years are preferred.
View PDF Brochure for France School Programs.
Summer Language Study Program
Catalog correction: program not offered in 2009
All programs, prices, and travel dates are subject to change without notice.
