High School Abroad

  France

Begard,  Brest,  Breteil,  Rennes,  Saint Brieuc

Durations of Program: 3-6 months and 7-12 months

Description: France is the largest country in Western Europe and the most diverse in population and geography. The south is famous for its sandy beaches and olive groves, Brittany for its wild coasts, the Alpine region for its snow-capped peaks, with forests and vineyards everywhere in between. With English, French is the international language of culture and diplomacy. France had an enormous colonial empire in Africa and Asia which lasted until World War II, and in these former colonies French is still the second language. After granting independence to these colonies, waves of immigrants who had rights to live in France flooded the country, giving rise to today's diverse population.

France is known throughout the world for its excellent food, picturesque countryside and exceptional art. Contrary to the stereotype, the French appreciate and respond to any effort you make to speak their language. The degree to which you speak French will greatly impact your ease of adjustment into French life.

Highlights: The High School Abroad Program is the best way for a high school student to become a global citizen and to achieve fluency in French. Families are carefully interviewed and screened by Mondes Nouveaux staff of Local Coordinators in each town. Host families are volunteers who have expressed their desire to share their culture and daily life with our students. Students on the High School Abroad Program will attend a French public high school called a Lycee. Students may attend a College, (K-12 private school) by assuming the tuition costs in addition to the program fees. The Local Coordinators will be in regular contact with students and will report back to CIEE and the natural parents.

Academic Program
Classes are conducted in French. High School Abroad participants are expected to follow the Lycee curriculum and fully participate in the academic program. Typically, French high school days run from 8am to noon and from 2pm to 5pm or later. French high schools are academically demanding and entail long school days. extracurricular activities are not part of the program. Extra help is available to our students at an extra fee.

Cost in US$: Please inquire

Program does not Include
* Round-trip domestic travel to US departure city
* Monthly spending allowance
* Textbooks and supplies
* Personal phone charges or other personal items
* Transportation to and from school

Participants Travel to France Independently Or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Phone Interview
• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Transcript
• Written Application

Council on International Educational Exchange's Mission Statement: CIEE's mission is to help people gain understanding, acquire knowledge and develop skills for living in a globally interdependent and culturally diverse world. We approach our tasks aware of the great responsibility we are given to help mold tomorrow's citizens in a complex and fast-changing world. We are committed to being a truly global organization. We continue to open new offices, establish new programs, and form new partnerships on every continent. We have initiated exchange activities between and among many of the newer countries we now serve and expect this pace to quicken in the coming years. We move into the next century, and into our next fifty years, with lofty, but achievable, goals. We are proud of our past and excited about our future and our ability to contribute to the world in which we live. CIEE moves forward with the same spirit of commitment that has already made us a worldwide leader in international education and exchange.

Year Founded: 1947