Paris: Art, Language and Culture

  France

• Paris: 
Paris

Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: June 26 to July 17, 2010

Description: Paris! Do we need to say more?

This program will take you to the City of Lights, where you will be surrounded by the beautiful language, some of the most impressive historic buildings, narrow cobble-stone streets as well as splendid chaussées, and a truly cosmopolitan flair. Your homestay will be in a lovely suburb, so you get to experience the everyday life of Parisians, too.

The Classes
Gain confidence communicating in French through small-group language classes! From Monday to Thursday, you will practice speaking, listening comprehension, and grammar for three hours in the mornings. The topics are chosen to prepare you for your afternoon activities.

Cultural Activities and Excursions
In the afternoons, you will dive into the rich cultural life of Paris and explore the unique arrondissements. The activities will introduce you to the history of the city, modern art, and the famous Parisian chic. Fridays are reserved for full-day excursions, for example to Versailles.

Accommodations
A homestay with a local family is the best way to immerse yourself in the daily life in France. Host families come in all shapes and sizes, but what they all have in common is a strong interest in sharing their culture. Your host family will provide breakfast and dinner during the week and all meals on weekends. Lunch with the group on weekdays is included in the program price.

Highlights:
- small-group language classes
- exciting cultural activities and excursions
- homestay with a welcoming host family
- experience the gorgeous capital of France

Cost in US$: 3,470 USD for 3 weeks

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to France Independently

Typically Participants Work in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• In-Person Interview when Feasible
• Letters of Reference
• Phone Interview
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

Andeo-International Homestays's Mission Statement: Andeo-International Homestays is a non-profit organization specializing in short-term homestay programs since 1981. We design programs for students, teachers and families who are excited about developing friendships that span the globe. We work with carefully selected foreign organizations that are experienced and respected in the areas of homestays and exchange programs. Together, we coordinate all of the elements essential to a successful homestay: careful selection and matching, preparation, support and follow-up. We offer summer immersion homestay programs for high school students in Spain, France, Mexico, and Germany. We also offer programs that combine a homestay with classes, volunteer opportunities and activities in Costa Rica, Ecuador, Spain, France, Germany and Japan. No matter which program you choose, you are sure to discover a world of new friends and adventures!

Year Founded: 1981