- France
About Program
DURATION
10 months (academic year)
5 months (semester)
START DATES
August
January (spring semester)
COST
$8,500 (academic year)
$7,000 (semester)
TERMS OF PARTICIPATION
Between the ages of 15 and 18
Currently enrolled in a U.S. high school
GPA of C+ or better
At least three years of French
APPLICATION DEADLINE
May 1: fall semester or academic year
October 1: spring semester
HOW DOES IT WORK?
• Visit our site for details on compiling application packet
• After application materials received and reviewed, student interview arranged
• Application packet sent abroad for final acceptance by partner organization
• Student matched with host family and school
• Student guided through visa process
• Details of exact host family, school, and community shared with student
• Correspondence between student and host family begins
• Pre-departure orientation session in the U.S.
• Departure