Live with a Host Family in France

American Youth Abroad (AYA) study abroad programs for high school students will only be available through Spring 2008. The deadline for France Spring 2008 is in October 2007. Please contact us today if you are interested in studying abroad in Spring 2008.

For summer 2008 study abroad opportunities at the University of Paris - la Sorbonne for high school students, please visit AIFS Summer Advantage.

Academic year, fall or spring semester French language program

Enjoy a ride on the bateaux mouches on the Seine in Paris

France is a country brimming with famous and familiar sights. Here is your opportunity to see some of these sights, as well as to truly integrate into French life and culture. France’s geographical diversity sets it apart. During your time abroad, you will have the chance to experience the variety of the country’s natural beauty, whether it be the Alps, the Mediterranean Sea, the cities or the forests.

A visa is required for these programs. The necessary paperwork will be sent to you after host family placement.

Who can apply?
Students 15-18 years old. A minimum of two years of French instruction and an overall “C” GPA is required for all programs. Graduating seniors are not eligible.

Find out how to apply, or download the application here.

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Please send completed applications to the following address:

AIFS Foundation / American Youth Abroad
River Plaza
9 West Broad Street
Stamford, CT 06902

Program dates*

Academic year
September 4 - June 17
Fall semester
September 4 - December 23
Spring semester
January 6 - June 17

*Dates are tentative and subject to change.

Courses
Students take French, math, science, music, drawing and history courses during their year or semester. It is not uncommon for the French to repeat one or two years in school. There may be disparity among the ages of the students in any particular level. Students age 15 attend the College, or junior high school. Students ages 16-18 attend a lycée (high school).

Accommodations
Students stay with a French host family that has been carefully selected by our partner program.

Fee
Academic year: $8,400
Fall or spring semester: $7,000

Fee includes:

• $500 application fee
• Round trip airfare from New York, NY, to Paris, France
• Pre-departure orientation in the U.S. and orientation in host community
• Medical insurance
• 24-hour supervision and/or local representative assistance
• Homestay and meals not including weekday lunches
• Enrollment fee for school

Not included

• Spending money
• School books and other school fees
• Visa and passport processing fees
• Domestic round trip airfares to/from New York
• Domestic airfares abroad from arrival city to host family, if applicable
• Daily transportation to and from school

Credits
Transfer of credits is not guaranteed. Students must check with their high school advisor.

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