School year in France
Your course in
France
School year in France! Study at a French school (public or private), share your daily life with a French family, and discover their culture and way of life firsthand. Improve your language while exploring the country and learning about the traditions and history of its different regions.
AGE:
+14 years
DURATION:
From 1 quarter
ENGLISH LEVEL:
2 years of study (B1 recommended)
INCLUDES:
- Accommodation and full board
- Procedures and registration
- Local coordinator
- Travel and accident insurance
Why spend a school year in France?
Flexible duration
A term or a full year, you choose how long you want the adventure to last!
Linguistic immersion
Studying French is not the same as communicating in French. This experience will allow you to live the language.
Individual accompaniment
Whether you’re on your flight or starting your course, we’ll be there to make everything as easy as possible.
International prestige
Studying in France offers both quality and prestige. A letter of introduction for the future.
Tailor-made program
Choose the type of program that best suits you to enjoy this experience to the fullest, worry-free.
STUDY A
school year
in Francia
What is the French education system like?
It’s one of the most prestigious educational systems in Europe, with excellent academic results for its students. There are two different stages:
- First grade (Premier degré): includes early childhood and primary education.
- Second grade (Second degré): includes secondary education.
Within the Second degree we differentiate:
- Collège (11 to 15 years): 4 years duration. It is divided into Sixième, Cinquième, Quatrième and Troisième.
- Lycées (15 to 18 years): 3 years in length. Divided into Seconde, Première, and Terminale.
- Troisième: End of cycle with obtaining “Le diplôme national du brevet”
- Terminal: At the end of this cycle, the official “Baccalauréat” exam is taken.
What are schools like in France?
- They can be public or private centers
- Classes 5 days a week – from 8:00 am to 5:00 or 6:00 pm
- All classes are taught in French, with French classmates.
- Common subjects: French literature, languages, history, mathematics, economics and science
Who will I stay with?
There’s no better way to immerse yourself in another culture than living with a host family.
Host families are carefully selected after personal interviews and appropriate verification. They provide:
- Accommodation in a single or shared room
- Full board
- Support and guidance
- Introduction to local customs and traditions
- Students are supervised by a local coordinator throughout their stay.
Important: Students must abide by family rules.
What can I choose?
At Plan Zero, we offer two different types of programs. We’ll help you choose the one that best suits your needs:
Option 1: Basic program (no elections)
- Square anywhere in France.
- Volunteer families.
- Full board
- Public or private school (chosen based on the school of the host families’ children, and the distance and availability of the school).
Option 2: Flexible program
- Choice of region.
- Families receive a stipend (usually located in residential neighborhoods)
- Full board
- Specific requests are welcome, such as sports, music, special diets, etc.
Are there any scheduled trips?
We have 3 optional “Fun Trips” available throughout the year:
- October: Paris and Disneyland or Parc Astérix.
- February: Trip to the Alps for skiing.
- June: Trip to explore the French Riviera.
Is everything included?
What does the program include?
- Processing the student’s application
- Search and selection of a French host family
- Full-board accommodation with a family
- Enrollment and attendance at a French high school or college
- Meals at school
- School expenses (for private schools)
- Supervision and assistance throughout the course
- Arrival orientation meeting
- Transfer upon arrival
- Travel and accident insurance
What’s not included?
- Flights
- Transfer at the end of the course
- Comprehensive health insurance and liability insurance
- Pocket money, telephone, data or internet usage expenses, personal hygiene products
- Books and school supplies, stationery (estimated at €235-300 for initial expenses)
- School bus (from €0 to €200/year)
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