France
High School Flex • Boarding Schools
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- Age: min.12 max. 18 years old upon arrival
- Duration: 1 academic year, 1 academic semester, 1 term (12 weeks)
- Arrival: September (January depending on availabilities)
- Accommodation: boarding school and volunteer host family (depending on the option)
- Language: French
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The French educational system is one of the most thorough in the world. Expectations are high towards the students. Participants will attend classes at a local lycée from Monday to Friday. Saturday classes may be allocated. French students attend mandatory lessons (French, History-Geography, foreign languages, sport...) and also take optional subjects such as arts, maths, biology... The school year runs from September to June.
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| Paris Orientation :
- Uppon arrival
- 4 days
- Culture introduction & sightseeing
- Optional
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Short Trip :
- During the program
- Disneyland, ski camp, city trips...
- Optional
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You can chose between the two following options:
5 days/week boarding: During the week (from Monday to Friday), the participant is a boarder (breakfast, lunch and dinner are included). During the weekends and school holidays, the participant will be hosted by a French-speaking host family. They will share the family’s everyday life.
7 days/week boarding: Full board is provided all week long (breakfast, lunch and dinner are included). Boarders stay at school during the weekends and school breaks to share activities together.
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WEP has carrefuly selected 4 boarding schools in a variety of environments that reflects the country’s rich diversity.
Scroll down to discover the details of each school.
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Espalion
Immaculée-Conception
· Boarding 5 days/week
· Boarding 7 days/week
| Masseube
La Salle Saint-Christophe
· Boarding 5 days/week
· Boarding 7 days/week
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Immaculée-Conception boarding school is located in the pittoresc occitan part of France, at the entrance of the regional natural park of Aubrac. Being a student there means living in a 4.600 inhabitants safe place where it’s easy to practice activities.
| St-Christophe boarding school is located in the south western France, close to the Pyrenees, between the cities of Pau and Toulouse. Being a student there means living in a very friendly atmosphere, in a safe and quiet environment. This program suits perfectly students who love nature and outdoor activities.
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Why is this school appreciated for?
For being in a protective and safe environment with a dedicated support team.
| Why is this school appreciated for?
For being located in a quiet and safe rural area. The closest village is only 1500 inhabitants.
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Angers
Saint-Benoit
· Boarding 5 days/week
| Bourg-en-Bresse
Saint-Pierre
· Boarding school 5 days/week
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St-Benoît boarding school is located in the north western France, between the cities of Nantes and Tours, along the Loire river. Being a student there means living in the heart of a very dynamic city.
| St-Pierre boarding school is located in the center eastern France, close to Lyon (1h20 by train). Being a student there means living in an eco-friendly, quiet and dynamic environment. This program perfectly suits for motivated students who would also like to attend extracurricular activities.
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Why is this school appreciated for?
The school is appreciated for its international outlook and the presence of the local coordinator in the school every day.
| Why is this school appreciated for?
For the number of activities students can attend at school or in town.
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• Be min. 12 and max. 18 upon arrival
• Have good academic results
• Have an A2 level minimum in French
• Have travel insurance covering sickness, accidents, repatriation and third party liability
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Included :
- boarding school enrolment
- host family screening and placement process
- accommodation and meals as described
- transfer on arrival (only for 5-days boarders)
- 24 hours emergency support
- coordinator assistance & progress reports
- mandatory orientation
- administrative costs.
| Not Included :
- return transportation
- local transportation
- school books
- personal expenses
- travel insurance
- passport and visa fee
- optional Paris orientation
- optional French online course.
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