Your program fee in France will vary depending on which program you choose, how much you customise your experience and the duration of your program.
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Programs available in France: Classic High School, Area & Region Choice.
A traditional cultural exchange where you get to experience high school life while living with a French host family. You can’t choose a school with this program, but you can request an area for an additional fee, which is charged only after your request is granted. Please note, late 2024/early 2025 departure dates will be updated in due course.
Length | Arrive | Depart | Price AUD | Application deadline |
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Classic Academic Year | Aug 30, 2024 | Jan 20, 2025 | $11,950 | Feb 28, 2024 |
Classic Academic Semester | Aug 30, 2024 | Jan 20, 2025 | $10,450 | Feb 28, 2024 |
Classic Short Program 3 Months | Oct 25, 2024 | Jan 20, 2025 | $8,400 | Jul 30, 2024 |
Classic Short Program 2 Months | Nov 22, 2024 | Jan 20, 2025 | $8,400 | Jul 30, 2024 |
Classic Short Program 6 Weeks | Dec 8, 2024 | Jan 20, 2025 | $8,400 | Aug 30, 2024 |
Classic Academic Year | Jan 17, 2025 | Nov 16, 2025 | $11,950 | Aug 30, 2024 |
Classic Academic Semester | Jan 17, 2025 | Jun 22, 2025 | $10,450 | Aug 30, 2024 |
Personal spending money | AU$400-500 per month |
Vaccinations & Visa Applications | Personal expense |
Soft Landing Camp – available for Semester & Year arrivals in August | AU$1,090 Please note that this SLC will not run in August 2024 as Paris is hosting the Olympic & Paralympic Games. Another camp may be arranged for 2024/2025 and will be confirmed closer to the time. |
School expenses | Books, school materials, transport to/from school/school trips |
Flight surcharge | Budgeted flight cost is AU$2,500 and the surcharge is the amount beyond this at the time of booking flights. |
Additional luggage fees | As charged by the airlines |
Optional excursions and tours | May be arranged by your host school or Local Coordinator once on program at an additional cost. |
Upgrade your classic program to request location. Upgrades are only charged once they are granted. Only students applying for a Semester or Academic Year program to France have the option to pick the region they would like to live in during their exchange. Students can select up to 3 regions. If applicants are successfully placed in one of their preferred regions, then additional location fee will be applied to the normal program price. Location selection options are on a first come, first served basis, are subject to availability and are not guaranteed.
Metropolitan area requests: The student will be placed in the metropolitan area of chosen city (according to availabilities). The metropolitan area is an area within 25 km from city centre and access to public transport. Metropolitan areas available: Lille, Rennes, Nantes, Reims, Nancy, Bordeaux, Toulouse, Perpignan.
Suburban area requests: Suburban areas of medium cities / towns (+/-15 000 – 100 000 inhabitants).
Once all spots are filled, no additional location requests can be considered.
The fees listed below are additional to your program fee should your application be successful.
Add – on | Price AUD |
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Classic High School + Bretagne Region Request | $1,690 |
Classic High School + Centre-Val de Loire Region Request | $1,690 |
Classic High School + Grand Est Region Request | $1,690 |
Classic High School + Hauts-de-France Region Request | $1,690 |
Classic High School + Normandie Region Request | $1,690 |
Classic High School + Nouvelle-Aquitaine Region Request | $1,690 |
Classic High School + Occitanie Region Request | $1,690 |
Classic High School + Pays de la Loire Region Request | $1,690 |
Classic High School + Lille Metropolitan Request | $6,490 |
Classic High School + Reims Metropolitan Request | $6,490 |
Classic High School + Bordeaux Metropolitan Request | $6,490 |
Classic High School + Nancy Metropolitan Request | $6,490 |
Classic High School + Toulouse Metropolitan Request | $6,490 |
Classic High School + Rennes Metropolitan Request | $6,490 |
Classic High School + Nantes Metropolitan Request | $6,490 |
Classic High School + Perpignan Metropolitan Request | $6,490 |
Classic High School + Request a family with children living at home (age +/- 2 years) | $1,890 |
Classic High School + Request a Suburban area | $1,990 |