High school classic

CEI is proud to offer the experience of a lifetime ! Studying in a French secondary school (Collège or Lycée) while sharing the everyday life of a volunteer host family.

Living in a French volunteer host family

There is no better way to immerse yourself in another culture than to live with a host family. The host families offer support and guidance to students during their stay, while sharing local customs.

Our host families are as diverse as our participants. All families are carefully screened and prepared for the experience. The matching of the host family and the students is based on the student’s profile, personality and common interests.

Students will feel at home while away and will develop strong long-term relationships.

Immersion in a French high school

Students are placed in either public or private schools. They will spend 5 days per week at school, usually from 8:00 am until 5:00pm or 6:00pm, in classes with French classmates.

Depending on their age, students are placed in either Troisième (14-15 years old) or Seconde (15-16 years old). They typically take courses in French literature, foreign languages, history, math, economics and science. Students placed in Classe of Première and Terminale (16 to 18 years old) will be able to express their preferences for French major subjects. All classes are taught in French.

Dates 2026 high school classic :

– During the whole year. Prices upon request.

CEI Additional Services

Language training option

CEI proposes 2 or 3 week-long intensive French language courses, before the beginning of the High School program. This program takes place at the CEI language school in Saint-Malo every August and in Paris every January.

This language course is specifically recommended for students who might not feel confident enough or wish to improve their language skills before participating in the Academic Year Program.

Meet & greet service

  • Transfer on arrival: included in the program price.
  • Transfer on departure: 250€ (optional – can be arranged upon request).

Comprehensive medical insurance

CEI provides optional medical insurance covering third-party liability, medical expenses and repatriation. This insurance is officially recognised for visa applications.

Participants selection :

  • All students must be between 14-18 years during their academic year in France.
  • An interview process is scheduled to determine the language skills and motivation of the participants.

Accommodation with a host family

Accommodation with a host family. Full pension.

Destinations

Students are placed throughout France.

Host region

Students are placed throughout France.

  • Valid identity documents for a stay in France.
  • Please check the exact conditions for entering France (visa, authorizations, etc…).
  • Accommodation with a host family

Accommodation by a French host family carefully selected and police checked.

Accommodation on a full board basis.

  • Location choice

Students are placed throughout France, but in the frame of the select program, they can choose their location or an urban area.

  • Enrolment in a French school

School lunches and tuition fees are included. * Additional costs in case of private school request.

  • Regular meetings and contact with CEI local representative

Each student is assigned a CEI local representative who follows up each stakeholder of the program.


Advantages of this academic year

  • Discovering the French school system
  • Immersion and homestay
  • Discover a new culture in a safe environment

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