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Study In France! C’est la vie!
An exchange program to study in France is an opportunity to immerse yourself in a culture that has influenced the western world for hundreds of years.
The French have good reason to be proud of their contributions to art, literature, philosophy, architecture, food and wine, sport and film. Famous artists include Monet, Degas, Rodin, Renoir and Cézanne. The Notre Dame with its gargoyles in the heart of Paris and the Chartres with its abundance of stained-glass windows southwest of Paris are two of the best-known cathedrals in the world. Author, Victor Hugo, wrote the classic novels Hunchback of Notre Dame and Les Misérables in the 1800s.
With the likes of Cardin, Dior, Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent, Christian Lacroix, French designers set the trend. Paris has also attracted fashion firms from all over the world, including Kenzo from Japan, and Versace and Armani from Italy. Hungry for food instead of Fashion? Croissants, escargot, cuisses de grenouilles, foie gras, and chocolat chaudes are just some of the delectable treats to be enjoyed.
From the Alps near the Italian and Swiss borders to the forest-covered Vosges Mountains in the northeast, the Pyrénées along the Spanish border and the beaches on the Mediterranean, France offers many breath-taking vistas.
Interested? Brilliant! Keep on reading to find out more about your opportunities to study in France as a WEP exchange student.
Area Option
The regional option allows students to select an area that they will be placed in. There are two options students can choose from: Southern France OR Urban Area.
Southern France (Mediterranean and Provence)
With this option, WEP guarantees to place students in Southern France, in either the sunny Provence area or the picturesque Mediterranean region. Students cannot choose between regions.
Urban Area
The Urban Area option guarantees that students will be placed in an urban environment (over 50,000 residents). Please note, students cannot choose the specific urban area.
Upcoming Exchanges
| Departure | Duration | Fee | Application Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 2018 | Short Term | $ 6,790 | 29 August 2017 |
| January 2018 | Semester | $ 9,250 | 29 August 2017 |
| January 2018 | Year | $ 10,300 | 29 August 2017 |
| August 2018 | Short Term | $ TBC | 3 April 2018 |
| August 2018 | Semester | $ TBC | 3 April 2018 |
| August 2018 | Academic Year | $ TBC | 3 April 2018 |
Area Option
| Departure | Duration | Fee | Application Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 2018 | Short Term | $ 9,950 | 29 August 2017 |
| January 2018 | Year | $ 14,550 | 29 August 2017 |
| January 2018 | Term | $ 10,550 | 29 August 2017 |
| January 2018 | One Month | $ 8,950 | 29 August 2017 |
| January 2018 | Semester | $ 12,550 | 29 August 2017 |
| August 2018 | Short Term | $ TBC | 3 April 2018 |
| August 2018 | Semester | $ TBC | 3 April 2018 |
| August 2018 | Academic Year | $ TBC | 3 April 2018 |
The above costs apply to departures up to and including May 2018.
Included Extras
Three-night arrival orientation in Paris for all January and August programs.
Optional Extras
Three-night Paris trip in January, at the end of November short term program (numbers permitting).
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School
The French educational system is one of the most thorough in the world. The school year begins in September and finishes June, with school days starting at 8:30am, finishing as late as 4pm.
Depending on the school, lunchtimes can be anywhere between 1-2 hours and students eat a full three-course meal! Uniforms are not required!
Language
French is the second-most widespread language spoken worldwide (after English) , being an official language in 29 different countries. French is also spoken in two other WEP destinations; Belgium and Canada.
How hard is it to learn French in Australia? MODERATE. 23-24 weeks OR 575-600 class hours are required to become proficient in French. Fast-track your language studies on exchange!
Climate/Time
Central and Eastern France tend to have cold winters and hot summers. In contrast with this, the French alps experience high rainfall and snow three-six months a year. The South East of France experiences sunshine year round with rainfall from October-April (mild temperature).
Depending on daylight saving, Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane are between 9 to 10 hours ahead of France.
Specific Requirements
Students must have a minimum of one year of French language study.
Local Time
0 7 : 4 4 20 August, 2017
Currency
1 AUD 0.68 EUR
Weather
Today
12.1 4.3 °C
Tomorrow
21.4 6.7 °C
Day After
25.9 8.2 °C
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