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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.
WEP Student Exchange
On a WEP student exchange you’ll live with a volunteer host family and attend a local school. You could be placed anywhere in France!
WEP Study Abroad
On a WEP study abroad program, your host family will receive a small stipend to cover your basic living expenses. On this program you can choose from one of the following options:
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.
Special Request
Is there a subject you’d like to study or an instrument or sport you’d like to play while on exchange? Please contact us before applying to see if we can accommodate your request.
WEP+
A WEP+ program offers an extra level of choice. If you’d like to decide where you study, choose the Boarding School Option for your French exchange.
Boarding School Option
Choose from one of four French boarding schools for your WEP exchange. Schools are located in Rennes, Rouen, Angers and Espalion.
From Monday to Friday students live on campus. On weekends and school holidays, students are hosted by a local French family.
Prices for this program range, depending on school and duration. Please enquire for more information.
Upcoming Exchanges
WEP Student Exchange
| Departure | Duration | Fee | Application Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2019 | Year | $ 10,150 | 2 April 2019 |
| August 2019 | Semester | $ 9,250 | 2 April 2019 |
| August 2019 | Short Term | $ 7,450 | 2 April 2019 |
| November 2019 | Short Term | $ 7,150 | 13 August 2019 |
| January 2020 | Year | $ 10,350 | 27 August 2019 |
| January 2020 | Semester | $ 9,250 | 27 August 2019 |
| January 2020 | Short Term | $ 7,450 | 27 August 2019 |
WEP Study Abroad
| Departure | Duration | Fee | Application Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2019 | Semester | $ 14,250 | 26 March 2019 |
| August 2019 | Year | $ 16,450 | 26 March 2019 |
| August 2019 | Short Term | $ 11,950 | 26 March 2019 |
| January 2020 | Semester | $ 14,250 | 27 August 2019 |
| January 2020 | Year | $ 16,450 | 27 August 2019 |
WEP+
| Departure | Duration | Fee | Application Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2019 | Short Term | $ From 11,050 | 26 March 2019 |
| August 2019 | Year | $ From 16,950 | 26 March 2019 |
| August 2019 | Semester | $ From 13,750 | 26 March 2019 |
| January 2020 | Year | $ From 16,950 | 27 August 2019 |
| January 2020 | Semester | $ From 13,750 | 27 August 2019 |
| January 2020 | Short Term | $ From 11,050 | 27 August 2019 |
| January 2020 | Short Term | $ 11,950 | 27 August 2019 |
The above program fees are valid until 31/12/2019.
Included Extras
For January and August programs, a three-night orientation program in Paris
Optional Extras
Three trips per year to places such as Disneyland Paris, Southern France and Dunkirk Carnival. For November programs, a three-night trip to Paris at the end of the 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 at the time of application, plus ongoing study.
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