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Study In France! C’est la vie!
We’ve got to admit, there are a stack of things the French do better than the rest of us; cheese (duh!), pastries, berets! Get amongst it with a WEP program to this cultural hub.
France has influenced the western world for hundreds of years and with good reason, their contributions to art, literature, philosophy, architecture, food, sport and film are endless.
France should be top of your list as a study destination and, with WEP, you can choose to study right in the heart of Paris, in a French boarding school (how chic!), in the famous Mediterranean coastal region + more.
Interested? Brilliant! Allons-y!
Programs
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!
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:
Atlantic or Mediterranean coastal regions
Choose to be placed in either the Atlantic or Mediterranean coastal 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 as part of the Special Request Option.
Upcoming Exchanges
Student Exchange
| Departure | Duration | Fee | Application Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2022 | Short Term | $ 7,750 | 2 August 2022 |
| January 2023 | Short Term | $ 7,750 | 30 August 2022 |
| January 2023 | Semester | $ 9,550 | 30 August 2022 |
| January 2023 | Year | $ 10,950 | 30 August 2022 |
| August 2023 | Short Term | $ 7,750* | 28 March 2023 |
| August 2023 | Semester | $ 9,550* | 28 March 2023 |
| August 2023 | Academic Year | $ 10,950* | 28 March 2023 |
| November 2023 | Short Term | $ 7,750* | 15 August 2023 |
Study Abroad
| Departure | Duration | Fee | Application Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 2023 | Short Term | $ 12,450 | 23 August 2022 |
| January 2023 | Semester | $ 14,750 | 23 August 2022 |
| January 2023 | Year | $ 18,950 | 23 August 2022 |
| August 2023 | Short Term | $ 12,450* | 28 March 2023 |
| August 2023 | Semester | $ 14,750* | 28 March 2023 |
| August 2023 | Academic Year | $ 19,950* | 28 March 2023 |
A flight surcharge may be applied if at the time of making flight bookings airlines are charging significantly higher airfares. *Program fees are indicative only
Included Extras
For August and January programs, a three-night orientation 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.
More Information
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 spoken in 29 different countries, including 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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