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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!
WEP +
Keen for more choice? Decide where you study!
Private High School Option 🇫🇷
Study right in the centre of Paris at L’École Diagonale. What a dream!
This school’s motto is ‘Our students are talented!’ and, with only 850 students, you’ll get to experience the best of the French education system!
Just like a local teenager, you’ll live with a French family. Embrace family life in Paris and make memories to last a lifetime.
Boarding School Option 🏫
Live in a boarding school Monday to Friday and experience life with a local family on the weekends – talk about the best of both worlds! Choose from four boarding schools located in:
Rennes:
Rennes, located in Brittany, is tourist central with stacks to see. Rennes is a student city, with plenty of nearby universities. Your school is right in the heart of town. Sport activities are organised on Wednesday afternoons and you’ll have the opportunity to take up extra French language classes.
Angers:
The Loire Valley is littered with castles and vineyards, talk about picturesque! Angers itself is famous for its Château (pretty impressive, have a Google). Your boarding school has an international atmosphere with students from all over the world (split up into classes to allow for French language immersion).
Rouen:
Rouen is the capital of Normandy and is filled with medieval heritage. This is the city where Joan of Arc sat trial. Your school is a 17th century French high school located in the historic city centre. Former French president, François Hollande, studied here.
Espalion:
Espalion is a large rural town. It is most famous for its UNESCO World Heritage listed bridge over the River Lot. Your school focuses on languages and offers French lessons for foreigners.
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 |
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August 2021 | Short Term | $ 7,750 | 6 April 2021 |
August 2021 | Semester | $ 9,550 | 6 April 2021 |
August 2021 | Year | $ 10,950 | 6 April 2021 |
November 2021 | Short Term | $ 7,750 | 7 September 2021 |
January 2022 | Short Term | $ 7,750 | 24 August 2021 |
January 2022 | Semester | $ 9,550 | 24 August 2021 |
January 2022 | Year | $ 10,950 | 24 August 2021 |
WEP+ Private High School Option
Departure | Duration | Fee | Application Deadline |
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August 2021 | Term | $ 15,050 | 6 April 2021 |
August 2021 | Semester | $ 18,350 | 6 April 2021 |
August 2021 | Year | $ 24,550 | 6 April 2021 |
January 2022 | Term | $ 15,050 | 24 August 2021 |
January 2022 | Semester | $ 18,350 | 24 August 2021 |
WEP+ Boarding School Option
Departure | Duration | Fee | Application Deadline |
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August 2021 | Term | $ from 11,850 | 6 April 2021 |
August 2021 | Semester | $ from 15,050 | 6 April 2021 |
August 2021 | Year | $ from 18,950 | 6 April 2021 |
January 2022 | Term | $ from 11,850 | 24 August 2021 |
January 2022 | Semester | $ from 15,050 | 24 August 2021 |
January 2022 | Year | $ from 18,950 | 24 August 2021 |
Study Abroad
Departure | Duration | Fee | Application Deadline |
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August 2021 | Short Term | $ 11,450 | 6 April 2021 |
August 2021 | Semester | $ 14,750 | 6 April 2021 |
August 2021 | Year | $ 18,950 | 6 April 2021 |
January 2022 | Short Term | $ 12,450 | 24 August 2021 |
January 2022 | Semester | $ 14,750 | 24 August 2021 |
January 2022 | Year | $ 18,950 | 24 August 2021 |
The above program fees are valid until 31/12/2021. Application deadlines are subject to change.
Included Extras
For January and August programs, a three-night orientation in Paris. For November programs, a three-night orientation in Paris (numbers permitting)
Optional Extras
Three trips per year to places such as Disneyland Paris, Southern France and Dunkirk Carnival.
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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