After you arrive in Paris, we will spend three days together on an orientation to get to know each other better. Last year, orientation was in the Loire valley.
On school days, you will be taking French language (two periods of 45 minutes each), practical exercises (45 minutes), and French culture and society (45 minutes). We do not have a formal language pledge but we encourage you to speak French whenever you are in school so that you can take full advantage of your time here.
Each host family prepares a picnic lunch for their student. Some students, however, prefer to buy their own lunch either in the neighborhood or in town.
In the afternoons, all students participate in planned extracurriculars and field trips that range from outdoor excursions to cultural experiences. On occasion, host siblings will be invited to participate. After classes, you are expected to be home in the late afternoon during the week and spend time with your host family. The weekends are also considered closed, and you will be spending time with your host family and host siblings.