CIEE High School Study Abroad Exchange in France

Study at a local high school, immersing yourself in the language, culture, and diversity of France. Immerse yourself in the language, culture, and typical life of a French teen. Placed in a local homestay in Southwestern France, you’ll advance your French fluency by studying at a private or public lycée in towns and suburbs like Villefranche-de-Lauragais, Fonsorbes, and Gourdan-Polignan. Although studies are rigorous (the school day ends at 5–6 p.m.), you’ll still have plenty of time to hang out at cafés, visit museums, play sports, watch French TV, and share traditional home-cooked meals with your homestay. In France, you’ll make memories and friendships that last a lifetime.

Program Highlights

With a CIEE Immersion in France program, you’ll experience what daily life is really like for your peers in the largest — and most diverse — country in Europe.

All our homestays are located in the greater Midi-Pyrenees region, famous for its amazing food, fair climate, and cultural scene.

You’ll advance your French language skills through intensive study and casual conversation, and build practical, real-world skills that will serve you in college and beyond.

Get a feel for regional slang and build your vocabulary by chatting with local shop owners, neighbors, and friends of your homestay.

No matter where you choose to study abroad with CIEE, our staff will be on hand throughout your program to provide advice, resources, and support.