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High School Abroad in France with Greenheart Travel

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Program Overview

Spend a trimester, semester, or year studying abroad in France as a high school student, and live like a local while perfecting your French language skills. You are matched with a carefully screened host family and attend a local high school for a full immersion experience in this creatively charged country. Now is your chance to explore the history, art, language, and literature of France while boosting your college application and having the high school experience of a lifetime! Program at a glance: -- Host family accommodation provides a full language and cultural immersion experience -- Must have 2 years of French language experience -- You can choose from 1 or 2-month, trimester, semester, or full academic year programs -- Straightforward online application process -- Start dates available in spring and fall

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Program Highlights

Stay in host family accommodation, with most meals included in the program fee.
Receive assistance from a personal program manager before, during, and after your program.
Guarantee medical insurance and 24/7 emergency contact support.
Participate in a local arrival orientation with your assigned local coordinator.
Join optional weekend trips (for an additional fee and pending travel restrictions) and see more of France.

What's Included

Tuition & Fees
Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
Airport Transfer (Drop-Off)
Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
Certificate of Completion
Medical / Accident Insurance
Some Meals / Partial Meal Plan
On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
In-Country Orientation
Cultural Training / Program / Orientation
Emergency Support

Quick Details

Location
France
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Availability
Year(s) Offered:2026, 2027, 2028
Duration:
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 3-6 Months
  • 7-12 Months
  • Summer
Age Requirement14-17
Types & Subjects
Focus Areas:
  • Gap Year
  • Homestays
  • Language Immersion
  • Student Exchange
Types:
  • Language Immersion
  • Study Abroad
Guidelines
Nationalities:
  • American
  • Canadian
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Updated May 5, 2026

Program Details

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Locations

  • France

Available Terms / Availability

  • Years Offered: 2026, 2027, 2028
  • Duration: 2-4 Weeks, 5-8 Weeks, 3-6 Months, 7-12 Months, Summer
  • Gap Year Timing: Post High School, During High School

Eligible Nationalities

  • American
  • Canadian

Education Levels & Language

  • Language: English
  • Education: Some high school, no diploma

Accommodation Options

  • Home-stays

Application Procedures

  • Physical Exam/Health Records
  • Transcript
  • Online Application
  • Essay

Age Requirement

14-17

Duration

2-4 Weeks, 5-8 Weeks, 3-6 Months, 7-12 Months, Summer

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OliviaUnited States · July 2017

My gap year in France

I had an amazing time in France through Greenheart's 10-month high school abroad program. I was in the "deep south" of France, and by the time I left people told me I'd picked up on their southern accent! The year was in no way an easy one: it took a lot of work to successfully integrate into my host family, find friends (the language barrier is SO real) and master the language. But every moment was worth it! I have an amazing relationship with my host family and lots of friends from my French high school, plus other exchange students I met on the trips. The coordinator for our region was very helpful and kind, and she helped me with anything I asked of her. All in all, it was an awesome experience and I'm sure I'll be heading back to France soon enough to see my new friends again!

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Will I get to travel?

The program offers many optional weekend trips to places like Disneyland, Lille, and more. If you opt into one of these trips, you will travel with other exchange students and chaperones for the weekend. However, you're not permitted to travel on your own. There will be opportunities to travel through the program and/or through your school, but you must be accompanied by an approved chaperone.

I have already graduated from high school, can I still join?

Yes. On a case-by-case basis, we accept graduates for High School programs in Argentina, Austria, Belgium, France, Italy, the Netherlands, New Zealand, and England.

Can I go home to visit or can my parents visit while I'm abroad?

No. Visits are not allowed during the high school program. If your family wishes to visit, they should plan to meet once your program is over. In this instance, Greenheart Travel’s office and international partner office should be informed of your family’s plans for pre-approval.

Recognitions & Awards

Awards and accreditations earned by this provider

Alliance for International Exchange
Top Eco-Traveling Enthusiast of 2017 - Sustainable Voluntourism
GoAbroad Innovative New Program - Teach Abroad/TEFL 2019
Global Youth Travel Awards 2018
WYSE Work Abroad

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