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French Language Immersion in France
Take a group pledge to speak only in French in this program, then dive into authentic French culture and language as you travel all over France with your fellow high school student travelers and group leaders. Talk to local fishermen, bike to village markets, make chocolate, trek to glaciers, spend a week with a local host family, and do more! Leave with a greater understanding of the French langu...
Take a group pledge to speak only in French in this program, then dive into authentic French culture and language as you travel all over France with your fellow high school student travelers and group leaders. Talk to local fishermen, bike to village markets, make chocolate, trek to glaciers, spend a week with a local host family, and do more! Leave with a greater understanding of the French language and culture, as well as newfound friends, on this summer immersion program. Accommodations in France are varied, ranging from homestays to Old World-style hotels to mountain chalets, many of which are run by welcoming families Putney has known for years. Leaders reside together with the students throughout the program.
Program Highlights
Discuss (in French!) famous works of art at the Louvre, the Musée d’Orsay, and the Centre Pompidou.
Enjoy a crêpe or a pain au chocolat as you relax at a Parisian sidewalk café.
Spend a week living with a local family.
Try your hand at surfing, sailing, or tubing with the help of professional guides.
Put your French to the test by spending a morning shadowing a local Breton baker, shop owner, or farmer.
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- Paris, France
- All Nationalities
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An amazing voyage to France!
by: Sofia McGee - United StatesProgram: French Language Immersion in FranceI am a traveler! Ever since I was a little girl, I have always loved learning about different cultures! The Putney student learning trip to France allowed me to try new things and get out of my comfort zone. I enjoyed the seaside town of Trouville, learned about the history of Mont-Saint-Michel, shopped in the chaotic streets of Paris, kayaked around Pont du Gard with my homestay sister, and enjoyed a surf lesson in Cap Ferret. This learning experience really helped improve my conversational Fre...
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Locations
- Paris, France
Types and Subjects
- Focus Areas
- Experiential Learning
- Homestays
- Language Immersion
Availability
Years Offered: 2024, 2025
- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
- Summer
Age Requirement
14-17
Guidelines
- All Nationalities
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Tuition & Fees
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- All Program Activity Costs
- Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Accommodation Options
- Group living
- Home-stays
- Other
Qualifications & Experience
- High School Freshman (1st Year)
- High School Sophomore (2nd Year)
- High School Junior (3rd Year)
- High School Senior (4th Year)
Application Procedures
- Online Application
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