FRANCE
PROGRAMME SUMMARY
DISCOUNTS & SCHOLARSHIPS:
INSURANCE: Comprehensive insurance included.
DEPARTURES: Short term - January, September and December
Semester - January and September
Academic Year - September
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT: Minimum of one year of French language study required.
EXTRAS: Optional trips include a ski trip and a Paris visit.
SUPPORT: Yes. Both at the destination and by our local team here in New Zealand before and during your exchange.
VISA
- Short-term - no visa required - Semester and Full Year - visa required. Applied for online. Must visit Wellington for biometrics. Visa Process - Please be aware that Your Education staff are not Registered Migration Agents and cannot represent the visa applicant. We will provide you with the necessary supporting documents for your visa and our staff will guide you through the process where possible. The responsibility of lodging the visa falls upon the student and their parents. Visa application requirements differ per destination and students will need to provide additional documents depending on the destination and type of visa required such as birth certificate, bank statements, passport photos and letter of parental consent. Visa application fees (set by the foreign embassy or consulate) differ per destination. These costs exclude expenses such as translations and JP fees, official stamps (Notary Public stamp, Apostille stamp), national police certificate, passports photos and courier costs. In some cases, students must attend an in-person interview at the relevant consulate, embassy or visa agency. The cost of this visit will be the responsibility of the student applicant.
AGE AND ELIGIBILITY
APPLICATION DEADLINES:
SCHOOLS
- February departures - 1 November - April departures - 1 January - September departures - 1 June - November departures - 1 August
High school in France gives exchange students a more structured, academically focused experience with a strong emphasis on core subjects like math, literature, philosophy, and history. Students attend a lycée, where classes are formal, school days are long, and expectations are high—but you’ll gain a deep appreciation for French culture, critical thinking, and lively classroom debate. It’s a great fit for students ready to challenge themselves while immersing fully in everyday French life.
PLACEMENTS
Throughout France.
FRANCE PRICING:
* Programme pricing is valid for departures from April 2026 up to and including January 2027. Application fee of $250 when applying. Price Guarantee: We reserve the right to increase the prices at any time, but once you have been accepted to the programme and have paid your $1,500 deposit you will secure the published price and be exempt from any subsequent increases.
Programme fee includes:
Comprehensive insurance while on your exchange.
Pre-departure orientation meeting prior to departure for all students and parents.
Host family and high school placement.
Meet and Greet at final airport with transfer to your host family. Please note that in an additional surcharge may be applied. We reserve the right to apply a flight surcharge should availability at time of booking cause flight costs to be higher than expected. (We have specific flight dates for each destination. You may fly outside of these dates but additional costs will apply.)
Return-trip economy flights with recognised airlines departing from Auckland to final destination.
Pre-departure orientation meeting prior to departure for all students and parents.
Preparation materials.
Full professional support both in New Zealand and abroad, including a 24-hour emergency phone.
Programme fee does not include:
Passport and visa costs.
School set up costs. Varies per destination but may include transport, uniform and school books.
Transport to Auckland for departure.
Pocket money (approx. 500NZD per month).
Any documents that require official Notarising or Apostilling.
Optional Tours and Travel Expenses.