Discover our permanent boarding schools in the South of France!
Your Exchange Program in a permanent boarding school in France starts here with Nacel! Opt for a 7-day boarding school in France.
State-supported private schools are significantly subsidized, making them much more affordable than fully independent international private schools in France. These schools adhere to the national curriculum, and while many have a religious foundation (often Catholic), students are not required to participate in religious services.
International students have the opportunity to attend a 7-day permanent boarding schools in the South of France.
Espalion:
This school considers students in Grades 10 and 11.
In Grade 10, students may attend options such as:
- "Multi-art" option (plastic art, music, and cinema)
- Artistic exploration (art and philosophy), literature and society
- "Micro-business experience"
Size: 370 students.
Boarding quarters (4 students per room, shared bathroom, living room): 30 students.
School Plus:
- Various options on offer (Plastic Arts, Rugby, Handball, Outdoor sports, Horseback Riding and Dance).
- Cultural clubs: Radio, Theatre, Cinema, Arts, a lot of thematic Wednesday afternoons and evenings at the boarding school.
- Personalized support for each student, school time adjusted for options.
- Opportunities to take French language lessons and to sit the DELF exam.
Minimum French level: A2
Free time allowed outside of school: not independently but with adults.
Masseube:
We place our international students in a private Catholic school following the Lasallian educational project and offering a warm family atmosphere.
- Size: 600 students, French and international
- International students: strong International community
- Boarding house: 85% of the students are boarders (shared bedrooms and bathrooms); the school offers evening activities, conferences and sport activities.
School Plus:
- On Campus: horse riding stables, soccer and rugby fields
- 1h30 to 2h of daily tutoring or supervised studies
- Dedicated counselor for international students
- Choir
- Outdoor activities: soccer, rugby, mountain biking, horse riding, crossfit, climbing, table tennis, golf, basketball, boxing, etc.
- Music lessons: piano, guitar, or drum (150€/term)
What should I expect of my school year in France?
French secondary education is divided into two schools:
the “collège” for the first four years directly following primary school (Grades 6-9) the “lycée” for the next three years.Completion of secondary studies leads to the “baccalauréat”. The school’s director makes the decision regarding grade and placement level for international students, taking into account the school’s organization, the student’s transcripts and their French level. All students attend general classes such as French, History, Foreign Language (usually English, then German or Spanish), Sports, etc..
Study abroad in a permanent boarding school in Espalion!
This program is pretty unique. It allows you to live at school with your classmates full time, during weekdays and weekends. This is what we call "permanent boarding" or "7-Day boarding" in France
During the weekends, the dorm staff arranges a great variety of programming, including:
- sports activities,
- cultural activities,
- visits and excursions locally and in the region including full days in Rodez, Albi, Montpellier or Toulouse
- ski trips.
The weekends are organized as such:
- 1 weekend/2 in Espalion (study time, free time, local supervised leisure and activity time)
- 1 weekend/2 excursions to Rodez (discovery, free time, and activities)
- 1 weekend per term with an overnight in Toulouse, Montpellier, and outdoor challenge
- 3 weekends (without overnight) skiing in the mountains (activities, accommodation, board, supervision, and transportation are included in the package)
Apply now to study in a 7-day boarding school in France!
Rather looking for an exchange program in France in host families? Or a program in a different location? Look at our page dedicated to student exchange in France.
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