Are you a student from Australia, enjoying your Southern Hemisphere vacation in December 2026 and January 2027? Why not make it a memorable experience by joining Nacel in France for a French host family immersion? Spend your Christmas 2026 abroad and attend a French school, living the life of a French teenager alongside new friends. For years, we've welcomed Australian students during the French winter, providing a unique cultural exchange. Discover the joys of our student exchange programs in France for Australian students in 2026!

Study abroad all over France France
Age from 15 to 17 years old
Language French
Dates November to January
Length 2 to 10 weeks
From 1990 EUR
Overview

Nacel has a rich history of French homestay immersion experiences for Australian students, creating unforgettable memories. Individual students and even entire Australian schools choose to spend a few weeks in France during their summer vacations for a unique cultural exploration. More than just a trip, our French cultural programs immerse you in the daily life of a French teenager, encouraging greater cultural understanding and intercultural skills. Start your student exchange trip to France this summer!

From the moment you arrive, your French host family will warmly welcome you into their home, introduce you to their way of life, share delicious French recipes, and give you an authentic French teenage experience. Attend the local lycée with your French host sibling, actively participate in classes, and do homework to practice your French.

Arriving in December? Experience a French Christmas with your host family, embrace their traditions, and celebrate the New Year together. Book your homestay for Australian students now and make December and January unforgettable!

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Activities

During your homestay immersion in France, you share the activities and leisure of your host family and siblings. Those moments help you to better understand the French way of life and boost your French speaking skills. 

Note: some host families may go skiing or visit relatives during the Christmas holidays! 

Accommodation

You live with a French host family (including breakfast, lunch/school lunches and dinner) who provide you with support, care and friendship during the whole experience. They share with ou their home, their extended family, their language and culture and except to build a strong relationship with you and a long term friendship. 

Fees
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French homestay immersion for Australian students

✈️ Transfers

Our program includes assistance upon arrival and departure.

The service includes:

  • Pick up / drop off students to/from CDG International Airport / Paris Orly Airport / Paris train stations 
  • Assistance and guidance on how to transfer between terminals or transfer between airport/train station/airport, assistance to purchase the train ticket, and oversee the train boarding. 

In both situations, the student will travel (by train or plane) unaccompanied and will be picked up / dropped off at the local airport or train station by the host family (Arrivals and departures only during the weekend).

* Price in Euros per participant. 

Not included : Application Fees (65 EUR)

💰 What's Included in the Price?

  • Administration fees
  • Host family accommodation with full board (including school lunches)
  • Host school placement and tuition fees if any, school transportation
  • Domestic unsupervised transfer
  • Support, assistance and 24/7 Hotline during the whole program

🚫 What's Not Included?

  • Round-trip international airfare
  • Travel insurance (luggage loss, flight delay etc.)
  • Visa, passport and medical exam fees
  • Extra activities organized by the family or others
  • Extra language courses, specific subject fees, school material
  • Personal expenses and spending money
  • Medical, Liability and Emergency Repatriation Insurance

I hope this finds you well.  Last year around this time, my son Aaron spent 5 weeks in Nemours, France on a homestay and high school program. He had such a wonderful experience that he kept studying French after returning to Japan. In November, he ended up placing first in the intermediate level of a French speech contest held by the Embassy of France in Japan.  The award is 4 weeks of studying French at a university language school in Besancon this coming August.  I wanted to thank you for starting him on this adventure and for placing him in such a wonderful environment. ' Lori, mother of Aaron 16 years

Lori (all)

Just wanted to let you know that Elliott has returned to Australia safely and had a wonderful experience in France. Thank you for all your help! Regards, Grace mother of Elliott

Elliott P. (all)

I just wanted to let you know that Susannah has finished her exchange at LaSalle Lycée St Nicolas. It was all very successful thank you. The school was very supportive,  she made some good friends and her french language has improved out of site. Thank you for organizing this and I wish you a pleasant holiday season. - Father of Susannah

Susannah (all)

This program allowed me to improve my French speaking and comprehension skills. I spoke to native speakers in many different settings including school, shops and at the house I stayed at. I enjoyed staying with my French host family and seeing the cities and experiencing typical life. I found the school experience very different to Australia because of its length but it was intensive which allowed me more time to learn the language effectively;  although there was definitely a lot of time at school where the learning was above my level and I couldn’t understand everything. I had a great French teacher who helped me with vocab and pronunciation.
Making friends and talking to the students was helpful in learning useful and common phrases. I learnt a lot about French culture and the food. I tried many traditional dishes from the region I stayed in. It also is definitely weird spending so much time with one person, as for me I had a host sister who I had all my classes with and I had to stay with her at all times.
I would recommend this program to people with an intermediate level of French who want to improve. I did 8 weeks which was good but I also think that 6 or 7 weeks is also a good portion of time to build habits and improve French.

Caitlin (all)

I just wanted to email you briefly to thank you so much for assisting with Hannah's family stay in France.  She had a truly memorable time, the Fourniers are a lovely, hospitable family, and Hannah's spoken French has very significantly improved!
Many thanks once again, and we'll be recommending Nacel to anyone whose kids want a similar experience. - Father of Hannah D. 16 y.


Hannah D. (all)

This is an update on my homestay experience with the D. family thus far. It has been excellent! The school was great, my host brother made it easy for me to meet people and find my way around school, I was surprised at how much I enjoyed my week of school. The teachers and students were very welcoming and after the first day, I was feeling comfortable. My host family has been ideal also, I’ve had no problems and they’ve facilitated me in every way. I’ve met lots of H's extended family and they are all very welcoming. So far I’ve seen the Christmas markets, explored Paris and its icons, the Amiens gothic cathedral, the Christmas markets, explored the town by bike, met friends and family of my family and much more. I am truly loving my time here and look forward to every day. We are currently setting up the house for Christmas which is enjoyable and lots of family will be arriving soon. The trip is going as well as I could hope for it to be. I am very happy here. 


Lawson S. (all)

This program allowed me to improve my French speaking and comprehension skills. I spoke to native speakers in many different settings including school, shops and at the house I stayed at. I enjoyed staying with my French host family and seeing the cities and experiencing typical life. I found the school experience very different to Australia because of its length but it was intensive which allowed me more time to learn the language effectively;  although there was definitely a lot of time at school where the learning was above my level and I couldn’t understand everything. I had a great French teacher who helped me with vocab and pronunciation.
Making friends and talking to the students was helpful in learning useful and common phrases. I learnt a lot about French culture and the food. I tried many traditional dishes from the region I stayed in. It also is definitely weird spending so much time with one person, as for me I had a host sister who I had all my classes with and I had to stay with her at all times.
I would recommend this program to people with an intermediate level of French who want to improve. I did 8 weeks which was good but I also think that 6 or 7 weeks is also a good portion of time to build habits and improve French.

Caitlin (all)

Lawson’s mom: ‘Lawson has enjoyed a marvelous visit in France and his host family has been extremely generous and gracious during his visit. We are all very grateful for the experience that they have provided him.’ 
'I echo the sentiments of Lawson's family. I cannot thank you enough for how smoothly the exchange experience has gone for Fergus. He has been hosted by the most beautiful family who have connected with me via email with updates periodically and photos. This has been very much appreciated. Of course, the deeper level of appreciation for the boys is likely to come in the months and years that follow this experience which will have changed their lives and outlook on the world for their lifetime.'  - Mother of Fergus.

Lawson and Fergus (all)

I just wanted to say a very big thank-you for helping assist Damon on his exchange for France.
He had an absolutely WONDERFUL time.  His host family were the loveliest, kindest, best host family that anyone could ever have on their exchange trip.
Also, thank-you so much that you were able to organise for Damon's friend to go to the same school.

Father of Damon (all)

Deadline
6 months before departure (based on availibility)
Eligibility

To make the most of your French immersion, please have at least 2 years of French study in your Australian school. This will help you communicate with your host family, classmates, and new friends more effectively!

Frequently Asked Questions

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When you choose one-to-one language lessons at the teacher's home, we carefully select a teacher and their family based on your requirements and provide you with a complete profile. If you feel that the teacher offered or the town are not the right fit for you, we explore alternative options and try our best to accommodate your needs.

When you book a homestay immersion program, while you do not have the option to choose the host family, we strive to match you with the best possible one who is interested in welcoming you into their home for a cultural exchange.