High School Immersion in France
Study at a local high school, immersing yourself in the language, culture, and diversity of France.
Immerse yourself in the language, culture, and typical life of a French teen. Placed in a local homestay in Southwestern France, you鈥檒l advance your French fluency by studying at a private or public lyc茅e in towns and suburbs like Villefranche-de-Lauragais, Fonsorbes, and Gourdan-Polignan.
Although studies are rigorous (the school day ends at 5鈥6 p.m.), you鈥檒l still have plenty of time to hang out at caf茅s, visit museums, play sports, watch French TV, and share traditional home-cooked meals with your homestay. In France, you鈥檒l make memories and friendships that last a lifetime.
Why Choose This Program?
Language Proficiency
Our program provides students with 150 language contact hours in just a few weeks.
College Readiness
Studying abroad builds real-world skills and helps you stand out on college applications.
Global Citizenship
After immersing yourself in new cultural experiences, you'll develop skills to engage confidently at school, work, and beyond.
93%
said their experience made them more aware of global issues.
79%
said their experience with 91自拍 helped shape their college applications.
96%
said they regularly use the knowledge and skills they acquired while abroad with 91自拍.
The Destination
Beaches, skiing, world-class museums 鈥 there鈥檚 something for everyone in Europe鈥檚 largest and most diverse country.
With a 91自拍 Immersion in France program, you鈥檒l experience what daily life is really like for your peers in the largest 鈥 and most diverse 鈥 country in Europe.
All our homestays are located in the greater Midi-Pyrenees region, famous for its amazing food, fair climate, and cultural scene. Get ready to settle in towns like Villefranche-de-Lauragais, Montech, and Gourdan-Polignan. Conveniently located within a couple of hours drive of the Atlantic Ocean, the Pyrenees mountains, and the Mediterranean coast, you'll have the opportunity to appreciate many of France's amazing natural landscapes and cultural destinations.
Discover the country鈥檚 rich culture and history, both in class and through your own personal explorations. You鈥檒l advance your French language skills through intensive study and casual conversation, and build practical, real-world skills that will serve you in college and beyond.
Lose your voice cheering for the local rugby team during a close match. Try eating escargot at dinner out with your homestay (and surprise yourself to find it鈥檚 not as strange as you had imagined). Get a feel for regional slang and build your vocabulary by chatting with local shop owners, neighbors, and friends of your homestay.
91自拍 wants all our students to feel welcomed, supported, and empowered to succeed while studying abroad. No matter where you choose to study abroad with 91自拍, our staff will be on hand throughout your program to provide advice, resources, and support.
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Sample Itinerary
Top Rated Activities
France is well-known for its rich history, as well as world-famous art, architecture, food, and culture. With cosmopolitan cities, alpine ski villages, quiet countryside, and a bustling coastline, France has something for everyone.
Overnight to the Mediterranean: Gruissan
Discover the 鈥渨hite gold鈥 of the coast with a guided tour of the salt marshes, where you鈥檒l learn ancestral techniques and harvest your own salt. The experience continues with a stroll through the old town鈥檚 Saturday market, a treasure trove of local flavors and artisan crafts. Finish the day by diving into the Mediterranean for a refreshing swim. On Sunday, enjoy a scenic bike ride to the Plage des Chalets to admire the iconic stilt houses, then head to the treetop adventure park to navigate the canopy for a final thrill.
Day Trip to Albi: The Episcopal City
Marvel at the world鈥檚 largest brick cathedral, the UNESCO-listed Sainte-C茅cile, before enjoying a peaceful boat ride on the Tarn in a traditional gabarre. At the Mus茅e Toulouse-Lautrec, immerse yourself in the artist鈥檚 world by learning his signature and carving your own personalized stamp.
Please note this list of activities is based on past programs and subject to change at 91自拍's discretion to both adapt to local circumstances and participant feedback.
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Eligibility
- Be between the ages of 15 and 17 when the program starts and cannot turn 18 while on program.
- Be in the 9th, 10th, 11th, or 12th year of schooling.
- Have a minimum GPA of 2.5.
- Demonstrate, through the application process, their flexibility, maturity, adaptability, and readiness to face the challenges of living in a new culture.
- Have 2 years of French or equivalent.
For more information, refer to the detailed Program Essential Eligibility Criteria.
Dates & Fees
Application Fee
$50
Priority deadline discount:鈥疉pply to a fall semester or academic year by February 15 and get a $400 discount. Apply to a spring semester by July 15 and get a $400 discount. Discounts are deducted from final balance.
All participants are enrolled in travel insurance for the duration of their program. You can visit our FAQs for more information.
Program |
Application Due |
Start Date |
End Date |
Costs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Program Spring Trimester 2026 11 weeks | Application Due Deadline Passed | Start Date | End Date | Costs $15,250 |
| Program Spring 2026 18 weeks | Application Due Deadline Passed | Start Date | End Date | Costs $16,250 |
| Program Fall 2026 17 weeks | Application Due Deadline Passed | Start Date | End Date | Costs $15,500 |
| Program Fall Trimester 2026 13 weeks | Application Due Deadline Passed | Start Date | End Date | Costs $13,500 |
| Program Spring 2027 18 weeks | Start Date | End Date | Costs $15,500 | |
| Program Spring Trimester 2027 11 weeks | Start Date | End Date | Costs $13,500 | |
| Program Academic Year 2026 39 weeks | Application Due Deadline Passed | Start Date | End Date | Costs $19,500 |
Our Staff
Isabelle Jaffe
Center Director
A resident of Toulouse with American and French citizenship, Isabelle received her Licence (BA) in English and philosophy and her master's degree in literature from the University of Paris鈥揕a Sorbonne.
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