Total immersion in the United States
Cultural immersion is an excellent way to make rapid progress in English while developping natural fluidity in oral expression. It also lets you discover American culture, while being immersed in the locals’ way of life and customs. You’ll have the most authentic American experience while living with a family and sharing their daily lives.
Communication and human exchange are the master words for a successful stay, together with an open mind and the will to discover another culture and way of life.
This type of programme is, therefore, recommended to young open-minded participants with an adequate amount of autonomy and sociability. In order to facilitate integration in a foreign culture, it is advisable to have studied English for at least 2-3 years.
In the United States, the hospitality tradition is deeply rooted in the culture: the host families are all volunteer and only receive a small contribution as part of the fees incured. They have been selected for their experience and eagerness to host and accommodate young people while sharing their culture and discovering the student’s one. They are looking forward to welcoming you and expect from you a real personal involvement in that experience.
Dates & Prices 2021
Dates 2020
Application deadlines:
- At the latest 2 months before the expected departure date for the programmes Total Immersion and Community Service option.
- At the latest 3 months before the expected departure date for the programme Business Education Experience. In case of a stay of 7 to 12 weeks, the deadline arrival date is June 15 2020. It is not possible to attend this programme over the Christmas Holiday Season between December 15 2020 to January 03 2021.
No arrival/departure are possible upon the following dates corresponding to US holiday dates:
- April 10 to 14 2020
- July 01 to 05 2020
- November 22 to 26 2020
School holidays dates in the US vary from one state or region to another. To make sure when the young Americans are on holiday, please find as follow the possible dates per region:
Région 1 (2-6 weeks) :
- Kansas/Missouri : Kansas City (MCI) – 30/05 to 09/08
- Utah : Salt Lake City (SLC) – 06/06 to 15/08
- Minnesota : Minneapolis (MSP) – 06/06 to 15/08
Région 2 (2-4 weeks) :
- Colorado : Denver (DEN) – 06/06 to 09/08
- Texas : Houston (IAH) – 30/05 to 16/08
- Washington : Seattle (SEA) – 20/06 to 23/08, Spokane (GEG) – 13/06 to 16/08
- East Coast : Philadelphia (PHL), Richmond (RIC), Virginia Beach (PHF), Washington DC (DCA ou IAD) – 15/06 to 23/08, Norfolk (ORF)- 20/06 to 16/08
Région 3 (2-3 weeks) :
- Californie : San Diego (SAN) – 13/06 to 23/08, San Francisco (SFO) – 06/06 to 09/08, Sacramento (SMF) 13/06 to 23/08, San Jose (SJC)
Région 1 (2 à 6 semaines) : | Kansas/Missouri : Kansas City (MCI) – 30/05 au 09/08 Utah : Salt Lake City (SLC) – 06/06 au 15/08 Minnesota : Minneapolis (MSP) – 06/06 au 15/08 |
Région 2 (2 à 4 semaines) : | Colorado : Denver (DEN) – 06/06 au 09/08 Texas : Houston (IAH) – 30/05 au 16/08 Washington : Seattle (SEA) – 20/06 au 23/08, Spokane (GEG) – 13/06 au 16/08 East Coast : Philadelphia (PHL), Richmond (RIC), Virginia Beach (PHF), Washington DC (DCA ou IAD) – 15/06 au 23/08, Norfolk (ORF)- 20/06 au 16/08 |
Région 3 (2 ou 3 semaines) : | Californie : San Diego (SAN) – 13/06 au 23/08 San Francisco (SFO) – 06/06 au 09/08 Sacramento (SMF) 13/06 au 23/08 San Jose (SJC) |
Prices 2020
Total immersion (14-18 years) | |||
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Duration | Region 1 | Region 2 | Region 3 |
2 weeks | € 1.770 | € 1.830 | € 2.250 |
3 weeks | € 1.940 | € 2.030 | € 2.540 |
4 weeks | € 2.105 | € 2.225 | - |
5 weeks | € 2.585 | - | - |
6 weeks | € 2.840 | - | - |
Community Service Option (16-20 years) | |||
Region 1 & 2 | 5 to 10 hours / week | 11 to 15 hours/week | |
2 weeks | € 2.080 | € 2.130 | |
3 weeks | € 2.340 | € 2.390 | |
4 weeks | € 2.600 | € 2.645 | |
5 weeks | € 2.870 | € 2.915 | |
6 weeks | € 2.870 | € 3.200 | |
Business Education Experience (18-25 years) | |||
Duration | Region 1 | Region 2 | |
4 weeks | € 3.040 | € 3.160 | |
5 weeks | € 3.220 | € 3.370 | |
6 weeks | € 3.400 | € 3.580 | |
7 weeks | € 3.580 | € 3.790 | |
8 weeks | € 3.760 | € 4.000 | |
9 weeks | € 3.940 | € 4.210 | |
10 weeks | € 4.120 | € 4.420 | |
11 weeks | € 4.300 | € 4.630 | |
12 weeks | € 4.480 | € 4.840 | |
Extra charges | |||
Round trip transfers (East Coast) | € 100 |
Prices include:
- Homestay (host family) full board accommodation
- Shared or single room
- Placement in a non profit making organisation or private company (Community Service or Business Education Experience)
- All administration fees
- Transfers to and from the designated airport
Prices do not include:
- Flight travel to and from the US
- Local transportation (option Community Service between US$ 15 et US$ 25 per week or Business Education Experience between US$ 10 and US$ 25 per day)
- Medical assistance for illness, accident, repatriation insurances (mandatory for any stay in the USA)
- Optional cancellation guarantee
- Visa fees (if any)