Live a language & a culture – Improve your language skills through practice
Live a language and a culture from inside by sharing the everyday life of a welcoming host family who cares to share with you his/her lifestyle.
Our lifestyle homestay programme is the most natural way of learning and improving your language skills. You share the everyday life of your host and practice the language through conversations and activities of your choice.
This immersive experience is ideal for those who want to learn through practice and do not want to follow the traditional “sit-down” lessons.
Having fun while you learn is the best way to remember what you learn!
- Paris
- Brittany
- Loire Valley
- Rhône-Alpes
- Provence
- French Riviera
We would kindly ask you to choose 3 regions of preference on your enrolment form.
Note: Host families are not usually located in the town centre
You are hosted in a family (single room, full-board) and you practice up to 4 activities per week with a family member. The choice of activities is listed below. You can combine activities from list A and B as you wish.
Flexibility and communication are the keys to a successful immersive experience, as well as open-mindedness and willingness to adapt to a different way of life!
To get the most out of your stay, we recommend you have an A2 level at least in the language chosen.
An exceptional welcome
The family offers you a warm and comfortable environment and has been carefully selected to meet your expectations. If you follow a special diet or have specific wishes (smokers or not, presence of children or not, etc.), it is important that you let us know when you register. There will always be a family suitable to your profile, whether you are a child or a teenager, a student or a professional or retired.
A closer supervision for the younger students
Many children or teenagers participate in this type of programme as it offers a safe environment within experienced and caring families. The student’s investment is fundamental to the success of the stay.
The “Closer supervison” option is available for the students uner 18 and compulsory for children aged 15 or under. This guarantees the young student is in the constant presence of an adult.
Our immersive porgramme is recommended to children and teenagers that are mature enough, independent and sociable.
Supplement for this option: please see “Dates and prices”
The activities
Activities will vary depending on the host family and their location.
You can choose activities from List A and/or List B. Price varies according to the the number and the type of activities chosen (see dates prices).
List A
Arts & crafts session, activities such as bowling, mini golf, karting, ice skating, etc., attending a show, sports event or ball game, learning a traditional dance, cinema/theatre, outing, visiting a museum or art gallery, aquarium, tour or wildlife park, discovering a town on a bus tour.
List B
Cooking/baking with your host, shopping with your host, filmography, conversation practice & debates, board games, nature walks, attending a local festival or event, street market, outdoor outing (beach, picnic, lake…etc), exploring the historic centre, local villages or places of interest
Theses options can be added to the programme
Special diet & Special Needs
We welcome students with special needs and special diets providing we have been notified of these in advance.
Supplement: see “Dates and prices”
Private Bathroom
Accommodation with your own private bathroom. 20% reduction per person on a shared programme.
Supplement: see “Dates and prices”
Shared accommodation
Share your host family (same programme, same level and same dates) with a friend or relative and benefit from a 20% discount.
Reduction : 20% for each participant
Senior
Participants aged 60 years and older get a discount on the entire stay between October and May.
Dicsount: 5%
Christmas period and/or New Year
It is possible to follow a program during the Christmas period. A surcharge is applied to stays on days 24, 25 and 26 December or 31 December and 1 January. If you are staying during both Christmas and New Year, the surcharge will be applied twice. The supplement includes activities such as New Year’s Eating, counting down to the New Year, going to see the fireworks, a city walk, and shopping.
Supplement: see “Dates and prices”
Travel
Arrivals: Sunday
Departures: Sunday
(7-night stay – some families are flexible on arrival and departure days)
Arrival airports and train stations:
Information about the nearest airport or station will be provided with the details on your host family. You will be picked up and dropped off by your host family, local organiser or by a private driver (usually by car, though occasionally by public transport).
If you decide to travel to an alternative airport or station, or if you arrive before 8:00 a.m. or after 9:00 p.m., an additional fee will be charged. Students under 16 must book pick-up and drop-off, except if you inform us in advance that they are accompanied by their parents.
Airport transfers available on request (fees apply, see “Dates and prices”)
Please note: Do not make travel arrangements until we have confirmed your enrolment in your chosen course (approximately 8 days after we receive your deposit).
Visa Information
You might need a visa for this course. For more information please visit our Visa Information page.
Do not hesitate to contact us by phone or email if you require any additional information.
Dates & Prices 2025
Course start dates: every week, year-round
Prices 2025
All registration fees and taxes included
| Cultural immersion (host family, full board and activities) - Price per week | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Destination | 15H | 20H | 25H | 30H |
| In France - Other regions | € 1.325 | € 1.495 | € 1.685 | € 1.865 |
| In France - Paris, Côte d'Azur, Corsica & Martinique | € 1.625 | € 1.795 | € 1.985 | € 2.165 |
| Optional supplements (per week) | ||||
| Optional supplements (per week, unless otherwise stated) | ||||
| Extra night | € 135 | |||
| Transfer (one way, EXCEPT PARIS)* | € 100 | |||
| Exam preparation/Business | € 150 | |||
| Cocooning option (oblg. -15a) | € 150 | |||
| Christmas or New Year supplement | € 150 | |||
| Private bathroom option | € 180 | |||
| Special diet | € 110 | |||
| Special attention - Disability, dyslexia, ADHD | € 180 | |||
Prices include:
- The chosen programme
- Homestay accommodation, single room, full-board
- All taxes and registration fees
- Assistance by the regional coordinator
Prices do not include:
- The journey and transfers
- Possible supplements
- Possible extra nights
- Visa fees, if any
- Optional insurances
Note: Share your host family (same programme, same level and same dates) with a friend or relative and benefit from a 20% discount.
