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School Integration

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Trusting­Horizons­du­Monde­for­your­trips­means­you­geta­full­service­:

•­A­specialized,­dedicated­staff,­available­24­hours­a­day,7­days­a­week.•­A­vast­network­of­experienced­and­dedicated­LocalCoordinators­and­Representatives.•­Host­Families­offering­their­generous­hospitality­andwarm­welcome.•­A­quality­handling­and­supervision­of­students­byspecially­trained­Escorts­and­Group­Leaders.•­Personal­Liability­and­Medical­Insurance­with­Assis-tance­for­each­student.•­Advice,­Assistance­and­Support­from­the­time­youcontact­us­to­the­end­of­the­stay­and­onward.•­Compliance­with­the­CSIET­Standards.

Tailor-made Educational Homestays and Toursfor­Groups­and­Schools

Linguistic and Cultural Homestayswith­or­without­lessons­for­Young­Learners­and­Students

Volunteer and Work Experiencefor­Teenagers­and­Young­Adults

School Integration Academic ProgramsHomestay­and­Boarding­for­students­aged­14-18

Summer Programsfor­Young­Learners,­Teenagers­and­Young­Adults

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Abou t us... Our guaran tees...

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You have been studying French for at lea st 2 years...Once­in­France­you­will­be­immersed­in­a­100%­French-speaking­environment­and­we­want­you­tohave­reasonably-good­language­skills­to­be­able­to­understand,­adapt,­progress­and­perform...

­­You want to discover France and the ever yday life of French people...Natural­curiosity­is­a­valuable­skill­that­needs­to­be­maintained­by­constantly­living­new­experiences­!

You are adaptable, soc iable and outgoing...By­this,­we­don’t­mean­extravagant­but­this­is­an­experience­that­requires­you­to­be­at­your­easewith­new­people,­new­cultures,­new­habits,­new­environment...

You have a good level at school...School­in­France­is­different­than­in­your­own­and­you­will­be­given­time­to­adapat­but­we­still­wantyou­to­have­the­capacity­to­catch­up­and­have­a­reasonably­good­level...

You are highly motivated...A­School­Integration­Experience­can­sometimes­be­demanding.­Motivation­is­the­key­to­find­the­re-sources­to­overcome­obstacles...

What is a School Integration program ?It’s­an­Educational­Program­during­which­you­will­be­immersed­in­the­French­cul-

ture­and­live­the­everyday­life­of­a­French­student,­which­means­that­:

-­You­will­be­in­a­French-speaking­environment­100%­of­your­time.

-­You­will­go­to­school­everyday­with­teenagers­your­age.

-­You­will­be­hosted­in­a­host­family­or­both­in­a­boarding­school­and­in­a­host

family­during­week-ends­and­school­holidays.

-­Your­French­skills­will­dramatically­improve­very­quickly.

-­You­will­live­an­enriching­and­fun­(but­sometimes­demanding)­experience­!

What are the prerequisites to par ticipate to the Program ?

School Integration Program

General InformationIn­ France,­ education­ is­ compulsory­ from­ theages­of­6­to­16,­but­a­large­majority­of­childrenstart­school­well­before­the­minimum­age,­oftenas­young­as­2­years­old­and­over­50%­of­18-21years­old­ in­France­are­still­ in­ full­ time­educa-tion,­ or­ else­ following­ a­ vocational­ trainingcourse.­Some­64­%­of­all­school­pupils­in­Francecomplete­their­secondary­education,­and­takethe­High-school­leaving­certificate­examinations,known­as­the­“Baccalauréat”.­

Public and Private Schools in FranceIt­is­commonly­believed,­outside­France,­that­virtually­all­schools­in­France­are­state­schools,­i.e.­inthe­public­sector.­This­is­a­misconception.­Over­80%­of­school­pupils­are­in­state­schools,­but­thisleaves­a­substantial­(and­growing)­minority­of­almost­20%­who­attend­private­schools.­Howeverthe­private/public­divide­is­not­as­clear­as­it­is­in­other­countries.­Private­schools­in­France­are­essentially­(about­90%)­catholic­schools,­in­which­there­is­religiousinstruction­in­the­curriculum;­they­select­their­own­teachers,­but­must­follow­the­same­curriculumas­state­schools­if­they­wish­to­remain­under­contract­(“écoles­sous­contrat”)­to­the­state­educa-tion­system.­This­is­a­very­important­point­for­almost­all­private­schools,­as­it­means­that­the­statepays­the­teachers.­Consequently,­private­schools­in­France­charge­reasonably­low­fees,­and­are­ac-cessible­to­pupils­from­most­social­backgrounds.­The­state­education­system­gives­great­importance­to­the­principle­of­secularism­(“la­laïcité”)­andthere­is­no­formal­teaching­of­religion­in­state­schools­in­France.­

Curriculum

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ECOLE­MATERNELLE

ECOLE­PRIMAIRE

COLLÈGE LYCÉE

BACCALAURÉAT

UNIVERSITÉ

The French School System

Ecole MaternelleKindergarten­or­pre-school.­“Ecoles­maternelles”­are­optional­and­take­pupils­from­age­2­to­6­to­preparethem­for­entry­into­primary­school.­The­French­“école­maternelle”­is­more­than­just­a­playschool;­the­cur-riculum­includes­Reading­and­writing,­numeracy­and­even­sometimes­a­foreign­language,­as­well­as­artisticand­creative­activities.­Children­are­taught­by­certified­teachers­how­to­behave­with­others­and­are­helpedto­develop­their­personality­and­their­physical­abilities.­

Ecole PrimairePrimary­School­or­grade­school­for­pupils­aged­6­to­11.­The­primary­school­curriculum­in­France­is­similarto­that­in­many­other­countries,­and­includes­literacy­and­numeracy,­with­classes­in­French,­arithmetic,­butalso­geography­and­history,­the­arts,­and­more­and­more­frequently­a­foreign­language,­usually­English.­

CollègeMiddle­school­or­Junior­High­School­for­pupils­aged­11­to­15.­The­“collège”­is­the­backbone­of­the­Frenchschool­system.­All­pupils­go­to­Collège,­usually­at­11,­but­sometimes­at­an­older­age,­if­they­have­been­madeto­repeat­a­year­in­primary­school.­The­Collège­is­designed­to­provide­all­pupils­with­a­fundamental­secon-dary­education,­after­which­a­certain­degree­of­specialisation­will­be­introduced.­Its­goal­is­to­go­deeperinto­learnings­of­the­Primary­school,­develop­logic,­observation­and­new­technologies­knowledge.­In­prac-tice,­pupils­are­frequently­oriented­during­their­Collège­years­either­towards­general­classes­from­whichthey­will­be­expected­to­continue­their­education­in­a­traditional­Lycée,­or­towards­more­technical­classes,after­which­they­will­be­expected­to­take­an­exam­called­the­“Brevet­des­Collèges”,­and­then­either­stoptheir­secondary­education­if­they­have­reached­school­leaving­age,­or­continue­in­a­“Lycée­Professionnel”or­vocational­high­school.­Topics­in­Collège­are­French,­Mathematics,­history,­geography,­technical­education,art/music,­physical­education,­civic­education,­science,­and­foreign­languages.­

LycéeSenior­High­School­for­pupils­aged­15­to­18.­The­traditional­French­Lycée­covers­the­last­three­years­ofsecondary­education.­The­main­function­of­the­Lycée­is­to­prepare­pupils­to­sit­the­“Baccalauréat”­exam,which­gives­entrance­to­higher­education­in­Frane.­After­one­year­in­Lycée,­the­students­must­choose­theprofile­of­their­studies:­Sciences­(S),­Litterature­(L)­or­Economy­and­Social­Sciences­(ES).­Classes­in­a­tra-ditional­lycée­cover­the­same­range­as­in­college,­with­the­addition­of­philosophy­(for­all)­in­the­final­year.Pupils­in­a­lycée­technique­may­begin­to­specialise­in­a­faily­narrow­technical­field,­in­addition­to­their­ge-neral­secondary­studies.­­

BaccalauréatThe­French­Baccalauréat­is­a­unitary­exam,­that­pupils­pass­or­fail.­It­is­impossible­to­pass­in­one­subjectand­fail­in­others.­The­only­mark­that­counts­is­the­final­weighted­average,­which­must­be­at­least­10/20­fora­pupil­to­pass.­Pupils­who­achieve­just­under­10/20­are­often­passed­by­the­exam­board,­whose­decisionis­final.­Pupils­achieving­between­8­and­10­can­re-sit­their­baccalaureate­as­an­oral­exam­a­few­weeks­later.Those­who­get­under­8/20­must­retake­their­year,­and­try­again.

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The French School System

Sharing the ever y day life of a host family will give you a full immersion cul tural and languageexperience. It’s a fantastic way to discover a different way of life, create long-lasting bonds, besuppor ted when you need it. It’s a lifetime experience you’ll remember for long !

Placements­can­take­place­anywhere­in­France,­depending­on­the­time­of­year,­duration­of­thestay­and­availability.­

As­we­do­our­best­to­reach­the­bestpossible­match­between­the­student’spersonnality­ and­ interests­ and­ thehost­family’s,­the­participant­may­notselect­a­geographic­area­or­environ-ment.­ It’s­ important­ to­ know­ thathost­families­can­live­in­cities,­suburbs,but­also,­for­some­cases,­in­rural­areas.Horizons­ du­ Monde­ will­ place­ stu-dents­at­ its­discretion,­according­toavailability­of­French­schools­and­hostfamilies­ anywhere­ in­ MetropolitanFrance.­

All­host­families­are­thoroughly­screened­and­interviewed­by­Horizons­du­Monde’s­Local­Coor-dinator­(including­criminal­background­check).­­All­our­host­families­are­voluntary.­­They­representthe­diversity­of­our­society­;­they­can­be­from­very­diverse­social­backgrounds,­ethnic­origin,composition,­age...­They­all­have­in­common­their­will­to­open­their­home­to­a­foreign­student,take­care­of­him/her­as­if­he/she­was­their­own­kid­and­share­their­every­day­life.

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Your Host Family

The designation of the academic level the par ticipant will attend depends on his/her age andhis/her level of French. It can only be confirmed by the school in which the student is enrolled.Thepar ticipant is expected to demonstrate serious commitment to the challenge of French academicstudies. Attendance to all c lasses is mandator y. The­issuance­of­diplomas,­participation­to­the­French­Brevet­des­Collèges­or­Baccalauréat,­pla-cement­in­classes­and­grade­level­are­decisions­made­solely­by­the­School­Authorities­and­SchoolDistrict­concerned,­Horizons­du­Monde­is­not­partaking­in­the­decision.

BOARDING­SCHOOLWe­cooperate­with­Private­BoardingSchools­that­are­highly­committed­toInternational­Exchange,­considering­itas­a­major­part­of­their­educationalgoals.­They­ regularly­ host­ our­ stu-dents­participating­in­our­School­In-tegration­ExperienceThey­have­an­excellent­academic­re-putation­and­offer­a­warm­welcometo­our­foreign­students­willing­to­in-tegrate­the­school­routine­and­to­facethe­challenge­of­studying­all­subjectsin­the­French­language.­The­studentsbenefit­from­a­personal­attention.

During­the­week,­from­Monday­to­Friday,­students­are­boarders­and­share­the­social­life­of­theirschoolmates­in­small­d­­orms.­­At­weekends­and­during­the­school­holidays,­they­share­the­life­ofa­voluntary­host­family,­carefully­selected­by­our­Local­Coordinator.

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Your School

Classic All Inclusive

Full-board­accommodation­in­a­volunteer­host­family ✔ ✔

Placement­in­a­State­or­Private­High­School ✔ ✔

Transfer­assistance­in­Paris ✔ ✔

Meet­and­greet­at­the­airport­or­train­station­of­final­destination ✔ ✔

Orientation­meeting­within­1st­week­of­arrival ✔ ✔

Supervision,­assistance­and­support­from­our­Local­Coordinator­ ✔ ✔

Monthly­reporting­with­our­Local­Coordinator ✔ ✔

School­Transcripts ✔ ✔

Provision­of­all­necessary­documents­for­visa ✔ ✔

24/7­emergency­line ✔ ✔

Return­transfers­to/from­final­destination ✔

Daily­transportation­to/from­school ✔

School­lunches ✔

Insurance ✔

Apostille­fees­and­expenses­(term,­semester­&­year) ✔

Share the ever yday life of a French host family and go to school ever yday with our HomestayClassic Experience or our Homestay A ll Inclusive Experience :

Available­durations­:­4­weeks,­6­weeks,­8­weeks,­10­weeks,­12­weeks,­1­Term,­1­Semester,­1­Full­Year.Date­of­Arrival­:­Varies­according­to­the­duration­of­the­program,­please­consult­us­for­more­details.Exams­:­Students­on­a­Full­Year­Program­who­comply­with­the­prerequisites­will­have­the­possibility­topass­the­Baccalauréat­during­their­stay.

Homestay Programs

Available­durations­:­4­weeks,­6­weeks,­8­weeks,­10­weeks,­12­weeks,­1­Term,­1­Semester,­1­Full­Year.Date­of­Arrival­:­Varies­according­to­the­duration­of­the­program,­please­consult­us­for­more­details.Exams­:­Students­on­a­Full­Year­Program­who­comply­with­the­prerequisites­will­have­the­possibility­topass­the­Baccalauréat­during­their­stay.

Classic All Inclusive

Placement­in­a­State­or­Private­Boarding­School,­and­full-board­in­theschool­residence­during­the­week ✔ ✔

Full­board­accommodation­in­a­host­family­during­the­weekends­andschool­breaks ✔ ✔

Transfer­assistance­in­Paris ✔ ✔

Meet­and­greet­at­the­airport­or­train­station­of­final­destination­ ✔ ✔

Orientation­meeting­within­1st­week­of­arrival ✔ ✔

Supervision,­assistance­and­support­from­our­Local­Coordinator­ ✔ ✔

Monthly­reporting­with­our­Local­Coordinator ✔ ✔

School­Transcripts ✔ ✔

Provision­of­all­necessary­documents­for­visa ✔ ✔

24/7­emergency­line ✔ ✔

Return­transfers­to/from­final­destination ✔

Daily­transportation­to/from­school ✔

School­lunches ✔

Insurance ✔

Apostille­fees­and­expenses­(term,­semester­&­year) ✔

Stay in a Boarding School during week days and share the ever yday life of a French host fa-mily during week-ends and school holidays with our Boarding School Classic Experience or ourBoarding School A ll Inclusive Experience :

Boarding School Programs

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Brush up your level of French and get ready for your AYP or Boarding School experience, with1 month of intensive French classes in our world-renowned Language school in Rouen.

There­are­groups­at­6­different­levels­from­beginners­to­advanced­students­and­courses­startevery­Monday.­On­the­first­day­there­is­an­evaluation­and­needs­analysis­session­in­the­morningand­on­the­first­afternoon­we­offer­a­free­orientation­session­for­new­students,­introducing­themto­the­city­of­Rouen.

Classes­are­based­on­communicative­French­and­structural­progression­in­mornings.­

Class­times­are­9.30am­to­1.00pm,­including­a­30­minute­recess­from­11am­to­11.30am.­While­inthe­afternoons­between­2.00pm­to­4.00pm,­the­lessons­are­organised­in­a­series­of­workshopsbased­around­specific­skills­and­cultural­topics:• Monday:­Vocabulary­and­reading• Tuesday:­Written­comprehension­and­writing­skills• Wednesday:­Listening­skills­and­French­life­and­culture• Thursday:­DELF­DALF­preparation• Friday:­Speaking

The­maximum­number­of­students­in­each­group­is­always­10.

The school is in an independent building in the chic and quiet Jardin des Plantes area (Botanical Gardens) which has awide variety of local shops and services and is only a short walk from the lively shopping area of St Sever. The school iseasily reached from all parts of the city.

All trainers are highly qualified and have many years experience teaching students from all over the world. They are hereto help all students get the maximum from their stay.A friendly, knowledgable and supportive administration team is always on hand to help you to settle into the student’s newlife in Rouen.

The resource centre has 30 new computers with free internet access. WiFi access is also free.French in Normandy has a small lending library and audio visual material including CDs and DVDs available for students.

Preparator y Language School Option

Total Immersion HomestaysThe­student­lives­in­a­host­family,­shares­its­daily­life­and­routine,­participates­in­its­regular­activities,­and­is­considered­as­afull­member­of­the­family.No­school­attendance,­no­language­lessons,­no­scheduled­activities­are­included,­besides­the­onesthat­will­be­organized­by­the­French­host­family.­

One-to-one Home TuitionOur­One-to-One­Home­tuition­is­an­ideal­program­for­students­who­wish­to­quickly­improve­their­French.­In­addition­to­afull­immersion­stay,­students­attend­private­tuition­sessions­with­a­highly­qualified­French­teacher­who­will­be­focusing­exclu-sively­on­the­student’s­language­needs.

Four-to-one Home TuitionFour-to-One­programs­are­possible­upon­request­for­closed­groups:­each­student­live­individually­in­a­host­family.­The­lessonsand­activities­are­organized­in­groups­of­4/5­students­of­similar­language­level.­Excursions­are­organized­with­all­the­differentgroups­of­4­staying­in­the­same­area.­

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Our Full Immersion Homestay Programs are aimed at independent and motivated students wishing to experience and share the daily life of a French host family and get an insigh t on the French cul ture.

For students willing to quickly improve their knowledge of the French language, we recommend our One-to-One programs.

Please feel free to get in touch with us if you would like to know more about our Full Immersion Programs...

Full Immersion Programs

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