Our high school programs
SILC International High School programs offers motivated students a unique opportunity to experience the life of French teenagers. They can become fluent and gain a better understanding of the culture of the country. More info in this page.
Also read the testimony of a young student who came in France during one year
4 academic high school programs in France
Private school in Angoulême
Come and follow a school year in a private high school in the town of the « Reine Margot ».
Angoulême is a city of passion and history, one of the oldest and best known in the history of France; it makes it a culturally rich and unique city where you can every day discover a part of the history of France as well as its culture.
Angoulême is a very attractive and dynamic city on a human scale; the sweetness of life in a town in the countryside while being next to all the rest of France. Angoulême is designated as one of the most attractive cities in France and attracts more and more young people and entrepreneurs.
With more than 8 international festivals like the Comic Strip Festival and the Francophone Film Festival and many others. It is a dynamic and young city with more than 20 schools and universities and 10 high schools. Angoulême has been designated as a creative city by UNESCO.
DEADLINE FOR PRIVATE HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS
• October 15th for starting in January
• February 15th for starting in April
• April 15th for starting in September for a full year
• May 15th for starting in September for a trimester or semester
LOCATION
Angoulême is close to the largest cities in France, with only 2h from Paris by train and 35 minutes from Bordeaux and 1h from the Atlantic coast
INCLUDED
• Placement and accommodation in a host family (full-board during weekends and vacations – half-board during school days)
• Placement and accommodation in a host family
• High-school placement and registration fees
• Official documents for Visa procedure
• Arrival transfer assistance at fixed dates by SILC
• Paris orientation for full year programme
• Orientation and follow-up by a SILC representative
• SILC supervision 24/7
• SILC emergency insurance
• Daily and liability insurance
NOT INCLUDED
• Lunch at school cafeteria
• Local bus pass
• School books
• Materials
• Pocket money
• Return transfer assistance
• Tickets for transfer
Classic program
The academic year CLASSIC high school program is a wonderful chance for all students to learn about the French culture, improve their
French and discover the life of a French high school.
The students will have the opportunity to improve their French language skills by sharing the life of a welcoming volunteer
French host family.
Students will be placed in a French high-schools and follow the French curriculum just like any other French pupil.
DEADLINE FOR CLASSIC PROGRAM
• October 15th for starting in January
• February 15th for starting in April
• April 15th for starting in September for a full year
• May 15th for starting in September for a trimester or semester
LOCATION
Most of host families live in rural or country side outside of major cities. With good bus or train connection, students will reach quickly and easily high-schools and cities.
INCLUDED
• Placement and accommodation in a host family (full-board during weekends
and vacations – half-board during school days)
• Placement and accommodation in a host family
• High-school placement and registration fees
• Official documents for Visa procedure
• Arrival transfer assistance at fixed dates by SILC
• Paris orientation for full year programme
• Orientation and follow-up by a SILC representative
• SILC supervision 24/7
• SILC emergency insurance
• Daily and liability insurance
NOT INCLUDED
• Lunch at school cafeteria
• Local bus pass
• School books
• Materials
• Pocket money
• Return transfer assistance
• Tickets for transfer
High school integration
The high-school integration program is a wonderful chance for all students to have a short experience of the French culture, improve their French and discover the life of a French high school.
The students will have the opportunity to improve their French language skills by sharing the life of a welcoming volunteer French host family.
Students will be placed in a French high-schools and follow the French curriculum just like any other French pupil.
DEADLINE FOR THE INTEGRATION PROGRAM
• 2 months before the arrival
LOCATION
Most of host families live in rural or country side outside of major cities. With good bus or train connection, students will reach quickly and easily high-schools and cities.
INCLUDED
• Placement and accommodation in a host family (full-board during weekends
and vacations – half-board during school days)
• Placement and accommodation in a host family
• High-school placement and registration fees
• Lunch at school cafeteria
• Official documents for Visa procedure
• Arrival and return transfer assistance at fixed dates by SILC
• Orientation and follow-up by a SILC representative
• SILC supervision 24/7
• SILC emergency and liability insurance
NOT INCLUDED
• Local bus pass
• School books
• Materials
• Pocket money
• Tickets for transfers
Boarding school in France
The boarding school program is for students who are eager and ready to socialize with other French students and to fully experience the community life of a French school.
Boarding schools are carefully selected and offer high quality of education to each student as well as a comfortable environment of studies.
During the week, the student is at the boarding school, and at the weekend, he lives with his host family.
DEADLINE FOR THE INTEGRATION PROGRAM
• October 15th for starting in January
• February 15th for starting in April
• April 15th for starting in September for a full year
• May 15th for starting in September for a trimester or semester
LOCATION
Boarding school location will depend of availability.
Options for these high school programs
Care free
Most of students need to be self-governing and take care of expenses as school canteen; bus pass; books… With the care-free option, SILC will cover all students needs they will only take care of his pocket money and furniture.
One to One lessons
For students who do not feel comfortable with their level of French or feel difficulties with their homeworks, SILC can organize individual French lessons or methodology to optimize his experience.
Apostille
For students who need to justify official results to get certificate of equivalence in their country; SILC can prepare all official documents and provide an apostille to present to high-schools or ministry of education.
Baccalaureate
For students who want to register to the official French exam, the Baccalaureat, and stay an extra month to pass the exam, SILC can organize registration and extend the stay in the host family. The Baccalaureat exam takes 2 steps for 2 years.