This popular language exchange and homestay program is the perfect opportunity to immerse yourself into the French culture and lifestyle. 

In this program, you will be matched with a host family, improving your linguistic skills and helping members of your host family with their English. This is not an au-pair role, there is no cleaning or childminding responsibility - simply put, it's accommodation and meals in return for teaching the family members English. Priced at just $1,295 for 4 weeks, $1,545 for 8 weeks and $1,795 for 12 weeks this program is a super cheap way to spend time in Europe.

Where can I do it?

You may be based in the elegant capital city of Paris, a regional city such as Marseilles, Lyon or Montpellier or you may find yourself in Cannes, the playground of the rich and famous. Prefer the countryside? Then the mountains of the Alps or Pyrenees could be your new backyard, or the idyllic countryside of Provence. Wherever you go, you’ll be sure of a warm welcome into your new family.

Each family home is unique and individual. In French cities, apartment-living is quite normal. In more rural areas, expect huge variety – we have host families whose properties contain a vineyard, we have farmhouses in the mountains, cottages with idyllic gardens and pools for a refreshing swim, houses built long before Captain Cook came down under and of course more modern, traditional village homes.

What will I do on this program?

Each family’s language need is different, sometimes the focus is the adults of the house, and occasionally they may prefer a formal lesson, but more often your role is more casual as you help the kids with their English studies or school homework. Conversation over dinner is a great opportunity for all the family to practice and learn. In exchange for your own room in the family home and delicious home-cooked meals you agree to share your English language with the host family for around 15 hours per week.

What did previous participants think?

”I had such a good time in France and have made lifelong friends and memories!!  Thank you for running such a cool program”  Dana from QLD

"Everything was great!! France is so beautiful and my host family were amazing :)" Jemma from VIC

"I had a wonderful experience with a lovely host family, they were so inclusive and friendly. Thank you again for your help and kindness!" Katrina from ACT

How do I apply?

If you're interested and want some more info or to apply to this program, chuck in your details below or download the info pack and someone will be in touch to help you out!