English-speaking High School Exchange in Paris 2025

Next possible start dates: August 2025 (a few places are still available, inquire now!) and January 2026. Apply now!

Become an exchange student in the Greater Paris Area

Your Exchange Program in Paris Greater Area starts here with Nacel.

During their High School program in France, exchange students may choose the Greater Paris area, and live either with a French host family or at a boarding house. They attend an American High School program provided at a French High School, Notre-Dame Les Oiseaux.

This exchange program in Paris allows students to experience the everyday life of French students and discover the French culture and “art de vivre” while exploring Paris and its world-famous museums and monuments.

How will my exchange program in the Paris Greater area look like?

You will attend a 10th, 11th, or 12th grade and study American subjects taught in English. You will also learn French as a Foreign language. 
The school also offers AP courses in Grade 11 and 12. 

The school headmaster makes the ultimate decision regarding grade and placement level for international students, taking into account the school’s organization, the student’s transcripts, and their English level. All students attend general classes such as English, Social Sciences, Math, French, P.E., Sciences, Electives etc.. 

In France, students spend quite a lot of time at school! In this program, students start school at 8.30 am and finish at 4.30 pm. There is a 1-hour break at lunchtime. You may practice sports or do cultural activities such as music or arts outside of school, or in local clubs and so-called "associations". Those activities usually take place after school, on Wednesday afternoons as well as on Saturdays. Sundays are usually dedicated to family life, going out, relaxing, and doing homework.

Graduation from our American school in France is possible after completion of all necessary US credits. 

Study at Notre Dame International High School, an English-speaking high school in the Paris area. As an international school located in Europe, the school attracts students from all over the world for a challenging international education. 

International students benefit from excellent study facilities on our campus. A few leisure sports activities are offered to both French and international students, as well as school clubs run by students themselves.

Students may also look for an extracurricular activity practiced outside of school, in local sports clubs, or at cultural facilities in town. We do encourage our students to engage in activities so that they can socialize with their peers. 

Study abroad in Paris area and live with a welcoming French host family, providing full board (breakfast, lunch and dinner) or at the school boarding house. 
Live a full French cultural immersion thanks to your host family or an international boarding experience with students from all over the world. 

7-day Homestay: 

• Semester: 3450 EUR
• School year: 6400 EUR

7-day Boarding: 

• Semester: 6900 EUR
• School year: 13800 EUR

5-day boarding + Weekend Homestay:

• Semester: 4150 EUR
• School year: 8100 EUR

Please request more information through the contact form.  

High School Exchange in Paris, France

* Price in EUR per participant. 

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Price includes

• ​Administration fees
• Host school placement and tuition fees
• School lunches
• Textbooks (rental) and facility fees
• Airport pick up and transfer on arrival and departure only
• Support, assistance and 24/7 Hotline during the whole program
• Medical, Liability and Emergency Repatriation Insurance

Price does not include

• ​Round-trip international airfare
• Non compulsory insurances (luggage lost, flight delay etc.)
• Visa, passport and medical exam fees
• Boarding and/or host family accommodation as per described above, with laundry for 7 day options
• Extracurricular activities organized by the school and others
• School material, subject fees* (if necessary), field trips, TOEFL and SAT testing fees, school clubs, school account fee, and other miscellaneous school fees (around 600 EUR)
• Local transportation card (450 EUR)
• Weekend lunches for students choosing 7 day boarding accommodation
• Personal expenses and spending money

Exchange students must be interviewed in their home country before being accepted for a High School exchange in Paris.