An English-speaking high school exchange in the Greater Paris Area : perfect for students who aren't yet fluent in French but want to experience school life in France, live with a host family, and explore Paris.
Live with a French host family or at our international boarding house. Go to an English-speaking High School program in the Paris area. You will have opportunities to discover Paris from the inside.
Next possible start dates: January 2027. Apply now!
Not ready to study entirely in French during your school year in France?
Nacel's English-speaking exchange program lets you experience a high school year in France without the French-language requirement of our other exchange programs. You'll attend classes taught in English at Notre-Dame Les Oiseaux, in the Greater Paris Area, while living with a host family or in student housing.
This program is designed as an entry point into French life for students who are still learning French, or who simply want their coursework in English while they immerse themselves in French culture, explore Paris, and build everyday connections with a host family or fellow international students.
You'll take part in general classes: English, Social Sciences, Math, French, P.E., Sciences, and electives, while gradually building your French through daily language classes. Most students spend their days at school from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.
Looking for full academic details, US diploma information, or AP course options?
This program is delivered through Notre-Dame International High School (NDIHS), our accredited international school in France.
See the full academic curriculum, course blocks, and US diploma pathway.
Who is this program for?
This program is a great fit if you:
- Have little or no French yet, but still want to experience school life in France
- Want your coursework in English, with French taught as a foreign language
- Are curious about Paris and its surroundings and want easy access to explore the city
- Would rather ease into French immersion gradually, rather than starting in a fully French-speaking school
If you're already comfortable studying in French (A2 level or above), our Classic Exchange or Select City Placements programs offer full immersion in a French-speaking lycée - often at a lower cost - with the option to choose your host region.
If academic rigor and a recognized US High School diploma are your top priorities, see the complete curriculum on our International School in France page.
Students have access to school clubs and leisure sports shared with international and French classmates, plus the option to join local sports or cultural activities outside of school. It's an easy way to meet people and start using your French in a low-pressure setting.
You can live with a welcoming French host family (full board) or in the school's boarding house, alongside French and international students from around the world.
- 7-day Homestay
- 7-day Boarding
- 5-day Boarding + Weekend Homestay
See full pricing, all accommodation options, and academic year rates.
English-Speaking High School Exchange in Paris 2027
Prices valid for January 2027 intakes.
See full pricing, dates, and accommodation options.
* Price in EUR per participant.
💰 What's Included in the Price?
- Administration fees
- Host school placement and tuition fees
- School lunches
- Textbooks (rental) and facility fees
- Airport pick up and transfer on arrival only
- Support, assistance and 24/7 Hotline during the whole program
- Medical and Emergency Repatriation Insurance
🚫 What's Not Included?
- 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 1220 EUR)
- Local transportation card (450 EUR)
- Any additional transfer
- 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 this English-speaking exchange in France. No French language requirements. B1 in English is required for Grade 10 placement, B2 for Grade 11, and C1 for Grade 12.
Frequently Asked Questions
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No. This program is designed for students with little or no French. Classes are taught in English, with French offered as a foreign language so you can build fluency gradually while living in France.
Both are delivered through the same school, but this exchange-focused program emphasizes cultural immersion, host family life, and exploring Paris. For full details on the US diploma pathway, AP courses, and academic curriculum, see our International School in France page.
Yes, you can choose a 7-day homestay with a French host family, 7-day boarding at the school, or a 5-day boarding option with a weekend homestay, depending on how much host family immersion you'd like.
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