High School exchange in Boarding Schools in the Loire Valley

High School exchange in Boarding Schools in the Loire Valley

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Travel to this highly touristic French region and immerse yourself in the hearth of the country. Become an exchange student in France in the Loire Valley!

Attend a French private boarding school in the Loire Valley and live with a local host family during your weekends and holidays. 

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  • study abroad France
  • age from 14 or 15 to 17 years old
  • Language French
  • dates September to June
  • length Trimester, Semester, Academic year
  • price from 5740 EUR
High School exchange in Boarding Schools in the Loire Valley : Description

Next possible start dates: January 2025 and August 2025. Apply now!

Study at a French boarding school in the Loire Valley

Your Exchange Program at Loire Valley boarding schools with Nacel!
We place international students in French boarding schools of the Loire Valley:

  • Nantes (3 schools)
  • Cholet (1 school)

Exchange students live at the boarding house of the schools from Monday to Friday and with a nice French host family during weekends and school holidays.  Enjoy your stay in a French boarding school in the Loire Valley!

What should you expect of a private boarding school?

French secondary education is divided into two schools:

  • the “collège” for the first four years directly following primary school (Grades 6-9)
  • the “lycée” for the next three years.

Completion of secondary studies leads to the “baccalauréat”. The school’s director makes the decision regarding grade and placement level for international students, taking into account the school’s organization, the student’s transcripts and their French level. All students attend general classes such as French, History, Foreign Language (usually English, then German or Spanish), Sports, etc..

Private boarding schools in France only offer 5-day boarding option. Exchange students are hosted in host families for weekends and holidays.
There is a strong community spirit in these schools and students are involved in many international projects. Discover our schools!

Graduation from a boarding school in France is only possible after at least two years of study (Grade 11 and 12).

Rather looking for an exchange program in France in host families? Or a program in a different location? Look at our page dedicated to student exchange in France

High School exchange in Boarding Schools in the Loire Valley : Video
High School exchange in Boarding Schools in the Loire Valley : Accommodation

In a French boarding school of the Loire Valley, exchange students live at the boarding quarters with their school friends during the week (Monday to Friday), with full board, and with a host family on weekends and during the school holidays, with full board.

High School exchange in Boarding Schools in the Loire Valley : Procedures

Please request further information through the contact form.

Please note: consult us first if you have any special diet or a medical issue (existing condition, chronic or mental health issues). Thank you!

High School exchange in Boarding Schools in the Loire Valley : Prices

Loire Valley boarding schools

*Price in EUR per participant.

Not included Application fees (65 euros)

School Year Abroad in France 2025/2026

School trimestre :

  • late August 2025 to December 2025 (with orientation/ soft landing camp)
  • early February 2026 to May 2026 (no orientation)

School semester :

  • late August 2025 to mid January 2026 (with orientation/ soft landing camp)
  • mid January 2026 to mid June 2025 (no orientation)

School academic year:

  • late August 2025 to mid June 2026 (with orientation/ soft landing camp)
  • mid January 2025 to late December 2026 (no orientation and no accommodation during the summer break)


Price includes

  • Administration fees
  • School registration and fees (including school lunches)
  • Boarding school on weekdays and host family accommodation with full board on weekends, bank holidays and half term holidays
  • Support, assistance and 24/7 Hotline during the whole program


Price does not include

  • Round-trip international airfare
  • Travel insurance (luggage loss, flight delay etc.)
  • Visa, passport and medical exam fees
  • Extra activities such as sports, excursions, etc. organized by the school or others, extra language courses
  • Domestic transfer on departure day
  • Personal expenses and spending money

Mandatory fees to be added

  • Meet&Greet + Orientation: 500 EUR
  • Supervised transfer on arrival to school/host family: 430 EUR
  • Insurance: 450 EUR
  • School Books: 120 EUR (Bois Tillac), 185 EUR (Cholet), 450 EUR (Blanche)
  • School transportation: Term 150 EUR - Semester 200 EUR- Year 250 EUR
High School exchange in Boarding Schools in the Loire Valley : Testimonials

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High School exchange in Boarding Schools in the Loire Valley : Deadline
March 30th for September intake; September 15th for January intake.
High School exchange in Boarding Schools in the Loire Valley : Eligibility

Exchange students must be interviewed in their home country before being accepted in Loire Valley boarding schools.
A minimum of two years of French study and good academic results are required to study in France.

If you speak no or very little French, we advise you to consider a French international school in Paris area: Notre-Dame International High School. Inquire now: https://www.ndihs.com 

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