Discover the southwest of France and study in a French boarding school in Occitanie! We welcome international students in St Gaudens, Tarbes, and Auch. Enjoy a wonderful region close to the Pyrennées mountains.
Next possible start dates: January and August 2026. Apply now!
Study in a High School in the South West of France
Exchange students live at the boarding quarters of the school from Monday to Friday and with a nice French host family during weekends and school holidays. Learn more about this South West of France boarding school! We place students in St Gaudens, Tarbes, Auch etc.
State-supported private schools are significantly subsidized, making them much more affordable than fully independent international private schools in France. These schools adhere to the national curriculum, and while many have a religious foundation (often Catholic), students are not required to participate in religious services.
We place our exchange students in:
- Auch
- Saint Gaudens
- Igon
- Tarbes
- Monleon-Magnoac
Contact us now to receive more detailed information about the schools!
Study in a French secondary school
Our high school exchange program will allow international pupils to join the traditional French education system. On a positive note, graduation from the Lycée is possible as long as the international students have been at the school for a minimum of 2 years and have the necessary credits.
Our High school program in France welcomes students from 10th grade. However please note that is up to the school principal criteria where students will be placed based on performance and French level.
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.
Interested in exploring other regions:
This is a full board program (3 meals a day).
International students will stay at the school quarters from Monday to Friday. During the weekends, holidays and vacations students will stay with a welcoming French host family.
Boarding school in the Southwest of France 2027
Prices valid for September 2027 and January 2028 intakes. Please inquire about January 2027 prices.
Program dates 2027/2028:
Academic Term :
- August 24, 2027 to December 18, 2027 (with orientation/ soft landing camp)
- January 15, 2028 to April 22, 2028 (with mini orientation)
- March 5, 2028 to June 10, 2028 (no orientation)
Academic Semester :
- August 24, 2027 to January 15, 2028 (with orientation/ soft landing camp)
- January 15, 2028 to June 10, 2028 (with mini orientation)
Full Academic Year:
- August 24, 2027 to June 10, 2028 (with orientation/ soft landing camp)
- January 15, 2028 to December 16, 2028 (with mini orientation and no accommodation during the summer break from mid-June to the end of August) = specific cost; please inquire
Optional Pre-School French Preparation Course: August 15 to 27, 2027
Orientation/Soft Landing camp: August 24 to 27, 2027
LAST MINUTE SPRING 2027: Interested in joining the Spring 2027 semester? Contact us now to check last-minute availability.
* Costs in EUR per participant
💰 What's Included in the Price?
- 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
🚫 What's Not Included?
- 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: 300 EUR
- Insurance: 450 EUR
- School transportation: term 150 EUR - Semester 200 EUR - Year 250 EUR (Igon: term 180 EUR - Semester 230 EUR - Year 460 EUR)
- School books: 120 EUR (Tarbes), 175 EUR (Igon), 165 EUR (St Gaudens)
This program looks for candidates that are: adaptable, mature and very responsible. Being away from home might be a challenging experience at the beginning and it takes all of these 3 elements to have a successful stay!
Additionally students applying to this South West of France boarding school are required to have a minimum of 2 years of French studies.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Nacel places students in Auch, Saint Gaudens, Igon, Tarbes, and Monléon-Magnoac, all in the Occitanie region near the Pyrenees.
This program places students in Occitanie, close to the Pyrenees mountains, a good fit for students who love the South, mountains, nearby beaches and strong culture.
No. Each town (Auch, Saint Gaudens, Igon, Tarbes, Monléon-Magnoac) has its own pricing, and school transportation and schoolbook fees also vary by location.
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