France is located to the north of Spain and shares a border with four other countries to the north and east. To the west, the Atlantic Ocean sprawls outward. Climate and topography vary greatly throughout this country, which is a little smaller than Texas. France is Europe's second largest country and is the world's fifth largest industrial power. France is also ranked as a cultural leader because of the French people’s flair for food, art, and language. Cuisine is an art and the French are known for their cathedrals, literature, sculptors and painters.

France is a country of amazing diversity. Aside from Paris, offering the best in fashion, art and cuisine, the provinces offer their own landscapes and cultures: the fashionable beaches of the Riviera, the elegant chateaux of the Loire Valley, the rocky coasts of Brittany, the breathtaking slopes of the Alps, and the charming farms and villages of Provence. Wherever you travel in France, you’re sure to enjoy its charms.

The French take great pride in their country and their language. People are generally more formal in social settings than you are used to in the United States. Anyone who works hard at improving his or her French and shows an interest in French culture will be welcomed.

Programs in France:

High School

Independent Homestay

Language Schools

Internships

Group Programs for Teens