Curious about a school exchange, but not sure where to start?
We handle the partner-school matchmaking and support both schools throughout the entire exchange.
More than 600 school exchange partnerships created since 2012!
What Your Students Gain from a French School Exchange
A school exchange gives your students the chance to experience French language and culture in daily life.
Through a partner school in France, your students:
- Live with host families, experiencing daily life firsthand
- Attend school alongside their French exchange partners
- Gain confidence using French in authentic, everyday situations
Affordable & Inclusive
School exchanges are designed to be accessible and inclusive. Because students stay with host families and exchanges are reciprocal:
- Costs are kept manageable for families
- More students can participate
- The experience extends beyond just those who travel
Hosting also creates opportunities for your entire school community to engage with French culture — including students who may not be able to travel abroad.
What our teachers are saying
“To see our students come on this journey, it’s really quite extraordinary… I have witnessed amazing transformations that take place both during their time abroad and after their return.”
How it works:
- Speak with an Exchange Coordinator Share a bit about your program, students, and goals to determine if an exchange is the right opportunity.
- Get matched with a partner school in France We match schools based on age, language level, and exchange objectives.
- Host your French partner school (Fall 2026) Your students and families welcome French students into your community.
- Visit France (Spring 2027) Your students stay with host families and attend school in France.
Calls are informational only and teacher-focused.
Get started
Submit the form below to speak with a School Exchange Coordinator. He/she will help you identify if a school exchange is the right fit for your school and then match you with a partner school in France.
