 Experience your world > France
With Southern Cross Cultural Exchange, France offers students a wondrous environment to continue their education of French culture and language. French romance, present in the country’s refined leisure philosophy and arts, comes alive to students at every turn. Castles and cathedrals, rivers and valleys, museums and cafés provide a balance to the abundance of language and cultural learning that forms the basis for acquired knowledge. Village streets and city sidewalks beckon the imagination to re-create the passionate and liberating events that have shaped the great nation.
France offers students a rich tapestry of cultural learning opportunity with French hosts welcoming and eager to share their “joie de vivre.” S.C.C.E. programs expose students to the history, people, lush landscapes and rich value on liberty and lifestyle that France offers. Australians aspiring to work in international diplomacy, business or arts and design, join S.C.C.E. programs to gain first-hand experience of French culture.
Fortunately French families are keen to share their homes and lives with Australian students from S.C.C.E. Over 3100 Australian students have had this unique opportunity through S.C.C.E., and have gained immensely from the cross-cultural experience and the chance to enhance French language skills.
French Language Prep Classes
SEPTEMBER NOVEMBER JANUARY
For students selected for programs to France.
Click here form more information
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 My program was incredible, worthwhile, challenging, and enjoyable. I am still in regular contact with my host sister. We are both now married and have boys of a similar age. My host sister has been to Australia twice. I returned to France initially in 1993 when my host sister and I worked as camp leaders at a summer camp in a village in the Alps.
Heather Jamieson Mason from Mount Waverley, Vic. To Montneyran, France
Heather earned a B.A. Monash U., majoring in French and Italian and a B. Social Work, Latrobe U. She recently accompanied her nephew to his S.C.C.E. Info Session. |
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 Edward went on a semester exchange to France. He accelerated when he returned and completed the HSC course for French Continuers and French Extension in Year 11, and achieved 5th place in the state for the Continuers Course and a Band 6 result for both courses. Congratulations Edward! He states this achievement “is no doubt attributable to the excellent experience that SCCE gave me the opportunity to have.”
Edward Terry, Mosman NSW to Guichen, France |
POPULAR YEAR 9 & 10 PROGRAM
Many Australian schools allow Year 9 & 10 language students to join a three-month program beginning early November.
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 A flood of wonderful memories comes back to me when I see the S.C.C.E. logo. The exchange program I undertook to France in 1986 remains one of the most amazing , challenging and rewarding periods in my life. In particular, I recall seeing wonderful places and learning about the French culture. I loved the language, the food, the way of life. But most of all, some friendships I made remain strong today and it’s been over 16years. I would love to spread the word about my incredible exchange program experiences, all thanks to S.C.C.E.
Anita Pahor from East Bentleigh, Vic. To Limoges, France |
The French families dote on Australians, their knowledge of the language (or willingness to try) and their “joie de vivre”. Those families represent a full spectrum of French society from early-morning bakers of bread to the proprietors of ancient vineyards of the Dordogne.
The family that looks after your student becomes the truly appropriate French second family upon which a bulk of the personal experience is found. S.C.C.E. returnees from France have earned top French prizes in every state, a result of the immersion experience provided by the pro-gram’s well-balanced format.
The French school system is renowned for its traditional excellence and classic teaching methods. Through focused effort by the French school Principals and Local Representatives of the French exchange organisation, students are encouraged to enrol in a great variety of academic courses the schools offer. Students who go on a S.C.C.E. exchange program to France come back with a fresh knowledge of French culture and language and fortified appreciation for the people of France.
| Program |
Duration |
Applications
Close |
Final
Payment |
Fee |
| France |
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| Sep Semester |
Sep 2008 - Jan 2009 |
May 15 |
Jun 15 |
7700 |
| Sep Year |
Sep 2008 - Jun 2008 |
May 15 |
Jun 15 |
8935 |
| Nov 3 Months |
Nov 2008 - Jan 2009 |
Aug 15 |
Aug 31 |
6590 |
| Mid Nov 3 Months |
Mid Nov 2008 - Jan 2009 |
Sep 01 |
Sep 15 |
6850 |
| S.C.C.E. Group |
Dec 2008 - 6 weeks |
Sep 15 |
Sep 30 |
6695 |
| Dec 2 Months |
Dec 2008 - Jan 2009 |
Sep 15 |
Sep 30 |
6295 |
| Dec 3 Months |
Dec 2008 - Feb 2009 |
Sep 15 |
Sep 30 |
6850 |
| Jan Semester |
Jan 2009 - Jun 2009 |
Oct 15 |
Nov 15 |
7795 |
| Jan Year |
Jan 2009 - Nov 2009 |
Oct 15 |
Nov15 |
8945 |
| Program |
Duration |
Applications
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Final
Payment |
Fee |
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France - PREP CLASSES
Regional |
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| Sep 2 weeks |
Sep 2008 - 2 weeks |
Prep classes |
Jun 15 |
775 |
| Sep 4 weeks |
Sep 2008 - 4 weeks |
must accompany |
Jun 15 |
1280 |
| Nov 2 weeks |
Nov 2008 - 2 weeks |
the student |
Aug 31 |
775 |
| Jan 2 weeks |
Jan 2009 - 2 weeks |
application kit |
Oct 30 |
775 |
| Jan 4 weeks |
Jan 2009 - 4 weeks |
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Oct 30 |
1280 |
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| Paris |
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| Sep 4 weeks |
Sep 2008 - 2 weeks |
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Jun 15 |
1900 |
| Jan 4 weeks |
Jan 2009 - 4 weeks |
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Oct 15 |
1900 |
*Must be taken in conjunction with above program
* Optional, in conjunction with Semester & Year programs to France
You can now complete and pay your Prelimary Application online
S.C.C.E. reserves the right to make adjustments to programs and fees. |
