Introducing.... the French experience of a lifetime “LIVING LESSONS” FRENCH EXCHANGE PROGRAM 2014-1 5 Each year following the end-of-year exams many excited Australian students travel to France to stay with a host family and attend a Lycée (senior high school). As participants in G·E·T Educational Tours unique “Living Lessons” French Exchange Program they’re not just immersed in French culture and language, they enjoy the French experience of a lifetime. Perfect for a student preparing for Year 12 and further tertiary education, our French Exchange Program provides 16-18 year old students the opportunity to enhance their language skills, experience the independence of international travel in a safe environment and prepare for the future with confidence and maturity. Applications for the 2014 - 2015 “Living Lessons” French Exchange Program is now open (closing May 12 2014) for departures in November and December 2013.
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French Exchange Program 2014 - 2015
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Introducing the French experience of a lifetime
ldquoLiViNG LESSONSrdquo FrENCH EXCHANGE PrOGrAM 2014-15
Each year following the end-of-year exams many excited Australian students travel to France to stay with a host family and attend a Lyceacutee (senior high school) As participants in GmiddotEmiddotT Educational Tours unique ldquoLiving Lessonsrdquo French Exchange Program theyrsquore not just immersed in French culture and language they enjoy the French experience of a lifetime Perfect for a student preparing for Year 12 and further tertiary education our French Exchange Program provides 16-18 year old students the opportunity to enhance their language skills experience the independence of international travel in a safe environment and prepare for the future with confidence and maturity Applications for the 2014 - 2015 ldquoLiving Lessonsrdquo French Exchange Program is now open (closing May 12 2014) for departures in November and December 2013
wwwgetourscomau
ldquoIT was an amazing experience to be in the most romantic city in the world and it was fantastic to see it from a French Perspectiverdquo
This was the enthusiastic reaction of Hornsby High School Year 10 student Melissa Black (pictured front page centre sitting left) following a week in Paris with her host family
She said her participation in the program had significantly helped her fluency in French and appreciation of other cultures
ldquoI made some fabulous friends many of whom were exchange students like me It is an enormous feeling to know that friends can be made almost anywhere - being over the other side of the world has a huge impact on your values and on the way you see the worldrdquo
By the time she completed her homestay and high school experience Melissa could converse in French and felt comfortable communicating with the local people
ldquoMy final weeks flew and by this stage I could have decent conversations with people ndash being immersed in the culture really is the best way to learn the languagerdquo she said
How does the application process work
1 Studentparentteacher to complete the detailed application This is very important as it is sent over to France and shown to potential host families
2 Students will be interviewed3 Students informed whether they have been
successful so far4 Successful applicants invoiced for deposit of $1000
This is fully refundable until a host family has been sourced
5 Successful applications sent to our partner company in France for assessment
6 France will inform me whether applicants are successful or if further information is needed Then they will begin the process of sourcing a suitable host family
7 When host family details are sent through from France these are then passed on to students who are then able to contact the host family and get to know them
8 Students then invoiced for airfare component9 Final invoice payable 45 days before departure10 Pre-departure meeting (Depending on number of
participants)
ldquoMy final weeks flew and by this stage I could have decent conversations with people - being immersed in the culture really is the best way to learn the language ldquo
ldquoIrsquom having loads of fun here
ldquoInstitut St Dominique is a wonderful place with friendly helpful staff members and welcoming students The family Legrand de Ginji were amazing and I have formed close bonds with them that made my experience perfectrdquo
Madaline Hartwig St Michaelrsquos College
wwwgetourscomau
frequently asked questionsHow old do I need to be You need to be 16-18 years of age on the date of departure from Australia
Do I need to have studied French You need to have studied French for at least 2 years and be prepared to lsquohave a gorsquo
Can I choose where I would like to go No Families are chosen according to matching interests as far as possible Your host family will not be living in Paris
Will I have contact with my host family before I leave Yes you will be given detailed information about your host family beforehand and be able to contact them and get to know them
What happens when I arrive in Paris You will be met by our French representative and taken to the train Once you arrive at your final destination you will be met by your host family and your local counsellor
Will I attend school Yes you will attend a lycee (senior high school)
Will my family have to host a French student in return No this is not a reciprocal exchange program
What if I have a problem while I am in France You will be assigned a local counsellor who will assist you if you are having a problem
Will I need a visa If your program is 3 months or less a visa is not required For longer programs a visa is required GET Educational Tours will help you with advice about the process and provide necessary documents The cost of a visa is not included in the program fee To obtain a visa applicants must attend a French Consulate in person for an appointment
Can I use frequent flyer points to travel to and from France Yes under certain conditions You will need to arrive in Paris on the same flight as the other students travelling from Australia
Do I have to return to Australia immediately the program is finished No Your parents may wish to meet you and travel elsewhere in France or Europe We can arrange your return flight according to your wishes
Can I travel to other parts of France or Europe while I am on exchange You will not be allowed to travel on your own while taking part in the program You will be able to travel with your host family for weekendsshort holidays if they have planned some activities for you and your parents in Australia are happy with this
WANTED Motivated Enthusiastic Adventurous students of French to participate in a fantastic residential program in France
PARTICIPANTS in the ldquoLiving Lessonsrdquo French
Exchange Program must be aged between 16 and 18
years at the time of their departure from Australia
Living Lessons Homestay Co-ordinator Janine Craig
said it was expected that students had studied French for
a minimum of two years
It was also essential that participants particularly
younger participants were personally mature enough to
benefit from the experience
ldquoEach participant is very carefully screened through a
rigorous application and interview processrdquo she said
ldquoMotivation enthusiasm and a level of maturity are all
vital to success in this program
ldquoWe are very careful about ensuring the program is right
for those selected to travel to and live in Francerdquo said
Ms Janine Craig
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST - FRENCH EXCHANgE PROgRAM
Yes ndash I will be at least 16 years old at date of departure from Australia and I am interested in finding out more about the lsquoLiving Lessonsrsquo French Exchange Program
NAME
ADDRESS
CONTACT PHONE NUMBER
DATE OF BIRTH
SCHOOL
PARENTrsquoS SIgNATURE
PARENT NAME (in block letters)
I am most interested in (please circle your choice)
6 week program (depart mid Dec 2014ndash return late Jan 2015) from $4798 per student
2 month program (depart late Nov 2014 ndash return late Jan 2015) from $6659 per student
3 month program (depart late Oct 2014 ndash return late Jan 2015) from $7045 per student
6 month program (depart late Dec 2014 ndash return late June 2015) from $8425 per student
10 month program (depart mid Sept 2014 ndash return mid June 2015) from $10400 per student
11 month program (depart early Jan 2015 ndash return mid Nov 2015) from $11008 per student
Prices subject to currency variation air fare seasonality and other changes Airline taxes and levies are additional Dates are approximate at this stage
Please return your expression of interest to
Applications Deadline May 12 2014
GbullEbullT Educational Tours proudly supports The Smith Family Learning for Life program
gET Educational ToursPO Box 145SOUTH MELBOURNE Vic 3205
EMAIL janinegetourscomau
copy Pictures CEI Paris Maison de la France Sydney GmiddotEmiddotT Educational Tours
wwwgetourscomau
ldquoIT was an amazing experience to be in the most romantic city in the world and it was fantastic to see it from a French Perspectiverdquo
This was the enthusiastic reaction of Hornsby High School Year 10 student Melissa Black (pictured front page centre sitting left) following a week in Paris with her host family
She said her participation in the program had significantly helped her fluency in French and appreciation of other cultures
ldquoI made some fabulous friends many of whom were exchange students like me It is an enormous feeling to know that friends can be made almost anywhere - being over the other side of the world has a huge impact on your values and on the way you see the worldrdquo
By the time she completed her homestay and high school experience Melissa could converse in French and felt comfortable communicating with the local people
ldquoMy final weeks flew and by this stage I could have decent conversations with people ndash being immersed in the culture really is the best way to learn the languagerdquo she said
How does the application process work
1 Studentparentteacher to complete the detailed application This is very important as it is sent over to France and shown to potential host families
2 Students will be interviewed3 Students informed whether they have been
successful so far4 Successful applicants invoiced for deposit of $1000
This is fully refundable until a host family has been sourced
5 Successful applications sent to our partner company in France for assessment
6 France will inform me whether applicants are successful or if further information is needed Then they will begin the process of sourcing a suitable host family
7 When host family details are sent through from France these are then passed on to students who are then able to contact the host family and get to know them
8 Students then invoiced for airfare component9 Final invoice payable 45 days before departure10 Pre-departure meeting (Depending on number of
participants)
ldquoMy final weeks flew and by this stage I could have decent conversations with people - being immersed in the culture really is the best way to learn the language ldquo
ldquoIrsquom having loads of fun here
ldquoInstitut St Dominique is a wonderful place with friendly helpful staff members and welcoming students The family Legrand de Ginji were amazing and I have formed close bonds with them that made my experience perfectrdquo
Madaline Hartwig St Michaelrsquos College
wwwgetourscomau
frequently asked questionsHow old do I need to be You need to be 16-18 years of age on the date of departure from Australia
Do I need to have studied French You need to have studied French for at least 2 years and be prepared to lsquohave a gorsquo
Can I choose where I would like to go No Families are chosen according to matching interests as far as possible Your host family will not be living in Paris
Will I have contact with my host family before I leave Yes you will be given detailed information about your host family beforehand and be able to contact them and get to know them
What happens when I arrive in Paris You will be met by our French representative and taken to the train Once you arrive at your final destination you will be met by your host family and your local counsellor
Will I attend school Yes you will attend a lycee (senior high school)
Will my family have to host a French student in return No this is not a reciprocal exchange program
What if I have a problem while I am in France You will be assigned a local counsellor who will assist you if you are having a problem
Will I need a visa If your program is 3 months or less a visa is not required For longer programs a visa is required GET Educational Tours will help you with advice about the process and provide necessary documents The cost of a visa is not included in the program fee To obtain a visa applicants must attend a French Consulate in person for an appointment
Can I use frequent flyer points to travel to and from France Yes under certain conditions You will need to arrive in Paris on the same flight as the other students travelling from Australia
Do I have to return to Australia immediately the program is finished No Your parents may wish to meet you and travel elsewhere in France or Europe We can arrange your return flight according to your wishes
Can I travel to other parts of France or Europe while I am on exchange You will not be allowed to travel on your own while taking part in the program You will be able to travel with your host family for weekendsshort holidays if they have planned some activities for you and your parents in Australia are happy with this
WANTED Motivated Enthusiastic Adventurous students of French to participate in a fantastic residential program in France
PARTICIPANTS in the ldquoLiving Lessonsrdquo French
Exchange Program must be aged between 16 and 18
years at the time of their departure from Australia
Living Lessons Homestay Co-ordinator Janine Craig
said it was expected that students had studied French for
a minimum of two years
It was also essential that participants particularly
younger participants were personally mature enough to
benefit from the experience
ldquoEach participant is very carefully screened through a
rigorous application and interview processrdquo she said
ldquoMotivation enthusiasm and a level of maturity are all
vital to success in this program
ldquoWe are very careful about ensuring the program is right
for those selected to travel to and live in Francerdquo said
Ms Janine Craig
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST - FRENCH EXCHANgE PROgRAM
Yes ndash I will be at least 16 years old at date of departure from Australia and I am interested in finding out more about the lsquoLiving Lessonsrsquo French Exchange Program
NAME
ADDRESS
CONTACT PHONE NUMBER
DATE OF BIRTH
SCHOOL
PARENTrsquoS SIgNATURE
PARENT NAME (in block letters)
I am most interested in (please circle your choice)
6 week program (depart mid Dec 2014ndash return late Jan 2015) from $4798 per student
2 month program (depart late Nov 2014 ndash return late Jan 2015) from $6659 per student
3 month program (depart late Oct 2014 ndash return late Jan 2015) from $7045 per student
6 month program (depart late Dec 2014 ndash return late June 2015) from $8425 per student
10 month program (depart mid Sept 2014 ndash return mid June 2015) from $10400 per student
11 month program (depart early Jan 2015 ndash return mid Nov 2015) from $11008 per student
Prices subject to currency variation air fare seasonality and other changes Airline taxes and levies are additional Dates are approximate at this stage
Please return your expression of interest to
Applications Deadline May 12 2014
GbullEbullT Educational Tours proudly supports The Smith Family Learning for Life program
gET Educational ToursPO Box 145SOUTH MELBOURNE Vic 3205
EMAIL janinegetourscomau
copy Pictures CEI Paris Maison de la France Sydney GmiddotEmiddotT Educational Tours
wwwgetourscomau
frequently asked questionsHow old do I need to be You need to be 16-18 years of age on the date of departure from Australia
Do I need to have studied French You need to have studied French for at least 2 years and be prepared to lsquohave a gorsquo
Can I choose where I would like to go No Families are chosen according to matching interests as far as possible Your host family will not be living in Paris
Will I have contact with my host family before I leave Yes you will be given detailed information about your host family beforehand and be able to contact them and get to know them
What happens when I arrive in Paris You will be met by our French representative and taken to the train Once you arrive at your final destination you will be met by your host family and your local counsellor
Will I attend school Yes you will attend a lycee (senior high school)
Will my family have to host a French student in return No this is not a reciprocal exchange program
What if I have a problem while I am in France You will be assigned a local counsellor who will assist you if you are having a problem
Will I need a visa If your program is 3 months or less a visa is not required For longer programs a visa is required GET Educational Tours will help you with advice about the process and provide necessary documents The cost of a visa is not included in the program fee To obtain a visa applicants must attend a French Consulate in person for an appointment
Can I use frequent flyer points to travel to and from France Yes under certain conditions You will need to arrive in Paris on the same flight as the other students travelling from Australia
Do I have to return to Australia immediately the program is finished No Your parents may wish to meet you and travel elsewhere in France or Europe We can arrange your return flight according to your wishes
Can I travel to other parts of France or Europe while I am on exchange You will not be allowed to travel on your own while taking part in the program You will be able to travel with your host family for weekendsshort holidays if they have planned some activities for you and your parents in Australia are happy with this
WANTED Motivated Enthusiastic Adventurous students of French to participate in a fantastic residential program in France
PARTICIPANTS in the ldquoLiving Lessonsrdquo French
Exchange Program must be aged between 16 and 18
years at the time of their departure from Australia
Living Lessons Homestay Co-ordinator Janine Craig
said it was expected that students had studied French for
a minimum of two years
It was also essential that participants particularly
younger participants were personally mature enough to
benefit from the experience
ldquoEach participant is very carefully screened through a
rigorous application and interview processrdquo she said
ldquoMotivation enthusiasm and a level of maturity are all
vital to success in this program
ldquoWe are very careful about ensuring the program is right
for those selected to travel to and live in Francerdquo said
Ms Janine Craig
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST - FRENCH EXCHANgE PROgRAM
Yes ndash I will be at least 16 years old at date of departure from Australia and I am interested in finding out more about the lsquoLiving Lessonsrsquo French Exchange Program
NAME
ADDRESS
CONTACT PHONE NUMBER
DATE OF BIRTH
SCHOOL
PARENTrsquoS SIgNATURE
PARENT NAME (in block letters)
I am most interested in (please circle your choice)
6 week program (depart mid Dec 2014ndash return late Jan 2015) from $4798 per student
2 month program (depart late Nov 2014 ndash return late Jan 2015) from $6659 per student
3 month program (depart late Oct 2014 ndash return late Jan 2015) from $7045 per student
6 month program (depart late Dec 2014 ndash return late June 2015) from $8425 per student
10 month program (depart mid Sept 2014 ndash return mid June 2015) from $10400 per student
11 month program (depart early Jan 2015 ndash return mid Nov 2015) from $11008 per student
Prices subject to currency variation air fare seasonality and other changes Airline taxes and levies are additional Dates are approximate at this stage
Please return your expression of interest to
Applications Deadline May 12 2014
GbullEbullT Educational Tours proudly supports The Smith Family Learning for Life program
gET Educational ToursPO Box 145SOUTH MELBOURNE Vic 3205
EMAIL janinegetourscomau
copy Pictures CEI Paris Maison de la France Sydney GmiddotEmiddotT Educational Tours
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST - FRENCH EXCHANgE PROgRAM
Yes ndash I will be at least 16 years old at date of departure from Australia and I am interested in finding out more about the lsquoLiving Lessonsrsquo French Exchange Program
NAME
ADDRESS
CONTACT PHONE NUMBER
DATE OF BIRTH
SCHOOL
PARENTrsquoS SIgNATURE
PARENT NAME (in block letters)
I am most interested in (please circle your choice)
6 week program (depart mid Dec 2014ndash return late Jan 2015) from $4798 per student
2 month program (depart late Nov 2014 ndash return late Jan 2015) from $6659 per student
3 month program (depart late Oct 2014 ndash return late Jan 2015) from $7045 per student
6 month program (depart late Dec 2014 ndash return late June 2015) from $8425 per student
10 month program (depart mid Sept 2014 ndash return mid June 2015) from $10400 per student
11 month program (depart early Jan 2015 ndash return mid Nov 2015) from $11008 per student
Prices subject to currency variation air fare seasonality and other changes Airline taxes and levies are additional Dates are approximate at this stage
Please return your expression of interest to
Applications Deadline May 12 2014
GbullEbullT Educational Tours proudly supports The Smith Family Learning for Life program
gET Educational ToursPO Box 145SOUTH MELBOURNE Vic 3205
EMAIL janinegetourscomau
copy Pictures CEI Paris Maison de la France Sydney GmiddotEmiddotT Educational Tours
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