Boarding school

Boarding school program
in Bourg-en-Bresse

Experience it all in Bourg-en-Bresse, at Lycée Saint-Pierre

Boarding school program

A total immersion in French school life

The boarding school program is ideal for students who want a little more autonomy and to focus on developing great relationships with their peers. An unmissable opportunity to make friends with local French students, as well as young people from all over the world!

As a boarder at Lycée Saint-Pierre in Bourge-en-Bresse, you will board for five days a week and spend the weekend and school holidays with a local host family, to give you a taste of French family life.

Lycée St Pierre in Bourge-en-Bresse

High quality education paired with exciting activities

Saint-Pierre boarding school is located in the centre of eastern France, close to Lyon and near the border with Switzerland. This medium-size school is a great match for motivated students looking for a high-quality educational experience, paired with a wide choice of extracurricular activities.

Not only Saint-Pierre has partnerships with many local clubs (think sports, including basketball, rugby, swimming, volleyball, horseback riding, as well as art); the school is also happy to adapt the student’s class schedule to facilitate attendance in their chosen activity. A ‘French as a foreign language’ course, specifically designed for their international students, is also on offer at Saint-Pierre.

At a glance:

Bourg-en-Bresse, eastern France

Approximately 800 students

Wide variety of sporting activities

State-of-the-art facilities

Eco-friendly approach

Subjects

French, history-geography, maths, physics, chemistry, economic and social sciences, earth and life sciences, plastic and visual arts, English, German, Spanish, Italian, Chinese...

Extra-curricular activities

Sports: basketball, rugby, horseback riding, swimming, cycling, volleyball, badminton, fitness, athletics, karate...

Clubs: school newspaper, chess, web radio, theatre...

Facilities

Boarding house, canteen, music room, gym, weights room, dojo, soccer field, basketball court, putting green, running track...

Eligibility requirements

Your accommodation

Good to know

From Monday to Friday, you will stay at the school's boarding house. You will share a twin room with another international student on fully equipped premises, including a recreational room and a canteen.

On weekends and on school holidays, you will stay with a local host family. Your French hosts will treat you as a family member and offer you a unique insight into the French way of life.

All you need to know...

Transparency is important to us. Here's what's included in the program fee, and what isn't.

Included

Selection interview

Boarding school accommodation as provided

Research, selection and preparation of a welcoming host family for weekends and school holidays (including provision of a stipend if applicable)

Not included

Passport and all visa costs (in Australia and overseas)

Optional excursions, language lessons/certifications or trips

School-related costs (if applicable), including uniforms, stationery, books or subject levies

Durations, departures and fees

What is your preferred departure period and how long do wish to be overseas for? Remember, fees and availability are subject to change.

Need more information?

We're here to help. Book a free meeting with one of our Educational Advisors to discuss your options and have all your questions answered.

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