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Boarding school program
in Masseube
Experience it all in Masseube, at Lycée La Salle St Christophe
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 La Salle St Christophe in Masseube, 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 La Salle St Christophe in Masseube
Nature and outdoor activities at the foot of the Pyrenees
La Salle Saint-Christophe boarding school is located in south-western France, nestled in the lush valleys of the Gers countryside and just outside the town of Masseube.
The experience offered by La Salle Saint-Cristophe is a great match for students interested nature, outdoor activities and environmental conservation. This medium-size rural school is immersed in a quiet, friendly environment and follows Lasallian education principles, including a holistic approach focused on developing the whole person - mind, body and spirit. There is also a distictive focus on agronomy and sustainability (ever wondered how to plant an orchard, build a greenhouse or use renewable energy?) and a wide range of extra-curricular activities, clubs and sports.
Every year, international students from 20 different countries choose Saint-Cristophe for their exchange program, giving the school a diverse, international feel while also ensuring integration in the French culture (as local students make up the vast majority of the student population). A perfect combination of local and cosmopolitan!
At a glance:
Masseube, Gers
Approximately 600 students
15% international students
2h per week of French as a Foreign Language classes
Peaceful rural setting
Subjects
Extra-curricular activities
Facilities
Eligibility requirements
Your accommodation
From Monday to Friday, you will stay at the school's boarding house, which hosts 80% of the student population (both French and international students). You will share a room with other students in a dorm-style set up, immersed in a strongly community-minded, inclusive environment including organised activities and excursions.
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.
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.