Is it possible to become an exchange student in France, although I haven't taken formal classes...?
I've been learning French for years on my own, and I'd like to do a foreign exchange program. Problem is, all the programs I've seen require two or so years of French classes in school. The school district I'm in doesn't have French as an option, so I'm stuck. :/ Is there a way out of this, or are there programs that'll accept me?
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Yes, I went to France for a year as an exchange student and didn't know a word of French. Now I speak it fluently. If you want to go through your school I am sure you can find a French class online?
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I know ASSE accepts people with absoulutely no language ability. So if your in high school and want to go to France it would be a good program for you. http://www.asse.com/United_States/index.html
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Yes you can study abroad in France without even knowing a single word. I would recommend you go through AFS, assuming you're in High School. They have 60 years of experience in intercultural exchanges and they don't require you to know the language of your host country but it does help immensely. Here's a couple links you can take a look at- http://www.afsusa.org/usa_en/home http://www.afsusa.org/usa_en/focus_on/high_school/30 Good Luck!
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