Spring intake (January) timeline
From application to enrollment
The January intake fits students who want an earlier start or need a smoother transition into the French curriculum. We outline dates, materials, interviews, and post-admission steps to keep academics continuous.
- Rolling school selection and interviews from September.
- Bridging courses for French, math, and sciences to align with BAC tracks.
- Mineur Scolarisé visa + host family/boarding confirmed before departure.
Key window
Apply Sep–Nov
Schools may close spring seats early. Align tests, interviews, and visa appointments to avoid delays.
Language goal
DELF A2–B1
Focus on listening/speaking for interviews.
Course bridging
Math + science + French
Match Seconde/BAC subject formats.
Spring intake checklist
Follow the sequence to keep academics and visas on time. Families receive reminders and templates for each stage.
Assessment & school match
- Review grades, language level, interests; shortlist schools with spring seats.
- Plan French learning path (A2→B1) and subject bridging for math/science.
Materials & interview
- Prepare transcripts, recommendation letters, personal statement, and parent letter.
- Interview coaching: introduce study goals, hobbies, and daily habits in French/English.
Offer, deposit, housing
- Confirm admission, pay deposit, and lock boarding or host family.
- Guardian authorization and house rules prepared for minors.
Visa & departure
- Mineur Scolarisé visa: appointment booking, forms, financial proof, guardian documents.
- Pre-departure briefing: packing list, airport pickup, school registration steps.
Course bridging & adaptation
Spring entrants need a focused start. We align courses to BAC specialties and daily study routines.
French
Daily speaking drills, class note formats, and writing templates to reach A2–B1 for interviews and coursework.
Math & sciences
Align math, physics, chemistry problem types with French textbooks; bilingual glossaries reduce gaps.
Study habits
Teach timetable use, homework submission, and group work etiquette to match Lycée expectations.
Family reminders
- Keep vaccination, allergy, and medication records ready for school.
- Agree on communication rhythm with the guardian (weekly check-in + monthly report).
- Discuss screen time, curfew, and study hours with the host family/boarding staff.
Plan your French High School Study Abroad
Tell us your child’s grade and target intake. We will map schools, timelines, and visa steps for spring admission.