L’Académie de France | Student Life
Each day is a balance of classes, activities, and free time guided by the principle that students always have something
interesting to do. At various points in the day, students can choose to join a field trip or activity, play sports, or use free time
for independent study, relaxation, or adventure. Students are free to explore the city in small groups without adult supervision
during the day, but staff are available at all times to accompany student groups and help ensure that Paris and Montpellier are
welcoming, safe, and accessible.
| A typical day of a student: |
| 7:45 -
8:45 |
Breakfast |
| 9:00 - 12:30 |
Major class: each class begins with a ‘Home Room’ – the teacher makes
announcements, notifies students of the
day’s activities, answers general
questions, and helps students to settle
into their routine
|
| 12:30 - 2:00 |
Lunch:
options include local cafés, restaurants,
and take-out stands, offering a wide
variety of familiar and traditional meals |
| 2:00 - 4:00 |
Minor Class (three days per week). |
| 4:00 - 6:30 |
Elective activities and walking tours;
guided excursions to museums, special
exhibitions, historic sites, and other
attractions; a daily choice of sports;
free time to read, relax, complete
projects, and explore |
| 6:30 |
Dinner in the cafeteria |
| Evenings |
A varying program of films,
plays, concerts, and guest speakers with plenty of
opportunities for socializing and spending time with
new friends, as well as completing homework |
| 10:00 - 11:00 |
Check-in at the residence |
| Midnight |
All
students in their own rooms, quiet |
Note:
Sundays
are more leisurely, with time for outings, rest, and
relaxation.
ACCOMMODATION.
Rooms are simple and comfortable. In
Montpellier, rooms are single or double. All rooms have space
for studying and the schools have larger common areas where
students can work together. Students are furnished with a bed (linen
provided), a dresser or wardrobe and a desk and a chair. There
are shared bathroom facilities on the hallway. Students in both
programs must bring their own towels.
MEALS.
Students enjoy a buffet-style breakfast and dinner in the
residence cafeteria. Breakfast is continental-style with choices
such as cereal, fruit, yogurt, cheese, and bread. On the weekends,
special items such as croissants and pains au chocolat are served.
Dinner in France includes several entree options, including a
vegetarian option, fruit and vegetables, fresh baguettes, a cheese
course, and dessert. Lunch is at each student’s discretion and
provides an opportunity to sample the cuisine at various restaurants,
to grab a delicious crêpe nearby, or to people-watch from local
cafés. On one special night we arrange dinner out for our students,
with their Major teachers, at an authentic French restaurant.
