What airport should I arrive to?

For the Paris Teen Homestay Program, you should arrive to either Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) or Orly International Airport where you will be met by a school chaperone in the arrival's hall.  You will be taken to program campus in Rueil-Malmaison, approximately 20 kms from the centre of Paris.

When should I arrive?

For the July 3 start date, arrival is Sunday, July 3 and departure is Saturday, July 16 (for a two week stay) or Saturday, July 30 (for a four week stay); for the July 16 start date, arrival is Saturday, July 16 and departure is Saturday, July 30, 2011.  For flights from the US/Canada this means leaving the US/Canada the day before your arrival date (Saturday for a Sunday morning arrival and Friday for a Saturday morning arrival).

How can I get to Paris from the US/Canada?

There are numerous direct flights between the US/Canada and Paris CDG. Here is a partial list of airlines (this list is by no means comprehensive so check with your travel agent for additional options):

Air Canada

Air France

American Airlines

Continental Airlines

Delta Airlines

Lufthansa

Northwest Airlines

There are also numerous indirect flights between the US/Canada and Paris CDG & Orly international airports. We suggest you contact your travel agent for options.

Can I fly as an Unaccompanied Minor?

Yes, this program does supports students travelling as an Unaccompanied Minor. You must advise us in advance if you have booked this service with your airline. Please note: there is $75 service charge to coordinate the special airport pick-up and drop-off requirements with the host school.

If I want to make my own travel arrangements can you recommend any good travel sites?

There are some great sites out there!  In addition to www.expedia.com, www.expedia.ca, www.travelocity.com and www.travelocity.ca a few of our favorites include www.kayak.com, where you can compare different fares and then book directly through the website offering the best price and www.farecast.com, where you can compare fares and get a forecast of the best time to buy your ticket based on whether or not fares are predicted to go up or down.

And once you have your booking confirmed, be sure to provide us with your travel plans by e-mail so we can inform the school!

Please note: For the Paris Teen Homestay Program you should plan to arrive/depart between 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM. We cannot guarantee accommodation availability for arrivals before the arrival or departure days listed above. Also, there may be extra transfer charges if you arrive or depart outside of these days or the hours listed above.  Please call us toll-free on 1 888 386 1411 if you are having trouble getting flights for the required days/times. 

Once you have your booking confirmed, be sure to provide us with your travel plans so we can inform the school!

Questions about travel arrangements? Call us toll-free 1 888 386 1411