What airport should I arrive to?

For the Mature Teen Homestay Program in Paris, 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 and taken to your homestay in Paris.

When should I arrive?

You should plan to arrive on a Saturday and depart on a Saturday. For flights from the US/Canada this means leaving the US/Canada on a Friday and flying overnight for a Saturday morning arrival in Europe  (if arriving on a Saturday is not possible, you can also plan to arrive on Sunday).

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?

This program does not support student travelling as an Unaccompanied Minor. If you do not feel comfortable flying without this status we advise against enrolling in a mature teen program.  If you would like to travel as an unaccompanied minor you may want to consider:

Cannes, France Residence Program (for 13 to 17 year olds)

Leysin, Switzerland Residence Program (for 13 to 17 year olds)

Can The Learning Traveller recommend a travel agency that can help me with my travel arrangements?

The Learning Traveller and STA Travel have joined together to offer participants customized and affordable travel options.  STA Travel is the worldwide leader in student and youth travel, offering low fares, flexible tickets, and expert advice from experienced travel advisors.  Together, The Learning Traveller and STA Travel offer all of the support and services you'll need to make your language learning adventure memorable, worthwhile and fun!

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.

Please note: The Mature Teen Homestay Program in Paris starts on a Saturday and ends on a Saturday.  You should plan to arrive/depart between 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM. We cannot guarantee accommodation availability for arrivals before Saturday or departures after Saturday. 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!