Immersion for Individual 

Take your French to new heights and experience life in France like a local.

Students aged 18 and above are invited to join Alliance Française de Penang’s 2026 Immersion in France Programme, in collaboration with Alliance Française de Normandie. 

Programme Periods (subject to confirmation):

• End of August 2026 (29th August - 7th September 2026)

Destinations: Paris & Normandy

Accommodation: With carefully selected French host families (9 nights, 10 days, breakfast & dinner included)

All French levels welcome! (Beginners to advanced)

Programme Fees

1450 €, excluding flight tickets.

This includes:

• Hostel stay in Paris (1 night) with breakfast and dinner

• Accommodation in Rouen (8 nights) with breakfast and dinner provided by the host family

• Cultural excursions and transport to excursions

• Airport pick-up and return

Not included:

• Flight tickets

• Lunches (10 - 15 € / day)

• Metro tickets in Paris (less than 10 € / day)

• Personal expenses not covered in the program

• Bus tickets for any external excursion

• Visa application fees and arrangements (if applies)

Programme Highlights

• 20 hours of French language classes (weekday mornings at AF Normandie) - with course materials included

• Group transport for round-trip airport transfers and excursions.

• Accommodation with host families, including breakfast and dinner.

Cultural and Excursion Activities

• An introductory day and evening in Paris; Eiffel Tower, Bateau-Mouches cruise, Montmartre and the Louvre 

• Guided city tour of Rouen, Normandy

• Visit to the Musée des Beaux-Arts 

• Excursion to Honfleur (Old Port Visit) or Giverny (Claude Monet's Gardens)

• Patisserie workshop with a French chef

• Full-day trip to Mont-Saint-Michel

• Tour of Claude Monet's Gardens in Giverny

• Exploration of the Historial Jeanne d'Arc

(Programme subject to minor changes depending on local conditions and availability)

Limited places available!

Pre-register now to secure your spot, once the dates are confirmed with AF Normandy, we will contact all pre-registered participants with final details and payment quotation.

Procedure for Immersion in France

Step 1 : Registration & Initial Deposit

Pre-Registration: 

• Interested Participants  submit their registration form to AFPG.

• AFPG shares the confirmed programme details, schedule, and payment terms.

• Registration is not considered complete until the deposit is paid.

Initial Deposit - RM 3,500:

• This deposit secures the students's place in the Immersion in France Program and covers program-related administrative costs.

• The deposit is non-refundable under any circumstance.

• This amount is deducted from the total program fee.

Step 2 : Flight Arrangements

• International flight tickets are not included in the program fee.

• AFPG will contact participants separately to share recommended flight details and coordination guidelines to ensure group travel alignment.

• Flight bookings will be made directly by participants with assistance from AFPG's representative.

Step 3 : Study Programme Second Payment:

Second Payment (Due 2 months before trip):

• Final installment for the remaining program balance.

• The remaining balance will be collected at a later date, closer to departure.

• Please note that the final amount of the second payment may be adjusted according to the EUR/MYR exchange rate at the time of payment.

• Any variation due to currency fluctuations will be communicated clearly  before payment is requested.

• Non-refundable once paid.

Invoices & Receipts:

• AFPG will issue formal invoices before each payment deadline.

• Official receipts are provided upon payment confirmation.

Step 4 : Final Preparations & Departure:

Pre-Departure Briefing:

A compulsory briefing for students covering:

• Cultural etiquette and local norms

• Travel and airport procedures

• Communication with host families and local coordinators

• Emergency guidelines

Travel Documents:

• Students must have valid passports (min. 6 months validity).

• Travel insurance is highly encouraged, but not mandatory.

• AFPG will assist in preparing travel documents and flight information.

• Kindly verify visa requirements applicable to your nationality before travel.