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Au Pair in France

I had made up my mind to go to France for the summer, after years of studying French, I knew that the only way I would ever really learn was to go there and be forced to speak it. I was attracted to the South, as like most youth, the beach and sun are summer necessities, and on a recommendation of a friend, I chose Montpellier, as a small but lively city with tons of other students. Originally I had thought to enter into a language program at either a university or language school, but after a tenuous search online, I was astounded and highly disappointed at the summer prices for such a program. I am, after all, a student, i.e. I run on very little money. But determined, I kept up my search for another option. And I found it in the French-American Center. A program that would match me with a family; where I would work part time as an au pair, in exchange for free room and board, a weekly stipend, and several hours of intensive language classes at the French-American Center each week - not to mention the perfect opportunity to practice my French. Needless to say, I jumped at the idea and applied.

Nervous to live with a family for two months, whom I had never met, I flew over to France. What I entered into was a whole new world and life for me. And I can only say lovely things about it. I found the exact family I had hoped for, one who loved their children, and loved being a family. I found parents who were set upon making my two month sojourn a wonderful time. While caring for a thirteen year-old and a six month old baby may seem a bit of a daunting task, they were both absolutely great with me. I found a very polite and enthusiastic little friend in the thirteen year-old, and the most smiley of babies you could ask for. I highly recommend this program.

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4, rue Saint Louis | 34000 Montpellier
tel: +33.(0)4.67.92.30.66

Email:

  • General Inquiries: reponsefac@gmail.com
  • Au Pair in America Inquiries: aupairinamerica@gmail.com
  • Camp America Inquiries: campamericafrance@gmail.com

Heures d'ouverture - du Lundi au Vendredi de 9h30 à 12h et de 14h à 18h30, renseignements sur place sur rendez-vous

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Calendrier d'animations et manifestations Summer 2010

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  • Spring Fling Cocktail Party
    11 juin 2010 à 20h00 au FAC
  • Spectacle du Kids School
    30 juin 2010 à 18h00 au FAC
    venez soutenir vos petits et profitez d'un moment convivial autour d'un apéritif.
  • American Beach Party à la Plage du Zénith(lien)
    4 Juillet
    Fêtez ensemble d'indépendance Américaine dîner, 'line dancing' sur le sable et 'An American Ball Game' réservation obligatoire (04 67 92 30 66)
  • Potluck pique-nique au French American Center
    22 Juillet 2010 à 19h00 au FAC
    Repas amicale avec les spécialités de chacun, jeux et activités en anglais
  • Spectacle proposé par les jeunes du centre et Apéritif
    6 août 2010 à 18h00 au FAC
  • Spectacle proposé par les jeunes du centre et Apéritif
    20 août 2010 à 18h00 au FAC
  • Welcome Back Pizza Party
    13 Septembre 2010
    Venez rencontrer notre équipe ainsi que les autres membres de notre association lors d’une soirée de bienvenue !

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