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The CIEE Gap Year Abroad program offers high school graduates an incredible opportunity to go abroad and immerse themselves in the French language, culture, and environment.

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living with a host family

Students will live with a host family in the city of Rennes or the immediate suburbs, which are on the bus line and linked to the subway system. Host families are volunteers who have expressed their desire to share their culture and daily life with our students. CIEE defines hosts as single parents, couples with or without children, or retired persons, without restriction as to race, color, religion, economic status, or geographical location. We ask that you be open minded about your host family placement. We trust our partners abroad to match you to your host family. Only in exceptional situations will host family placements be changed prior to departure.