How to host a foreign student in France?

Faced with this problem, many accommodation solutions are available, but it can be difficult for international students to find their way around.
In this article, we will therefore explore the various accommodation options for foreign students in France and the requirements required to host a foreign student.

The conditions required to host a foreign student in France

Here are some conditions that must be met to host a foreign student in France.
The legality of the accommodation
It is important to check that the accommodation you are offering is legal in France. For example, if you are a tenant of a home, you must ensure that subletting is authorized by your landlord and that you comply with the terms of your rental agreement.

Welcoming a young foreign student at home

First of all, it should be noted that each family can welcome a foreign student into their home. However, this welcome must be motivated by an experience of sharing and getting to know other cultures.

Whether you are becoming a host family for the international student or hosting them on a voluntary or paid basis, it is important to treat them as a member of the family.
Welcoming a foreign student at home in exchange for a fee
If you wish, it is also possible to welcome a foreign student into your home in exchange for remuneration. This remuneration can take various forms:

• It may be a “classic” rent offered at an attractive price compared to the market.
• Remuneration can also take the form of services provided by the student in exchange for accommodation and meals. This may include babysitting, taking care of children after school, doing small DIY jobs or gardening, and helping with household chores.
• Welcome a foreign student home on a voluntary basis
There are numerous associations that allow families who want to host a foreign student to become a host family for the student. The role of these associations is to ensure the student's motivations and objectives as well as the conditions under which he will be received by the host family. Some of the associations:
• AFS France
• PIE France
• NACEL
• CoHomly

Find accommodation before you arrive in France

Thanks to Studely's “Search and Find” service, you are sure to find student accommodation before you leave. Studely's real estate partners make it easy for foreign students to find accommodation and offer a rental guarantee if you subscribe to the AVI service.

Here is what Studely's service offers you:
A search by Studely according to the student's criteria, from his country of origin

The icing on the cake is that Studely offers you a current account for one year.