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>General
rules
The host
family and the student will endeavour to communicate in French even
if the family can speak the student's language. However, the family
will adapt to any difficulties encountered by a beginner and his or
her nationality.
The student
must adapt to the host family's way of life.
The host family and the student must mutually inform one another
in case of absence ( for dinner, a weekend…) and if necessary leave
a telephone number where they can be joined.
The host family and the student will agree on the hours of coming
in and going out during the week and weekend, according to the student's
age and self independence.
For half board accommodation, the family is not obliged to serve lunch
at the weekend, however, they must allow the student to use the kitchen.
For bed and breakfast accommodation, the family must advise the student
on the conditions of using the kitchen ( hours, using the fridge…).
>Student's obligations
On arrival : The students are held directly responsible for
informing their host family at least 4 days before their arrival ( date,
hour, train, plane ) if they want to be met on arrival. They will ask
their host family for advice ( visiting the town, Locating the main
information centres ).
The bedroom : The students will have their own bedroom with
sheets and towels. The students will participate in keeping their room
clean and tidy ( make the bed, empty the wastepaper baskets, use the
vacuum cleaner ) They will ask their family what the procedures are
for washing their linen and ironing etc…
The telephone :The student will make sure that they do not
receive too many personal calls at their host family's house.
>Families obligations
On arrival : The family will meet their students at the station
or airport on the day of their arrival. They must help their students
when their arrives in Bordeaux ( accompany them on the first day to
the Alliance Française, provide them with bus timetables, explain where
they can buy a phone card as well as giving them any useful and practical
information ).
The bedroom : The host family will supply thes students with
sheets and towels. They can put the washing machine, ironing table,
vacuum cleaner and cleaning products at the students' disposal.
The telephone : The family will allow the students to receive
incoming calls from their family to confirm their safe arrival.
>Bedroom only
Comes under the same conditions and rules as for the accommodation +
breakfast and half board. This service only offers the occupation of
the bedroom, the bathroom and the use of the kitchen. The students cannot
use the washing machine, but their family can show them the nearest
laundrette.
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