Exchange program
Mistral Boréal
Mistral Boréal 2027 Exchange Programme
Mistral Boréal is a secondary school mobility initiative between the Provence-Alpes-Côte D’Azur Academy (France) and Finland. This exchange programme enables young people from Finland and France to experience linguistic, cultural and academic immersion. Each Finnish secondary school student is hosted at their French counterpart’s school, where they attend lessons alongside them and share the daily life of their host family. Based on the principle of reciprocity, the French student is then hosted in turn for three weeks by the family and school of their Finnish counterpart.
Mistral Boréal 2027 Dates:
- October 2, 2027, through October 23, 2027 : for three weeks, the Finnish students will stay in the Provence-Alpes-Côte D’Azur area.
- October 23, 2027, through November 13, 2027 : for three weeks, the French students will be hosted in Finland.
Eligibility criteria
- Students in years 9, 10, 11 or 12 (aged between 15 and 18);
- Minimum language level: A1 in French / A2 in English;
- Open-minded, independent and responsible attitude.
How to apply?
The application process is handled by the teachers responsible for the programme at each institution. The instructions below are therefore intended for teachers:
- Download the documents required for students’ applications:
- The school consent form to be signed by the headteacher;
- The parental consent form to be signed by the family;
- The study agreement form to be signed by all parties.
- Invite students and their families to complete the registration form: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/TJbsuGZwsz
- Please submit the signed parental consent form and school agreement by 12 february 2027 to mobilite@france.fi
Timeline for the call for applications:
- 10 October 2026: opening of the call for applications;
- 12 February 2027: deadline for submitting applications;
- 18 March 2027: announcement of results.
From 18 March 2027, you will receive the contact details of the French counterpart teachers so that you can share your respective students’ files.
Exchange program
Mistral Boréal
Mistral Boréal 2027 Exchange Programme
Mistral Boréal is a secondary school mobility initiative between the Provence-Alpes-Côte D’Azur Academy (France) and Finland. This exchange programme enables young people from Finland and France to experience linguistic, cultural and academic immersion. Each Finnish secondary school student is hosted at their French counterpart’s school, where they attend lessons alongside them and share the daily life of their host family. Based on the principle of reciprocity, the French student is then hosted in turn for three weeks by the family and school of their Finnish counterpart.
Mistral Boréal 2027 Dates:
- October 2, 2027, through October 23, 2027 : for three weeks, the Finnish students will stay in the Provence-Alpes-Côte D’Azur area.
- October 23, 2027, through November 13, 2027 : for three weeks, the French students will be hosted in Finland.
Eligibility criteria
- Students in years 9, 10, 11 or 12 (aged between 15 and 18);
- Minimum language level: A1 in French / A2 in English;
- Open-minded, independent and responsible attitude.
How to apply?
The application process is handled by the teachers responsible for the programme at each institution. The instructions below are therefore intended for teachers:
- Download the documents required for students’ applications:
- The school consent form to be signed by the headteacher;
- The parental consent form to be signed by the family;
- The study agreement form to be signed by all parties.
- Invite students and their families to complete the registration form: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/TJbsuGZwsz
- Please submit the signed parental consent form and school agreement by 12 february 2027 to mobilite@france.fi
Timeline for the call for applications:
- 10 October 2026: opening of the call for applications;
- 12 February 2027: deadline for submitting applications;
- 18 March 2027: announcement of results.
From 18 March 2027, you will receive the contact details of the French counterpart teachers so that you can share your respective students’ files.