About us - First group of American participants in an Expermient-France program, 1934 Experiment-France is a non-profit educational services organization founded in 1934 as the French affiliate of The "EXPERIMENT IN INTERNATIONAL LIVING", a cross cultural worldwide organization, created in 1932. Over the years, Experiment-France has grown into an independent and broadly diversified organization, dedicated to promoting international understanding through cultural travel and exchange, language instruction, and internships programs. Since its inception, Experiment-France has enabled more than 100 000 participants from some 50 countries to acquire a life-long affinity and appreciation for French culture, language and life-style.   Owing to its time-honored experience and professionalism, Experiment-France is recognized as a world leader in the field of international educational exchange. The majority of Experiment's participants are high-school students, but a growing number of adults, particularly seniors, have enrolled in its programs since the 1990s.     1932- first Homestay program launched 1962- inauguration of language courses using state-of-the-art teaching methods 1986- U.S Aupair program launched; partnership with the U.S government to conceived and implement the pilot program Au Pair in the USA late 1990s to present, new programs developed in response to participants' evolving needs (work experience, internships, volunteer stays and adventure tours). 1997- EVS / European Service Volunteer program established in collaboration with the European Commission 2004 Experiment France is proud to celebrate 70 years of rich intercultural experiences.     an international organization with partners on five continents and in most countries around the world, particularly USA, Argentina, Brazil, Great Britain, Ireland, Poland, Japan, India, South Africa, New Zealand and Australia. a national organization with an extensive network of associations and local contacts, responsible for coordinating a wide range of programs throughout France such as: homestay, language courses, internship program, special-interest tours including visits, cultural and recreational activities, lectures and round tables (see cultural group tours).   With activities extending beyond the borders of France, Experiment-France is also: A sending organization specializing in study abroad programs. Our outbound programs offer French participants a variety of international experiences : family homestay, language courses, junior group programs, internships, volunteer work, au pair experiences, etc.