Membership
Join at whatever level suits you.
Every tier includes the community, because company through a hard year — the language, the job hunt, the quiet evenings — is the part nobody should have to pay for. Start free, move up if and when it helps, and step back down whenever you like.
Community
$0
Always free
Who it's for: Anyone still wondering whether France could be home — or anyone who just doesn't want to spend another month at it alone.
You're welcome in our community forum, on the weekly members' letter, and at our public events in Château-Thierry — including the coffee mornings where the French practice happens. You'll also get the starter checklists we wish someone had handed us.
Dashboards and exam simulations come with the paid tiers.
Guarantee: Free for as long as you like. No card, no pressure.
"Will I really get something out of the free tier?" Yes. You can ask questions and get honest answers from people who've done this, without spending anything.
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Resident
$20.16
per month
Who it's for: Americans in the middle of an application or renewal.
Your own prefecture dashboard, all the 2026 civic exam simulations, ready-made administrative templates, and first pick of seats at our online workshops.
In-person mock interviews and one-to-one sessions sit in the next tier.
Guarantee: Cancel whenever you like. If it doesn't help in the first 30 days, we'll refund you and you're still welcome in the community.
"Is this better than what I can find in a Facebook group?" It's the same generosity, organised: members log what actually happened at their prefecture, so you get a clear picture instead of scrolling for hours.
Institutional
$49
per month
Who it's for: Families and people rebuilding a career here who want the fullest support and the closest local ties.
Everything in Resident, plus unlimited access to the Château-Thierry hub, four mock interview sessions a year, one-to-one planning calls, a CV-and-cover-letter review for the French market, and an introduction to a local buddy who'll show you around.
We can't file or advise on legal matters — we'll happily point you to someone who can.
Guarantee: Our 'Belonging' promise: if you don't feel more at home in France after 90 days, we'll keep working with you one-to-one until you do.
"I live nowhere near Château-Thierry — is it worth it?" Plenty of members are remote. The calls, the simulations, and the people you meet online travel just fine.
Compare
What each tier includes.
| Feature | Community | Resident | Institutional |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dashboard Access | — | Included | Included |
| Exam Sims | — | Included | Included |
| Community Hub | Public events | Online sessions | Unlimited access |
| Strategy Calls | — | — | One-on-one |
| Mock Interviews | — | — | 4 per year |
| Member Newsletters | Weekly brief | Weekly brief | Weekly brief |
Guarantee & trust
We measure success in years lived here, not dollars.
We're a social enterprise. Membership fees keep the Château-Thierry house open and the tools improving — nothing more. If money is the thing standing between you and the help you need, write to us; the free tier exists for exactly that reason, and we'd rather have you here than not.
Still have questions?
Wondering about the 2026 exam, or how we work out wait times? Our FAQ answers the things members ask most — and if yours isn't there, just ask us.