DTS is for everyone, from everywhere! Currently our DTS’ are family friendly but not catered towards them, specifically families in need of child care. We desire to be a campus that is open for all and all are welcome. We also acknowledge that we are a campus based in a European city, therefore our accommodation reflects this, and this lifestyle is not for everyone. If you have questions, specific needs or concerns we would be happy to speak with you! Here at YPC, our DTS’ are geared towards young adults, singles and families alike. DTS is for anyone who desires to grow in their personal relationship with God. DTS is for people from all walks of life and all ages. Generally, DTS is a place for people who want to grow, be challenged, and discipled. YWAM is an international, interdenominational mission with a high value placed on the individual, families, hospitality, and reaching all. However, if you want more information on what it looks like to be a family in DTS, please email or call for a more thorough conversation! Families are welcome but our DTS' are currently not catered towards families.

Our DTS’s & second-level schools are six months long. As a mission, we desire to know God and make Him know. In line with these two values, the first three months, called “lecture phase”, are focused on growing with God, and learning new skills on campus (in Paris) through lectures and community living. The second three months of the school, called “outreach phase”, are focused on making God know by going to other nations and practically applying what we have learned. The lecture phase is 11 weeks; the outreach phase is 12 weeks. Seminars can vary in length, usually between 1-3 weeks.

The costs for each program is listed on their specific webpage, generally our 3 month lecture phase costs 3,000€. These fees cover food (three meals a day), housing and bedding, WiFi, speaker costs and more. Outreach Phase fees vary depending on outreach location and will be confirmed a few weeks into the school. However, it generally costs between 2,700-3,500€. These fees cover transport to and from the outreach location(s), food, accommodation (bedding is not always included), and daily ministry-related costs.

We accept people who have graduated from highschool (or the equivalent). Generally this is 18 years old, but we are open to those slightly younger. If this is the case, please contact us so we can learn more about your situation. There is no age cap but every school application is considered and prayed over. The age range of our campus is generally 17-30.

The focus of the lecture phase is to know God, His ways, how He works and operates, and taking time to explore the example Jesus set before us. While we learn in a formal environment, we also live together and learn from each other in the context of community. Each of the 11 weeks has a theme or topic such as God’s Nature and Character, Prayer and Worship, Evangelism, Missions, Relationships etc. Our desire is that everyone who does DTS will not just learn about God but fall more in love with who He is and, as a natural overflow of this knowledge, share the gospel with others. We do this on our 12 week outreaches where we put into practice everything we have been learning, we desire to make Him known through word and action!

Your week will be full! You will have formal and informal learning throughout the day, corporate campus events, school time together, practical work times, small groups, and one-on-one processing for each student. You will be processing and applying to your life what you are learning in class as you go through lecture phase. Weekends will generally be free for you to enjoy friends and the city, along with the occasional group outing or ministry event.

Yes - DTS is 6 months long consisting of a lecture phase and outreach. Outreach phase of DTS is REQUIRED to successfully complete. Focused Training, within the UofN complete of outreach is not required, but credit is only given for successfully completed portions. Where outreach is not a UofN requirement for focused training here at YPC we accept students for the full 6 months and ask all students to complete the entire program.

We are located in the suburbs of Paris so during your time on campus everyday clothing is great. Bring items and clothing you would expect to use living in a multicultural urban neighborhood. If you are coming for a training school most things you bring, you will also be able to use on outreach. Please remember that we are a city campus with minimal storage and we live in dorm style accommodation so please bring an appropriate amount of things. We live in a major city where anything you may forget or need should be possible to find here! *Please note that we do not have storage space so everything you brought with you will need to go with you on outreach. Please plan accordingly and pack lightly!

Yes - health insurance for the entire length of your stay is required before any visit, and before applying for any visa. In France, there are generally no entry requirements around immunizations, but you can double check with your local embassy website. For outreach, however, we strongly suggest being up to date with travel vaccinations as prescribed by your country of residence and required by your travel insurance. There may be specific requirements based on location this information will be given when outreach locations are announced.

In general, Yes! For most students and long term staff visas are required, as their stay within the Schengen area exceeds 90 days. We will guide you through the visa application process once you are accepted. Most nationalities are eligible for a 90-day visa-free stay in the Schengen area (this area includes most of Europe) which is helpful for seminar participants and support staff. You can check your eligibility here:https://france-visas.gouv.fr/web/france-visas/ai-je-besoin-d-un-visa

While it is helpful in navigating the city and having conversations with locals, speaking French is not necessary. The primary language spoken on campus is English as we are an international mission and English is our common language. For those looking to join staff we strongly encourage and recommend French language learning!

YES! You will need a valid passport! Travel requirements generally state that your passport needs to be valid for the duration of time you are away from your home nation plus 6 months after your return date. If you are coming for a training school your passport needs to be valid for one full year from the starting date of the school you are applying for.

As soon as we receive an application we will reach out to you within 2 working days in some form! Once the personal application form, 2 references, and application fee are received we will pray over your application and let you know the decision. The sooner you complete the full application, the faster we will process it!

Application fees go towards our administration costs, including website, processing systems, software licenses, IT support and more.

Yes! You can join support staff for anywhere between 3 weeks to 3 months. You can apply to come any time of year, to serve in our operations circle on our campus. We also run a yearly city outreach called "Paris Je t'Aime". This is a short term "missions trip" style outreach that anyone can easily join, whether you've been a part of YWAM before or not. More information can be found here. If you are local and want to join our weekly Evangelism, you can see our times on the Events Calendar.

YWAM is a global family of ministries held together by shared foundational covenants, purpose, vision, values and relationships and each location operates according to the needs of their nation. YPC desires to work with many different ministries and partners. We currently work alongside several local churches, other mission movements in Europe, as well as the global YWAM network.

Our outreach into the city and neighborhood include weekly evangelism, joining other local ministries, and prayer and worship initiatives for Paris. We also run a ministry called “Connect Community” with the goal to engage with locals and create a space to build relationships by teaching English and running family events

We love to host like minded people from across the world. However, we have a 4 night minimum stay, with a maximum of 3 weeks all based on availability. We have an application form that you can fill out, you can find it under the “become involved” tab.

Certainly! Check out our events calendar to see all of our events that are open to the public!

We would love that! We have an application form that you can fill out, you can find it under the “become involved” tab. Remember When inviting family and friends it is best to make sure they come at appropriate times, checking with your appropriate leader to make sure you can maximize your time with them is required.

All of our accommodation is dormitory style with shared (gendered) bathrooms and common spaces. All accommodation is within a 15 minute walk of the main campus. Our campus is located in Aubervilliers, which is a suburb located about a 40-minute metro ride north of central Paris. This is a multicultural area with a culturally diverse population creating a mix of cultures, languages, and traditions that create a unique neighborhood. With this diverse population there are many ministry opportunities for us to reach the nations with the love of Christ. That being said, we use wisdom and caution when navigating our area like walking in groups after dark.

We have around 45 full time volunteers, and every quarter we have a number of students, guests, and other participants coming through the campus. So on average there are usually around 60-90 people on campus. We're continuing to grow every year!

We do our best to serve meals everyone can enjoy, currently our kitchen can only accommodate dairy-free, vegetarian and gluten free. For the allergies we do accommodate, please give us notice at least a week before you arrive. For allergies other than the ones listed above we can not guarantee substitutions, you most likely will need to purchase your own food that can be prepaid in one of our shared kitchen spaces.

​​If you are a guest, your schedule is free to plan as you want! Paris is a great and central location to visit other destinations around Europe. If you are coming as a student, support staff, or staff, your schedule will be busy during the week. Weekends are generally free, with some scheduled events or work depending on what your role is on campus. There's definitely room for individuals to travel, will just need to discuss the best timing!