Description

The famous Paris for your study abroad France journey! Experience the world's romantic city and home to a number of museums and monuments. Savor the finest cafes and restaurants throughout the city using your AIFS meal allowance.

Moreover, experience the culinary side of French culture with wine tasting and cooking classes. Explore France's artistic and architectural heritage with visits to world-class museums like the Louvre, d'Orsay and Pompidou Centre, and monuments like the Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower and Notre-Dame.

AIFS students attend courses at the Cours de Civilisation Francaise de la Sorbonne as well as other institutions. Courses are taught in both French and English in art history, business, history, literature, philosophy, political science, and sociology, plus French language.

AIFS fees include the basics and the extras: tuition, housing in a Parisian homestay, optional meal plans, cultural activities, 2-week orientation in Cannes, optional visits to Normandy and the Loire Valley, round trip airfare if selected, services of an on-site Resident Director, and more.

Highlights

Take in all that Paris has to offer while perfecting your French in La Ville Lumiere (the City of Light). Through the years, the city has drawn intellectuals, free-thinkers, artists and revolutionaries. Paris is one of the worlds major global cities with a strong influence in politics, education, entertainment, media, fashion, science, and the arts.

Earn up to 20 credits starting with a 2 credit French language orientation in Cannes. Continue the semester with a curriculum composed of French language plus a variety of courses offered in English or French.

Take in the local sites of Paris including its numerous museums and monuments and explore more of France on day trips to the Champagne cellars in Epernay, Monets gardens in Giverny and the beautiful Chateau of Vaux Le Vicomte. You can also visit St. Malo and the D-Day sites on an optional excursion to Normandy or, in the spring semester take an optional tour of the Chateaux of the Loire Valley. Travel on the Optional AIFS Flight Package and begin your trip with a 3-day excursion to London, England en route to orientation.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Subject Areas

Cost in US$:

Please visit our website for cost information

Program Fees Include:

Fee includes:
- Tuition up to 20 semester credits (subject to course selection)
- Housing/meals - Cannes in dormitory with all meals, Paris in a Parisian home with daily breakfast (optional meal plans available)
- Cultural activities such as: visits to museums and monuments, theater, ballet, concerts, walking tours, a boat ride and day trips outside Paris
- Excursions including: Cannes for French language orientation (2 weeks)
- Comprehensive insurance and assistance package
- Services of a pre-departure Student Advisory Center and an on-site Resident Director
- Pre-departure handbook

Optional Components:
- AIFS Flight Package includes visit to London Round trip flights U.S. - London, London - Nice, Paris - U.S. and round trip transfers between the airport and campus overseas. The Flight Package also includes a 3-day stopover in London on the way to orientation.
- Excursions: Chateaux de la Loire (Spring only - 2 days), Normandy (2 days)

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

American Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Scholarships are Available

AIFS offers a wide variety of scholarships! Visit our website to see which ones you qualify for.

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Transcript
• Written Application
• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network

American Institute For Foreign Study's Mission Statement

We bring the world together.

Year Founded

1964