Description

The Central College Paris program is a French immersion program with the goal of developing students' French language and cross-cultural skills, as well as providing them the opportunity to take courses in the liberal arts. The program has been in operation at the Cours de Civilisation Francaise de la Sorbonne (CCFS) since 1965, and is one of the oldest continuously operating American programs in Paris.

The program is open to students of all levels, from beginning to advanced, and offers a variety of study options such as: intensive language; combination of language plus liberal arts courses; or a combination of language and business courses. Central College also offers a special Paris Seminar course. In addition, Central College offers a unique internship program for students with high intermediate and advanced language skills.

Highlights

* Programs for beginning to advanced speakers of French.
* On-site resident director
* Enrollment at the language institutes of Catholic Institute of Paris or the Sorbonne.
* Unique internship program for high intermediate and advanced languge students.
* All instruction in French.
* Housing in French foyers (residence halls).
* Many excursions and cultural events included.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Minimum Education

High School

Subject Areas

Cost in US$:

Please see our website for current prices.

Program Fees Include:

* Tuition
* Guaranteed housing in Parisian foyers (residence halls), including single or double rooms (with French-speaking roommate). Meal plans vary by foyer.
* Computer/internet access at the Central College Abroad center, on campus and in foyers
* Orientation
* Excursions and cultural events such as weekend excursions to the south of France
* Internship and service-learning opportunities (optional)
* On-site resident director and support services
* Personal Central College Abroad Advisor for pre-departure support
* Optional online pre-departure course
* Central College Abroad Student Survival Guide and Parent handbook
* International Student Identification Card (ISIC), which provides a wide range of discounts and special offers, including discounts on flights and ferries as well as at museums, bookshops and restaurants
* Transcript from Central College, a U.S. institution fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

American Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Dormitory

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups

Scholarships are Available

scholarships are available. Please see our website for details.

Application Process Involves

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

Typically The Application Process Time is

5 days

Post Services Include

• Exit Debriefing Abroad

Central College Abroad's Mission Statement

Central College Abroad fosters cross-cultural appreciation and foreign language development through high quality study abroad programs. Because study abroad is integral to an undergraduate education in an increasingly global society. Central College Abroad is committed to providing experiential and culturally intentional, tailored programs with personalized service to a wide range of students and institutions.

Year Founded

1965