Art Gap Year Programs in Paris,France

IGS has placed students in some of the world’s most exciting museums. Our internship placements typically fall into two categories: working on the floor or conducting research and marketing behind the scenes. Floor work includes assisting the docent in the setup and interpretation of current exhibits and galleries. This may include constructing backdrops and computer modeling. Once the exhibit is in place, you are asked to learn the history of the showcased items and share your knowledge with the visiting public. Behind-the-scenes work may include conducting original research on life histories or local historical events. This may include online research and library visits. Likewise, you may be asked to conduct interviews in the community and record knowledge that is in danger of being lost forever. Duties are usually associated with the following: Set up exhibits Conduct online research Interpret for the public Interview local residents Write for the museum’s website Social media outreach

Spend 12 inspiring weeks exploring Barcelona, Rome, and Paris—three of Europe’s most iconic cities. This immersive semester blends cultural discovery, local language learning, and once-in-a-lifetime adventures with a supportive travel community. In Barcelona (Weeks 1–4), learn conversational Spanish and practice over tapas, flamenco nights, and a day trip to Costa Brava. In Rome (Weeks 5–8), pick up Italian phrases while exploring ancient ruins, making pasta and gelato with chefs, and visiting Pompeii. In Paris (Weeks 9–12), build confidence in French while admiring art at the Louvre, tasting pastries, strolling Montmartre, and diving into fashion and design. Throughout your journey, you’ll live in EF student residences, travel with your cohort, and join weekly cultural activities and weekend excursions. With included flights, accommodations, EF’s global support, and optional college credit, European Horizons is more than study abroad—it’s a chance to grow, connect, and experience Europe like never before.

Experience the French savoir-faire and the traditions of its makers with APA Paris: Gap Year. This 13-week program combines French language immersion, academics, and firsthand encounters to understand the cultural intricacies of French society. To set the linguistic foundation, students begin the term with a three-week intensive French language course with weekly 90-minute individual support sessions continuing thereafter. Once the group portion of the language class concludes, participants take three courses, each taught in French: - Business French: An Economy of Creation: Discovering the French Savoir-Faire - Art History: Painting, Sculpture in France in the 19th Century - Political Science: France Today Each course includes field trips and site visits such as hands-on workshops for artisan crafts (pastry chef, perfume, fashion), art history outing to Monet's gardens at Giverny, and lessons at Paris' many renowned museums. At the end of the program, students receive a transcript so that they may transfer credits towards an undergraduate degree. Cultural events and excursions and housing accommodations are included.

Immerse yourself in French culture and the way of life in Paris, France! Whether it is gastronomic greatness, artistic endeavor, or cultural cachet you are looking for, there is no doubt that the City of Light still sits right at the top of the European heap. Visit wondrous landmarks, including the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre! Are you interested in Art? Study art, design, or fashion with some of the greatest modern artists and professors at Parsons Paris. Take excursions all across France, from Bordeaux to Champagne! The cultural hub of Europe is at your fingertips when you study abroad in Paris, France! New for 2024: Study at one of Europe's top business schools, Grenoble École de Management, with our Semester International Business Studies program in Paris. Here, you can hone your business skills and expand your network amidst a vibrant international student community. Learn more on our website! We also have new internship opportunities in Paris! Design and Restoration of Notre Dame Cathedral to working with Luxury Fashion Brand Management, you will select an internship with an international organization that meets your professional, academic, and personal goals.

Before and beyond college, Baret Scholars explores 7 regions of the world, their passions, and their purpose. Baret Scholars is a global gap year program that brings together a cohort of 180 high school students from around the world to journey across 7 regions (North/South America, Europe, Africa, Middle East, India, and China/Asia), over 180 days, in a semi-structured and self-guided gap year experience. This will be their best year yet. Named after Jeanne Baret, the first woman to circumnavigate the globe, Baret Scholars provides students with a comprehensive and holistic understanding of the world, paving the way for years of fulfillment and achievement. The program serves as a foundation for their future, fostering cultural literacy, a global perspective, and a desire to create a better world.