APA Franco-Arab Summer: Paris & Rabat
Program Overview
Join APA for a dynamic six-week academic and cultural journey that brings together the shared history of French and Moroccan societies. The program begins in Paris, where students live in a French student residence, strengthen their French language skills, and engage in interdisciplinary coursework. The program continues in Rabat, where students complete the academic seminar alongside their professor and deepen their understanding of course themes through immersive cultural exchange and field-based learning with local experts and families.
The program offers two complementary courses: an English-taught interdisciplinary seminar on Franco-Arab encounters and an intensive French language course (beginner or intermediate). The seminar unfolds across five weeks in France and one week in Rabat. In Rabat, students are introduced to Moroccan Arabic (Darija) during the final week of the program.
Classroom learning is enriched through site visits and excursions to Marseille, Versailles, Casablanca, Tangier, Tetouan, and Chefchaouen, offering students a rare opportunity to explore the intertwined histories, languages, and lived experiences that shape today’s Francophone world.
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- Summer
- African Studies
- Anthropology
- Culture
- Ethnic Studies
- European Studies
- Feminist, Gender, & Sexuality Studies
- Foreign Language
- French
- History
- Humanities
- Independent Study
- International Relations
- Languages & Linguistics
- Literature
- Political Science & Politics
- Religious Studies
- Women's Studies
Updated Sep 5, 2026
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Locations
- Paris, France
- Rabat, Morocco
Fields & Subjects
- African Studies
- Anthropology
- French
- History
- Humanities
- International Relations
- Languages & Linguistics
- Political Science & Politics
- Religious Studies
- Women's Studies
- Literature
- Culture
- Ethnic Studies
- Feminist, Gender, & Sexuality Studies
- Foreign Language
- European Studies
- Independent Study
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered
- 2026, 2027
- Terms Available
- Summer
Eligible Nationalities
- All Nationalities
Education Levels & Language
- Language
- English
- French
- Education
- University Freshman (1st Year)
- University Sophomore (2nd Year)
- University Junior (3rd Year)
- University Senior (4th Year)
Application Procedures
- Online Application
Age Requirement
18-25
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Refund Policy
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