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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 profes...

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Program Highlights

Over six weeks, students divide their time between Paris and Rabat, Morocco, exploring the Francophone world through the lens of two vibrant cultures.

Classroom learning is enriched through site visits and excursions to Marseille, Versailles, Casablanca, Tangier, Tetouan, and Chefchaouen.

Examine the deep historical and contemporary ties between France and North Africa while building strong French language skills.

Deepen cultural understanding and build meaningful local connections by living in a community-based student residence (foyer) in Paris and a host family stay in Rabat.

Return to Paris for an optional two-week extension to continue independent work or research.

Quick Details

Locations:
  • Paris, France
  • Rabat, Morocco
Availability
Year(s) Offered2026, 2027Terms Available:
  • Summer
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects
Subjects & Courses:
Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
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Locations

  • Paris, France
  • Rabat, Morocco

Types and Subjects

  • Subjects & Courses
  • African Studies
  • Anthropology
  • Culture

Availability

Years Offered: 2026, 2027

Terms Available:
  • Summer

Age Requirement

Age Requirement Varies

Guidelines

All Nationalities

Program Cost Includes

  • Tuition & Fees
  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • All Program Activity Costs
  • Some Meals / Partial Meal Plan

Qualifications & Experience

    Language Skills Required

  • English
  • French

    Accepted Education Levels

  • University Freshman (1st Year)

Application Procedures

  • Online Application

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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...

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