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APA Paris: Immersion for Intermediate & Adv. French Speakers

by: Academic Programs Abroad (APA)

4.4 (10)Since 1986

Improve your French through an immersive academic experience while choosing courses across nearly any academic discipline in Paris. Designed for intermediate and advanced French speakers, this program combines the academic freedom of a French university experience with personalized support from APA's Paris team through a unique direct-enroll hybrid model. Study subjects ranging from STEM and econ...

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Program Highlights

DIVERSE ACADEMIC OPPORTUNITIES: Choose courses across disciplines including STEM, economics, political science, history, art, film, gender studies, and more through APA's academic partners.

ALL-INCLUSIVE CULTURAL IMMERSION: Experience Paris like a local with included housing, metro access, airport pickup, cultural activities, performances, and excursions throughout France.

DEDICATED LANGUAGE & ACADEMIC SUPPORT: Strengthen your French and typically advance one CEFR level through personalized language support, methodology workshops, and guidance from French faculty.

EXPERT PRE-DEPARTURE PREP: Begin your journey with personalized guidance on course selection, housing, visa preparation, and transitioning confidently to life in Paris.

COMPREHENSIVE STUDENT SUPPORT: Thrive throughout your semester with APA's dedicated team providing resources, guidance, and individualized academic and personal support.

Quick Details

Locations:
  • Paris, France
Starts At: $19,500 for Semester
Availability
Year(s) Offered: 2026, 2027, 2028Terms Available:
  • Fall
  • Spring
  • Academic Year
Age Requirement: 18-25
Types & Subjects
Subjects & Courses:
  • Anthropology
  • Art & Fine Arts
  • Art History
  • See more
Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
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Last Updated: Aug 05, 2026

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Program Reviews

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Overall Rating

4.4

Total Reviews

10

Immersive and Supportive

December 19, 2025by: Sophie Roth - United States
4

APA Paris is a wonderful program. I felt supported and challenged in all the right ways. From start to finish, I was surrounded by some of the kindest and most patient program coordinators who helped me seamlessly navigate life in a foreign country. The academics offered by the program are engaging and well-tailored to multiple levels in French, and the cultural events and excursions were some of my fondest memories here in Paris. The group of students the program attracted were some of the loveliest people to have spent a semester in Paris with, and the program did an excellent job facilitating a welcoming environment for us to bond. While I felt fully independent and immersed in French culture, the APA office was always there, offering support and a strong community. I could not have asked for a better study abroad experience. Merci APA!

Wow wow wow

December 19, 2025by: Lucia Swaner - United States
4

I had such a blast and I was especially impressed with the extra curricular offerings of APA in comparison with other study abroad programs my friends were doing at the same time! 😁❤️🥳🥐🗼🏠😊🫂🍫🌿

Me and Emmanuel

Immersive

December 19, 2025by: Kanoelani Sills - United States
4

I felt fully immersed in French culture from the moment I arrived. I believe that the combination of attending a Parisian university and living in an apartment building with other Francophone young adults really helped me feel like I was having a true Parisian experience. I felt supported by the program, but I also had a lot of freedom to live my life independently as much as I liked. I think that the best part for me was my living situation, just because it introduced me to all my closest friends and forced me to speak French frequently. I think I felt like I integrated well into French culture and life without staying within the confines of being an American on an exchange.

Program Details

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Locations

  • Paris, France

Types and Subjects

  • Subjects & Courses
  • Anthropology
  • Art & Fine Arts
  • Art History

Availability

Years Offered: 2026, 2027, 2028

Terms Available:
  • Fall
  • Spring
  • Academic Year

Age Requirement

18-25

Guidelines

All Nationalities

This Program is also open to Solo

Starts At

  • Semester: $19,500

Program Cost Includes

  • Language Lessons
  • Tuition & Fees
  • In-Country Orientation
  • On-Site / In-Country Staff Support

Refund Policy

Other

Accommodation Options

  • Dormitory
  • Home-stays

Qualifications & Experience

    Language Skills Required

  • French

    Accepted Education Levels

  • University Sophomore (2nd Year)
  • University Junior (3rd Year)
  • University Senior (4th Year)

Application Procedures

  • Online Application

Frequently Asked Questions

Interviews

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Elise Monroe

Elise Monroe

Participated in 2023

Alumni

I was always determined to study abroad because of the stories my dad told me about his own time living overseas. He once spoke French fluently, and I was determined to do the same.

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Improve your French through an immersive academic experience while choosing courses across nearly any academic discipline in Paris. Designed for intermediate and advanced French speakers, this program combines the academic freedom of a French university experience with personalized support from APA's Paris team through a unique direct-enroll hybrid model. Study subjects ranging from STEM and economics to political science, history, art, film, gender studies, and more through APA's university and higher education partners, APA electives, or independent research opportunities. Build a personalized schedule based on your language level and academic interests, with the flexibility to explore courses before final registration through APA's signature Course Shopping Week. Beyond academics, exp...

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