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AIFS Abroad in Paris, France (CCFS): Semester
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Spend a semester or academic year in the incomparable city of Paris, France, with AIFS Abroad! You’ll earn up to 16 credits per semester while studying at the Cours de Civilisation Française de la Sorbonne (CCFS), part of the University of Paris. Courses are taught in English or French—no previous French language study is required. Study-abroad students have many opportunities to impact the Par...
Spend a semester or academic year in the incomparable city of Paris, France, with AIFS Abroad! You’ll earn up to 16 credits per semester while studying at the Cours de Civilisation Française de la Sorbonne (CCFS), part of the University of Paris. Courses are taught in English or French—no previous French language study is required. Study-abroad students have many opportunities to impact the Paris community through volunteer work! AIFS Abroad helps arrange local placements with charities and organizations such as Les Restos du Coeur, which distributes food and hot meals to homeless people; Emmaüs, which provides literacy programs and leisure activities for disadvantaged children; and Secours Populaire, a charity that provides access to health facilities, education and food for those in n...
Program Highlights
Earn up to 16 credits per semester from Cours de Civilisation Française de la Sorbonne (CCFS), a prestigious private institution in Paris.
Choose to stay with a local family to experience authentic French way of life and culture.
Join AIFS Abroad organized field trips, excursions, and social and cultural activities.
Create a network with French and international students, as well as with members of local communities.
Benefit from our optional AIFS Abroad Flight Package with round-trip flights and airport transfers as well as a 2-night stopover in London.
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- Paris, France
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- Art & Fine Arts
- Art History
- Business
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Paris was Amazing!
by: Amelia Kirby - United StatesProgram: AIFS Abroad in Paris, France (CCFS): SemesterAIFS was helpful in the pre-departure, and in ensuring that all students were ready to go and prepared for Paris! We stayed with a host family and had a weekly dinner with the family. It was nice to get to experience living like a true Parisian. CCFS was, from what I experienced, mostly international students. I went in knowing almost no French and I learned a LOT!!! It was really easy to go out and meet locals, but I did not meet many locals at school! Everyone that was in the program was wonderful and the AIFS staff are amazing! The study-abroad students that I was with became like my family and we still stay in touch now! The only drawback was the lack of variety of classes that CCFS offered non-french speakers.
Change your horizons!
by: Harold Nichols - United StatesProgram: AIFS Abroad in Paris, France (CCFS): SemesterWhen I got back to my home university my friend asked how I would describe my trip in three words, discovery, blessing, and fun! It completely rocked my view of the world and travel in general, to see the beauty of another culture is a great opportunity. I also learned a lot about myself and life as I navigated relationships and everyday interactions in a different language. At times it was challenging but it was also so much fun. The number one reason I was afraid to go was because of my fear of missing out on something at my home university, but that was not the case at all I missed a few fun times but nothing worth changing my trip to France and my friends were still there when I got back! Last I was definitely blessed because I feel the three greatest factors on any study abroad trip are the host family, school and roommate and all of these factors were tremendous! If you are considering study abroad this is a no brainer, do it and it’s okay to go without someone you know!

Language immersion and lifelong friendships
by: Melia Markham - United StatesProgram: AIFS Abroad in Paris, France (CCFS): SemesterMy number one goal while studying in France was to increase my fluency in the French language. With the French courses offered at CCFS as well as the language immersion I got from living in France, I was definitely able to reach my goal. I also found the Art and Architecture course offered by AIFS to be very interesting and informative about French history and culture. As for housing, I was placed in an apartment in the heart of Paris, the best location I could ask for. The AIFS on-site staff was always very helpful and accommodating, specifically to my dietary needs as a vegan. There were many events planned for our program group which made it easy to get involved. Overall, my study abroad experience was very enjoyable with AIFS.
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Locations
- Paris, France
Types and Subjects
- Subjects & Courses
- Art & Fine Arts
- Art History
- Business
Availability
Years Offered: 2024
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
- American
- All Nationalities
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Tuition & Fees
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- Medical / Accident Insurance
- On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
Accommodation Options
- Home-stays
Qualifications & Experience
- English
Language Skills Required
- High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (for example: GED)
- University Freshman (1st Year)
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Transcript
- Online Application
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