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CIEE Gap Year in Paris, France: French Language & Culture
Boost your French fluency, living and learning in an inspiring city of art and culture. Spend a semester abroad perfecting your French in the City of Lights. Immerse yourself fully into Parisian life as you stay with a local host family, attend 20 hours per week of language courses, share delicious meals, and embrace daily routines. Outside of class, explore your new city and make yourself at ho...
Boost your French fluency, living and learning in an inspiring city of art and culture. Spend a semester abroad perfecting your French in the City of Lights. Immerse yourself fully into Parisian life as you stay with a local host family, attend 20 hours per week of language courses, share delicious meals, and embrace daily routines. Outside of class, explore your new city and make yourself at home. Visit the Louvre and Musée d’Orsay, marveling at masterpieces by Da Vinci and Monet. Stroll through the Latin Quarter, retracing the steps of literary icons like Hemingway and Sartre. You’ll leave France with unforgettable memories, lifelong friendships, and new skills for a successful future. All CIEE Gap Year Abroad programs offer the option to take college-level coursework online at a dis...
Program Highlights
Benefit from CIEE's global support and cultural expertise, while exploring the world at your own pace.
Develop foundational skills in intercultural learning for a better understanding of the world and skills for the global workforce.
Take 15-20 hours per week of French language classes designed to improve real-world skills.
Take a day trip to Giverny to visit the home and gardens of Claude Monet.
Connect with the local CIEE Center staff, available to you 24/7 in case of emergency.
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Quick Details
- Paris, France
- Post High School
- Experiential Learning
- Language Immersion
- American
Program Reviews
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Overall Rating
Total Reviews
Great Host Family and New Friends Abroad
February 06, 2026by: William P.Great experience and very well organized. I had an amazing host family in a great location and met other gap students who became close friends. Playing soccer with friends in my neighborhood was a highlight.
More affordable than other programs
July 15, 2022by: Elizabeth B. - United StatesI would recommend it because it was more affordable than other programs I saw, and my French level improved drastically within the seven week stay. My host family was awesome and Rennes was an amazing city. The instructors and the directors of the program were great people and easy to communicate with.
It's really awesome
June 30, 2022by: Michelle C. - United StatesI'd be likely to recommend CIEE study abroad to a friend because I think it's about as good of an experience as one might be able to get in terms of study abroad. It's really awesome how we have both excursions and intensive classes. I don't think the program is necessarily perfect but then again I don't think any program is - especially with something as daunting as studying in another country. I think CIEE gets about as close as one can :D
Program Details
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Locations
- Paris, France
Types and Subjects
- Types
- Experiential Learning
- Language Immersion
Availability
Years Offered: 2026, 2027
- Post High School
Age Requirement
18-25
Guidelines
- American
Starts At
Program Cost Includes
- Tuition & Fees
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- Medical / Accident Insurance
- Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
Refund Policy
Other
Accommodation Options
- Home-stays
- Other
Qualifications & Experience
- High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (for example: GED)
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Online Application
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Boost your French fluency, living and learning in an inspiring city of art and culture. Spend a semester abroad perfecting your French in the City of Lights. Immerse yourself fully into Parisian life as you stay with a local host family, attend 20 hours per week of language courses, share delicious meals, and embrace daily routines. Outside of class, explore your new city and make yourself at home. Visit the Louvre and Musée d’Orsay, marveling at masterpieces by Da Vinci and Monet. Stroll through the Latin Quarter, retracing the steps of literary icons like Hemingway and Sartre. You’ll leave France with unforgettable memories, lifelong friendships, and new skills for a successful future. All CIEE Gap Year Abroad programs offer the option to take college-level coursework online at a dis...
CIEE High School Grads Abroad
CIEE High School Grads Abroad
Ready to Learn More?
Boost your French fluency, living and learning in an inspiring city of art and culture. Spend a semester abroad perfecting your French in the City of Lights. Immerse yourself fully into Parisian life as you stay with a local host family, attend 20 hours per week of language courses, share delicious meals, and embrace daily routines. Outside of class, explore your new city and make yourself at home. Visit the Louvre and Musée d’Orsay, marveling at masterpieces by Da Vinci and Monet. Stroll through the Latin Quarter, retracing the steps of literary icons like Hemingway and Sartre. You’ll leave France with unforgettable memories, lifelong friendships, and new skills for a successful future. All CIEE Gap Year Abroad programs offer the option to take college-level coursework online at a dis...
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