Summer French Study Abroad Programs in France

Study in Lyon to learn and live in one of the most attractive cities in France, creating a fresh combination of the bustle of a large European city and the simplicity of French tradition. Explore the city center with towering business buildings, blocks of busy shops, and streets lined with cafes full of Lyonnais taking their afternoon break. Then, turn onto a quiet cobblestone street and duck into a small bistro, where you are sure to get a chance to practice your French. Spend your weekends biking or strolling along the Rhône or Saône rivers, planning a Sunday picnic with friends, or wandering through some of the most well-preserved Renaissance architecture in the world. The Lyon program offers an intensive language approach at L’Université Catholique de Lyon (Lyon Catholic University), where you earn up to nine credits of French in one semester. Depending upon your language level, you will choose electives in culture, political science, cinema, economics, or literature taught specifically for USAC students. The university also offers the opportunity to enroll in courses taught in either English or French with French students.

Spend your summer in the sunny, international resort city of Cannes, France, with AIFS Abroad! Earn up to 13 credits at the Campus International de Cannes. Courses are taught in English and French. Learn or perfect your French language skills with no previous French language study required. Live on campus in a student residence hall overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. You will share a double or triple room, with single rooms available for an additional fee. If you want to immerse yourself in the French language and culture, a homestay is also an option for housing. Homestay students receive breakfast daily and lunch Monday through Sunday on campus. Enjoy cultural and social activities, including: • Boat trips to St. Marguerite Island and St. Tropez • Museum visits • Afternoon at a French cinema • Trips to Monaco, Nice, Gorges du Verdon (French Grand Canyon), and a Cistercian monastery on St. Honorat Island An optional, 3-day cultural excursion to Paris, France, is available for session 2 students. A 2-night tour of London, England, is included for students on the AIFS Abroad Flight Package.

Université Catholique de l’Ouest (UCO) in Angers offers an unforgettable study abroad experience in the heart of the Loire Valley. With its renowned French language programs and a variety of courses in arts, business, and humanities, UCO provides an ideal setting for students to immerse themselves in French culture. Small class sizes and expert faculty ensure personalized attention and a supportive learning environment. This program is designed for curious, globally minded students who want to enhance their language skills, gain academic credits, and connect with peers from around the world. Whether you’re a beginner in French or fluent, there’s a program tailored for you. Angers is a vibrant, student-friendly city filled with historic sites, charming streets, and easy access to iconic destinations like Paris and the Loire Valley châteaux. With a minimum GPA of 2.5 and proficiency in English or French, this program combines academics with cultural exploration for a truly enriching experience.

Apply to our Paris program and get the chance to attend French culture and language, business, and/or elective courses based on your academic goals! Your choices of institutions are the American Business School Paris (ABSP), the Cours de Civilization Française de la Sorbonne (CCFS), and the Institut Catholique de Paris. All courses, except French language and some culture courses, are taught in English by guest lecturers and international professors. Our Paris office is located in the Latin Quarter, across the Seine River from the Notre Dame Cathedral. Enjoy full access to our facilities, amenities, and resources; ensuring you have everything you need while in Paris. The “City of Light” is rich in academia, culture, tradition, luxury, and history. It has distinct personalities you can observe from the two banks of the Seine River. While the Eiffel Tower is a must-try, check out other stunning attractions including the Musée du Louvre, Centre Pompidou, Musée d’Orsay, Basilique du Sacré-Cœur, Sainte-Chapelle, and many more!

Immerse yourself in the medieval flavor, idyllic setting, and rich culture of Rennes, the capital of Brittany. Discover Brittany's historical culture and broad heritage while polishing your intermediate to advanced French language skills. This eight-week Intensive French Language program allows you to develop a deeper understanding of French history, culture, and society as you explore common themes throughout your courses. All courses are complemented with weekly co-curricular visits to the city's various cultural institutions and organizations relevant to the course offering. You'll be in good company in the old city center of Rennes, as 30% of the population is students. Explore the charming timber houses, cafés, narrow streets, and stone roads by day. Experience the vibrant nightlife and visit the theater, opera, orchestra, and cinemas at night. Summer is a charming time to visit Rennes, particularly in July when the "Festival des Tombées de la Nuit" packs the streets with people enjoying meals in outdoor cafes and free entertainment.

At NYU Paris, you’ll practice your French language skills while being immersed in French culture. If you’re a beginner, you’ll take courses taught in both French and English. But if you have some knowledge, you’ll take all of your courses in French. Courses include "France and the European Union: Europe in Crisis," "Fundamentals of Machine Learning," and "Writing Paris." NYU’s academic center is in the Latin Quarter, a vibrant neighborhood known for its rich culture, laid-back atmosphere, and intellectual history. While studying abroad at NYU Paris, the Tandem Language Exchange program helps improve your French by pairing you with a student from a Parisian university. You’ll be introduced through email and then meet online or in person. This program aims to develop your French conversation skills while also helping French students practice their English language skills. You don't just improve your fluency, but you also get the chance to learn more about French life and culture. Opportunities vary based on local restrictions. Visit the NYU Paris website for up-to-date information.

Study in the French capital through SAI and take advantage of our services, ranging from pre-departure advice to on-site support. By enrolling in SAI's program at the American University of Paris, students benefit from an American-style education in an international context. Established in 1962, the AUP is one of Europe’s oldest American institutions of higher education. It offers a US-accredited liberal arts curriculum, allowing you to take relevant and exciting English courses while integrating your learning with a rich Parisian experience. Join the school’s community of international students, on a campus based in the prestigious “7th arrondissement” of Paris, not far from the Eiffel Tower. SAI oversees and coordinates all aspects of student enrollment, including application processing, course selection and credit, visa advising, housing, student health insurance, and transcripts. In addition, SAI provides comprehensive student services, beginning with pre-departure and leading to our on-site orientation.

Study abroad in France with IES Abroad and explore world-famous heritage sites, try internationally renowned cuisine and spend days checking out artistic masterpieces. From the cosmopolitan streets of Paris to the lush parks and gardens of Nantes, the sophisticated markets of Nice to the charming town of Arles, our study abroad programs in France offer it all. Experience la vie française firsthand by studying abroad in France with IES Abroad. Courses and excursions turn your host city into your classroom. Take in an opera or ballet at Le Palais Garnier, spend the afternoon in Nantes’ Jardin des Plantes, explore chateaux in the south of France, and so muchh more.

Experience an unforgettable summer taking classes and traveling through Europe! The Ultimate Summer in Europe program is a multi-city summer study abroad program that visits some of Europe's top cities. Classes are taught by an international team of professors who travel with you. In the evenings and on weekends, enjoy free time to explore and sightsee on your own. Make friends from around the world while gaining valuable professional and academic experience. This is Forum-Nexus! Ultimate Summer in Europe: 5 Countries, 8 Cities in 1 Month Program itinerary: Barcelona, Rome, Amsterdam, Milan, Paris, Lugano, Verona, Riva del Garda Program dates: June 28 - July 25, 2026 Shorter sessions are also available. Don't miss our early bird discount! Visit our website for more details, including how to apply for free.

Business French is of growing importance in a world where intercultural communication and mastery of several languages are essential assets! The CCFS business French course thus allows students to integrate many language skills necessary to evolve in a French-speaking professional environment. This program offers the following combination, over 12 weeks of class (one semester), either in the Fall or in the Spring: - French language teaching focused on Business (10 hours per week) - phonetics with laboratory (5 hours every other week) - lectures on French civilization (optional, up to 9 jours a week) - sessions dedicated to oral and professional writing (job interview, administrative email, annual evaluation interview, meeting, telephone interview, cover letter, analysis of articles from the economic and professional press etc.) We also offer the opportunity to completely immerse yourself in the language and culture by living with a French host family!

Join this individual French host family immersion program for high school students! Spend 2 to 6 weeks of your summer in stunning and historic Paris, living with a volunteer family. We will choose a family most suited to you and your interests and with a teen of a similar age. You will speak only French from start to finish and will be completely integrated into your host family's life and culture. This is the best way to improve your French! Our families live in and around Paris, giving you a unique and authentic experience living in the capital! Our families are carefully chosen and are all volunteers, eager to host and forge a connection with international students. Enhance your stay with the option to take one-to-one French classes and participate in sports or local activities. This is a highly flexible program—you choose the dates and length of stay. Your host family coordinator is on call 24/7. You will have regular contact with your amazing local host family coordinators during your stay.

Imagine spending a semester in Paris, the embodiment of fine art, cuisine, and fashion. Home to one of the most beautiful skylines in the world, the Louvre, the Arc de Triomphe, the Notre Dame, and the enchanting Seine River, this French capital has an incredible history. CEA CAPA partners with Paris-Sorbonne University, The Catholic University of Paris, and ESSCA École de Management. Study at one of these renowned institutions, at CEA CAPA Paris Center, or both with a hybrid learning program. Choose from various courses offered in both English and French. To ensure you get the most out of this cultural and academic experience, CEA CAPA offers volunteer opportunities, excursions to other cities, and many other cultural and learning activities to complement course offerings that turn Paris into a classroom. In addition to study abroad programs, explore CEA CAPA Internships Abroad in Paris. Gain hands-on, pre-professional experience as you dive into a career field and develop the professional skills needed to rise above the competition. Interested in going abroad with CEA CAPA? Contact us to get started!

Immerse yourself in French culture and the way of life in Paris, France! Whether it is gastronomic greatness, artistic endeavor, or cultural cachet you are looking for, there is no doubt that the City of Light still sits right at the top of the European heap. Visit wondrous landmarks, including the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre! Are you interested in Art? Study art, design, or fashion with some of the greatest modern artists and professors at Parsons Paris. Take excursions all across France, from Bordeaux to Champagne! The cultural hub of Europe is at your fingertips when you study abroad in Paris, France! New for 2024: Study at one of Europe's top business schools, Grenoble École de Management, with our Semester International Business Studies program in Paris. Here, you can hone your business skills and expand your network amidst a vibrant international student community. Learn more on our website! We also have new internship opportunities in Paris! Design and Restoration of Notre Dame Cathedral to working with Luxury Fashion Brand Management, you will select an internship with an international organization that meets your professional, academic, and personal goals.

In Nice, you will live in a modern student apartment, in the beautiful Old Port neighborhood, in the very heart of town. Every student chooses two classes as their academic focus: a major and an elective. The French major class meets every morning Monday to Friday while electives meet three afternoons a week. Electives include French Conversation, Photography, Sports, and Studio Art. Abbey Road provides three meals a day of high-quality food through a variety of venues. We often cook together using traditional French recipes. On some nights we go out for group dinners. In any case, our students eat authentic, quality food, as opposed to fast food or tourist meals. Our teaching method emphasizes active, hands-on learning, cultural and language immersion. Most of our French classes include interacting with locals, practicing French, and small group French conversation workshops. The program also offers a great variety of cultural, educational, athletic, and travel activities. You will visit some of the most beautiful destinations on the French Riviera: St. Jean, Beaulieu, Monaco, Eze, Antibes, Cannes, and many others.

Study abroad in France and immerse yourself in the country’s elegance and romantic culture. NPSA connects you to a broad range of non-profit, low-cost, direct study programs. These university-level, academic-type programs are available all year round. Weekly, monthly, summer, quarterly, semester, and academic year—pick the best term for you. Plus, stay in low-cost housing on campus or in nearby areas. Overall, avoid expensive, for-profit programs and register directly with a school in France. After successful completion, you will earn academic credits that are transferable to your home school. These study abroad programs are open to students worldwide. See more details on the NPSA website. Use this website to review and book your study abroad program in France.

Learn French at the Sorbonne University, situated in the heart of the Latin Quarter of Paris on the Left Bank. The area has a bohemian character to it, and is an artists and students quarter. It also boasts the aristocratic and classical elegance of the Faubourg St. Germain. The Sorbonne University was founded in the 13th century and houses the University of Paris Arts and Human Sciences faculties. They have been running language courses for more than sixty years. Their programs are specially designed for teaching French to foreign students. They run the language lessons like regular university courses, with a practical element to it. The University represents those dedicated to the pursuit of knowledge and higher education in France. They boast famous alumni, including St. Thomas Aquinas, St. Bonaventure, and Albert le Grand.

The Semi-Intensive French Course offers 20 lessons per week, with five afternoon classes designed to boost both written and oral skills. Three of these focus on vocabulary, written French, and grammar, including the study of grammatical structures. The remaining two emphasize communication and oral expression. Students practice speaking and listening through real-world materials like French newspapers and radio broadcasts. Role-play activities help develop fluency in everyday situations—reading a menu and ordering, buying a museum ticket, and more—while also building familiarity with idiomatic expressions. This course is open to adult learners aged 16 and up, at all levels from complete beginner to advanced. Study French affordably in central Paris while enjoying a high-quality learning environment at ACCORD Paris.

AUP’s Summer Institutes allow you to immerse yourself in French culture and history while earning credits towards your degree or as part of your continuing education through class audits. AUP Summer School is organized into interdisciplinary institutes that provide the ideal mixture of intensive learning in class and creative exploration of Paris, combining the best of our academic programs with excursions and events around the city. Whether you take one class or a few, you will get to experience the best of what both AUP and Paris have to offer. Art History & Fine Arts Paris provides the perfect backdrop for you to focus on your craft through classes in art history and fine arts. French Language & Culture Allows you to fully immerse yourself in French language and culture inside and outside the classroom. Communications & Media Studies Given the fast-paced and rapidly evolving nature of global communications. International Business Paris is a global business capital making it a unique place to study a variety of business topics through an international lens.

Study in this vibrant city with a centuries-old history of intellectual advances and social tolerance. Enjoy the college-town atmosphere, nightlife, and student-centered community. Take 5 courses per semester, choosing from various disciplines, including beginner to advanced French. Based at the University of Minnesota's Program Center in Montpellier, this program provides a strong foundation in French language (composition, grammar, conversation, etc.) and culture electives. Longstanding partnerships with the University of Paul Valéry (UPV) and the University of Montpellier (UM) allow you to take electives in the arts, business, languages, humanities, engineering, sciences, and social sciences. Choose from a mix of special (study abroad students) and regular courses (for French students). Homestay, French apartments, and student studio apartment accommodations are available, allowing different levels of integration into France's daily way of life. Prerequisite: 2 semesters of prior French for semester/academic year programs Multiple day-long excursions are included each term, and optional excursions to Normandy and the Loire Valley are available for an additional cost.

Join our Study Abroad Program as a free mover student at emlyon business school. Take BBA or MiM courses (delivered in English) for one semester over the Fall, Spring, or Summer at our brand-new campus in downtown Lyon. Gain international experience while immersing yourself in the French culture in one of the best student cities. This program is dedicated to undergraduate and postgraduate international free mover students interested in studying Business Administration, from Introduction to Advanced courses. Lyon is the second largest city in France and ranks as a Top Student City in France, with a recommendation rate of 96% of students (L'Etudiant ranking). emlyon business school ranks 10th in the Financial Times - European Business School 2023 and is triple accredited by AACSB, EQUIS, and AMBA. We offer numerous international programs delivered in English and French language courses. We have international faculty members and host hundreds of international students. Join our Study Abroad program, studying in English in an international environment all while getting the full French experience in a top French city!