Summer Study Abroad Programs in Nice, France

AIFS Abroad’s Study + Travel programs offer students the unique opportunity to combine academic coursework with immersive travel experiences. These programs are designed for those who want to explore multiple destinations while earning academic credit. Students can participate in cultural excursions, educational trips, and guided tours to nearby countries or regions, enriching their understanding of history, culture, and global perspectives. AIFS Abroad ensures students have a well-rounded and adventurous experience with full support, housing, and travel logistics—whether exploring European capitals, such as London, Paris, and Rome, or venturing through scenic landscapes. This flexible approach allows them to broaden their horizons while achieving academic goals abroad. Here are the Study + Travel Programs currently offered: Comparative Healthcare (England, Italy, Spain) European Art + Culture (England, France, Italy) European Cinema (England, France, Italy) Fashion Marketing (England, France, Italy) Inquire today for more information about our Study + Travel Programs.

Your Summer in Nice program lasts 4 weeks (or up to 8 weeks) and is designed for students from all academic backgrounds. You will choose from CIEE courses taught in person at CIEE Nice. Enhance your experience with co-curricular and extracurricular activities while immersing yourself in French culture. Live and learn in Nice! Nice is France’s Mediterranean gem, celebrated for its sunny skies, stunning coastline, and laid-back cultural scene. The city comes to life in the summer with beach festivals, lively outdoor cafés, and opportunities to explore its scenic promenades and iconic landmarks like Castle Hill and the colorful Old Town. Whether you are majoring in business, science, engineering, technology, communications, psychology, health sciences, liberal arts, language, or fine arts, Nice is the perfect place to study abroad.

By necessity, this program will substitute shore time for sea miles as we'll be covering 5,000 plus over the course of the trip. Voyage emphasis? Bluewater sailing, and lots of it! Crewing a yacht on a transatlantic voyage is not something many can say they have achieved. Well, our participants can guarantee this while serving as members of our crew. At the same time, they earn 9 college credits in Nautical Science, Oceanography, and Student Leadership while visiting Caribbean, Portuguese, British, Spanish, and French ports along the way. As a team, your sense of accomplishment will be profound, and as an individual, the experience will set you apart. The skills you'll develop and the challenges you'll overcome are uncommon. Not only a perfect subject for any job interview, but this voyage is also likely to contribute long after you have departed the vessel. After all, we are the sum of our experiences and this one will be indexing.

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.

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.

Choose between two amazing locations to study the French language with NRCSA. A team of university-qualified teachers will train participants in multinational classes. A media library is also open to all students who want to learn French Civilization, and visits to places of historical and cultural significance. The NRCSA Center in Paris is located in one of the most beautiful areas of the city, just a step away from Place Victor Hugo, with its numerous cafes and dazzling shops, the Champs Elyses Avenue, and the Eiffel Tower. The institute in Nice comes alive with carnivals, Jazz, music and film festivals and museums. The school is situated in the heart of the city; just 10 minutes walk from the Promenade de Anglais, the beach and is very close to the biggest shopping avenue served by numerous bus lines.