Paris
Paris, France

Semester in Paris

Study Program Part-Time Internship

Dates

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18 weeks

Costs

Credit

12 - 16 semester hours

18 - 24 quarter hours

Eligibility

Application Deadline

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Dates

-

18 weeks

Costs

Credit

12 - 16 semester hours

18 - 24 quarter hours

Eligibility

Application Deadline

Apply Now

Request Information

Dates

-

18 weeks

Costs

Credit

12 - 16 semester hours

18 - 24 quarter hours

Eligibility

Application Deadline

The application deadline has passed.

Apply Now

Request Information

Dates

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38 weeks

Credit

12 - 16 semester hours

18 - 24 quarter hours

Eligibility

Application Deadline

The application deadline has passed.

Apply Now

Request Information

Overview

Spend your semester living and learning in the City of Light! Designed for students from all academic backgrounds, the Semester in Paris program is the perfect chance to earn credits toward your degree while immersing yourself in French culture.  

When class is in session, you'll choose from a unique mix of flexible and diverse courses (in English or French) at CIEE Paris and CIEE's renowned partner institution, Institut Catholique de Paris (ICP). You may also enroll in courses with a local flavor, like language, politics, photography, cuisine, or sustainability initiatives. 

Outside the classroom, you'll have every opportunity to participate actively in the Parisian community. Immerse yourself in the local culture with optional credit-bearing internships, volunteering opportunities, or an academic independent research project. Don't stop there; round out your study abroad adventure by participating in co-curricular and extracurricular activities and off-the-beaten-path trips organized by CIEE to appreciate Paris' impressive cultural attractions and landmarks.

Unique Experiences

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See the Mona Lisa

with your own eyes at the Louvre Museum

Learn about cheesemaking

from a local fromager and taste a variety of their products

Visit the Champs-Élysées

to explore theaters, cafés, and luxury shops

450

parks and gardens throughout the city

4th

best subway system in the world

6,100

streets in Paris

Experience
  • Paris
  • Paris

The Destination

If you’re looking to spend time in one of the world’s most prominent cultural, finance, and commerce centers, look no further than Paris. A top tourist destination, the capital of France, and the country’s most populous city, Paris offers some of the greatest sites in the world: the Arc de Triomphe, the Château de Versailles, the Louvre, and the Eiffel Tower, just to name a few.

The city boasts a modern, vibrant, and diverse culture that is turned toward the 21st century. Its peaceful parks, lively nightlife, and open-air markets with fresh food and flowers are scattered around residential areas, and a bakery is never more than a short walk away. You can’t miss Paris’ iconic stone Haussmann buildings lining its bustling boulevards, which contrast with the impressive modern glass and steel structures situated in La Défense, Paris’ financial district. From neighborhood to neighborhood, there is much to see along Paris’ winding cobble-lined streets.

CIEE wants all our students to feel welcomed, supported, and empowered to succeed while studying abroad. Local CIEE staff have provided details about conditions and cultural attitudes that students with specific identities might encounter in Paris.

Paris

Excursions & Activities

  • Participate in excursions to fascinating French locations; previous destinations have included Amboise, Reims, Rouen, Giverny, Chantilly, and Vaux-le-Vicomte
  • Participate in a cheese, croissant, and macaron tasting to discover your favorite French food
  • Test your skills as a nose at the Fragonard Perfume Museum and learn about the history of perfume-making in southern France 
  • Take a stroll in the Montparnasse neighborhood to learn about the area’s influence on art and literature and stop for a crêpe at the end of the visit
Paris

Academic Projects

A for-credit internship (in English or French) allows students the opportunity to gain practical real-world work experience in a local company within a variety of industry sectors. Students can choose to intern for NGOs, schools, publishing companies, marketing agencies, businesses, and more. Internships include weekly classroom components that enrich the experience.  

Program Blogs

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Housing
Academics

Academics

Students will have the opportunity to take a unique mix of courses at CIEE Paris and at CIEE’s renowned partner institution, Institut Catholique de Paris (ICP). Students with advanced French language skills (minimum of four semesters of college-level French or equivalent) can enroll in local university courses in French at ICP, in addition to classes at CIEE Paris. Course topics may include language, politics, photography, cuisine, or sustainability initiatives.

Courses are taught in English or French by esteemed faculty. Attendance in class is mandatory. Most students will take one course at the local university. More advanced students, with the permission of CIEE Paris faculty and staff, may take additional elective courses.   
Strategically located in the historic heart of Paris, ICP offers a wealth of amenities where the old meets the new. Founded in 1875, ICP allows its students to have a rich and historic filled experience while enjoying the modernity of a 21st-century campus. ICP teaches more than 10,000 students; one third of which are international students. 

Official host institution’s fall exams take place in January, and the official host institution’s spring exams take place in May/June. However, exams in early December and early May will be possible, and students can register for courses once the professors have confirmed they will be able to take early exams (they should be confirmed on an individual basis with the professor at the start of the regular semester session) during the add/drop period. 

While the host institution instructs faculty to allow for early exams with single-semester international students across the board, as a precaution, these early exams should be confirmed on an individual basis with the professor at the start of the regular semester session, during the add/drop period. It is up to the discretion of each professor to offer exams before the start of the official examination periods. Professors cannot be forced to offer early exams so housing will be covered until exams are complete; students must remain on-site until assessment is complete. 

Arizona State University: Enhance your international academic coursework with optional online courses that best align with your degree requirements and interests. ASU offers thousands of online courses in asynchronous 7.5-week sessions that fit within the CIEE academic calendar, so you can study abroad with CIEE while continuing to meet all your academic goals.

GPA

2.5

Additional Requirements

Please refer to the detailed Program Essential Eligibility Criteria.

Individual courses may have additional prerequisites; for CIEE courses, these are listed in the syllabi below. Students are responsible for having their own course approval conversations with their advisors. Your study abroad advisor and CIEE staff can help you understand your course options if you don't see a recommendation that fits your course needs.

Requirements

Students enroll in 12-16 U.S credits (recommended 15 credits), comprised of a combination of CIEE and ICP courses:

  • Up to three courses at Institut Catholique de Paris (ICP).
    • ICP courses in English (typically 2.5 U.S. credits each) are offered by two departments: The Faculty of Social Sciences, Economics, and Law, and the Faculty of Liberal Art. ICP courses in French (typically 1 to 2.5 U.S. credits each) are offered by the Faculty of Social Sciences, Economics, and Law, the Faculty of Liberal Arts, the Faculty of Letters, the Faculty of Theology, and the Faculty of Philosophy. 
  • CIEE courses in English and/or French

For students who want to take classes in French: A minimum of four semesters of college-level French (or equivalent) are required. Students will need to complete a language placement test post-acceptance to confirm their level and determine if additional language courses are recommended. 

Online Course Options: substitute up to 6 credits online through ASU (after required minimum 12 credits in-person courses)

Program Credit

Total credit: 12-16 U.S. semester/18-24 quarter credits

Course Credit

  • CIEE Courses: 3 U.S. semester/4.5 quarter credits; 45 contact hours  
  • CIEE Language Courses: 3-4 U.S. semester/4.5-6 quarter credits; 45-60 contact hours
  • CIEE Internship: 3 U.S. semester/4.5 quarter credits; 15 seminar hours, 100-120 internship placement hours  
  • ICP Courses: Typically, 1-2.5 U.S. semester/1.5-3.755 quarter credits; 50-149 notional hours  

Individual courses may have additional prerequisites; for CIEE courses, these are listed in the syllabi below. Students are responsible for having their own course approval conversations with their advisors. Your study abroad advisor and CIEE staff can help you understand your course options if you don't see a recommendation that fits your course needs.

Academic Culture

CIEE courses are designed to follow U.S. academic culture and standards. The class schedule typically features a combination of traditional lectures and discussions with co-curricular excursions and activities. Heavy emphasis is placed on student participation.

French university courses are often more formal and consist of lectures with little class participation. Great importance is placed on oral presentations and written essays, so strong French speaking and writing skills are important. Professors also expect students to work independently and determine their own study and reading schedules.

Class Format

Courses taught at CIEE Paris are typically for CIEE students only. Classes are scheduled Monday-Thursday. Attendance is mandatory both for classes and required co-curricular excursions. 

Grading

French university grades are based on a combination of midterms, final examinations, research papers, and oral presentations, and are on the French grading scale of 0-20, which CIEE then converts into recommended U.S. letter grade equivalents.

The U.S. grading scale of A-F is used for CIEE classes. Students are graded on the basis of class participation, homework, project work, presentations, and midterm and final examinations. Learning outcomes assessment is continuous through personal reflections, evaluation feedback, self-assessment, and requirements as set out in course syllabi. 

Individual courses may have additional prerequisites; for CIEE courses, these are listed in the syllabi below. Students are responsible for having their own course approval conversations with their advisors. Your study abroad advisor and CIEE staff can help you understand your course options if you don't see a recommendation that fits your course needs.

Language of Instruction

English

Individual courses may have additional prerequisites; for CIEE courses, these are listed in the syllabi below. Students are responsible for having their own course approval conversations with their advisors. Your study abroad advisor and CIEE staff can help you understand your course options if you don't see a recommendation that fits your course needs.

Courses

Course Information

For students who want to take classes in French: A minimum of four semesters of college-level French (or equivalent) are required. Students will need to complete a language placement test post-acceptance to confirm their level and determine if additional language courses are recommended.  

Academic Projects

Course
Language
Semester Credit

Languages and Cultural Studies

Course
Language
Semester Credit

Agriculture

Course
Language
Semester Credit

Business, Economics, Management, and Marketing

Course
Language
Semester Credit

Communication, Journalism, and Media

Course
Language
Semester Credit

Social Sciences

Course
Language
Semester Credit

Visual and Performing Arts

Course
Language
Semester Credit

Academic Projects

Course
Language
Semester Credit

Agriculture

Course
Language
Semester Credit

Business, Economics, Management, and Marketing

Course
Language
Semester Credit

Communication, Journalism, and Media

Course
Language
Semester Credit

Social Sciences

Course
Language
Semester Credit

Languages and Cultural Studies

Course
Language
Semester Credit

Visual and Performing Arts

Course
Language
Semester Credit

Institut Catholique de Paris (ICP)

With six libraries, classrooms equipped with the latest technology, and a brand-new auditorium, students at ICP feel at home and ready to explore new possibilities. 
Thanks to its prime location, our campus is very easily accessible by public transport and all major services are within walking distance. 

Course offerings may vary from semester to semester. Courses are taught in English or French as listed are typically 1 to 2.5 U.S. credits each (2 to 5 ECTS credits). Here is a sample of ICP courses:

Fall courses (in English) 

  • British Art History 
  • British Civilization 
  • Business Ethics 
  • Cinema and History 
  • Civilization of the Commonwealth 
  • Contemporary International Issues 
  • Economics for Business Lawyers 
  • Film Analysis Art 
  • Institutional law of the EU 
  • Introduction to English and American Art History 
  • Literature and Arts (for Art History students) 
  • Political Globalization 
  • Postcolonial Literature 
  • Visual Arts: Image and Representations 

 
Spring Courses (in English) 

  • Anticorruption Compliance 
  • Comparative Politics 
  • Conflict Analysis 
  • Design and Management of a Business Plan 
  • European Freedoms 
  • European Taxations 
  • Film Analysis Art 
  • International Institutions 
  • Introduction to International Tax and Transfer Pricing 
  • Media and Politics 
  • Political Science in the European Union 
  • Introduction to English and American Art History 

 
Fall courses (in French) 

  • Ancient Greco-Roman Art – Greek Art 
  • Ancient Greco-Roman Art – The Art of the Hellenistic and Roman Orient 
  • Ancient History (Greek) 
  • Ancient History (Roman) 
  • Art of Islam or Byzantine Art 
  • Civilization Ancient Near East 
  • Civilization of the Ancient Near East 
  • Classical Philosophy I: Descartes 
  • Comparative Literature 
  • Consumer Sociology 
  • Contemporary Issues 
  • Contemporary Political Thought 
  • Corporate Finance 
  • Economics of Globalization 
  • Emotional and Sexual Life Education in Social Intervention 
  • Entrepreneurship and Project Management 
  • Environment, Planning: Introduction to Touristic Planning 
  • Epistemology 
  • Ethics of Organizations 
  • Evaluation 
  • Geopolitics of the Media 
  • Group Dynamics and Conflict Management 
  • Heritage of Christianity 
  • History and Management of Collections and Exhibitions 
  • History and Sociology of Political Parties 
  • History of Political Ideas 
  • History of the Ancient Near East 
  • History of the Medieval Orient 
  • History of the Museum 
  • History of the Roman Republic and Empire 
  • Innovation and Pedagogical Practices 
  • Institutional Law of the European Union 
  • Institutions and Political Life Under the Fifth Republic 
  • Intercultural Mediation 
  • International Business – Strategies for the Internationalization of Companies 
  • International Security 
  • Introduction to Communication 
  • Introduction to Islam 
  • Labor Law: Individual Relations 
  • Lifelong Learning 
  • Literature and Spirituality 
  • Literature of the Middle Ages and the Renaissance – Various Genres 
  • Major Regions of the World: The Norths 
  • Management: Economic and Accounting Analysis for Companies 
  • Media Analysis 
  • Media History 
  • Medieval History 
  • Medieval Philosophy II: Bonaventure and Thomas Aquinas 
  • Modern and Contemporary French Literature – 19th-Century Novel 
  • Modern French 
  • Modern History 
  • Monetary and Financial Economics 
  • Old French 
  • Philosophy 
  • Political History 
  • Political Ideas in Antiquity 
  • Private Judicial Law 
  • Public International Law 
  • Public Policies 
  • Religion and Secularism 
  • Religion and Society in France from the Modern Era to the Contemporary Period 
  • Right to Fundamental Freedoms 
  • Social and Solidarity Economy: Comparative International Approaches 
  • Social Law 
  • Social, Cultural and Academic Diversity in Pedagogy 
  • Sociology of Family 
  • Sociology of Integration and Exclusion 
  • Sociology of Religions 
  • Sociology of the World of Work 
  • Sociology of Violence 
  • The Intercultural in Education 
  • The World of the Bible 
  • Theories and Sociology of International Relations 
  • Urban Sociology 
  • Western Medieval Art – Gothic Art 
  • Western Medieval Art – Romanesque Art 
  • 17th-Century Literature - Theater 
  • 18th-Century French Literature – Various Genres 

 
Spring courses (in French) 

  • Ancient History (Greek) 
  • Art from the 15th to the 18th Century – The 17th Century 
  • Art from the 15th to the 18th Century – The 18th Century 
  • Art from the 19th Century to the 21st Century – From the 1860s to the Avant-gardes 
  • Art from the 19th to the 21st Century – From the Avant-gardes to the Present Day 
  • Business Strategy 
  • Christian Anthropology 
  • Civilization of the Ancient Near East 
  • Commodity Market Analysis 
  • Comparative Literature (18th-20th Century) 
  • Comparative Political Regimes 
  • Contemporary History 
  • Contemporary History: Political Ideas (1914-2014) 
  • Contemporary Issues in Democracy 
  • Contemporary Political Regimes 
  • Development Economy 
  • Digital Humanities: Challenges and Elements of Understanding 
  • Eastern Spiritualities and Religions 
  • Economics and Management of the New Economy 
  • Energy and Food Policies 
  • Environment, Planning: City and Town Planning 
  • Family Law 
  • Foundation of Human Rights in Europe 
  • Francophone Literature 
  • French and Francophone Literature 
  • Fundamental Marketing 
  • Fundamental Morality 
  • History of Art History 
  • History of Contemporary Art (Artwork and Life of Artworks) 
  • History of International Relations: Thematic Approach 
  • History of Legal Thought 
  • History of Political Ideas 
  • History of the Ancient Near East 
  • History of the Modern World (17th-18th Centuries) 
  • Human Resources Management and New Managerial Practices 
  • Identifying and Understanding the Reasons for Dropping Out of School: Professional Positions in Education: Personalized Training and Actions-Research-Training Track 
  • Individual Trajectories: Continuities and Ruptures in Educational Paths and Life Stories 
  • Interculturalities 
  • Interculturality and Economic Activities 
  • International Legal Issues 
  • International Political Stakes 
  • International Relationships 
  • Intra-family Educational Processes 
  • Introduction to Comparative Education 
  • Introduction to Competition Law 
  • Introduction to Museum and Cultural Policies 
  • Introduction to Phoenician, Hebrew and Aramaic 
  • Introduction to Pragmatics 
  • Introduction to Private International Law 
  • Introduction to Sociology 
  • Knowledge Management 
  • Labor Law: Collective Relations 
  • Latin: Literature and Civilization of the Imperial Period 
  • Literature and Spirituality 
  • Literature of the Middle Ages and the Renaissance – Various Genres 
  • Major Regions of the World: France 
  • Media and Politics 
  • Medieval History 
  • Metaphysical 
  • Modern and Contemporary French Literature – 20th or 21st-Century Novel 
  • Modern French 
  • Modern History 
  • Moral and Political Philosophy 
  • New Objects of Sociology 
  • Otherness and Interculturality 
  • Penal Procedure 
  • Phenomenology 
  • Philosophical Hermeneutics 
  • Philosophy of Religion 
  • Political Sociology 
  • Public Finance Lecture 
  • Public Labor Law 
  • Public Policy Analysis 
  • Religions and International Relations 
  • Social and Political Morality 
  • Social Public Policies 
  • Sociology of Culture, the Media and Digital Media 
  • Sociology of the World of Work 
  • Special Administrative Law 
  • Substantive EU Law 
  • Sustainable Development and Local Ecological Transition 
  • Sustainable Development in the Age of the Anthropocene 
  • Sustainable Development, International Standards and Paradigm Shift 
  • Taxation 
  • The Phenomena of Digitization and Their Challenges 
  • Theater (Theory and Practice) or Introduction to Ancient Greek 
  • Thematic Geography: Economy and Territories in Globalization 
  • Thematic Geography: Geography and Politics 
  • Theories of Integration and Political Regime of the EU 
  • Theory of Organizations 
  • Web Theory and Practice 
  • Web Writing Workshop: Case Study and Remediation 

CIEE proudly partners with ASU to deliver asynchronous, 100% online coursework that aligns with your degree requirements from anywhere you study abroad.

CIEE and ASU offer courses online per program eligibility, at no additional charge. Be sure to review online courses with your home school advisor.

Check the CIEE Program Dates and ASU start dates below to maximize course options within your program! 

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Program Options
Program Options

Note: This course listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract between CIEE and any applicant, student, institution, or other party. The courses, as described, may be subject to change as a result of ongoing curricular revisions, assignment of lecturers and teaching staff, and program development. Courses may be canceled due to insufficient enrollment.
"(GI)" denotes courses that originated at CIEE's Global Institutes and that are offered at multiple CIEE sites.

Internships

Discover Internship Opportunities

We're excited you're considering this program! Next, explore the types of internships you can choose from for an epic internship abroad with CIEE Study Abroad.

Explore Industry Options

The work scene in Paris is vibrant and diverse, focusing on fashion, marketing, tourism, data analysis, and computer science. The city fosters innovation and creativity, strongly emphasizing collaboration and networking. In Paris, tradition seamlessly blends with modernity, enhancing its dynamic atmosphere. 

A female intern sits in front of a studio A/V board while recording

Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications

Immerse yourself in today's cutting-edge global media by working in film studios, media companies, the theater, and more.

Business Management and Administration Internships

Business Management and Administration

Study international business practices, multicultural leadership, and global market dynamics in Scotland, China, and more.

student interns standing in Spanish Parliament

Government and Public Administration

Gain insight into global policy-making, diplomatic relations, and governance practices in agencies, nonprofits, and firms.

Browse Internship Opportunities

Explore internship placements available through this program to find the right fit for your academic and professional goals.

Disclaimer: Internship placements are subject to availability and host employer hiring discretion. Application and payment of CIEE fees does not guarantee specific placement. This internship listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract between CIEE and any applicant, student, institution, or other party.

Scholarships

Scholarships & Grants

CIEE offers scholarships and grants annually to help students like you make your study abroad dream a reality.

Students who apply to this program are eligible for the following scholarships and grants:

  • Ping Scholarships for Academic Excellence
  • Global Access Initiative (GAIN) Grants
  • CIEE Gilman Go Global Grant
  • MSI Grant

To be considered, submit the CIEE Scholarships & Grants application within your CIEE program application.

Learn more about scholarships

Dates & Fees

Dates & Fees

You get more for every dollar when you study abroad with CIEE, because our high-quality programs include everything from excursions to insurance. There are no hidden charges, and no disappointing surprises when you arrive.

Program

Application Due

Start Date

End Date

Fees & Housing

Program Spring 2025 18 weeks Start Date End Date Fees & Housing $20,950
Program Fall 2025 18 weeks Start Date End Date Fees & Housing $20,950
Program Fall 2024 18 weeks Application Due Deadline Passed Start Date End Date Fees & Housing $20,950
Program Academic year 2024-2025 38 weeks Application Due Deadline Passed Start Date End Date

To help you budget, keep in mind that students are responsible for the cost of international airfare, local transportation, books and supplies, visas, and personal expenses. In addition, your college or university may charge additional fees for study abroad, or may require you to receive a transcript via CIEE's School of Record, which carries an additional fee of $500.

Program Fees

CIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel protection with benefits.

Participation Confirmation = $300*

Educational Costs = $12,956**

Housing = $7,500***

Insurance = $194

Total Fees = $20,950

Estimated Costs

Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.

Meals not included in program fee = $1,944

International Airfare = $1,250††

Local Transportation = $380

Books & Supplies = $300

Visa Fees = $420†††

Potential travel to consulate for visa = $500††††

Personal expenses = $300†††††

Total Costs = $5,094

Optional Housing

CIEE accommodation options are detailed in the Housing section. Based on availability, Select or Select Plus Housing can be chosen during the application process for an additional fee. Housing is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis; however, other factors may also be considered.

Select Housing Fee = $1,500

Select Plus Housing Fee = $2,500

Financial Aid

CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.

See Scholarships

*non-refundable fee

**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students

***Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.

For students in homestays, families provide breakfast and 5 meals a week. For students in residence halls/apartments, you should budget approx. $388 per month for groceries if you plan on making your own meals, and more if you plan on eating out regularly.

††round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure

†††average cost, including Campus France fees

††††If no consulate in your home area

†††††$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries

Program Fees

CIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel protection with benefits.

Participation Confirmation = $300*

Educational Costs = $12,956**

Housing = $7,500***

Insurance = $194

Total Fees = $20,950

Estimated Costs

Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.

Meals not included in program fee = $1,728

International Airfare = $1,250††

Local Transportation = $440

Books & Supplies = $300

Visa Fees = $420†††

Potential travel to consulate for visa = $500††††

Personal expenses = $300†††††

Total Costs = $4,938

Financial Aid

CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.

See Scholarships

*non-refundable fee

**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students

***Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.

For students in homestays, families provide breakfast and 5 meals a week. For students in residence halls/apartments, you should budget approx. $388 per month for groceries if you plan on making your own meals, and more if you plan on eating out regularly.

††round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure

†††average cost, including Campus France fees

††††If no consulate in your home area

†††††$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries

Program Fees

CIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel protection with benefits.

Participation Confirmation = $300*

Educational Costs = $14,456**

Housing = $6,000***

Insurance = $194

Total Fees = $20,950

Estimated Costs

Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.

Meals not included in program fee = $1,728

International Airfare = $1,250††

Local Transportation = $440

Books & Supplies = $300

Visa Fees = $393†††

Potential travel to consulate for visa = $500††††

Personal expenses = $300†††††

Total Costs = $4,911

Optional Housing

CIEE accommodation options are detailed in the Housing section. Based on availability, Select or Select Plus Housing can be chosen during the application process for an additional fee. Housing is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis; however, other factors may also be considered.

Select Housing Fee = $750

Select Plus Housing Fee = $1,500

Financial Aid

CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.

See Scholarships

*non-refundable fee

**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students

***Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.

For students in homestays, families provide breakfast and 5 meals a week. For students in residence halls/apartments, you should budget approx. $388 per month for groceries if you plan on making your own meals, and more if you plan on eating out regularly.

††round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure

†††average cost, including Campus France fees

††††If no consulate in your home area

†††††$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries

Program Fees

CIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel protection with benefits.

Estimated Costs

Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.

Financial Aid

CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.

See Scholarships

What's Included

Tuition

Housing

Pre-departure Advising

Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions

Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet

Orientation

Introduction to your program plus practical information about living in your host city

On-site Staff

Full-time program leadership and support in your city

Cultural and/or Co-curricular Activities

Excursions and/or Study Tours

Travel Protection

CIEE iNext travel protection

24/7 emergency on-site support

Some Meals

For students living in homestays

Staff

Our Staff

Delphine Mauny

Center Director

A born-and-bred Parisian, Delphine has extensive experience in international education, having worked with American high school students, college students, and adults traveling to France.

Franck Le Gac

Academic Director

Franck oversees the coordination, quality, and planning of all courses and educational programing in Paris. He is responsible for faculty staffing, finalization of syllabi, the course evaluation process, and program...

Linda Ponte

Student Life Manager

With a background in intercultural communication, Linda is a key contact for students and helps participants discover and understand the French culture.

Get Started Steps

Get Started

Here’s what you need to do to take the next steps:

1

Start an Application

You're one step closer to an amazing internship abroad experience!

2

Connect With Your Campus Study Abroad Office

Share your plans and confirm you're on track to meet all required steps to go abroad. 

3

Contact CIEE

We're here to help! Send us an email if you still have questions or need information about applying to this program.

4

Interested in an optional internship?

After being accepted to this program and submitting the required internship documents, work with CIEE staff on your internship goals and select which positions to interview for. CIEE will reach out to companies that would be a good fit for you, your interests, and your qualifications. Finalize your internship placement upon arrival!

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