French Language Studies at Cours de Civilisation Française de la Sorbonne

Paris, France
French Language Studies at Cours de Civilisation Française de la Sorbonne

About the Program

Immerse into French language at one of France’s most well-known language schools. Attend class with other international students at the Cours de Civilisation Française de la Sorbonne, a center dedicated to teaching French to students from around the world. Semester and academic year programs are designed for students who speak French at the high-intermediate level and above. Along with language classes, choose from elective courses that increase your proficiency while deepening your understanding of French culture. The summer program is designed for students at all language levels and incorporates two components: language (cours pratiques) and phonetics. All courses are taught in French and according to the traditional French instruction method.

Requirements

Overview

Location:

Paris

Dates:

1/31/23 - 5/27/23

Price:

$15,495

Credits:

12 - 14

Deadlines

Apply By:

Closed

Withdraw By:

11/17/22

Requirements

$95 Online Application Fee
Transcript - Unofficial
Complete Application

Eligibility

Foreign Language
Proficiency:

High Intermediate And Above

Education
Completed:

High School Graduate

Minimum GPA:

2.5

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Where You'll Study

Cours de Civilisation Française de la Sorbonne

French language courses for CEA CAPA students are taught by the Cours de Civilisation Française de la Sorbonne (CCFS), a university center dedicated to teaching French language and culture to i...

Student Offices
Student Offices
Student Lounge
Student Lounge
Study Room
Study Room
University Library
University Library
12-14

Credits

Program Structure & Courses

Enroll in 1 language course and 2 - 4 elective courses. Language courses meet for 174 contact hours/10 credits; elective courses each meet for 20 contact hours/1 credit. You may earn 12 - 14 credits (up to 254 contact hours) per semester; academic year students may earn 24 - 28 credits (up to 508 contact hours).

Language courses meet 5 days per week, Monday-Friday. The language (cours pratiques) component meets 2 hours per day and the phonetics component meets for 1 hour per day, every other week. Elective courses meet once a week for 1.5 hours.

You'll take an online language placement exam before you leave for Paris. You will be enrolled into courses based on their availability and the result of your placement exam. It is in your best interest to have multiple alternative courses approved by your home university prior to your departure due to course availabilities. To ensure that you receive credit for the language level you place into, have your home school pre-approve courses at several levels before you leave for France. Please consult with your academic advisor at your home university on credit pre-approval guidelines.

High Intermediate Level Course Structure

Available Levels

Courses

The host institution has offered the following courses in the past. Please note that course listings will not be finalized until the start of the term.

*Courses with an asterisk indicate that the course has been associated with multiple subject areas.
Please click on the course title to view additional subject areas and detailed course information.

Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
High Intermediate French I 300 Fr 145 10
High Intermediate French II 300 Fr 145 10
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Artistic Movements in France: 19th and 20th Century 300, 400 Fr 20 1
History of Art in France I 300, 400 Fr 20 1
Paris: Architecture and History * 300, 400 Fr 20 1
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
20th Century French Literature 300, 400 Fr 20 1
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Regions of France: Part II * 300 Fr 20 1
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Economic and Social Issues in France * 300, 400 Fr 20 1
French Politics I 300, 400 Fr 20 1
Political & Economic Issues in Modern France * 300, 400 Fr 20 1
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
France and Europe: French Society in Contemporary History * 300, 400 Fr 20 1

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Where You'll Stay

*Housing options may change and will be confirmed on the housing application form prior to the start of the term. Below are the housing options that have been offered in the past.

Excursions

Get out and explore! Excursions are offered for most semester, year, and summer programs. Semester students are typically offered between two to three excursions and summer study students are typically offered between one to two excursions. You'll receive a calendar of excursions during orientation; here are a few day and overnight excursions we've offered in the past.

What's Included in your Program

From housing to excursions, our programs include a variety of inclusions to enhance your study abroad experience! Here are examples that may be available in Paris. Inclusions vary by program – please contact our Enrollment and Advising team to find out what options are available for you.

  • Personalized Pre-Departure Advising
  • Visa & Immigration Advising
  • Financial Advising
  • Tuition and Registration
  • Airport Pick-up
  • Onsite Orientation
  • City Tour
  • Onsite Staff Support
  • 24/7 Emergency Assistance
  • Travel Medical Insurance
  • International Emergency Service Support
  • Welcome & Farewell Events
  • Centrally Located Housing
  • Wellness Activities
  • Cultural Engagement
  • Language Exchanges
  • Volunteer Opportunities
  • Excursions
  • Student Clubs & Organizations
  • Host Institution Services & Amenities
  • Official Transcript(s)

Sample Calendar

Below is a tentative itinerary for your program. Please note, dates and events below may change without prior notification. Contact CEA CAPA before purchasing airline tickets.

You will receive a finalized itinerary once you arrive onsite.

Note: Additional cultural activities/excursions or required course-related activities may be incorporated into your final itinerary. You are advised not to make personal travel arrangements until you have the final dates.

Date Description
January 31
Arrival/Program Begins

Official Program Start Date. Students must arrive at the CDG airport on this date in order to be eligible for airport pickup. Students will then be transferred to their assigned housing.

February 01 - 03
Orientation

Mandatory CEA Orientation will be held.

February 06
Classes Begin

Classes begin at Cours de Civilisation Française de la Sorbonne (Sorbonne) on this day.

February 08
Drop/Add Deadline

This is the last day to drop and/or add classes at Sorbonne.

February 20 - 24
School Break

Sorbonne is closed for Winter Break. No classes will be held.

April 10
Holiday

National Holiday, Easter Monday. No classes will be held.

April 24 - 28
School Break

Sorbonne is closed for Spring Break. No classes will be held.

May 01
Holiday

Labor day. No classes will be held.

May 08
Holiday

Victory Day. No classes will be held.

May 17
Classes End

This is the last day of classes at Sorbonne.

May 18
Holiday

National Holiday Ascension. No classes will be held.

May 22 - 26
Final Exams

Final exams will be held at Sorbonne.

May 27
Program Ends/Move-Out

Official Program End Date. Students must move out of housing no later than this day.

Sample Budget

This budget contains costs that you can take to your financial aid office. Please note that amounts may fluctuate; we've included a range of costs.

Federal law allows the use of financial aid to cover "reasonable" costs of study abroad including round-trip transportation, tuition and fees for the program, living costs, passport and visa fees, health insurance, and more.

Please note that all costs and charges listed below are subject to change without notice. With the exception of Program Price, all costs are estimates and may vary.

Description Low-Cost High-Cost
Program Fee
Tuition and fees, registration, orientation, airport pickup, welcome and farewell receptions, housing, official transcript, cultural excursions/activities, student support services, CEA On-site Staff and administrative costs.
$15,495
$15,495
CEA Secure
CEASecure™ is an optional refund plan that allows students to withdraw for any covered reason up to one week before the program’s start date
$0
$475
International Airfare & Transfers
Cost varies depending on time of purchase, point of origin and time of travel.
$700
$1,500
Immigration Requirements
Includes passport and additional requirements such as visa, entry and exit fees, French Carte de Séjour, French University Administrative Fee (if applicable), or Italian Permesso di Soggiorno.
$325
$325
Books, Materials and Supplies
Includes books, school supplies, art supplies, and course fees. Does not include fees or supplies for optional courses. This cost varies depending on the course choices of the student.
$98
$210
Meals

Includes the average expected cost for meals in housing option without a meal plan, such as daily groceries and eating out at restaurants. 
$4,221
$5,863
Personal Expenses
Includes telephone, laundry, local transportation, personal necessities and upfront payments for potential doctor visits. Please note, certain locations may require deposits to secure spots in CEA organized activities and excursions (deposits are returned at the end of the program if student attends activities/excursions or cancels participation before set deadlines). Some of these costs vary according to the spending habits of the student.
$525
$1,313
Travel Expenses
Includes additional travel outside of CEA excursions. This cost varies according to the spending habits of the student.
$1,876
$3,752
TOTAL EXPENSES $23,240 $28,933