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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.
Paris
1/6/25 - 5/17/25
$18,295
12 - 14
10/15/24
11/15/24
High School Graduate
2.5
High Intermediate And Above
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 |
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High Intermediate French I | 300 | Fr | 145 | 10 |
High Intermediate French II | 300 | Fr | 145 | 10 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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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 |
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20th Century French Literature | 300, 400 | Fr | 20 | 1 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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Regions of France: Part II * | 300 | Fr | 20 | 1 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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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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*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.
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.
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.
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 |
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January 06
|
Arrival/Program Begins
Official Program Start Date. Students must arrive in Paris on this date. |
January 07 - 10
|
Orientation
Mandatory CEA CAPA & Cours de Civilisation Française de la Sorbonne (CCFS) Orientation will be held. |
January 13 - 17
|
Cultural Activity
Séminaire d'Intégration à la Culture Française - Students will participate in a seminar, an integration program that will provides practical tools for navigating daily life and doing so using as much French as possible. |
January 17
|
Orientation
Mandatory CCFS Orientation will be held. |
January 20
|
Classes Begin
French courses begin at CCFS on this day. |
January 22
|
Drop/Add Deadline
This is the last day to drop and/or add French courses at CCFS. |
January 27
|
Classes Begin
Conference courses begin at CCFS on this day. (Date to be confirmed) |
February 07
|
Drop/Add Deadline
This is the last day to drop and/or add Conference courses at CCFS. (Date to be confirmed) |
February 24 - 28
|
School Break
CCFS is closed for Winter Break. No classes will be held. |
April 04
|
Course Withdrawal Deadline
This is the last day on which students can withdraw from a Conference at CCFS. (date to be confirmed) |
April 07 - 21
|
School Break
CCFS is closed for Spring Break & Easter Monday holiday. No classes will be held. |
May 01 - 02
|
Holiday
National Holiday, Labor Day & Friday off. No classes will be held. |
May 08 - 09
|
Holiday
National Holiday, Victory Day & Friday off. No classes will be held. |
May 16
|
Classes End
This is the last day of classes and final examinations at CCFS. |
May 17
|
Program Ends/Move-Out
Official Program End Date. Students must move out of housing no later than this day. |
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.