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France
- Paris

Term

Academic Year, Fall, Spring

Subject Areas

Art History Arts Cultural Studies Dance Economics European Studies Fashion Design Film Finance History International Relations Linguistics Music Political Science Theater +5

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Provider

Degree Level

High School Diploma Bachelors

Housing

Apartment Host Family

Language

English

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AIFS is a premier provider of study abroad programs. Program fees cover tuition and housing, and over 50% of our study abroad participants receive financial support from AIFS in the form of scholarships or grants. A meal plan, tours and excursions, insurance, and 24-hour emergency service are also included. Coordinated AIFS Flight Packages with major airlines are also available.

What's Included

Accommodation Activities Classes Some Meals Travel Insurance

What's Included (Extra)

Round trip flights, airport transfers and 2-night London stopover included for students on the optional AIFS Flight Package.

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Study Abroad in Paris, France: ILCF: Semester or Academic Year

Name: Study Abroad in Paris, France: ILCF: Semester or Academic Year
Brand: AIFS Study Abroad
SKU: 38335
Rating: 9.5 (2 reviews)

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Spend a semester or academic year in Paris, France with AIFS! You’ll earn up to 17 credits per semester studying at the Institut de Langue et de Culture Françaises (ILCF), a department of the Catholic University of Paris. Courses are taught in English and French with no previous French language study required.

AIFS can help you arrange local volunteer opportunities with charities and organizations such as Les Restos du Coeur, which distributes food to the homeless.

You’ll enjoy cultural and social activities including:
• Guided city walks
• Visits to the many museums and cultural sites of Paris
• Opera and ballet performances
• A half-day trip to the famous Château de Versailles.
An optional, 2-day trip to Normandy and Brittany is also available. A 2-night tour of London, England, is included for students on the AIFS Flight Package.

Highlights

Visit to Monet's Gardens in Giverny
Half day trip to Château de Versailles
Earn up to 17 credits and transcript issued by Institut de Langue et de Culture Françaises (ILCF)
No previous French language study required
Live in a French homestay or, for a supplemental fee, a shared apartment

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Is it free to study there ? Can I choose if I want to stay alone in a student residence?

Hi Maria, Thank you for reaching out to AIFS Study Abroad! With our programs, you will need to pay the program fee, which would cover your tuition, a meal plan, insurance, cultural & social activities, excursions, and on-site staff. In some of our locations we do offer single rooms, but for the most part they are very limited and often require a supplemental fee. I hope that helps! If you have any...

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AIFS Paris is a great program that I would highly recommend. The Paris staff was excellent and made sure everything ran smoothly. AIFS does an excellent job with host family placements as well. ILCF was great. The teachers were very helpful, and by the end of the semester, I could tell I had made a lot of progress.

Obviously, Paris is amazing. But it would have been less amazing without the support of AIFS. They set me up in an amazing homestay in the 14eme, helped me register for all of my classes, planned opportunities to fully expose us to Paris, and overall added to the amazing time I had in Europe and ultimately, abroad.

What would you improve about this program?

The Paris program is different because there are two schools that students attend through AIFS. The Sorbonne and ILCF kids didn't get to know each other extremely well because we arrived at different times in Paris. Our activities included both schools, though!

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Alumni Interviews

These are in-depth Q&A sessions with verified alumni.

Why did you decide to study abroad with AIFS Study Abroad in Paris?

Corianna Lehrman Lisbon

Corianna: I studied abroad with AIFS because when I was torn between different companies. I eventually picked AIFS because my mom had studied with them while she was in College. I also went on one of their programs in high school. I had a very enjoyable trip in high school and they offered a family incentive. I soon found out that AIFS was all inclusive, they took care of everything for me: meals, excursions within Paris, and my homestay.

Describe your favorite must-have food!

Corianna: My must-have food I tried abroad are now my food lifestyle. I can’t help but buy a french cheese every time I pass the cheese section in the grocery store. Other than that: cod in Portugal, paella in Spain, raclette in Switzerland, escargots and pates in France, fish and chips in England, feta cheese in Greece, bratwurst in Germany, bitterballen in The Netherlands, and squid ink pasta in Italy.

Tell us about any interesting cultural tidbits you noticed about your country.

Corianna: You can’t help but not fall in love with French culture. From the markets that are open daily where you can get fruits, vegetables, baguettes and flowers to the cafes that always have people sitting enjoying an espresso, Paris is a vibrant city. Things I noticed in Paris: people walk--everywhere, wine is frequently enjoyed with meals, parks are always crowded, little kids speaking French is the sweetest sound your ears will ever hear.

Where was your best photo taken and what was it of?

Corianna: My favorite photos abroad were taken on my iPhone during daily life. I loved noticing small details in antiquated houses, seeing a bumble bee yellow mailbox sticking out of a limestone wall, walking through a park when I saw an elderly couple holding hands, or of the perfectly baked baguette I picked up from the boulangerie.

Corianna Lehrman Monte Carlo

Did you run into a language barrier while studying abroad?

Corianna: The French language is beautiful, but difficult. You will definitely be able to get around without knowing French, but you won’t get very far. It is important to learn the language, anyways, why wouldn’t you want to? Many words are derived the French language so it shouldn’t be hard to get a handle on!

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