- France
- Paris
About Program
Spend a January, summer, semester or academic year in Paris, France with AIFS Abroad! You’ll earn up 3- 17 credits per term 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 Abroad can help you arrange local volunteer opportunities with charities and organizations such as Les Restos du Coeur.
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.
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BIPOC Support
We encourage you to think about what matters most to you as you explore your program options.
LGBTQIA+ Support
Each person brings their own background and perspective, and that matters when choosing a program and a destination. Taking time to reflect on your identity and learning about the experiences of others is a meaningful part of going abroad.
Everyone’s journey is different, and where you go can shape how included and comfortable you feel. As you explore your options, we hope the information below helps you find the program and location that feel right for you.
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Program Highlights
- 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
- Excursions & Day Trips Such as visits to the Palace of Versailles, Monet’s garden in Giverny and the Château of Vaux-le-Vicomte
- Carbon offsetting for all participants’ flights to and from their program location
Popular Programs
Earn 3 credits studying at the Catholic University of Paris, Institut de Langue et de Culture Françaises (ILCF) with AIFS Abroad. Take a course on the history of art and architecture in Paris. All courses are taught in English and will include visits to relevant sites in Paris to enhance classroom study.
Spend the summer in the incomparable city of Paris with AIFS Abroad! You’ll earn up to 10 credits at the Institut de Langue et de Culture Françaises (ILCF). Courses are taught in English and French, with no previous French language study required.
The Intensive French Language course is taught at the Institut Catholique de Paris, a well-known and highly respected private institute approved and recognized by the French Ministry of Education.ailles.
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If you talk to anyone that has ben to Paris, they will likely tell you that it felt magical. There is something exceptionally different in Paris; it could be the twinkling of the Eiffel tower every night, the smell of fresh bread wafting through the streets at all hours, the abundance of art, or the sheer beauty of Les Jardins. This city will leave you awe-struck.
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...