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AIFS Abroad in Paris, France (CCFS): Semester

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Spend a semester or academic year in the incomparable city of Paris, France, with AIFS Abroad! You’ll earn up to 16 credits per semester while studying at the Cours de Civilisation Française de la Sorbonne (CCFS), part of the University of Paris. Courses are taught in English or French—no previous French language study is required. Study-abroad students have many opportunities to impact the Par...

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Program Highlights

Earn up to 16 credits per semester from Cours de Civilisation Française de la Sorbonne (CCFS), a prestigious private institution in Paris.

Choose to stay with a local family to experience authentic French way of life and culture.

Join AIFS Abroad organized field trips, excursions, and social and cultural activities.

Create a network with French and international students, as well as with members of local communities.

Benefit from our optional AIFS Abroad Flight Package with round-trip flights and airport transfers as well as a 2-night stopover in London.

Quick Details

Locations
  • Paris, France
Availability
Year(s) Offered2024Terms Available:
  • Fall
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects:
  • Art & Fine Arts
  • Art History
  • Business
  • Culture
  • Economics
  • See more
Guidelines:
  • American
  • All Nationalities
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Recognitions

Top Rated Provider 2023 - Study AbroadInnovation in Diversity Finalist 2022

Program Reviews

Hear what past participants have to say about the programs

Overall Rating

9.27

Total Reviews

8

Paris was Amazing!

by: Amelia Kirby - United StatesProgram: AIFS Abroad in Paris, France (CCFS): Semester
8

AIFS was helpful in the pre-departure, and in ensuring that all students were ready to go and prepared for Paris! We stayed with a host family and had a weekly dinner with the family. It was nice to get to experience living like a true Parisian. CCFS was, from what I experienced, mostly international students. I went in knowing almost no French and I learned a LOT!!! It was really easy to go out and meet locals, but I did not meet many locals at school! Everyone that was in the program was wonde...

Change your horizons!

by: Harold Nichols - United StatesProgram: AIFS Abroad in Paris, France (CCFS): Semester
7

When I got back to my home university my friend asked how I would describe my trip in three words, discovery, blessing, and fun! It completely rocked my view of the world and travel in general, to see the beauty of another culture is a great opportunity. I also learned a lot about myself and life as I navigated relationships and everyday interactions in a different language. At times it was challenging but it was also so much fun. The number one reason I was afraid to go was because of my fear o...

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Language immersion and lifelong friendships

by: Melia Markham - United StatesProgram: AIFS Abroad in Paris, France (CCFS): Semester
8

My number one goal while studying in France was to increase my fluency in the French language. With the French courses offered at CCFS as well as the language immersion I got from living in France, I was definitely able to reach my goal. I also found the Art and Architecture course offered by AIFS to be very interesting and informative about French history and culture. As for housing, I was placed in an apartment in the heart of Paris, the best location I could ask for. The AIFS on-site staff wa...

Program Details

Learn all the nitty gritty details you need to know

Locations

  • Paris, France

Types and Subjects

  • Subjects & Courses
  • Art & Fine Arts
  • Art History
  • Business

Availability

Years Offered: 2024

Terms Available:
  • Fall

Age Requirement

Age Requirement Varies

Guidelines

  • American
  • All Nationalities

Program Cost Includes

  • Tuition & Fees
  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • Medical / Accident Insurance
  • On-Site / In-Country Staff Support

Accommodation Options

  • Home-stays

Qualifications & Experience

  • High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (for example: GED)
  • University Freshman (1st Year)
  • University Sophomore (2nd Year)
  • University Junior (3rd Year)

Application Procedures

  • Transcript
  • Online Application

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