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Frequently Asked Questions
Studying in Paris is a life changing event for many students. When you study abroad in France, you experience learning outside the traditional classroom setting, gain international experience and expand your sense of cultural awareness. You will experience new culture, food, and meet people from all over the world making lifelong friends and expanding your network. Plus you get to travel to places you've only read about.
As a student there are tons of experiences you can have for free or at a discounted cost, particularly at museums! For food, there are plenty of affordable options, especially by CEA's Paris Center – check out Hure or O'Bao. Planning ahead can help cut costs; for example, buy the month metro (Navigo) pass instead of individual tickets. Having access to the metro can get you anywhere in the city for cheap – you can take a baguette and some cheese for a picnic in a park, explore a farmer's market, and so much more!
Paris is a fantastic choice for a students' who want to participate in study abroad or internship abroad programs. Paris is very safe for such a large city, but like all big cities, it does have its risks. Typically, crimes are those of opportunity, so it is important to take steps to make sure your experience abroad will be positive and you can enjoy all that Paris has to offer while on your program abroad.
CEA offers many housing options while you're studying abroad in Paris. Standard CEA housing is included in your program price. In some study locations you may also have the option of arranging your own independent housing.
CEA Paris offers several housing options for students depending on their preferences and desired location.
Paris Housing options include:
CEA Paris offers several housing options for students depending on their preferences and desired location.
Paris Housing options include:
- Apartments
- Residence Hall – Shared
- Foyer
- Independent Living
Paris has long been a center of intellectual thought, politics, art, and social change, in the city’s centuries of history. Home to high fashion, world-renowned cuisine, and some of the world’s best museums and galleries, Paris draws thinkers, artists, writers…and thousands of students from around the world to study. Studying abroad in Paris with CEA offers stimulating approaches to learning by combining in-class work with group projects, co-curricular activities, and excursions, all designed to foster a deeper understanding of local language and culture, and a broader global perspective.
What's Included in your Program
From housing to excursions, our inclusions make studying abroad easy!- 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)
Paris Housing
CEA is adjusting our housing to meet recommended guidelines. CEA has implemented protocols guided by the CDC and local regulations, in addition to our housing providers applying measures as required by local guidelines and law. Students should expect to see the three factors below as well as other local regulations, in all CEA housing locations.
01
Limited Occupancy
CEA offers housing with occupancy limited to 2-3 students maximum per bedroom, depending on room size.
02
Social Contracts
Students will also agree to additional policies to safeguard the health of each person in the shared living space.
03
Respectful Spacing
CEA is following recommended guidelines for “family groups” to allow for respectful spacing within housing assignments.
Single Studio
Residence Hall - Shared
Apartment
Foyer
Homestay
Independent Living
Available:
Semester
Summer
Summer
Single studios offer the comfort of apartment living, but on a smaller scale. Choose this traditionally European-style housing, where you will benefit from private apartment amenities within typical residential Parisian buildings, located in various neighborhoods throughout the city. Living in an apartment in Paris will provide you with a true sense of French life, will allow you to cook your own meals and make yourself at home in France.
Typical Commute
- CEA Paris Center: 30-45 minutes by metro
- Cours de Civilisation Française de la Sorbonne: 30-45 minutes by metro
- Catholic University of Paris: 30-45 minutes by metro
- ESSCA Ecole de Management: 30-50 minutes by metro
Meals Included
- Not included
Roommates
- 1 student per studio
Unit Amenities
- Kitchenette
- Bathroom
- Full bed linens included
- Towels included
- Internet access
- Pay-per-load washing machines and dryers
- In-room heater or central heating
- Fans available
Available:
Semester
Summer
Summer
If you crave a taste of university life abroad, live in a Parisian Residence Hall with local, international and North American students. Located in some of the most popular residential neighborhoods in Paris, Residence Halls are lively places that each house 80 to 200 students. If you enjoy living in a student community and seek to make friends from all over the world, this housing option is a great fit for you.
Typical Commute
- CEA Paris Center: 30-45 minutes by metro
- Cours de Civilisation Française de la Sorbonne: 30-45 minutes by metro
- Catholic University of Paris: 30-45 minutes by metro
- ESSCA Ecole de Management: 30-45 minutes by metro
Meals Included
- Not Available
Roommates
- 2-4 students per room
- 80-200 students per Residence Hall
- *Please note that if you choose a Residence Hall as one of your preferred housing options, there is a possibility of your roommate being an international student or local French student/young professional.
Unit Amenities
- Shared full kitchen
- Shared-co-ed bathroom
- Partial bed linens included
- Internet access
- Telephone access available
- Washer and dryer, pay-per-wash
- In-room heating or central heating
- Fans available
Available:
Semester
Summer
Summer
Located within the 20 arrondissements (districts) of Paris, CEA apartments are a great match for independent, do-it-yourself type students who want to experience Paris just as the Parisians do. In addition to a shared bathroom and kitchenette, apartments also have a common living room. Cook your own French meals with roommates and friends, get to know your local shops and cafés and make your new Parisian apartment a home.
Typical Commute
- CEA Paris Center: 30-45 minutes by metro
- Cours de Civilisation Française de la Sorbonne: 30-45 minutes by metro
- Catholic University of Paris: 30-45 minutes by metro
- ESSCA Ecole de Management: 30-45 minutes by metro
Meals Included
- Not Available
Roommates
- 2-3 per Room
- 2-4 per Apartment
Unit Amenities
- Shared full kitchen or shared kitchenette
- Shared-single sex bathroom
- Full bed linens included
- Towels included
- Internet access
- In-room heater or central heating
- Fans available
Additional Fees
Semester: $900 - $1300
Summer: $300 - $700
Summer: $300 - $700
Available:
Semester
Take your immersion level one step further and live amongst local and international university students in a Parisian Foyer. Residing in a Foyer gives you the unique opportunity to get to know focused and serious peers, as well as to join a strong social community of students interested in language, culture and exchange. If you are like-minded in your approach to academics and seek the authentic lifestyle of a French student in Paris, choosing a Parisian Foyer can help you achieve a culturally and linguistically fulfilling experience abroad. (Additional fees apply if selected as first choice on the housing preference form.)
Typical Commute
- CEA Paris Center: 25-45 minutes by metro
- Cours de Civilisation Française de la Sorbonne: 30-45 minutes by metro
- Catholic University of Paris: 30-45 minutes by metro
- ESSCA Ecole de Management: 30-45 minutes by metro
Meals Included
- 2 meals per day – Breakfast & Dinner (M-F)
Roommates
- 1-2 students per room
- 70-100 students per Foyer
- *Please note that if you choose a Foyer as one of your preferred housing options, there is a possibility of your roommate being an international student or a local French student/young professional.
Unit Amenities
- Shared full kitchen
- Single-sex or co-ed bathroom depending on the foyer
- Partial bed linens included
- Internet access
- Telephone access available
- Washer and dryer, pay-per-wash
- In-room heater or central heating
- Fans available
- Building access limited after hours
Additional Fees
- Semester: $700-$1,200
Available:
Semester
Summer
Summer
Engage in a cultural and linguistic experience by living in a homestay with a French family. If improving your French and your knowledge and understanding of French culture are among your goals for your time in Paris, this housing option will complement your classroom study and give you insight into Parisians' daily lives. Living with a host family and experiencing life as a local abroad will become an integral part of your study abroad experience. (Additional fees apply if selected as first choice on the housing preference form.)
Typical Commute
- CEA Paris Center: 30-45 minutes by metro
- Cours de Civilisation Française de la Sorbonne: 30-45 minutes by metro
- Catholic University of Paris: 30-45 minutes by metro
- ESSCA Ecole de Management: 30-45 minutes by metro
Meals Included
- Daily French-style Breakfast provided
- Breakfast + 2 additional meals per week
Roommates
- 1 student per room
- 1-2 students per Homestay
Unit Amenities
- Shared full kitchen
- Shared co-ed bathroom
- Bed linens included
- Internet access
- Telephone access available
- Washer only
- In room heater or central heating
- Fans available
Additional Fees
- Semester: $1,300 - $2,800
- Summer: $600 - $1,500
While CEA highly recommends that you choose one of our Paris housing options provided, you also have the option to arrange independent housing. If your ideal housing scenario includes living in a particular neighborhood, having specific amenities or living with a specific person as your roommate, then independent housing could be just the ticket for you.
Use the online housing application form to request permission for this option no later than the application closure date. If your request is approved, you will receive a rebate for your housing payment, however CEA will not provide you with any assistance setting up independent housing. Keep in mind, rebates are not granted to students who move out of their CEA housing or choose to pursue independent living arrangements after the application closure date.
Typical Commute
- N/A
Meals Included
- N/A
Roommates
- N/A
Unit Amenities
- N/A
Institutions
CEA Paris Center
Located in the heart of the Marais district, the CEA Paris Center was founded in 2005 to provide North American students with a curriculum that emphasizes disciplinary study appropriate to Paris: art history, political science, communication study, and international business. Faculty at the CEA Paris Center utilize Paris as an extended classroom, allowing you to not only acquire discipline-specific knowledge, but also create intellectual links between your courses and the city. You’ll grow familiar with your new surroundings and gain insight into how France fits into a globalized context.
Accreditation
Courses taught at the CEA Paris Center have been designed in conjunction with, and approved by, the University of New Haven (UNH). In addition, faculty appointments have been approved by UNH. After the successful completion of a session at the CEA Paris Center, you will receive credit for your work from UNH. Located in Connecticut, the University of New Haven is a student-focused, comprehensive university that’s fully accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE). The agreement between CEA and UNH follows the highest standards of good practice in education abroad and satisfies the rigorous requirements of the University's institutional accreditor, making credits earned at the CEA Paris Center easily transferable to US-accredited institutions. Learn more about UNH's service as the School of Record for CEA
In addition, the CEA Paris Center is recognized by the French Ministry of Education as a private establishment of higher education (établissement d’enseignement supérieur privé).
Grading
Faculty at the Paris Center will evaluate student work and progress throughout the academic session. The following grading system is in use at the CEA Paris Center:
|
CEA Grading Scale (Effective Spring 2017) |
||||
|
Letter Grade |
Numerical Grade Low Range |
Numerical Grade High Range |
Percentage Range |
Quality Points |
|
A+ |
9.70 |
10.00 |
97.0 - 100% |
4.00 |
|
A |
9.40 |
9.69 |
94.0 - 96.9% |
4.00 |
|
A- |
9.00 |
9.39 |
90.0 – 93.9% |
3.70 |
|
B+ |
8.70 |
8.99 |
87.0 – 89.9% |
3.30 |
|
B |
8.40 |
8.69 |
84.0 – 86.9% |
3.00 |
|
B- |
8.00 |
8.39 |
80.0 – 83.9% |
2.70 |
|
C+ |
7.70 |
7.99 |
77.0 – 79.9% |
2.30 |
|
C |
7.40 |
7.69 |
74.0 – 76.9% |
2.00 |
|
C- |
7.00 |
7.39 |
70.0- 73.9% |
1.70 |
|
D |
6.00 |
6.99 |
60.0 – 69.9% |
1.00 |
|
F |
0.00 |
5.99 |
0 - 59.9% |
0.00 |
|
W |
Withdrawal |
|
|
0.00 |
|
INC |
Incomplete |
|
|
0.00 |
Completion of a course is defined as a receipt of a letter grade (A+ to F) as opposed to Withdrawal or Incomplete.
In order to determine a quality point ratio, each letter grade from a completed course is assigned a quality point value. The quality point value for each grade earned during a semester is multiplied by the number of semester hours assigned to that course. The sum of these points is the total number of quality points earned during the semester. It is divided by the number of semester hours completed to obtain the quality point ratio (QPR).
Classroom and Information
- Classes are taught by faculty selected by CEA and approved by UNH.
- Periodic homework assignments and final examinations will be administered.
- Class attendance is mandatory and monitored by each professor. You may access your grades and attendance on their MyCEA Account.
- Class size is limited to 30, allowing for personalized attention.
- Language classes are designed to be taken with other CEA students of equivalent language levels.
- CEA Paris Center routinely welcomes local French students to enroll in English-language elective courses, thereby adding an international dimension.
Amenities
- Student Lounge
- Study Room
- Counseling Services
- CEA Academic Resources
- Travel Books & Resources
- Digital Resources from UNH Library
- Computers
- Printing Facilities
- Student ID
- Internet Access & Wi-Fi
- Academic Advising
- Dining Facilities
- Copy & Mail Center
Cours de Civilisation Française de la Sorbonne
French language courses for CEA students are taught by the Cours de Civilisation Française de la Sorbonne (CCFS), a university center dedicated to teaching French language and culture to international students.
The CCFS was founded in 1919 by the Société des Amis de l’Université de Paris and is today an independent institution of higher education that retains institutional ties to Sorbonne University.
CEA students attend courses at the CCFS’ campus in the 7th arrondissement. This location features classrooms and phonetics laboratories, creating a learning environment within a beautiful Parisian neighborhood. Students who successfully complete the program will be issued a transcript from the Cours de Civilisation Française de la Sorbonne.
Accreditation
In addition to it’s 3-star rating by the Qualité FLE (on a three-star scale), the Cours de Civilisation Française de Sorbonne is monitored by the French Ministry of National Education as an official state institution.
Grading
The French grading system is based on a scale of 20, as opposed to 100 in the U.S. system. It would be inaccurate to merely multiply a French grade by a factor of five to find its U.S. equivalent. Grades in France are awarded on a scale of 1-20, but the tradition is such that grades higher than 16 are seldom awarded. The passing grade for a single subject is usually 10/20, although grades of 8 and 9 may indicate satisfactory performance. Grading in France is severe and can vary from one institution to another, and from one course to another.
The Franco-American Commission for Educational Exchange recommends the following comparison of grades:
|
French Number Grade |
U.S. Letter Equivalent |
|
14-20 |
A |
|
12-13.9 |
B+ |
|
11-11.9 |
B |
|
10.5-10.9 |
B- |
|
10.1-10.4 |
C+ |
|
10 |
C |
|
9-9.9 |
C- |
|
8-8.9 |
D |
|
0-7.9 |
F |
Classroom and Information
- Language courses are taught by faculty at the Cours de Civilisation Française de la Sorbonne (CCFS).
- Periodic homework assignments and final examinations will be administered.
- Class attendance is mandatory and monitored by each professor. CCFS regularly communicates attendance records to CEA Paris.
- Course enrollment ranges between 10 and 25 students, allowing for personalized attention.
- Courses are specifically offered to be taken with other international students of equivalent language level and not with native French students.
- The French style of teaching differs from that in the U.S. Be prepared to adapt to different classroom structures and coursework expectations.
Amenities
- Student Offices
- Student Lounge
- Study Room
- University Library
- Student ID
- Internet Access & Wi-Fi
- Academic Advising
- Language Learning Services
- Cultural Engagement
- Dining Facilities
Institut Catholique de Paris
Institut Catholique de Paris, founded in 1875, is a private French university that has welcomed international students to its campus since 1948. Courses are held on the Institut Catholique campus in the 6th arrondissement, the heart of historical Paris. You’ll attend class just a stone's throw away from the Latin Quarter, Saint-Germain-des-Prés, and Montparnasse. The school is accredited by the French Ministry of Education, and is a member of the International Federation of Catholic Universities (FIUC). Students who successfully complete their program will be issued an official transcript by the Institut Catholique de Paris.
You’ll enroll in courses with other international students at the Institut de Langue et de Culture Françaises (ILCF), the Institut Catholique’s center for French Language and Culture. The professors at ILCF specialize in teaching French as a foreign language to students of all language levels. Out of a total student population of 30,000, there are approximately 3,500 foreign students, representing 120 countries and providing you the opportunity to meet students from around the world in one of Europe's most diverse and exciting cities.
Accreditation
Institut Catholique de Paris is monitored by the French Ministry of National Education and a member of the International Federation of Catholic Universities (FIUC).
Grading
The French grading system is based on a scale of 20, as opposed to 100 in the U.S. system. It would be inaccurate to merely multiply a French grade by a factor of five to find its U.S. equivalent. Grades in France are awarded on a scale of 1-20, but the tradition is such that grades higher than 16 are seldom awarded. The passing grade for a single subject is usually 10/20, although grades of 8 and 9 may indicate satisfactory performance. Grading in France is severe and can vary from one institution to another, and from one course to another.
The Franco-American Commission for Educational Exchange recommends the following comparison of grades:
|
French Number Grade |
U.S. Letter Equivalent |
|
14-20 |
A |
|
12-13.9 |
B+ |
|
11-11.9 |
B |
|
10.5-10.9 |
B- |
|
10.1-10.4 |
C+ |
|
10 |
C |
|
9-9.9 |
C- |
|
8-8.9 |
D |
|
0-7.9 |
F |
Classroom and Information
- Language and elective courses are taught by faculty at Institut Catholique de Paris through Institut de Langue et de Culture Françaises.
- Periodic homework assignments and examinations will be administered.
- Class attendance is mandatory and monitored by each professor. Institut Catholique regularly reports attendance records to CEA Paris.
- Course enrollment ranges from 10 to 25 students, allowing for personalized attention.
- Classes are specifically offered to be taken with other international students of equivalent language level and not with native French students.
- The French style of teaching differs from that in the U.S. Be prepared to adapt to different classroom structures and coursework expectations.
Amenities
- Student Offices
- Clubs & Organizations
- Student Lounge
- Study Room
- University Library
- Computer Lab
- Student ID
- Internet Access & Wi-Fi
- Academic Advising
- Language Learning Services
- Cultural Engagement
- Dining Facilities
ESSCA École de Management - Paris
Ranked among France’s top 20 undergraduate business schools, ESSCA École de Management - Paris is internationally accredited and one of the prestigious “Grandes Ecoles” in France. ESSCA’s history began in 1909 when the Dean of the law faculty at the Catholic University of the West founded the Angers Business School. Today, ESSCA operates the original school in Angers, France along with 7 other sites worldwide including the Paris campus. In addition to being a “Grande Ecole” ESSCA is accredited by AACSB, EQUIS, & AMBA.
ESSCA’s mission is to equip students and managers for a successful and sustainable career while taking fully into account the human and social dimensions of a globalized world. The university has a permanent team of 120 faculty members, 4000 students, and 13,000 alumni around the world. The school offers degrees at the undergraduate and graduate level in diverse fields including International Business Development, Marketing & Sales, International Data Management, Entrepreneurship, Management, & Financial Analysis. Furthermore the Paris campus is home to a business incubator for French companies. You’ll attend class with undergraduate degree-bound students. You will receive a transcript from ESSCA École de Management.
The ESSCA Paris campus is located in Boulogne, one of Paris’ upscale suburbs that is also home to Roland Garros and the Parc des Princes. The ESSCA campus is adjacent to the Métro line 10, at Boulogne Pont de Saint-Cloud, just two stops outside of the Paris city limits.
Accreditation
ESSCA School of Management is recognized by the French National Ministry of Education and is a member of the Conférence des Grandes Ecoles. The school holds accreditation from AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business), EQUIS (European Quality Improvement System),and AMBA (Association for MBA programs).
Grading
The French grading system is based on a scale of 20, as opposed to 100 in the U.S. system. It would be inaccurate to merely multiply a French grade by a factor of five to find its U.S. equivalent. Grades in France are awarded on a scale of 1-20, but the tradition is such that grades higher than 16 are seldom awarded. The passing grade for a single subject is usually 10/20, although grades of 8 and 9 may indicate satisfactory performance. Grading in France is severe and can vary from one institution to another, and from one course to another.
The Franco-American Commission for Educational Exchange recommends the following comparison of grades:
|
French Number Grade |
US Letter Equivalent |
|
14-20 |
A |
|
12-13.9 |
B+ |
|
11-11.9 |
B |
|
10.5-10.9 |
B- |
|
10.1-10.4 |
C+ |
|
10 |
C |
|
9-9.9 |
C- |
|
8-8.9 |
D |
|
0-7.9 |
F |
Classroom and Information
- Courses are taught by faculty at ESSCA School of Management.
- Students and faculty represent a variety of different nationalities and cultural backgrounds.
- CEA students attend core curriculum and/or elective courses with undergraduate ESSCA students.
- Periodic group assignments and final examinations will be administered.
- Class attendance is mandatory and monitored by each professor.
- Most courses enroll between 20 and 30 students, with a few lecture hall seminars enrolling up to 70 students.
- The French style of teaching differs from that in the U.S. Be prepared to adapt to different classroom structures and coursework expectations.
Amenities
- Student Offices
- Clubs & Organizations
- Student Lounge
- Study Room
- University Library
- Computer Lab
- Student ID
- Internet Access & Wi-Fi
- Academic Advising
- Student Sports Teams
- Cultural Engagement
- Dining Facilities
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