
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
8/26/19 - 12/21/19
$14,995
14
Closed
7/1/19
High School Graduate
High Intermediate And Above
2.5
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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History of Art in France I | 300, 400 | Fr | 20 | 1 |
History of Paris: From the Origins to the French Revolution * | 300, 400 | Fr | 20 | 1 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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Aspects of French Cinema | 300, 400 | Fr | 20 | 1 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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18th Century French Literature | 300, 400 | Fr | 20 | 1 |
19th Century French Literature | 300, 400 | Fr | 20 | 1 |
Literature and Civilization: From the Renaissance to the Classical Age * | 300, 400 | Fr | 20 | 1 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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Regions of France: Part I * | 300 | Fr | 20 | 1 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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France and Europe * | 300, 400 | Fr | 20 | 1 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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Economic and Social Issues in France * | 300, 400 | Fr | 20 | 1 |
Political & Economic Issues in Modern France * | 300, 400 | Fr | 20 | 1 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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French Society: From the Middle Ages to the Present * | 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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August 26
|
Arrival/Program Begins
Official Program Start Date. Students must arrive at the Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) on this date in order to be eligible for airport pickup. Students will then be transferred to their assigned housing. |
August 27 - 30
|
Orientation
Mandatory CEA Orientation will be held, including a tour of Paris. |
September 02 - 05
|
Intensive Language Prep Course
Students participate in an Immersion week Intensive program with CEA. |
September 09
|
Classes Begin
Classes begin at Sorbonne on this day. |
September 20
|
Drop/Add Deadline
This is the last day on which to file a Change of Course Petition for your French course at Sorbonne. |
October 23 - November 01
|
School Break
Sorbonne is closed for Fall Break. No classes will be held. |
November 11
|
Holiday
Holiday. No classes will be held at Sorbonne. |
December 12
|
Classes End
This is the last day of classes at Sorbonne. |
December 16 - 20
|
Final Exams
Final exams will be held at Sorbonne. |
December 21
|
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.