Featured Programs
Experiential Learning Opportunities
About the Program
Want to optimize your language learning by taking all your courses in French? Enroll in this immersive program, designed for all French language levels. Small class sizes and a broad liberal arts curriculum enhance your experience, allowing you to take elective courses focused on French culture and history. Language courses are offered at a range of fluency levels and for a range of credits. The Institut de Langue et de Culture Française faculty at the Institut Catholique de Paris specializes in teaching French to non-native speakers. You will attend class alongside other international students seeking to improve their French proficiency.
Requirements
Overview
Paris
1/28/19 - 5/30/19
$14,995
15
Deadlines
Closed
11/30/18
Requirements
Eligibility
High School Graduate
All Levels
2.5
Where You'll Study
Institut Catholique de Paris
Institut Catholique de Paris, founded in 1875, is a private French university that has welcomed internationa...
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.
Credit Transfer Information
The Institut Catholique de Paris utilizes a 60-minute contact hour whereas the United States higher education system utilizes a 50-minute contact hour. Recommended U.S. credits listed on CEA CAPA's website reflect a conversion of these contact hours. Credit transfer is ultimately determined by your home university. Please consult with an academic advisor at your home university on credit pre-approval guidelines.
Transcript Information
Students receive a transcript from Institut Catholique de Paris upon successful completion of the program. Transcript includes the number of hours per week and the weeks in the semester, so US colleges/universities may calculate the appropriate number of US credits they choose to award their students.
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
Grade conversions from CEA CAPA partner institutions abroad to a US grading scale are determined in consultation with our School of Record and benchmarked with other peer institutions in the field.
Please note that CEA CAPA can only recommend grade conversions to students’ home institutions—it is ultimately at the discretion of the home institution to convert grades from abroad to students’ academic records.
For further information or details about grade conversion for a particular host institution, please reach out to our Registrar at registrar@ceacapa.com.
Please note that CEA CAPA can only recommend grade conversions to students’ home institutions—it is ultimately at the discretion of the home institution to convert grades from abroad to students’ academic records.
For further information or details about grade conversion for a particular host institution, please reach out to our Registrar at registrar@ceacapa.com.
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 CAPA 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
15
Credits
Program Structure & Courses
The structure of your program will be based on the language level at which you place on your language placement exam. The program is composed of French language courses, and/or language & culture electives. Based on your language level, you may be able to choose only a French language course, only French elective courses, or a combination of a French language course and French electives.
Language courses meet for 151 or 252 contact hours/10 or 16 credits; each elective course meets for 50 contact hours/3 credits. You may earn 16 credits (up to 252 contact hours) per semester and 32 credits (up to 504 contact hours) per academic year. You have the option to add contact hours to your program (extra fee will apply).
Language course schedules vary based on contact hours, elective courses meet once a week. Classes may be held in the morning or afternoon, Monday-Friday.
Prior to departure you will take an online language placement exam and select your courses. You will be enrolled into courses based on their availability and the result of your placement exams. It is in your best interest to have multiple alternative courses approved by your home university prior to your departure due to course availabilities. To ensure that you receive credit for the language level into which you place, have your home school pre-approve courses at several levels before you leave for France. Please consult with your academic advisor at your home university on credit pre-approval guidelines.
Language courses meet for 151 or 252 contact hours/10 or 16 credits; each elective course meets for 50 contact hours/3 credits. You may earn 16 credits (up to 252 contact hours) per semester and 32 credits (up to 504 contact hours) per academic year. You have the option to add contact hours to your program (extra fee will apply).
Language course schedules vary based on contact hours, elective courses meet once a week. Classes may be held in the morning or afternoon, Monday-Friday.
Prior to departure you will take an online language placement exam and select your courses. You will be enrolled into courses based on their availability and the result of your placement exams. It is in your best interest to have multiple alternative courses approved by your home university prior to your departure due to course availabilities. To ensure that you receive credit for the language level into which you place, have your home school pre-approve courses at several levels before you leave for France. Please consult with your academic advisor at your home university on credit pre-approval guidelines.
Beginner Level Course Structure
Available Levels
Courses
The following courses have been confirmed for this term. Please note, the host institution reserves the right to cancel or change courses without prior notification.
*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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beginner French | 100 | Fr | 151 | 10 |
| Beginner French | 100 | Fr | 252 | 16 |
| Elementary French Level 1 | 100 | Fr | 201 | 13 |
| Elementary French Level 1 | 100 | Fr | 252 | 16 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Year in France | 100 | Fr | 45 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beginner Phonetics | 100 | Fr | 50 | 3 |
| Elementary Oral Expression | 100 | Fr | 50 | 3 |
| Elementary Phonetics | 100 | Fr | 50 | 3 |
| Elementary Written Expression | 100 | Fr | 50 | 3 |
Interested in taking your career to the next level?
Where You'll Stay
*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.
Read More
Read More
Read More
Read More
Studio
Available:
Semester
Summer
Summer
Studios are located in student residences that house approximately 200-300 local and international students in single or shared studios. The Studio residences are a typical housing solution for local students, both providing the privacy of an apartment
(with kitchenettes and bathrooms in-suite) and the environment of student living. The Studio residences are located in a several different neighborhoods across the city, including the 20th arrondissement, the 13th, 15th, and 17th, as well as in nearby St Mandé, Montreuil, Levallois, and Ivry. Living in a studio in Paris will provide you with a true sense of French student life, will allow you to cook your own meals at home, and meet up with other residents in your building.
Typical Commute
- CEA CAPA Paris Center: 30-45 minutes by metro
- Cours de Civilisation Française de la Sorbonne: 30-45 minutes by metro
- Institut Catholique de Paris: 30-45 minutes by metro
Meals Included
- Not included
Roommates
- 1-3 students per studio
Unit Amenities
- Kitchenette
- Bathroom
- Full bed linens included
- Towel included
- Internet access
- Pay-per-load washing machines and dryers
- In-room heater or central heating
Additional Fees
This housing option carries a supplemental fee which may vary based on housing inclusions (i.e. meals, amenities, etc.) as well as program length. Exact amount will be confirmed on the housing application form.
- Private room: Supplemental fee
- Shared room: No supplemental fee
Residence Hall - Shared
Available:
Please note, this housing option is not available in 2025
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 CAPA Paris Center: 30-45 minutes by metro
- Cours de Civilisation Française de la Sorbonne: 30-45 minutes by metro
- Institut Catholique de Paris: 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
Apartment
Available:
Semester
Summer
Summer
Located within the 20 arrondissements (districts) of Paris, CEA CAPA 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 CAPA Paris Center: 30-45 minutes by metro
- Cours de Civilisation Française de la Sorbonne: 30-45 minutes by metro
- Institut Catholique de Paris: 30-45 minutes by metro
Meals Included
- Not Available
Roommates
- 1-3 per Room
- 2-8 per Apartment
Unit Amenities
- Shared full kitchen or shared kitchenette
- Shared bathroom
- Full bed linens included
- Towel included
- Internet access
- In-room heater or central heating
- Fans available
Additional Fees
This housing option carries a supplemental fee which may vary based on housing inclusions (i.e. meals, amenities, etc.) as well as program length. Exact amount will be confirmed on the housing application form.
Excursions
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.
What's Included in your Program
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.
- 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)
Sample Calendar
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 |
|---|---|
|
January 28
|
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. |
|
January 29 - February 01
|
Orientation
Mandatory Catho Orientation will be held. |
|
February 04 - 08
|
Cultural Activity
CEA Immersion Week |
|
February 04 - 08
|
Placement Exam
French Language Placement Exam for Catho will be held on this day. |
|
February 11
|
Classes Begin
Classes begin at Catho on this day. |
|
April 27 - May 03
|
School Break
Catho is closed for Spring Break. No classes will be held. |
|
May 08
|
Holiday
Victory over Europe Day. No classes will be held at ILCF. |
|
May 30
|
Program Ends/Move-Out
Official Program End Date. Students must move out of housing no later than this day. |
|
May 30
|
Holiday
Ascension. No classes will be held. |
Sample Budget
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.