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Program Structure & Courses

High Intermediate Level Course Structure

Available Levels

Courses

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.

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Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
High Intermediate French I 300 Fr 145 10
High Intermediate French II 300 Fr 145 10
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Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Artistic Movements in France: 19th and 20th Century 300, 400 Fr 20 1
History of Art in France I 300, 400 Fr 20 1
Paris: Architecture and History * 300, 400 Fr 20 1
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
20th Century French Literature 300, 400 Fr 20 1
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Regions of France: Part II * 300 Fr 20 1
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Economic and Social Issues in France * 300, 400 Fr 20 1
French Politics I 300, 400 Fr 20 1
Political & Economic Issues in Modern France * 300, 400 Fr 20 1
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
France and Europe: French Society in Contemporary History * 300, 400 Fr 20 1

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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 - 31
Orientation

Mandatory Orientation will be held, as well as a French Language Placement Test.
February 03
Classes Begin

CCFS courses begin at the Sorbonne on this day.
February 10
Classes Begin

Conférences begin at the Sorbonne on this day.
February 14
Drop/Add Deadline

This is the last day to drop and/or add classes at the Sorbonne for CCFS courses.
February 21
Drop/Add Deadline

This is the last day to drop and/or add classes at the Sorbonne for conference.
March 02 - 06
School Break

Sorbonne is closed for Winter Break. No classes will be held.
April 06 - 10
School Break

Sorbonne is closed for Spring Break. No classes will be held.
May 01
Holiday

Labor Day. No classes will be held.
May 05
Classes End

This is the last day of Conférences classes at Sorbonne.
May 06 - 12
Final Exams

Final exams will be held at the Sorbonne for Conférences.
May 08
Holiday

WWII Victory Day. No classes will be held.
May 13
Classes End

This is the last day of classes (cours pratiques, phonétique) at the Sorbonne.
May 14 - 20
Final Exams

Final exams will be held at the Sorbonne for CCFS (except Sat-Sun).
May 21
Program Ends/Move-Out

Official Program End Date. Students must move out of housing no later than this day.

Sample Budget

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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.

Description Low-Cost High-Cost
Program Fee
Tuition and fees, registration, orientation, airport pickup, welcome and farewell receptions, housing, official transcript, cultural excursions/activities, student support services, CEA On-site Staff and administrative costs.
$14,995
$14,995
CEA Secure
CEASecure™ is an optional refund plan that allows students to withdraw for any covered reason up to one week before the program’s start date
$0
$475
International Airfare & Transfers
Cost varies depending on time of purchase, point of origin and time of travel.
$800
$1,500
Immigration Requirements
Includes passport and additional requirements such as visa, entry and exit fees, French Carte de Séjour, French University Administrative Fee (if applicable), or Italian Permesso di Soggiorno.
$325
$325
Books, Materials and Supplies
Includes books, school supplies, art supplies, and course fees. Does not include fees or supplies for optional courses. This cost varies depending on the course choices of the student.
$98
$210
Meals

Includes the average expected cost for food in addition to your meal plan, such as eating out at restaurants.
$4,158
$5,775
Personal Expenses
Includes telephone, laundry, local transportation, personal necessities and upfront payments for potential doctor visits. Please note, certain locations may require deposits to secure spots in CEA organized activities and excursions (deposits are returned at the end of the program if student attends activities/excursions or cancels participation before set deadlines). Some of these costs vary according to the spending habits of the student.
$1,964
$5,775
Travel Expenses
Includes additional travel outside of CEA excursions. This cost varies according to the spending habits of the student.
$1,848
$3,696
TOTAL EXPENSES $24,188 $32,751