Study Abroad in Paris: Academics

Courses are held at least 2 hours each day, 5 days a week for four or six weeks. Recommended credit hours shown in parentheses are for the 4- and 6-week courses, respectively. One credit hour is equivalent to 15 hours of class. Classes are conducted in French.

Generally speaking, U.S. colleges and universities give 3 or 5 credits for the 4- or 6-week programs, respectively. It is at the discretion of each student’s college or university to decide how much credit to award. Students who desire more credits may be able to obtain them by taking a heavier course load although this may result in excessive academic commitments and is not recommended. A copy of students’ transcript and certificate will be mailed to their home address at the end of the program.

Grades No AIFS participant is permitted to take a course without receiving a letter grade. Pass/Fail grade options are not available.

Attendance is required for full credit. Absences are not permitted.

Transcripts issued by the Cours de Civilisation Française de la Sorbonne.