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Placement is determined by an examination given on arrival in Paris regardless of previous French study. Due to the number of courses available, students should realize some timetable conflicts may be unavoidable. All students must take a cours pratique (French 101, 151, 201, 301 or 401). Attendance is mandatory.

Morning French Language Classes

Afternoon Classes (taught in French)

Students enrolled in a cours pratique on the AIFS program may enroll in one of two special seminars conducted by the Cours de Civilisation Française de la Sorbonne for AIFS students. Since they are taught in French, students need to place at the high intermediate level or above to enroll. Once enrolled, attendance is required. Minimum enrollment of 15 students required. These seminars meet for a total of 20 hours during the month of July only.

Afternoon Classes (taught in English)

An additional, optional course is offered at the Institut de Langue et de Culture Françaises (ILCF). ILCF, part of the Institut Catholique de Paris, is a private University recognized by the French Ministry of Higher Education. Students should confirm with their home institutions whether transfer credit is allowed from private educational institutions.

Other courses (taught in English)

In addition to courses for formal academic credit, AIFS offers these non-credit options in the afternoon or evening.