Overview

Spend a semester or academic year in the enchanting city of Paris, France, with AIFS! Choose from a variety of course options at the prestigious Cours de Civilisation Française de la Sorbonne (CCFS). Located in the heart of Paris, students benefit from having one of the world’s greatest capitals of culture as their campus. Give your French language skills a head-start while enjoying the French Riviera with the Optional Early Start Program in Cannes.

Academic Program Options in Paris (Cours de Civilisation Française de la Sorbonne)

French Language and Culture, Optional Early start Program in Cannes – Intensive French Language and Culture Preparation

What’s Included

1. TUITION

   Up to 16 semester credits depending on program selection

2. courses

   Wide variety of courses available; taught in English and French

3. HOUSING

   Parisian homestay. Additional housing options are available

4. MEALS

   Daily breakfast plus one meal per week in the homestay. All students receive a package of snack vouchers, a voucher for a three-course meal and are invited to various group meals during the program

5. EXCURSIONS & DAY TRIPS

   such as visits to the Palace of Versailles, Monet’s garden in Giverny and the Chateau of Vaux-le-Vicomte

6. CULTURAL & SOCIAL ACTIVITIES

   Visits to museums and monuments, theater, ballet, concerts, walking tours and a boat ride

7. HEALTH & SAFETY

   24/7 emergency support and comprehensive insurance

8. ON-SITE RESIDENT DIRECTOR

   to help with any questions or advice you may need throughout the program

Unique to Paris

9. • Volunteer opportunities
   • Local AIFS Office provides study areas, travel resources and Internet access
   • Orientation workshops

Optional Components

10. AIFS FLIGHT PACKAGE >>

    Round-trip flights from 25 U.S. gateways Airport and hotel transfers to and from campus
    2-night London stopover
    Transfer by Eurostar train London - Paris (Early Start students fly from London to Nice instead of taking the Eurostar to Paris)

11. EXCURSIONS >>

    Normandy and Brittany (2 days)