Study Abroad in Paris: Fees
| Session/Term | Fee |
|---|---|
| French Language and Culture Semester Program | $15,495 |
| French Language Fall Quarter Program | $13,495 |
| Early Start Program in Cannes - Intensive French Language and Culture Preparation | +$1,595 |
Stay for a year and save $1,000
Students enrolling for a full year (two semesters) at the same campus receive an automatic fee reduction of $1,000 toward their second semester fee.
Program Fee Includes:
Pre-Departure
- Personalized assistance from site specialists on the AIFS Admissions Team in the U.S. to help you prepare for your study abroad experience, answer questions about the academic program, provide course syllabi and assist with the student visa process
- Pre-departure resources including online course descriptions, an information handbook and an online AIFS account to help you manage your application and pre-departure materials
- Student networking resources allow you to connect with other students who will be going on your program, as well as AIFS alumni who can provide first-hand information and advice on what to expect
On-Site
- Tuition – up to 16 semester credits depending on program selection
- Housing in a Parisian homestay
- Meals – Daily breakfast plus one meal per week in the homestay. Students are invited to various group meals during the program
- Excursions & Day Trips such as visits to the Palace of Versailles, Monet’s garden in Giverny and the Château of Vaux-le-Vicomte
- Cultural and social activities such as visits to museums and monuments, theater, ballet, concerts, walking tours and a boat ride
- Resident Director and student services support staff to help with any questions or advice you may need while in Paris
- Volunteer opportunities such as helping the homeless, working with children and helping in community centers
- AIFS Office provides study areas, travel resources and internet access
- Comprehensive insurance and assistance package
- 24-hour emergency telephone service allows you to reach AIFS staff at any time in an urgent situation
Upon Return
- Official transcript issued by the Cours de Civilisation Française de la Sorbonne and any attended institution such as the Schola Cantorum. One official copy will be sent to the student’s home institution on completion of the program
- Re-entry materials and support upon return to the U.S. to help you make the transition back to life after your study abroad experience
- Alumni network and career development opportunities on the AIFS Alumni Advocate and AIFS Alumni Ambassador Programs
- Personal/Professional Development–Access to the renowned Clifton StrengthsFinder assessment and alumni network
Optional Components
- Housing Supplements (see Housing for details)
- Homestay single room
- Early Start Program in Cannes Supplement (2 weeks, $1,595)
- Excursions
- AIFS Flight Package (see below)
Please note fee does not include the non-refundable $95 application fee. Students not selecting the AIFS Flight Package are responsible for arranging their own flights according to the most up-to-date itinerary.
Optional AIFS Flight Package
For your convenience, AIFS will arrange your round-trip airfare including all fuel surcharges, taxes and fees), meet you at the arrival airport(s) and provide transportation to and from the program site on scheduled arrival and departure dates.
Green Initiative – Providing carbon offsetting for all flights
Estimated fees by departure city
Below are fees by departure city based on average historical costs and are subject to change. If you select this option on your application, the total flight package price will be confirmed in your account 6 months prior to departure. (Program fee is guaranteed.)
Fall or spring semester, Fall Quarter
Flights
- U.S. to Paris
- Paris to U.S.
Airport Transfers
- Airport to Campus
- Campus to Airport
Fees by departure city
| Atlanta | $1,920 |
| Boston | $1,920 |
| Buffalo | $1,860 |
| Charlotte | $1,980 |
| Chicago | $2,100 |
| Cincinnati | $1,960 |
| Columbus | $1,920 |
| Dallas | $2,100 |
| Denver | $2,100 |
| Des Moines | $2,060 |
| Detroit | $1,980 |
| Houston | $2,040 |
| Los Angeles | $1,980 |
| Miami | $2,000 |
| Minneapolis | $2,080 |
| New York/ Newark | $1,900 |
| Orlando | $2,020 |
| Philadelphia | $1,940 |
| Phoenix | $2,100 |
| Pittsburgh | $2,040 |
| Raleigh/Durham | $2,020 |
| San Francisco | $2,120 |
| Seattle | $2,140 |
| St. Louis | $2,060 |
| Washington, DC | $1,980 |
The optional flight package prices listed are subject to change and will be confirmed at time of invoicing. (Program fee is guaranteed.)
Early Start Fall/Spring semester
Flights
- U.S. to Nice
- Paris to U.S.
Airport Transfers
- Airport to Campus
- Campus to Airport
Fees by departure city
| Atlanta | $1,920 |
| Boston | $1,920 |
| Buffalo | $1,860 |
| Charlotte | $1,980 |
| Chicago | $2,100 |
| Cincinnati | $1,960 |
| Columbus | $1,920 |
| Dallas | $2,100 |
| Denver | $2,100 |
| Des Moines | $2,060 |
| Detroit | $1,980 |
| Houston | $2,040 |
| Los Angeles | $1,980 |
| Miami | $2,000 |
| Minneapolis | $2,080 |
| New York/ Newark | $1,900 |
| Orlando | $2,020 |
| Philadelphia | $1,940 |
| Phoenix | $2,100 |
| Pittsburgh | $2,040 |
| Raleigh/Durham | $2,020 |
| San Francisco | $2,120 |
| Seattle | $2,140 |
| St. Louis | $2,060 |
| Washington, DC | $1,980 |
The optional flight package prices listed are subject to change and will be confirmed at time of invoicing. (Program fee is guaranteed.)
