Spend a semester or academic year in Grenoble, France, with AIFS! Known as the “Capital of the Alps,” the city is framed by majestic mountains. Choose from a range of course options at Grenoble École de Management, one of Europe’s best business schools and part of the 1% of schools worldwide with the prestigious triple crown of business accreditations: AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS. Exciting excursions include a visit to an Alpine resort during the Spring semester and the Vercors mountain region during the Fall.
The AIFS inclusive program fee includes all of the great features below in addition to many pre-departure, on-site and upon-return services to help students make the most of their time abroad.
Review Our PoliciesUp to 15 semester credits depending on program and course selection
Wide variety of courses available; taught in English and French
Homestay with a local family. Additional housing options are available
Breakfast and dinner every day in the homestay
A wide range of AIFS-organized cultural activities and social events to enrich your experience
to help with any questions or advice you may need throughout the program
24/7 emergency support and comprehensive insurance
Access to the renowned Clifton StrengthsFinder assessment and alumni network
Round-trip flights from 25 U.S. gateways
Airport transfers to and from campus
Student residence
Vercors (2 days) fall only
Alpine weekend (2 days) spring only
Meet Katie, a junior from Iowa State University who is studying French, Software Engineering, and International Studies. Katie took over the AIFS Study Abroad Instagram story recently to answer questions and highlight what a typical day in her life looks like as a college student in Grenoble, France for spring semester.
A rewarding way to learn French, gain a unique and personal insight into French culture and integrate into the local community.
Live independently in a centrally located residence with French and international students. Students selecting this type of housing pay an additional fee as below:
Fall 2024 & Spring 2025: $545
Fall 2025 & Spring 2026: $700
Internet access is included in all AIFS housing in Grenoble.
All students are provided with a travel pass for use on Grenoble’s excellent bus and tram system.
Grenoble lies at the crossroads between the valleys and the mountains which comprise the Dauphiné region. The “Capital of the Alps”, dominated by majestic mountains such as Chartreuse, Belledonne and Vercors, provides the ideal location for those who enjoy the outdoors.
From Roman times to the 1968 Winter Olympics and on to today, Grenoble has attracted visitors from all over the world.
With its 200,000 inhabitants, Grenoble is small enough to feel like a town, but large enough to offer all the amenities of a busy city (cultural festivals, theaters, museums).
Miranda Rea
Bonjour! After obtaining my degree in England I joined AIFS in the London office in 1989. I moved to France in 1990 and have been the Program Director here in Grenoble since the fall of 1994. I’m here to provide support, encouragement and a friendly face to you during your stay in Grenoble. I know a great deal about the culture, language and lifestyle of France and am looking forward to sharing it with you! I choose the families with whom AIFS students stay with great care.
When I am not working, I love swimming, participating in local activities, walking my dog and enjoying French cuisine. I am also a bit of a traveler myself; I spent a year as a volunteer and teacher in Zambia, Africa.
You’ll find Grenoble to be a wonderful city and I’m here to help you out with any questions you may have.
The Program Director provides academic advice, introduces you to the community and handles communication with the University.
In addition to excursions a cultural calendar of weekly activities and social events is included in your program fee. These activities will include both typical tourist sites and attractions and lesser known visits which take advantage of the expert knowledge of our local AIFS staff and give you a more authentic and insightful view of French life. Typical activities, tours and visits include:
You may be asked to pay a small additional fee for some of the activities above.
Wine appreciation and cooking courses are available for an extra fee. A minimum enrollment of 10 is required.
AIFS can help you to arrange local volunteer opportunities such as assisting students with English conversation practice in an elementary school or high school and working with local charities.
AIFS can also provide students who may be planning a career in education after studying abroad with information about the TAPIF (Teaching Assistant Program in France) scheme which is organized by the French government.
For more information contact the AIFS Program Advisor.
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Participants can select an optional transportation package for all AIFS Abroad programs that includes a round-trip flight from 25 U.S gateways and airport transfers to and from campus. Participants who choose to book their own flights will be responsible for connecting with the group at the program location and will need to make their own ground transportation arrangements from the airport.
Below are fees by departure city based on average historical costs and subject to change. If you select this option on your application, the total flight package price will be confirmed approximately one month prior to departure. Your program fee is guaranteed, and the optional flight package is an additional fee. Please note that once we have finalized the pricing for your flights the cost may change, and you will be responsible for making the additional payment if you want to participate in the flight package. Your program advisor will be in touch should there be any changes in the price of your flights.
For more dates or questions, contact your program consultant:
(203) 399-5163 or email: aifsabroad@aifs.com
Social identity & access
One of the best things you can do before departure is enter into the journey knowing that your time abroad will be unique to this experience. The resources, community, and support available to you when abroad will likely be different as well. In order to help you prepare for your experience, we have compiled many resources about social identity and access in specific locations abroad. Your program staff will also provide you with more details pre-departure and during orientation.
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