Study and live in the City of Lights, a global capital with a rich cultural heritage.
Over the course of three weeks, choose to study art and architecture of the 19th century or focus on how hip hop music and dance tells the story of diversity in France. Students follow one course, taught in French, with site visits across the city and knowledgeable guest speakers incorporated into class time. Live with local students in a residence and take part in a variety of cultural activities and events.
Receive a discount when the August short-term is bundled with an APA fall semester program.
| At a Glance |
| All Majors |
Language of Instruction: French |
Term: Short-Term (3 weeks) |
| Eligibility: 3.0 GPA |
Sophomore standing & above |
B1 starting level (3-4+ semesters of college French or equivalent level) |
The program includes:
- Tuition fees for one course
- Customized language support
- Dedicated 24/7 on-site support
- Culture package: Day trip to Monet’s gardens at Giverny, visit of Versailles Palace, guided visit of the Latin quarter and the Marais districts, bateau-mouche: Seine River cruise, one concert and one dance performance
- Housing: Student residence with daily breakfast and five dinners each week and weekly laundry included in board
Students also receive:
- Airport pick-up on the program start date
- On-site orientation
- Pre-departure support
- Liability insurance
Please visit apaparis.com for up-to-date program fees.
Location
Grab a chair in the Luxembourg Gardens and study for a class or meander through the tiny streets of the Latin Quarter with a crêpe in hand. Paris, the capital city of France, is the country's hub for government and business and is known worldwide for its history and landmarks, universities, arts, architecture, culture, food, and fashion.
The APA Paris student center is located on the charming Villa d'Alésia in the 14th arrondisement on the Left Bank. Here is where you will meet for orientation and in-house courses. Meet up with friends, print out a paper, chat with us about how everything is going, or stay and study with plenty of room to spread out. The student center is a welcoming place for you to take advantage of!
About APA
APA is a boutique program provider in Paris, France with a passion to provide a first-rate study abroad experience that unites academic excellence with the beauty and richness of French and Francophone culture. For over 30 years, students from more than 80 US colleges and universities have received a personalized, immersive education abroad in Paris, France; Dakar, Senegal; and Rabat, Morocco.
Enroll in one course from the following:
- Intermediate French Language. Students at the B1 French language level will take this course: Attain a sufficient competency level in French to feel comfortable communicating with others daily. Comprised of classes, workshops, and site visits around Paris, this course prepares students for French university life (for a fall semester in Paris with APA) or a French work environment for a future internship.
- Power, Beauty and Revolution: 19th Century Art and Architecture in the Paris Metropole: In this course, use the material culture of Paris and its artistic heritage to examine the major artistic movements of the 19th century as well as to investigate the relationship between art, society and politics. Critically engage with the surroundings connect what one sees in Paris – whether a statue, a building, or a painting – to larger artistic currents and historical phenomena. Most sessions will take place outdoors or in museums to enable students to learn and analyze art and architecture directly in front of it.
- Urban Identities, Popular Culture and French Multiculturalism: Explore France’s popular culture and multicultural urban identities, in particular those relating to hip-hop, to take a closer look at questions that concern the construction of citizenship, nationhood, self & other, cultural memory, and social/racial justice. Attend performances, talks, workshops and participate in a variety of informal and formal events to study how local people learn about, think about, talk about and navigate Paris and its immediate outskirts. Our guests feature urban dancers, emcees, community organizers and educators, who play active roles in the development of urban culture in France, and the Paris region in particular.
Each course incorporates site visits, guest speakers, and field trips for a hands-on learning experience. All courses are taught in French and receive four credits. Access the syllabi on our website.
Customized Language Support
- Weekly 30-minute meetings with a French professor
- Weekly one-hour sessions with a teaching assistant
- Oral and written expression and comprehension exercises
- Academic French writing practice
- Proofreading review prior to handing in a university paper
Bundled into the program is a culture package for every student. In a city known for the arts, we want you to take advantage of it!
Cultural Events
- Guided visit of the Latin quarter and the Marais districts in Paris
- Bateau-mouche: Seine River cruise
- Visit of Versailles Palace
- Visit of Monet’s gardens at Giverny
- One concert and one dance performance
Student Residence
A student residence or foyer is a dorm-style building for university students and young professionals under the age of 26. A five-minute walk from the APA center, the foyer provides furnished, single bedrooms with a private bathroom and access to a common area and communal kitchen. Daily breakfast and five dinners per week and weekly laundry are included.
Eligibility
The program is open to students with sophomore, junior, senior, or graduate level class standing and a minimum 3.0 GPA. At least a B1 French language level (approximately 3-4+ semesters of college-level French or equivalent) will be necessary to follow courses taught in French.
Deadline
April 15
Application Process
- Application form
- Personal statement
- Unofficial transcript
Your application will only be reviewed once these pieces are received. After, a member of the APA team will contact you to schedule a short, friendly Zoom conversation in French so that we may learn more about you and why you would like to study in Paris.
Please note: Your home institution may have its own study abroad application requirements and deadlines. It is your responsibility to make sure they are all completed in the proper, timely manner.
If you have any questions, we welcome you to contact the APA US office at usa@apaparis.com, by phone at 203-883-8200, or schedule a Zoom. A team member will respond to you as soon as possible.
