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Garden Room and Lounge of a host family's home in Paris.

The ISA Office, The Sorbonne, The Catholic University of Paris, and Housing neighborhoods

Located in the 14th arrondissement of Paris, the ISA office is conveniently located along a metro line that allows students easy access to and from their respective universities. This newly renovated office is the location for weekly meetings and houses a classroom/meeting room, resident director offices, a bathroom, entryway, computer/internet terminals and wireless capabilities for those who wish to bring their laptop. During normal office hours (generally Monday-Thursday from 10-1 and 2-7pm; and Fridays from 10-1 and 2-5pm) students may visit to access the free computer/Internet facilities, receive tutoring, utilize academic and other resources, check the ISA bulletin board for upcoming group, community, and cultural events, or simply visit with the ISA staff.

Some ISA students will be attending the Catholic University of Paris, commonly referred to as the "Catho". The school is located between the Montparnasse quarter--famous for its painters and literary cafés--and the Latin Quarter, two blocks away from the Jardin du Luxembourg in the St. Germain area. The campus of the Catho is composed of two large, beautiful courtyards and surrounding classrooms.

The American Business School of Paris is located in the 10th arrondissement in a very Parisian district near the Canal Saint Martin. The campus is housed in modern facilities and hosts a student body of approximately 3000 students from France and over 80 different countries of the world.

ISA students also have the option to take courses at the world-renowned Sorbonne. Founded, in 1257, the Sorbonne is a legendary school found in the famous Latin Quater of Paris on the Left Bank.

Students participating in the Fine Arts and French Language summer program will take French classes from a French university and art classes. In the case of the art classes, the city is your classroom! Art courses take place at various sites and in museums throughout Paris, and language courses take place in the classroom, typically at the Sorbonne.