This is a unique five-week opportunity to discover Paris through the arts and language. The program is a perfect match for one who seeks a study abroad experience with art courses taught in English. French language courses are also available.

While French courses take place in the classrooms at the Catholic University of Paris, art courses step out into the city, as professors lead students through museums and monuments of interest, relating foundations of art to the students' own work.

Fine Arts courses, with the exception of "Painting in Plein Air" and "Historical Study of Landscape," do not have any prerequisites and are open to all students.

French courses are available at all language levels. All students taking a French language course must complete a two-part French language placement exam, one portion before departure for the program and the other upon arrival in Paris. The exam will indicate each student's language proficiency level, and will determine the courses in which the student is eligible to enroll.

Please use the following only as a guideline to determine what each student's language level may be. Each semester/quarter is of COLLEGE-LEVEL French or the equivalent of:

True Beginning (Débutant) = 0 Semesters/0-2 Quarters
Beginning (Elémentaire 1) = 0-2 Semesters/0-3 Quarters
High Beginning (Elémentaire 2) = 1-2 Semesters/2-3 Quarters
Low Intermediate (Elémentaire 3) = 2-3 Semesters/3-5 Quarters
Intermediate (Intermédiaire 1) = 3-5 Semesters/5-8 Quarters
High Intermediate (Intermédiaire 2) = 3-6 Semesters/5-9 Quarters
Advanced (Intermédiaire 3) = 4-7 Semesters/6-11 Quarters
High Advanced (Avancé 1) = 5-8 Semesters/8-12 Quarters
Superior (Avancé 2) = 6+ Semesters/9+ Quarters

Please note that a student's French language level in France may be lower than his/her level in the U.S.

During the program, students may choose one of two options:

Option A: Students focus solely on art by taking two art classes, 45 contact hours each.

Option B: Students combine one fine arts course of 45 contact hours and one French course of 60 contact hours.

Art classes, designed specifically for the Fine Arts program, are taken with other students participating in the program. French classes are taken with other international students.

The Catholic University of Paris issues the transcripts for this program.

Gap Year students are also eligible for this program. For more information, click here.

This is an Intensive French language program that offers French courses at all language levels. Students take a French language course complemented by two workshops.

All students must complete a two-part French language placement exam, one portion before departure for the program and the other upon arrival in Paris. The exam will indicate each student's language proficiency level, and will determine the courses in which the student is eligible to enroll.

Please use the following only as a guideline to determine what each student's language level may be. Each semester/quarter is of COLLEGE-LEVEL French or the equivalent of:

True Beginning (Débutant) = 0 Semesters/0-2 Quarters
Beginning (Elémentaire 1) = 0-2 Semesters/0-3 Quarters
High Beginning (Elémentaire 2) = 1-2 Semesters/2-3 Quarters
Low Intermediate (Elémentaire 3) = 2-3 Semesters/3-5 Quarters
Intermediate (Intermédiaire 1) = 3-5 Semesters/5-8 Quarters
High Intermediate (Intermédiaire 2) = 3-6 Semesters/5-9 Quarters
Advanced (Intermédiaire 3) = 4-7 Semesters/6-11 Quarters
High Advanced (Avancé 1) = 5-8 Semesters/8-12 Quarters
Superior (Avancé 2) = 6+ Semesters/9+ Quarters

Please note that a student's French language level in France may be lower than his/her level in the U.S.

Gap Year students are also eligible for this program. For more information, click here.

The American Business School in Paris allows students the opportunity to prepare for a successful international career in one of the most exciting and dynamic cities in the world. The ABS provides an innovative approach to business through its commitment to diversity, openness, and respect for what is different. Courses are taught in English in a classroom comprised of approximately 30% French students and 70% students from 60-80 different countries around the world.

Courses are held at the main campus of the American Business School Paris and are taught by host university faculty and visiting U.S. faculty from Towson University and University of Hawa'ii Manoa. While the program is open to international students, the vast majority of the participants are North American.

While most universities accept official transcripts issued by the American Business School Paris (ABSP) for coursework taken abroad, some universities or institutions do require a U. S. transcript in order to transfer credit. ISA has partnered with California Lutheran University to serve as the School of Record for those students requiring a U.S. transcript for ABSP programs. If you have confirmed with your home university that you will require a U.S. transcript, or are interested in learning about this option, please contact your Program Manager or Site Specialist as soon as possible.