This is a French language program that is offered at all levels, covering the fundamental aspects of French and building on practical knowlege of the language for use in everyday situations. French language courses are complimented by lectures covering French culture and civilization.

This Program offers a wide variety of business, management, and humanities courses taught in English. ABSP allows students to engage in a truly international experience with courses made up of 50% international students from 80 different countries from around the globe.

The American Business School prepares students for a wide range of possibilities and professions in the business world. Courses are taught by a team of international professors and lecturers who tailor-make coursework based on their own unique backgrounds and career experiences. Students will learn how to work on a team in multi-cultural settings, gain practice in international case studies, and prepare for a successful international career.

Courses are taught in English unless otherwise noted. Students must take at least one course in French.

Most universities accept transcripts from the American Business School Paris (ABSP). If your home institution has confirmed that it will not accept an official transcript from ABSP and requires one to come from a US university, ISA works with the University of San Diego (USD) as our school of record. You must notify ISA immediately if you will require a school of record transcript from USD. There is a fee associated with this option. Please note that the transfer of credit will be decided upon entirely by your home institution and not by ISA or USD.

This program offers courses at all French language levels. Beginning and intermediate level courses focus primarily on French language skills. Starting at the intermediate level, courses are also offered in Culture and Civilization areas such as art, theater, literature, communications, history, and culture. All courses are taught in French and all participants are in the classroom with American and other international students.

Students enrolled in the French Language, Culture, and Civilization semester/year program at the Catholic University of Paris who place into the superior language level (fluent or nearly fluent) during the official placement exam have the option of replacing a portion of their curriculum with up to two or the equivalent of two classes with French students. On a case by case basis to be determined by the French university, students with advanced level proficiency may be offered this opportunity as well.

*Students may add an intensive month as a preface to any of the fall or year programs in Paris. Please see Intensive Month program.