Program Overview
Program Overview
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Popular Subject Areas
Arts and French Language
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Location
Paris
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Host University
Institut Catholique de Paris
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Term
Summer 2 2021
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Program Dates
Jul 03, 2021 - Jul 31, 2021
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Program Length
Summer
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Application Deadline
Apr 25, 2021
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Forms and Payment Deadline
May 10, 2021
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Credit
90 - 105 Contact Hours
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Eligibility
2.50 Minimum GPA*
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Cost
$6,750
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Study Abroad Program Description
The city of Paris is your classroom in this program, with arts instructors leading you through monuments and museums of interest as part of the learning experience. You can choose to either take two arts courses or take one arts and one French language course, depending on your preference.
Arts courses are taught by visiting instructors and are open exclusively to ISA Paris students, helping to create instant bonds among program participants. These courses may be held in the ISA Paris office's classroom space when you're not out exploring the city. French language courses are available to students from all language backgrounds, from beginning to advanced. The courses are taken at the Institut Catholique de Paris with international students from all over the world and are taught by the faculty of the host university.
Back to back sessions of this program are available. You may select both sessions when submitting your online application and will receive a discount from the combined price of the sessions. For more information about this option, please contact your France Program Manager.
*Eligibility
MINIMUM GPA
Students must have a minimum grade point average of 2.50.
MINIMUM ADMISSIONS PREREQUISITES
There is no language prerequisite for this program.
To participate in this program, you must be 18 years of age or older.
What's Included

Comprehensive Advising and Support

24-Hour Emergency

Comprehensive Health, Safety, and Security Support

Airport Reception

Visa Support

Tuition at the Host University

Housing

Meals and Laundry Service

Bridging Cultures Program

Full-Time Resident Staff

On-Site ISA Offices

Internet Access

ISA Discovery Model

Excursions

Cultural Activities

Insurance

Official Transcript from the Host University

Professional Development Toolbox

Scholarship Opportunities
Academics
Credits
Contact Hours
90 - 105
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits
6 - 7
Recommended U.S. Quarter Units
9 - 10
Academic Information
Course Options
- You may choose one of two options:
- OPTION A: take two arts courses
- OPTION B: take one arts course and one French language course
Course Selection and Scheduling
- Availability of courses is based on enrollment numbers. All students should seek pre-approval for 2 courses AND 2 seperate alternate courses in the event of last-minute class cancellations.
- The course list below indicates the proposed courses for the upcoming session. The host university has not yet confirmed the current course list at this time. This site will be updated once ISA receives the updated list of courses, along with a notification to accepted students of the change. All students should seek pre-approval for alternate courses in the event of last-minute class cancellations.
Course Credit
- Credits earned varies according to the policies of your home institution.
- According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, you must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by your home institution, for the duration of the program.
Transcripts
- The transcript from the Institut Catholique de Paris will reflect contact hours for each course listed below. Please be in touch with your U.S. University regarding credit transfer for this program.
Language Placement
- Enrollment in French courses is determined by the results of a language placement exam administered by Institut Catholique de Paris. Please note that your performance on the placement exam may not reflect the number of semesters of language instruction you've already completed at your home university. We strongly suggest that students who are trying to place into any level of language beyond true beginning prepare for the language placement exam by reviewing previous coursework.
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Support & Funding
Funding Your ISA Program
As an ISA participant, you have the opportunity to apply for scholarships and grants that can be applied directly to assist with your study abroad programs. ISA offers over $1,000,000 in scholarships and grants each year. To see what opportunities are available, you may visit the Scholarships and Grants page. Please note that some programs, including remote learning opportunities, are not eligible for scholarships.
View all Funding OptionsHousing
Living in ISA housing will give you the opportunity to experience aspects of the French lifestyle that are inaccessible to the average visitor to Paris. Uncovering the uniqueness of your "quartier" (neighborhood) and the surrounding areas will help you to feel right at home. No matter which type of housing you choose, you will commute to class as most Parisians do, via métro. With an open and adaptable mind, the experience of living in another culture can be highly rewarding.
We strive to match your housing preferences with our available accommodations, however, housing preference requests cannot be guaranteed.

Homestay
Host families are best option if you are seeking full linguistic and cultural immersion during your time abroad. Each host family has been carefully selected by ISA's resident staff in order to best accommodate your needs and to ensure a comfortable living situation. Homestays will provide breakfast seven days a week, dinner five days a week, and laundry service once a week. Some homestays will house multiple students while others may house one. Single rooms may be guaranteed for an additional fee.

Apartment
Apartments are a great housing option if you are seeking a great deal of independence during your time abroad. Apartments are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis, and availability is limited. Rent and utilities are included in the program price, and each apartment is fully furnished. The apartments are speckled throughout the city of Paris, and they are generally comprised of shared rooms. Meals and laundry service are not included.
You will pay a $500 refundable security deposit if living in this ISA housing option. ISA may retain some, or all, of this deposit in the event of damage to property, or if utility usage exceeds the allotted monthly amount.

Student Residence
The student residence is a nice option if you would like to be fairly independent while living in a more student-centered environment. The residence halls are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis, and availability is limited. The residence halls are located at Cité Universitaire in the 14th arrondissement. The dorms have shared kitchens, showers, and restrooms on each floor, and laundry facilities are available for an additional cost. You will also have access to the cafeteria located on the dorm campus, where meals can be inexpensively purchased. Rooms may be single or shared, and meals and laundry service are not included.
You will pay a $500 refundable security deposit if living in this ISA housing option. ISA may retain some, or all, of this deposit in the event of damage to property, or if utility usage exceeds the allotted monthly amount.

Independent Housing
You may elect to secure housing independently. If you select this option, you will receive a discount equal to the housing portion of the program price.
Housing is not included during the winter break and/or the break between the fall and spring semesters for those students completing the full academic year. Housing is also not included between intensive month sessions and the academic semesters. Please contact your ISA Site Specialist if you would like to add ISA housing for an additional cost during these periods.
Excursions
THERE’S MORE TO DISCOVER WITH ISA
ISA excursions allow you to explore the diverse, distinct, and gorgeous landscape of France that you may not get to visit on your own. While abroad, you will have the chance to go on one weekend trip and one day trip, to the following destinations.

Cultural Activities in Paris
The ISA on-site team encourages you to explore the city and culture of Paris. The team facilitates this by offering a robust calendar of events that showcases what makes Paris special.
These activities vary each term, and previous offerings have included cooking classes, a night at the Opéra, a "How to become Parisian in one hour" comedy show, tea at the Grande Mosquée de Paris, and museum visits (Louvre, Orsay, Pompidou, etc.).

France Discovery Day Trip
Visit one of the many notable destinations outside of Paris on this day trip. The change of scenery from the bustle of Paris is a great way to gain a different perspective on French culture and history. Visits vary from term to term and have included trips to Giverny, Versailles, Chantilly, Reims, Fontainebleau, or Chartres.

Mont St Michel
This spectacular site remains one of the most popular tourist destinations in all of France, second only to Paris. You will perform "La Traversée", the crossing of the Bay between San Malo and Mont-Saint-Michel to get to the Mont Saint Michel Abbey and surrounding areas. From a distance, one can see the "pre-sale" sheep (a gastronomic specialty thanks to their naturally salty meat) grazing on the salt marshes. The Mont St Michel Abbey is connected to the mainland by an improbably thin stretch of land, and you will hear all about its history and significance on a guided tour.

Saint Malo
Located at the mouth of the Rance River in the Bretagne region, Saint-Malo was a fortified island during the Middle Ages. The walled port city was notorious for piracy and a haven for mercenaries throughout much of modern history. Today, it is a major tourist destination, with many ancient buildings and accessible ramparts. It also has the highest concentration of seafood restaurants in Europe and is famous for serving delicious local oysters from the nearby village of Cancale.