| Program Type: | International Service Learning, Traditional Study Abroad | Academic Areas: | Economics, Fashion & Textiles, French, Global Studies, History, Music, Nutrition & Food Science, Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology, Visual Arts |
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| Accommodations:: | Apartment, Homestay | Minimum GPA: | 2.5 |
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Spend a semester or academic year in the enchanting city of Paris, France, with AIFS Abroad! Choose from a variety of course options at the prestigious Cours de Civilisation Française de la Sorbonne (CCFS). Located in the heart of Paris, students benefit from having one of the world’s greatest capitals of culture as their campus. Give your French language skills a head-start while enjoying the French Riviera with the Optional Early Start Program in Cannes.
| Semester/Term | Eligibility Requirements | Rec. Semester Credits |
| Fall, Spring or Academic Year |
Open to First Year, Sophomore, Junior, Senior, Non-Student Minimum of 2.5 GPA | From 14 to 16 |
The prestige of the Sorbonne is matched by few educational institutions. Dating back to 1919, the Cours de Civilisation Française de la Sorbonne (CCFS) has the status of a private institution for the teaching of French as a foreign language. The CCFS offers classes in French to all levels, from beginners, to teachers of French as a foreign language, and everyone in between. There are also lecture courses and seminars on French Civilization offered to AIFS Abroad students in French and in English.
Professional development is at the foundation of our preparation for participants' time abroad. We utilize the CliftonStrengths assessment as a tool to help all participants understand themselves better, provide a vocabulary around their natural talents, and deepen the impact of their experience abroad.
As an organization we are committed to ensuring all identities are able to thrive in an inclusive global educational environment. Everyone has a complex identity, and the different aspects of your identity are important when deciding on a program and location. Review our Social Identity Pages to assist you when selecting a program that best fits your interests and needs.
AIDE General Social Identity Resources
We are the first education abroad provider to sign on with the
Climate Action Network for International Educators (CANIE).
Focused on making education abroad carbon neutral, we include
carbon offsets for all participants' return flights, environmental
education connecting students on the ground to environmental
projects, and make our own business practices more
sustainable.
AIFS funding, combined with other sources of financial support students can access, will help make international education goals attainable. Find out more about what we have to offer.
Learn more about funding
| Term | Year | App Deadline | Decision Date | Start Date | End Date |
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| Spring | 2026 | 09/01/2025 ** | Rolling Registration | 01/20/2026 | 05/23/2026 |
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** Indicates a rolling registration process. |
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