Information for term January in Paris
Application deadline, and cost information.
Overview
Click to OpenDiscover Paris's rich past and vibrant present with CIEE this January! Whether you choose to analyze 2000 years of architecture and history with our Paris Collage course, or to grasp the complexity and stakes of global investment in International Finance, you will surely make the City of Lights your classroom.
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Unique Experiences
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EXPLORE THE MANY VILLAGES OF PARIS
Extra-curricular activities take you beyond the postcard views of the city and introduce you to a multi-dimensional capital.
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Visit the city’s many scenic parks
such as the Bois de Boulougne, Jardin de Luxembourg, and Bois de Vincennes.
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Take a day trip
to the historic castle of Chantilly, where you may enjoy a delicious meal made in the castle’s very own kitchen.
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restaurants
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Location & Culture
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Your Destination
Paris, a center for culture, art, fashion, gastronomy, and intellectual life, is also a major global metropolis. The Seine River traverses the city and its waterways, quays, and bridges serve as major thoroughfares. Explore the city’s most famous monuments such as the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, and Notre Dame Cathedral. Enjoy the delicacies at Paris’s numerous cafés - one for every 200 inhabitants!
The Culture

EXCURSIONS & ACTIVITIES
- Marvel at the city’s architectural history, from the middle ages till the 21st century.
- Go on faculty led and outings and weekend excursions to the neighborhoods that grace the iconic French capital.
- Indulge in Paris’s haute cuisine, food meticulously prepared and artfully presented.
- Experience the breathtaking works of art at the Louvre, the most visited art museum in the world.
- Treat yourself to a uniquely Parisian performance at the famous Moulin Rouge theater, the birthplace of the Cancan.
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Daily Life
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HOUSING
Shared Apartments: Most students live in shared apartments in Paris with other CIEE Summer in Paris students. Student apartments are located throughout the city but will be within a 45-minute commute of the Global Institute.
Homestay: A limited number of homestays may be available, with preference given to those whose universities require living with a local family.
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Meals
Shared Apartments: Meals are not provided for students staying in apartments. Each apartment has its own kitchen where students may prepare their meals.
Homestays: Students who live with homestay families receive breakfast daily plus five additional meals per week.
Paris, France Where You'll Study
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CIEE Global Institute
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Academics
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Students spend three weeks in January taking coursework focused either on: International Finance or Paris Collage: History, Culture, Architecture. Both are complemented with co-curricular activities to immerse you in the culture and facilitate intercultural learning. Classes take place at CIEE Global Institute – Paris.
CIEE Global Institute – Paris is located on rue du Sentier in the lively Sentier neighborhood in the 2nd arrondissement. It is just a 10-minute walk to the Palais Royal, and a 15-minute walk to the Louvre. All courses are taught by faculty from a range of Paris institutions and are specialists in their respective fields.
GPA
2.5
Language Prerequisites
There are no specific language requirements for this program.
Program Requirements
1 CIEE elective course
Program Credit
Total credit: 3 U.S. semester/4.5 quarter credits
Course Credit
CIEE courses: 3 U.S. semester/4.5 quarter credits; 45 contact hours
Academic Culture
The program is made up of three weeks of classes with an intensive orientation beforehand. CIEE classes are designed to follow U.S. academic culture. Class attendance is strictly enforced both for classes and required co-curricular excursions.
Class Format
Courses taught at CIEE Paris are for CIEE students only. Courses are taught Monday – Friday. Instruction is supported and augmented online by our learning management system, Canvas.
Grading
Assessment is based on the individual’s overall performance in the course, including essays, coursework, and final examinations or papers. Students must check with their professors to find out exam and project presentation dates. Under no circumstances will CIEE alter deadlines or exam dates for study abroad students who have made conflicting travel plans. The U.S. grading scale of A-F is used.
Language of Instruction
English
Courses
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Note: This course listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract between CIEE and any applicant, student, institution, or other party. The courses, as described, may be subject to change as a result of ongoing curricular revisions, assignment of lecturers and teaching staff, and program development. Courses may be canceled due to insufficient enrollment.
Dates & Fees
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You get more for every dollar when you study abroad with CIEE, because our high-quality programs include everything from excursions to insurance. There are no hidden charges, and no disappointing surprises when you arrive.
Program |
Application Due |
Start Date |
End Date |
Fees & Housing |
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January 2022 | Nov 1, 2021 | Dec 27, 2021* | Jan 17, 2022* |
*Dates for this program are provided as tentative dates. Please consult with your study abroad advisor to confirm dates before purchasing your flights.
To help you budget, keep in mind that students are responsible for the cost of international airfare, local transportation, books and supplies, visas, and personal expenses. In addition, your college or university may charge additional fees for study abroad, or may require you to receive a transcript via CIEE's School of Record, which carries an additional fee of $500.
What's Included
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Our Staff
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Jean-Philippe Primout
Director
Jean-Philippe joined CIEE in 2008 where he has served as operations and student life director.
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Franck Le Gac
Academic Director
Franck oversees the coordination, quality, and planning of all courses and educational programing in Paris.
Get Started
Here's what you need to do to take the next steps:-
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START AN APPLICATION
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Contact Us
Send us an email if you still have questions or need information about applying to this program.