Information for term Open Campus Block
Application deadline, and cost information.
Overview
Click to OpenCome to the City of Light for a stroll along the Seine and chances are, you’ll never want to leave. Experience France’s world-famous capital your way by customizing your study abroad term on the Open Campus Block Program. Take one, two, or three six-week blocks, and select your courses from a wide range of subject areas. Get ready to make the best of your stay in the city of Lights: from a visit to the Eiffel Tower to a picnic on the banks of the Seine, Paris will offers something to anyone.
Stay in Paris the entire time or spend other blocks at our Open Campus Block locations in Berlin, Buenos Aires, Cape Town, Copenhagen, Dublin, Kyoto, London, Madrid, Yucatán, Monteverde, Rome, Santiago, Shanghai, and Sydney.
Follow our Travels:
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EXPERIENCE THE TRADITIONS
and daily rituals of French life by spending a weekend with a local Parisian family in a homestay.
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EXPLORE THE CITY OF LIGHTS,
in a magical city that deserves its reputation. Visit and explore the contemporary, diverse, and trendy Paris.
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LET THE SEINE’S WATERWAYS,
quays, and bridges transport you to breathtaking sights that include the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, the Arc de Triomphe, and the château de Versailles.
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WORKS OF ART IN THE LOUVRE
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BOOKSTORES IN 5TH ARRONDISSEMENT
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Location & Culture
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Your Destination
Paris offers some of the greatest sites in the world: Notre Dame, the Arc de Triomphe, the château de Versailles, the Louvre, and the Eiffel Tower, to name a few. Paris is also a modern, vibrant and diverse city that is definitely turned towards the 21st century.
The Culture
EXCURSIONS & ACTIVITIES
A wide range of activities and day-trips will be offered to immerse yourself in French culture and historical heritage.
- Participate in day trips to another region in France or to a neighboring country (Normandy, Champagne, Belgium)
- Meet young locals through a vibrant language exchange with Parisians; volunteer with one of our community service partners; or discover your own passion with an interest group in music, sports, art, or film!
- Explore the hidden corners of Paris culture, art, and society through two extra-curricular activities a week.
- Treat yourself to fresh baguettes and croissants at every boulangerie and take a stroll in the gorgeous squares and parks that line the city.
PROJECTS
- Volunteering. There are volunteer opportunities at sports clubs, arts organizations, youth centers, churches, schools, and other community organizations.
Students interested in one of the following Academic Projects must submit additional materials as part of their course selection:
- Internships. Build new skills and intercultural competencies through the CIEE Academic Internship and become an active participant in the Paris professional environment.
- Research. Pursue a research project of your own design incorporating independent, local field-work.
- Service-learning. Combine course-based learning with practical, relevant project experience to meet a community-defined need.
Program Blogs
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Daily Life
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HOUSING
- Shared Apartments: Most students will be living in single rooms in the CIEE student residence. Based in Puteaux, in the district of La Défense, the residence is connected to the main Metro line (line 1), 10 minutes away from the Champs Elysées, 20 minutes away from the Louvre and 30 minutes away from Bastille.
- Homestay: As long as the local health and safety regulations permit, students will stay in homestays following new CIEE Health Guidelines. A limited number of homestays may be available, with preference given to those whose universities require living with a local family.
- Weekend Homestay: Students living in shared apartments with other CIEE Paris students can experience a homestay with a Parisian host. This opportunity allows students to experience the traditions and daily rituals of French life with local Parisians!
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MEALS
- Student Residence: Meals are not provided for students living at the residence, but amenities include access to a shared and furnished kitchen where they may prepare their food.
- Homestays: Students who live with homestay families receive breakfast daily plus five additional meals per week.
Academics
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Students enroll in one, two, or three six-week blocks, taking two courses during each block. This program gives students the flexibility to stay in Paris the entire time or spend other blocks at our Open Campus Block locations in Berlin, Buenos Aires, Cape Town, Copenhagen, Dublin, Kyoto, London, Monteverde, Paris, Rome, Santiago, Shanghai, Sydney, and Yucatán.
Students choose from a variety of disciplines within seven different tracks: Art and Architecture; Business; Communications, Journalism, and New Media; Global and Community Health; International Relations and Political Science; Language, Literature, and Culture; or STEM and Society.
Most courses are taught in English. All CIEE students, regardless of previous language experience, have the opportunity to learn French. Courses at a variety of proficiency levels are available, and more advanced French speakers can take advantage of French-taught courses in Art History or Francophone Literatures.
Faculty from local institutions and CIEE faculty teach CIEE courses. Eligible students studying in Paris for three blocks may be able to enroll in a course at one of our Parisian university partners
GPA
2.5.
Students planning to take a direct enrollment class at any of the University of Paris institutions must have at least a 3.0 GPA and take a language assessment test.
Language Prerequisites
There are no specific language requirements for this program.
Individual courses may have additional prerequisites; for CIEE courses, these are listed in the syllabi below. Students are responsible for having their own course approval conversations with their advisors.
Program Requirements
Students are required to enroll in two courses each block. Students attending the program for all three blocks in a semester may select one block in which to enroll in only one course.
PROGRAM CREDIT
- One block: 6-7 U.S semester/9-10.5quarter credits
- Two blocks: 12-14 U.S. semester/18-21 quarter credits
- Three blocks: 15-18 U.S. semester/22.5-27 quarter credits
Course Credit
- CIEE courses: typically, 3 U.S. semester/4.5 quarter credits; 45 contact hours
- language courses: 3 U.S. semester/4.5 quarter credits; 60 contact hours
- lab courses: 4 U.S. semester/6 quarter credits; 60 contact hours
- CIEE Academic Internship: 3 U.S. semester/4.5 quarter credits; 15 contact hours, 100-120 internship placement hours
- CIEE Directed Independent Research: 3 U.S. semester/4.5 quarter credits; 15 contact hours, 100-120 research hours
- CIEE Service-Learning Project: 3 U.S. semester/4.5 quarter credits; 15 contact hours, 90 service hours
Individual courses may have additional prerequisites; for CIEE courses, these are listed in the syllabi below. Students are responsible for having their own course approval conversations with their advisors.
Academic Culture
Each six-week course covers the content of a full semester, so the pace is fast and the workload demanding. CIEE courses are designed to follow U.S. academic culture and standards. The class environment typically features a combination of traditional lecture and discussion with co-curricular excursions and activities. Heavy emphasis is placed on student participation. To avoid falling behind, students should not plan personal travel out of Paris when classes are in session and instead plan trips for the long weekends in between blocks. Students who opt to combine CIEE courses with one course at a local French university should expect a greater focus on independent student work outside of the classroom. They will also need to work closely with CIEE staff to prepare for the French university course examination system.
Class Format
Courses taught at CIEE Paris are typically for CIEE students only. Classes are scheduled Monday-Friday and meet either two, three, or four times per week, and attendance is strictly enforced both for classes and required co-curricular excursions. Students should expect an average of two hours of preparation required for each hour in class. Instruction is supported and augmented online by our learning management system, Canvas.
Grading
The U.S. grading scale of A-F is used. Students are graded based on attendance, class participation, homework, project work, presentations, and mid-term and final examinations. Learning outcomes assessment is continuous through personal reflections, evaluation feedback, self-assessment, and requirements as set out in course syllabi.
Individual courses may have additional prerequisites; for CIEE courses, these are listed in the syllabi below. Students are responsible for having their own course approval conversations with their advisors.
Language of Instruction
English and/or French
Individual courses may have additional prerequisites; for CIEE courses, these are listed in the syllabi below. Students are responsible for having their own course approval conversations with their advisors.
Courses
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Fall 2021 Term
Students may choose to study at only one CIEE site per semester or opt for the reduced mobility options across the active sites. Health and safety conditions permitting, instruction will be live in the classroom for onsite for students in residence with some additional classes provided via hybrid and online learning. Contingency plans are in place to allow for program completion in the event of any academic disruption.
- Courses are listed below by block and track; course list subject to change. Courses are in English unless otherwise noted. “GI” denotes courses that are offered at multiple CIEE locations.
- Use the Course Comparison Tools to compare classes offered across all Open Campus Block programs for each block:
- Students studying for three blocks who wish to complete a lab course (offered in London, Monteverde, and Yucatán) will be required to opt out of one course to remain within the program credit range.
- Many CIEE courses are available in multiple CIEE locations. To help ensure you are able to enrol in the courses you need, some courses may be facilitated as a HYBRID course by an instructor from a location that is separate from your own. In a HYBRID course, you will learn either face-to-face or online, depending on your location. However, regardless of your location, you will apply what you learn from the instructor and course materials in your location. The facilitation location for these courses will be confirmed and communicated to you by June 15th.
- Academic Projects will be offered onsite (either in-person or remotely) or remotely at another Open Campus location, dependent on availability and in compliance with local health and safety regulations.
- Academic Project placement will be designed based on the student’s project learning goals, qualifications, resume, and availability of placements in location or within the GI Network either in-person or remotely. The process is highly individualized and goal oriented. Students enrolled in an Academic Project will receive additional academic support that informs and enhances the placement experience.
- Students applying for an Academic Project are required to submit additional materials during the course selection process.
- During course selection, students interested in a French language course will be instructed to take an online French language assessment to determine their proficiency level. Enrollment will be finalized on site and is based on assessment outcomes.
- Students may add the non-credit “Survival French” course to their course load during the on-site orientation.
Fall 2021 CIEE Courses
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Communications, Journalism, and New Media Track
Global and Community Health Track
Language, Literature, and Culture Track
STEM and Society Track
Art and Architecture Track
Business Track
Communications, Journalism, and New Media Track
Global and Community Health Track
International Relations and Political Science Track
Language, Literature, and Culture Track
STEM and Society Track
Business Track
Communications, Journalism, and New Media Track
Global and Community Health Track
Language, Literature, and Culture Track
STEM and Society Track
Spring 2021 CIEE Courses
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Communications, Journalism, and New Media Track
Global and Community Health Track
International Relations and Political Science Track
Language, Literature, and Culture Track
STEM and Society Track
Art and Architecture Track
Business Track
Communications, Journalism, and New Media Track
Global and Community Health Track
Language, Literature, and Culture Track
Business Track
Communications, Journalism, and New Media Track
Language, Literature, and Culture Track
STEM and Society Track
Host Institution Courses
Click to OpenStudents studying in Paris for three consecutive blocks in a semester may be eligible to take one course at the University of Paris (UP). Pre-requisites may apply, and UP courses are likely to span multiple blocks and may conflict with selected CIEE classes. Admission is at the discretion of the university and enrollment for eligible students will occur on site.
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.
"(GI)" denotes courses that originated at CIEE's Open Campus Network and that are offered at multiple CIEE Centers.
Scholarships
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CIEE offers scholarships and grants annually to help students like you make your study abroad dream a reality.
Students who apply to this program are eligible for the following scholarships and grants:
- Ping Scholarships for Academic Excellence
- Global Access Initiative (GAIN) Grants
- McDermott Health Sciences, Nursing, and Public Health Merit Scholarships
- Stohl International Undergraduate Research Scholarships
- CIEE Gilman Go Global Grant
- CIEE Flight Voucher
To be considered, submit the CIEE Scholarships & Grants application within your CIEE program application. Learn more at the Scholarships & Grants section of our website.
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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.
In blocks I and II, courses and formal activities end on the last Thursday of the block, and in block III, on the last Friday. Students are free to use the time between blocks as they choose, either remaining in their location or using the time for their own travel pursuits. Students changing locations must check into their new Open Campus Block Network center by the first Monday of the block for local orientation, with classes starting on the first Wednesday of each block. In all cases, students are provided with continuous accommodation, and should speak with CIEE staff for more details.
Program |
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End Date |
Fees & Housing |
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| Fall Block II 2021 6 weeks | Deadline Passed | Sep 27, 2021 | Nov 6, 2021 |
$5,950
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Program FeesCIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel insurance with benefits. Participation Confirmation = $300 * Educational Costs = $4,533 ** Housing = $950 *** Insurance = $167 Total Fees = $5,950Estimated CostsStudents are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration. Meals not included in program fee = $650 † International Airfare = $1,250 †† Local Transportation = $150 Books & Supplies = $100 Personal expenses = $950 Other = $120 ††† Total Estimated Costs = $3,220Financial AidCIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants. This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time. Students required by their US home institution to study abroad via CIEE's School of Record will be charged a $500 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed. * non-refundable ** direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students *** Students in the homestay option have two meals per day provided as part of the program fee. No meals are included in the on-campus residence hall option. † for students in apartments; students in homestays should budget $500 for meals not included in the program fee †† round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure ††† Covid test fees for entry to the US |
| Fall Blocks II, III 2021 12 weeks | Deadline Passed | Sep 27, 2021 | Dec 18, 2021 |
$11,900
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Program FeesCIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel insurance with benefits. Participation Confirmation = $300 * Educational Costs = $9,533 ** Housing = $1,900 *** Insurance = $167 Total Fees = $11,900Estimated CostsStudents are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration. Meals not included in program fee = $1,300 † International Airfare = $1,250 †† Local Transportation = $300 Books & Supplies = $200 Personal expenses = $1,900 Other = $120 ††† Total Estimated Costs = $5,070Financial AidCIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants. This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time. Students required by their US home institution to study abroad via CIEE's School of Record will be charged a $500 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed. * non-refundable ** direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students *** Students in the homestay option have two meals per day provided as part of the program fee. No meals are included in the on-campus residence hall option. † for students in apartments; students in homestays should budget $1,500 semester for meals not included in the program fee †† round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure ††† Covid test fees for entry to the US |
| Fall Block III 2021 6 weeks | Deadline Passed | Nov 8, 2021 | Dec 18, 2021 |
$5,950
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Program FeesCIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel insurance with benefits. Participation Confirmation = $300 * Educational Costs = $4,533 ** Housing = $950 *** Insurance = $167 Total Fees = $5,950Estimated CostsStudents are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration. Meals not included in program fee = $650 † International Airfare = $1,250 †† Local Transportation = $150 Books & Supplies = $100 Personal expenses = $950 Other = $120 ††† Total Estimated Costs = $3,220Financial AidCIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants. This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time. Students required by their US home institution to study abroad via CIEE's School of Record will be charged a $500 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed. * non-refundable ** direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students *** Students in the homestay option have two meals per day provided as part of the program fee. No meals are included in the on-campus residence hall option. † for students in apartments; students in homestays should budget $500 semester for meals not included in the program fee †† round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure ††† Covid test fees for entry to the US |
| Fall Block I 2021 6 weeks | May 15, 2021 | Aug 16, 2021 | Sep 25, 2021 |
$5,950
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Program FeesCIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel insurance with benefits. Participation Confirmation = $300 * Educational Costs = $4,533 ** Housing = $950 *** Insurance = $167 Total Fees = $5,950Estimated CostsStudents are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration. Meals not included in program fee = $650 † International Airfare = $1,250 †† Local Transportation = $150 Books & Supplies = $100 Personal expenses = $950 Other = $120 ††† Total Estimated Costs = $3,220Financial AidCIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants. This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time. Students required by their US home institution to study abroad via CIEE's School of Record will be charged a $500 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed. * non-refundable ** direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students *** Students in the homestay option have two meals per day provided as part of the program fee. No meals are included in the on-campus residence hall option. † for students in apartments; students in homestays should budget $500 semester for meals not included in the program fee †† round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure ††† Covid test fees for entry to the US |
| Fall Blocks I, II 2021 12 weeks | May 15, 2021 | Aug 16, 2021 | Nov 6, 2021 |
$11,900
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Program FeesCIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel insurance with benefits. Participation Confirmation = $300 * Educational Costs = $9,533 ** Housing = $1,900 *** Insurance = $167 Total Fees = $11,900Estimated CostsStudents are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration. Meals not included in program fee = $1,300 † International Airfare = $1,250 †† Local Transportation = $300 Books & Supplies = $200 Personal expenses = $1,900 Other = $120 ††† Total Estimated Costs = $5,070Financial AidCIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants. This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time. Students required by their US home institution to study abroad via CIEE's School of Record will be charged a $500 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed. * non-refundable ** direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students *** Students in the homestay option have two meals per day provided as part of the program fee. No meals are included in the on-campus residence hall option. † for students in apartments; students in homestays should budget $500 semester for meals not included in the program fee †† round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure ††† Covid test fees for entry to the US |
| Fall Blocks I, II, III 2021 18 weeks | May 15, 2021 | Aug 16, 2021 | Dec 18, 2021 |
$17,850
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Program FeesCIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel insurance with benefits. Participation Confirmation = $300 * Educational Costs = $14,533 ** Housing = $2,850 *** Insurance = $167 Total Fees = $17,850Estimated CostsStudents are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration. Meals not included in program fee = $1,950 † International Airfare = $1,250 †† Local Transportation = $450 Books & Supplies = $300 Visa Fees = $165 ††† Personal expenses = $2,850 Other = $120 †††† Total Estimated Costs = $7,085Financial AidCIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants. This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time. Students required by their US home institution to study abroad via CIEE's School of Record will be charged a $500 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed. * non-refundable ** direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students *** Students in the homestay option have two meals per day provided as part of the program fee. No meals are included in the on-campus residence hall option. † for students in apartments; students in homestays should budget $500 semester for meals not included in the program fee †† round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure ††† Students staying a full semester in Paris need a visa †††† Covid test fees for entry to the US |
| Spring Block I 2022 6 weeks | Nov 1, 2021 | Jan 3, 2022 | Feb 12, 2022 | |
| Spring Blocks I, II 2022 12 weeks | Nov 1, 2021 | Jan 3, 2022 | Mar 26, 2022 | |
| Spring Blocks I, II, III 2022 18 weeks | Nov 1, 2021 | Jan 3, 2022 | May 7, 2022 | |
| Spring Block II 2022 6 weeks | Nov 1, 2021 | Feb 14, 2022 | Mar 26, 2022 | |
| Spring Blocks II, III 2022 12 weeks | Nov 1, 2021 | Feb 14, 2022 | May 7, 2022 | |
| Spring Block III 2022 6 weeks | Nov 1, 2021 | Mar 28, 2022 | May 7, 2022 | |
| OC Academic Year 2021-2022 38 weeks | May 15, 2021 | Aug 16, 2021 | May 7, 2022 |
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.
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What's Included
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Our Staff
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Jean-Philippe Primout
Center Director
Jean-Philippe joined CIEE in 2008 and served as Operations and Student Life Director before becoming the Center Director in 2019.
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Franck Le Gac
Academic Director
Franck oversees the coordination, quality, and planning of all courses and educational programming in Paris.
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