Filmmaking & Storytelling
A Summer for Fun, Friends, and Your Future
Explore
Have fun discovering Paris' iconic landmarks and film history.
Network
Meet new friends and aspiring moviemakers. Build your own community.
Get Inspired
Launch your future today! Develop career-ready skills and experience as you develop your own film scene from the storyboard to cutting room.
The Destination
Welcome to Paris—the city for dreamers.
Paris is where film history was made. The first public movie screening happened here in 1895, sparking a global art form. From the poetic realism of the French New Wave to the bold visions of directors like Agnès Varda, Jean-Luc Godard, and Céline Sciamma, Paris continues to shape how we tell stories on screen. As you explore, you’ll find the same glowing streetlamps, elegant Haussmann buildings, and vibrant street life that have inspired generations of filmmakers.
Paris invites you to slow down and take in the details: a flaky croissant from a neighborhood bakery, people-watching at a sidewalk café as locals pass by in effortlessly cool outfits, the sound of music drifting from a Metro station. Wander through pastel streets in Montmartre, where artists once painted and writers debated at cafés like Les Deux Magots and Café de Flore. Whether you're exploring masterpieces at the Musée d'Orsay or catching a street performance in the Latin Quarter, it all feeds the creative energy behind your lens.
Cultural Awareness
CIEE wants all our students to feel welcomed, supported, and empowered to succeed while studying abroad. No matter where you choose to study abroad with CIEE, our staff will be on hand throughout your program to provide advice, resources, and support.
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Sample Itinerary
Sample Activities
- Explore iconic Paris filming locations used in French and international cinema. Can you guess the scene?
- Ride to the top of the Eiffel Tower and take in sweeping city views before learning the surprising history behind Paris’s most iconic structure. Snap pics with friends and spot your favorite filming locations below.
- Explore the Louvre’s massive galleries with your team on a guided scavenger hunt. Marvel at the glass pyramid entrance and the museum’s origin as a medieval fortress as you search for famous works of art.
- Cruise the Seine on a riverboat tour, passing under historic bridges and past landmarks like Notre-Dame and the Grand Palais. Relax, chat with friends, and see Paris from a whole new angle.
- Admire world-famous Impressionist art inside the Musée d’Orsay, a stunning former train station with ornate architecture and massive clocks. Wander the exhibits or find a favorite painting to inspire your next creative idea."
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Eligibility
Eligibility
- Participants must be 14 years old and above.
- Program open to all current high school students: Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors.
- For scholarship eligibility requirements, please check our scholarship page.
For more information, refer to the detailed Program Essential Eligibility Criteria.
Dates & Fees
Application Fee
$25
Program scholarships and tuition include iNext Travel Insurance, but do not cover the cost of flights. Find additional details about what’s included with your tuition.
More questions? Find answers, get application support, sign up for virtual presentations, or contact us!
Program |
Application Due |
Start Date |
End Date |
Costs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Program Summer Session I 2026 3 weeks | Start Date | End Date | ||
| Program Summer Session II 2026 3 weeks | Start Date | End Date |
Program Fees
CIEE 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 protection with benefits.
Financial Aid
CIEE 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.
Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
Program Fees
CIEE 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 protection with benefits.
Financial Aid
CIEE 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.
Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
Ready to change your life?
What's Included
Interactive Classes
Housing
3 Meals/Day
(Dietary Needs Accommodated)
All Ground Transportation
(Once In-country)
Optional Flight Chaperone
(Flight Cost Not Included)
Pre-departure Advice and Orientation
Access to WIFI
(No international data plan or SIM card included)
All Cultural Activities and Excursions
Comprehensive Medical and Travel Protection
24/7 Emergency On-site Support
Our Staff
Delphine Mauny
Center Director
A born-and-bred Parisian, Delphine has extensive experience in international education, having worked with American high school students, college students, and adults traveling to France.
Program Leaders guide and support our High School Summer Abroad participants through every step of their program.
Get Started
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Connect with your Teachers or Parents
Share your plans and confirm you're on track to meet all required steps to go abroad.
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Contact Us
Send us an email if you still have questions or need information about enrolling.
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