French Language & Culture
Why Choose This Program?
Live the Language
Experience authentic immersion in the French language and culture.
Network
Meet new friends and gain a new family. Make lasting memories and connections.
Get Inspired
Jump up a level in French. Shine on college applications.
The Destination
Welcome to Paris—la ville lumiere (city of light), a global center of art, fashion, and culture.
As a symbol of the Age of Enlightenment, Paris holds a special place in Europe. Set in northern central France and founded by Celts in the 3rd Century B.C., la ville lumiere grew from humble origins to be at a crossroads of trade and be a worldwide cultural mecca. Thirty million visitors a year revel in its diversity and delicious cuisine, enjoying melt-in-your-mouth croissants and patisserie fit for Marie Antoinette herself!
The Musee d'Orsay houses the world’s largest collection of impressionist artworks. Come face to face with Venus de Milo and the Mona Lisa in the Louvre, the world’s largest and most visited museum. Pay homage at the first couture fashion house on Rue de la Paix or flex your science muscles at the National Museum of Natural History and the Musée des Arts et Métiers. For the eclectic, there’s the Museum of Magic and the Paris Catacombs, with its maze of underground galleries. At the core of French cultural heritage and offering something for every interest, Paris stands as a captivating city awaiting discovery.
Cultural Awareness
CIEE wants all our students to feel welcomed, supported, and empowered to succeed while studying abroad. Local CIEE staff have provided details about conditions and cultural attitudes that students with specific identities might encounter in Paris.
Sample Itinerary
Sample Activities
Just imagine all the fun you’ll have!
- Flex your artistic credentials and create your own graffiti murals with a local street artist in the Bercy Skate Park.
- Impress your friends with delicious chocolate eclairs as you master the art of making pâte à choux from French pastry chefs.
- Challenge your fellow Global Navigators to a game of pétanque in the sun-drenched Parisian parks.
- Explore the hidden secrets of Paris, walking through the underground labyrinth of bone-filled catacombs.
- Channel your inner French aristocrat by strolling through the grounds of the Parc de Sceaux. Picnic in the gardens before hitting the summer soldes (sales) in the outdoor market.
Please note activities are based on past programs and subject to change at CIEE's discretion to adapt to local circumstances and participant feedback. Our goal when arranging activities is always to enhance your experience.
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Eligibility
- Participants must be 14 years old and above.
- Program open to all current high school students—Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors—who have completed at least one year of high school French. Students who have completed at least two years of high school French may qualify for the Honors French Language & Culture program in Rennes, France.
- 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
Optional College Credit Fee
$150
Learn more about how to get college credit for your future college degree.
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 2025 4 weeks | Start Date | End Date | Costs $7,650 | |
| Program Summer Session II 2025 4 weeks | Start Date | End Date | Costs $7,650 |
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.
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