
Flourish in Paris
Challenge yourself in a French learning environment for the semester or academic year and return home a Parisian



Academic Year 2023-2024 dates to be confirmed.
Fall 2023: August 30 – December 17, 2023
Academic Year 2023-24: August 30 – May 12, 2024
Spring 2024: January 3 – May 12, 2024
The Paris Program includes the following:
Academics
- Tuition fees for full course load (partial fees covered for most studio and some performing arts courses)
- Customized language support
- Academic support: methodology sessions, proofreading sessions, course-specific tutoring, mid-semester review, cours complémentaires
Culture
- On-site orientation
- 6 – 7 cultural activities: performing arts, bateau-mouche Seine River cruise, Sporting match and more
- 2 outings
- 2 weekend excursions
- City and neighborhood tours during orientation
- Museum pass for unlimited visits
- Volunteer and extracurricular opportunities
- Tandem linguistique: French university conversation partner
Housing
- Homestay: with daily breakfast and choice of 5 or 3 dinners/week
- Student Residence: meal plan fluctuates depending on selected residence
- Independent living: Student-arranged apartment living
Support
- Airport pick-up
- One-on-one course advising and registration
- 1-week course shopping period
- Public transportation pass
- Pre-departure support and student visa assistance
- Civil liability insurance
- 24/7 on-site support for emergency and health matters, housing and logistical guidance
Program Fees
Tuition, Culture & Support
- Semester: $18,900
- Academic Year: $33,800
Fall semester participants: For extra language support, enroll in the Paris: August Short-Term program for a reduced fee: $2,950
Housing — Fall Semester
- Homestay Option 1: Daily breakfast, 5 dinners/week: $6,950
- Homestay Option 2: Daily breakfast, 3 dinners/week: $6,400
- Student Residence: $5,500 – $6,850 (to fluctuate depending on foyer chosen – based on location and single or double-occupancy room)
- Independent living: Housing fees paid directly to landlord.
Housing — Academic Year
- Homestay Option 1: Daily breakfast, 5 dinners/week: $13,900
- Homestay Option 2: Daily breakfast, 3 dinners/week: $12,800
- Student Residence: $11,700 – $13,700 (to fluctuate depending on foyer chosen – based on location and single or double-occupancy room)
- Independent living: Housing fees paid directly to landlord
Housing — Spring Semester
- Homestay Option 1: Daily breakfast, 5 dinners/week: $7,300
- Homestay Option 2: Daily breakfast, 3 dinners/week: $6,720
- Student Residence: $5,050 – $6,850 (to fluctuate depending on foyer chosen – based on location and single or double-occupancy room)
- Independent living: Housing fees paid directly to landlord.
Spend a year abroad with APA: Combine your Paris semester with a Multi-Country: France, Morocco, Senegal semester!
- Academic Year Tuition: $32,150
- Housing: $12,050
- Multi-Country Travel: $1,500
If you are a student with demonstrated financial need, inquire about support provided by APA at usa@apaparis.com as we strive to ensure enthusiastic, academic-minded students have the opportunity to study abroad.
Payment Schedule
- $500 deposit due upon acceptance
- Semester Students: Remaining balance must be paid in full by July 1 (fall semester) or November 30 (spring semester)
- Academic Year Students: 50% of balance by July 1. Remaining balance must be paid in full by August 15.
Out-of-Pocket Expenses
- Flight to and from Paris
- Passport
- Student visa
- Medical insurance
- Meals outside of board
- Personal expenses and purchases such as personal travel, souvenirs, and entertainment
- Partial fees and supplies for studio art, fashion design and performing art courses