Flourish in Paris

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

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Dates & Fees

Academic Year 2026-2027

Fall 2026: September 2 – December 20, 2026

Academic Year 2026-27: September 2 – May 16, 2027

Spring 2027: January 6 – May 16, 2027

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, and mid-semester review

Culture

  • On-site extensive orientation
  • 6 – 7 cultural activities have included: 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 (must be validated by home instituion)

*Full academic year students who choose the homestay option are housed during the fall and spring semesters, including academic breaks within each semester. Because APA is closed during the winter break between semesters, students will need to make independent housing arrangements for that short interim period. APA can offer guidance as students plan ahead.

Support

  • Airport pick-up
  • One-on-one course (pre-semester and onsite) advising and registration
  • 1-week course shopping period
  • Public transportation pass for unlimited travel in Paris and Ile-de-France
  • 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

For MOST STUDENTS, your final invoice will be less than the published cost!  We will help you find ways to make the opportunity to partake in a program abroad with APA one that is within reach for you.  All fees for 2026 -2027 are to be confirmed. Please contact [email protected] for updated information.

  • Semester: $19,500
  • Academic Year: $35,000 (TBC)

Fall semester participants: For extra language support, enroll in the Paris: August Short-Term program for a reduced fee: $3,200

Housing — Fall Semester 

  • Homestay 5 dinners: Daily breakfast, 5 dinners/week: $8,800
  • Homestay 3 dinners: Daily breakfast, 3 dinners/week: $8,160
  • Student Residence: $5,950 – $6,850 (TBC – to fluctuate depending on foyer chosen – based on location and single or double-occupancy room)

Housing — Academic Year 2026-2027

  • Homestay 5 dinners: Daily breakfast, 5 dinners/week: $16,200 (TBC)
  • Homestay 3 dinners: Daily breakfast, 3 dinners/week: $15,000 (TBC)
  • Student Residence: $11,650 – $13,700 (TBC – to fluctuate depending on foyer chosen – based on location and single or double-occupancy room)

Housing — Spring Semester

  • Homestay Option 1: Daily breakfast, 5 dinners/week: $8,800 (TBC)
  • Homestay Option 2: Daily breakfast, 3 dinners/week: $8,160 (TBC)
  • Student Residence: $5,995 – $7,200 (to fluctuate depending on foyer chosen – based on location and single or double-occupancy room)

Spend a year abroad with APA: Combine your Paris semester with a Multi-Country: France, Morocco, Senegal semester! (TBC)

  • Academic Year Tuition: $35,000 (TBC)
  • Housing: $16,000 (TBC)
  • Multi-Country Travel: $1,800 (TBC)

We are committed to working with students and families who have economic concerns. If you are a student concerned about financial need, inquire about support provided by APA at [email protected] as we strive to ensure enthusiastic, academic-minded students have the opportunity to study abroad.

Payment Schedule

  • $500 deposit may be due upon acceptance (depends on agreement with student’s home institution)
  • 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
  • Student visa (Pell Grant recipients Campus France fees are covered!)
  • 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 (dance, music)
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