Flourish in Paris

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

Overview Academics Support Housing Culture Dates & Fees Application

Dates & Fees

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
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