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University of Paris IV - La Sorbonne, France:
At-a-Glance

Summer Advantage in Paris 2009 is longer available. Please join us on one of our other exciting Summer 2009 programs in Nanjing, China; London, England; St. Petersburg, Russia; or Granada, Spain.

Still set on Paris? Study at the Sorbonne with Summer Study.

  • 4-week high school study abroad program in Paris
  • Transcripts issued by University of Paris IV, Cours de Civilisation Française de la Sorbonne
  • Earn up to 4 college semester credits
  • Honors program: Advanced level French language for those who qualify
  • Accommodations in the Citadines Apartment Hotel in the Bastille area of central Paris
  • Daily breakfast at Citadines, plus dinner 6 days a week at local restaurants with AIFS staff (students pay for their own beverages and lunches)
  • 2-day visit to London with sightseeing tour
  • Included cultural activities and guided tours
  • Optional excursion to Normandy ($325)
  • Métro pass valid for the duration of the program
  • Services of an on-site Resident Director and Resident Advisors
  • Optional “meet and greet” service available for independent travel students on arrival in London* or Paris ($100). *In London this fee is for Heathrow Airport only–contact the Admissions Officer for information on transfers from other U.K. airports
  • Phone card on arrival to call the U.S.
  • Scholarships available

Applications and admission requirements

  • Applications for this Summer Advantage program must be postmarked or submitted online by April 15. Applications received after this date are subject to a $200 late fee. Scholarship applications must be postmarked by March 15
  • Paris Summer Advantage is open to students who have completed their sophomore, junior or senior year of high school. Students should be in good academic standing, aged 16 and older by the start of the program, with a minimum 2.75 GPA. No previous French language study is required.