Highlights

API students in Paris will study French language and can select from a variety of cultural electives. Semester students will earn 9-15 credit hours; year students will earn 18-31 credit hours; summer and intensive month students will earn 3-8 credit hours. Transcripts are issued by the Cours de Civilisation Française de la Sorbonne, and are available from the University of Massachusetts Amherst upon request.

One of the most romantic and intriguing cities in the world, Paris has something for everyone: education, history, culture, cuisine, and nightlife! A large, metropolitan and international city full of tradition and rich European history, it is a wonderful juxtaposition of old and new.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Minimum Education

High School

Languages

• French

Languages Used as a Medium of Teaching

• French

Cost in US$:

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Cost Includes:

Cost Include Description:

PRE-DEPARTURE SERVICES Advising, @api Online Resources, Orientation Materials and Support, Mobile Phone, Peer Mentors, Social Networking, and Scholarships.

ON-SITE SERVICES Airport Reception, Resident Directors and Staff, On-Site Orientation, Housing (Including Meals and Laundry with Some Options), Transit Pass, Tuition, Tutoring, Language and Culture Tools, Medical and Life Insurance, Excursions (Overnight, Day and International in some locations), Social and Cultural Activities, Welcome and Farewell Group Meals, and Volunteer Opportunities.

RE-ENTRY SERVICES Re-Entry Materials and Support, Post-Program Evaluation, Transcript, Alumni-Network, and Development Opportunities.

Credit Available

yes

This Program is open to

American, Canadian Participant.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat
• Home-stays
• Group living

Participants Travel to France

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Transcript
• Written Application

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network

Academic Programs International (API)'s Mission Statement

Academic Programs International, API, is an educational organization dedicated to providing challenging and enriching study abroad programs for our students. The experience of living, interacting and learning in an international environment presents invaluable opportunities for each student's academic and personal development. All of our academic and extracurricular offerings are selected with the goal of helping students to grow more self-aware and culturally sensitive. We envision each student evolving from a tourist to a resident to a global citizen, and API is dedicated to supporting this lifelong process. API is committed to providing the best comprehensive study abroad experience possible with personal attention available to our students throughout his or her program, and to working closely with home universities to offer support before, during and after the education abroad experience.

Year Founded

1997