This program provides you with an outstanding opportunity to learn the French language--even if you've never studied it before--while learning in one of the most famous cities in the world.
The 6-credit intensive beginning French language and culture course immerses you in French language and culture learning. The course is taught in French by native French speakers, and incorporates field study in Paris, including visits to art museums, and its architectural and historical landmarks.
These dates are preliminary and are subject to change. Students should not book flights according to these dates.
Our mission is simple: to provide you with the highest quality academic and cultural experience abroad possible.
The IES Abroad Paris Beginning Language Summer Program is designed specifically for Beginning- and Advanced Beginning- level students.
You enroll in a 6-credit intensive language course that focuses on developing oral and written French language skills, and emphasizes learning through experiencing French culture in and out of the classroom.
This is a list of planned course offerings. After you are accepted, you will see a list of final course offerings in your MyIESabroad account.
To supplement coursework, the IES Abroad Paris Summer Beginning Language Program includes field study visits to many sites of historic significance in Paris. Destinations may include:
Our job is to make sure that your greatest challenge is deciding what landmarks to see first or discovering the best café—not finding a place to live where you feel comfortable. We do our best to locate housing that is reflective of how the local students are living. Our goal is that when you leave Paris, it will feel like home.
Homestays – You stay in a French home in the city of Paris or its surrounding banlieues (suburbs). You eat breakfast daily and three evening meals per week with your host(s). Other meals are available at university cafeterias and inexpensive restaurants. You have the option to request a typical homestay placement, or a placement in a chambre de bonne.
Apartments – A limited number of apartments are available for an additional fee. Internet access is available via Ethernet cable. Rooms are single studios, and each apartment has a private bathroom and small kitchenette. An IES Abroad Resident Assistant lives on-site. Meals are not included.
Part of making you feel at home in Paris is doing our best to help you feel safe and cared for. Whether it is an orientation program that makes you feel prepared, your housing that is well-located and comfortable, or field trips that take you to places off the beaten path—we’re all about our student services. This is just one of the things we’re known for.
Upon arrival in Paris, you will participate in a two-day orientation that includes:
IES Abroad sponsored field trips are included in the program fee. Past field trips include:
The IES Abroad Paris Business & International Affairs Center is located strategically in proximity to the Center’s partner institutions, IES Abroad housing, and all of the amenities that the city of Paris has to offer, including French and ethnic restaurants, theatres, shopping, and cafés.
Features include:
Nathalie Lenfant IES Abroad Paris BIA Center Director
Nathalie Lenfant has been with IES Abroad Paris since 1998. She was named Associate Director of the Paris French Studies program in 2002, and became the Director of the Paris Business and International Affairs program when it opened in 2007. She holds a Licence degree in English with a specialization in American Civilization from the University of Poitiers, as well as a certificate in translation and interpretation. She has a graduate degree from the Ecole Supérieure de Traducteur Interprète et Commerce Extérieur and from the Catholic University of Lille. During her studies, she spent a year as a foreign exchange student in Richmond, Virginia and a summer at Oregon State University. Prior to joining IES, Mme. Lenfant worked at the French National Office of AFS (American Field Service) as a regional coordinator of volunteering and as a coordinator of housing, intercultural training, and student activities.
IES Abroad Staff Amanda MurphyAcademic Coordinator
Peggy SchwobStudent Services Coordinator
Céline ChataingHousing Coordinator
Faculty Students taking courses at Novancia will be taught by Novancia faculty.
IES Abroad Faculty Anne Catherine AbecassisArt and Art History PhD in Art History, Paris IV-Sorbonne; Maitrise d'Histoire de l'Art, Universite de Paris I; MA in Art History, Universite de Montreal; DEA d'Histoire de l'Art, Universite de Paris I
Alvaro ArtigasPolitical Science PhD in Comparative Politics, Sciences Po Paris; B.A.in Political Science, MA in Comparative Politics
Brigitte BeauzamyInternational Relations and Management PhD in Sociology, EHESS Paris; MA in Sociology of Organizations, University of Paris IX Dauphine
David BeytelmannInternational Relations PhD, Ecole Normale Superieure, Lyon; DEA in Political Philosophy, Universite de Paris X-Nanterre; MA in Political Philosophy, Universite de Paris X-Nanterre
Christopher BrennanHistory PhD International History, London School of Economics, Master of Slavonic Studies, Oriel College, University of Oxford. BA Modern Languages, University of Bristol.
Mary de GendreGlobal Marketing MBA, University of Massachussets, Amherst, MA. BA College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee, MA. Professeur Ecole Superieure de Commerce Exterieure (ESCE)
Michele Grandmangin-VainseineFrenchDiplôme de Didactique des langues, Université Sorbonne-Nouvelle, Paris-III, Maîtrise de Lettres modernes, Paris-III
Mariam HabibiPolitical Science PhD and DEA in 20th Century History, Institut d'Etudes Politiques de Paris; MA in Contemporary English and European History, University of London; BA in Economics and Politics, University of Lancaster
Won KimGlobal Marketing PhD Candidate - University of Paris 8, Performing Arts. Masters, Theater Department, University of Paris 8. Marketing professor, INSEEC MBA at IPAG Paris
Baptiste LebretonFrench Language Master 2 FLE, Universite de Nantes; Master 1 FLE, Universite de Nantes; MA de Francais Langue Etrangere, Universite de Nantes; MA d'Information Communication, Universite de Nantes
Mariana LosadaPolitical Science PhD en Science Politique, Sciences Po Paris
Claire MiquelFrench Language DEA in Art History and Literature
Robert OlorenshawMarketing PhD, Ecole des Hautes Etudes en Sciences Sociales (Paris); Bachelor of Philosophy, University of York; Bachelor of Arts, University of Warwick
Dominique Taffin-JouhaudFrench Language DESS in Translation, University of Paris III
Joav TokerPolitical Science, Communications B.A. l’Université Hébraïque de Jérusalem: Sciences Politiques et Sociales; M.I.A. Columbia University, NY; PhD in progress
Truc Long Vô TrânBusiness French Maîtrise de Français Langue Étrangère Licence de Sciences du Langage, Université Paris III-Sorbonne Nouvelle
Mathieu ZagrodzkiPolitical Science PhD en Science Politique, CEVIPOF, IEP de Paris
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