Entry Documents The visa is an official authorization affixed to your passport, which gives proof that you have the permission of the French government to enter France and study for the alotted time. Depending on the country that your passport is from you may or may not need a visa. Please find more information below: US CITIZENS US citizens are not required to have a visa to study on an IES Abroad Summer program in France. A visa may be required, however, if you plan on extending your stay in France beyond 90 days. Check the visa requirements with your Consulate if this applies to you. NON-US...

Packing Basics Start to follow the local weather and do some research about seasonal temperatures and precipitation. Pack as light as possible! Students often regret that they packed too much. Leave room for the souvenirs you’ll want to bring home with you. Be able to carry your luggage up a flight of stairs on your own (*If you have a physical impairment that affects your ability to do this, please notify your advisor and the on-site center staff). Make sure your luggage will fit inside the trunk of a small taxi. Be aware of airlines’ limits to the weight and number of bags and any fees...

Option 1 City Apartment Total Housing Price $2,331 (Base Housing Fee) + $0 (Additional Fee) = $2,331 Meals Included per Week 0 Kitchen Access ✔️

Option 1 City Apartment Total Housing Price $2,964 (Base Housing Fee) + $0 (Additional Fee) = $2,964 Meals Included per Week 0 Kitchen Access ✔️

*Please note that the information provided here is general and intended to give you an overview of our housing options that will be available. Closer to the housing selection date, you will receive access to a Moodle page with much more detailed housing information that you will be able to use to select your specific housing preferences. Information Applicable to all Housing Options Competitive Housing Housing in Europe is extremely competitive. There is a widespread housing shortage all across Europe. Due to the competitiveness of housing, it will be highly unlikely that you can change...

PLEASE NOTE: These housing options are based on previous semesters. They are subject to change. This information is to give you an idea of what has been housing in the past. Housing for your semester will be confirmed later in the pre-departure process. Once housing options are confirmed, you will be notified by your IES Abroad advisor. Residence Hall (Option 1) Residence Halls are conveniently located within walking distance to public transportation to make your commute to central London as short as possible. In contrast to U.S. institutions, IES Abroad housing in not located in a campus...

Entry Documents QUICK COST BREAKDOWN Cost (Standard Visitor visa): £127 (about $165 as of March 2025) Approximate processing time: 3 to 6 weeks Cost (Electronic Travel Authorization - ETA): £16 (about $21 as of March 2025) Approximate processing time: 3 business days WHAT YOU NEED TO DO TO ENTER THE UK Obtain and check your passport Obtain a passport that is valid for at least 6 months after the program end date, has 2 blank pages and is signed on the appointed line. If you do not yet have a valid passport, contact your IES Abroad Program Advisor to discuss whether you should pay for the...