To complement your IES Abroad courses, you will have the option of enrolling in courses at our partner universities. We strongly encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity. It will not only be a unique educational experience, but it will also provide the opportunity to add another perspective of student life in France. You can also meet local students! The classroom atmosphere might be entirely different from what you experience on your home campus. Please keep in mind that you will have to be able to adapt to different classroom structures and expectations. Teaching styles may vary...

Paris School of Business (English Taught Programs Only) To complement your IES Abroad courses, you will have the option of enrolling in courses at our partner universities. Enrollment in one Paris School of Business (PSB) course is included in the IES Abroad program fee. A fee applies for each additional outside institution course. The PSB campus is a thirty minute commute from the IES Abroad Paris center. We strongly encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity. It will not only be a unique educational experience, but it will also provide the opportunity to add another perspective of...

Shortly after your arrival in Paris, you will begin your MANDATORY 2 day - orientation. You will receive more information about specifically where and what time this orientation will take place closer to the official arrival date. During orientation, you will attend sessions about academics, housing, health and safety, and culture. You will also receive your course schedule. Following orientation, you will begin a mandatory five-day (Monday to Friday) period of intensive French language instruction which includes activities, outings, and orientation to French life.

Shortly after your arrival in Paris, you will begin your MANDATORY 2 day - orientation. You will receive more information about specifically where and what time this orientation will take place closer to the official arrival date. During orientation, you will attend sessions about academics, housing, health and safety, and culture. You will also receive your course schedule. Following orientation, you will begin a mandatory five-day (Monday to Friday) period of intensive French language instruction which includes activities, outings, and orientation to French life.

Internships are available to students at any level of French language study. The seminar is taught in English and French, however placement availability will vary based on student langauge proficiency. If you require an internship for course credit, please speak to your IES Abroad advisor. Internships offer a unique, real-world experience combined with professional skill building and cultural immersion. Application Requirements Due to the requisite time commitment and commute times to internship placements, it can be difficult for students to participate simultaneously in an internship and...

Paris English Program Calendar - Spring 2026

Paris FS - Program Calendar - Spring 2026

Paris ENG Programs Course List - SP 26

Prior to Arrival: The Preregistration Form must be filled out in order for IES Abroad to start preparing for your course schedule. You will be notified via email when your Course Preregistration Form is available. This form will be made available to you in your MyIESabroad account approximately one month before your program begins. As class sizes are limited for most IES Abroad courses, Course Preregistration Forms will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis. Please obtain course approval from your home institution for all courses you intend to take before your departure, especially...

You are required to enroll in 15-19 credits per semester including one mandatory French language course. Your program offers four ways to earn academic credit: Mandatory French Language Course Offered at all IES Abroad Centers in France. A French language course is required for all students regardless of their proficiency level and is worth three to four credits. Placement in French Language courses are decided on your academic transcript, a language placement exam prior to arrival, and an on-site evaluation during your first week. IES Abroad Area Studies Courses Offered in English and/or...