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 (Depending on program & placement).Your French language course placement is decided based on your academic transcript, a language placement exam prior to arrival, and an on-site evaluation during your first week. IES Abroad Area...

Upon arriving at Nice Côte d'Azur Airport between 9:00 am -1pm. You can find the taxi stand or directions to the tramway near baggage claim - so that you can head directly to your housing. Taxis from the airport to your housing cost around ($30). A Tramway ride costs $10. You will be met at your housing by another one of our friendly staff, coordinators, or landlords to help you settle into your housing. They will provide you with a Welcome bag, including a schedule for next day orientation as well as the Center Emergency Card and directions to the center. Note that if you are a full Skema...

SKEMA Business School To complement your IES Abroad courses, you will have the option of enrolling in courses at our partner university, SKEMA Business School. To be eligible for partner university courses you need a minimum 3.0 GPA. If you choose to take any courses at SKEMA, there is a two-course minimum for IES Abroad students. 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! SKEMA is a world-renowned business school located in Sophia Antipolis. The commute...

In addition to the mandatory virtual orientation sessions, you will attend a mandatory Orientation Day, after you arrive on-site. This orientation includes detailed information about health and safety, housing, academics, field trips, cultural activities, cultural adjustment, and other important topics. You will also meet the IES Abroad Nice staff and learn about the various resources available to IES Nice students.

Please note that internship placements for the Fall 2026 semester could be limited and/or virtual. If you require an internship as part of your semester abroad, please reach out to your IES Abroad Program Advisor as soon as possible. We do not encourage students to take SKEMA courses and apply for the internship due to commuting constraints. SKEMA, our partner university, is located in Sophia Antipolis 50 - 60 minutes West of Nice. Internships can be placed through out Nice, with some placements as far East as the Monaco border. Internships offer a unique, real-world experience combined with...

Paris - Calendar - FA26

Paris - Calendar - FA 26

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...

The day after the official arrival date you will begin your mandatory 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.