Université de Paris-Sorbonne (Paris IV)
From the time it was founded in the Middle Ages through its restructuring in the late 1960s, Paris IV has attracted scholars from around the world. Most courses at the Sorbonne are 3 credits. You can select from courses in:

• Applied Foreign Language: Croatian, Czech, Dutch, French, German, Greek, Italian, Polish, Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Spanish (advanced offerings only)
• Arabic and Hebrew Studies
• Art History and Archeology
• Comparative Literature
• French Literature
• Geography
• History
• Iberian and Latin American Studies
• Latin
• Music and Musicology
• Philosophy
• Polish Civilization
• Slavic Studies

Courses are offered in different departments: Unités de Formation et de Recherche, or U.F.R. Click here to see the university's various U.F.R.'s.

Location & Commute Time
The Sorbonne is located near the Gare Montparnasse train station in the Latin Quarter, which is within walking distance of the IES Abroad Center; however, depending on whether you are studying art history, literature, philosophy, or history, you may be taking courses in three different neighborhoods (Métro: Malesherbes, Porte de Clignancourt, or RER: Luxembourg).

Institut Catholique de Paris (ICP)
www.icp.fr/fr
Founded in 1875 for religious training, the Institut Catholique de Paris offers a full curriculum to a diverse student population. As a small, private university  that enrolls 5,000 French students each year, the ICP gives you the benefit of small classes where you can study and interact with French students and  professors. Most courses at ICP are 3 credits. You can select from French-taught courses in:

• Art History
• Economics
• Education
• History
• International Relations
• Law
• Literary Studies
• Philosophy
• Political Science
• Religious Studies
• Sociology

Students with a high level of French may also elect to take courses at the Institut de Langue et de Culture Françaises (ILCF) which is housed by the ICP. Courses include: Business French, Phonetics, Composition, and French Civilization.

Location & Commute Time
Located in the 6th arrondissement, the Institut Catholique de Paris is about 15 minutes from the IES Abroad Center by Métro or bus, or about 30 minutes by foot.

Ecole Normale de Musique de Paris / Alfred Cortot
www.ecolenormalecortot.com
Classical music students who wish to benefit from high quality, demanding instruction may audition for the prestigious Ecole Normale de Musique/Alfred Cortot (ENM). Founded in 1919 by the renowned pianist Alfred Cortot, the Ecole Normale is the private-school equivalent to the National Conservatory, and educates about 1,100 students. 

Instruments taught at the École Normale include:

• Alto violin
• Bassoon
• Cello
• Clarinet
• Double bass
• Flute
• Guitar
• Harp
• Oboe
• Piano
• Piccolo
• Violin
• Voice

Upon admission to the French Studies protram, you will be asked to submit an audition link and music resume. If accepted, you will also audition once on-site, in order to be placed in the correct level. All admissions decisions are made by the Ecole Normale.

Location & Commute Time
The Ecole Normale is located in the 17th arrondissement, or about 40 minutes by Métro from the IES Abroad Center.

Paris Marais Dance School
http://www.paris-marais-dance-school.org/

The Paris Marais Dance School is a part of the Marais Centre Dance, established in 1970. This private institution offers student-centered classes to beginning and experienced dancers alike.

The Paris Marais Dance School is located in a former hôtel particulier that dates from the 1600s in the stylish 4^tharrondissement. The institution boasts three recently renovated dance studios—all named for famous composers—that are still decorated with the original wood-beamed ceilings.

Courses
Both full-year and semester students can take classes at the Paris Marais Dance school. Classes are held once a week, and IES students have the right to attend certain seminars and other extra-curricular events at the school.
The Paris Marais Dance School offers instruction in the following styles:

Classical ballet

• Classical ballet technique
• Partner work classical and neo-classical
• Point work
• Strengthening

Contemporary dance

• Martha Graham Technique
• Techniques flow, release, contact
• Improvisation
• Floor bar

The dance school welcomes students of all backgrounds, from the beginner to the advanced level. Once on site your IES Paris advisor will make an appointment for you to meet the school’s professors, who will then place you in the proper classes for your level.

Location & Commute Time
The Paris Marais Dance School is located in the heart of the historic Marais district in the former Belize palace built in the 17th century. The School is located about 15 minutes by Métro from the IES French Studies Center and is surrounded by cultural institutions, historic sites, shops, cafés and more!

Registration & Advising
Course offerings vary from semester to semester. Exact course availability is determined shortly before the start of each semester.

For this reason, it will not be possible for you to officially register until your arrival in Paris. Shortly after your on-site orientation sessions, you will meet individually with an Academic Advisor to carefully select courses based on your preregistration form, course schedules, academic needs and interests, and eligibility.

Paris School of Business (Starting Fall 2018)

Founded in 1974, the Paris School of Business is a Grande École management school located in the 13th arrondissement of Paris. The school is known for academic  excellence and international preparation. Students attending classes at the Paris School of Business will be able to take advantage of the many clubs and vibrant energy
on campus. Most courses at the Paris School of Business are 3 credits. You can select from courses in the following areas:

• Accounting
• Finance
• International Relations
• Management
• Marketing

La Villa Bastille

La Villa Bastille is an art school (drawing and painting) where students have the opportunity to work freely and independently while benefiting from the instruction of an experienced artist. At La Villa Bastille, students can put into practice the principles needed to depict live models or can learn the different painting techniques (watercolor, oil painting, acrylic painting). Small groups enable individual guidance by the instructor.

Courses offered include:

• Painting (free subject and technique)
• Drawing (live models)

Classes are about 2-2.5 hours long.