Study Abroad

IES Paris French Studies

  • Location: Paris, France
  • Minimum GPA: 3.0
  • Language of Instruction: French
  • Class Eligibility: Juniors

Introduction

The rich traditions of Paris and its environment afford ample opportunities for students to enhance their classroom experience by visiting local museums, attending plays and concerts, and touring one of the many ethnically diverse neighborhoods of Paris. The IES Center has two locations on the rue Daguerre, one of the city’s oldest market streets near the Montparnasse train station and within walking distance of the Latin Quarter.

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    Required. Non-US citizens should consult with IES and the Office of International Student Support before applying to the program.

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  • Fees: Students payHaverford tuition to Haverford College. Haverford will then be responsible for submitting payments to the program. Students pay room and board fees directly to IES.
Requirements

Students must have completed four semesters of college-level French (or the equivalent). Students must be enrolled in a French course the semester prior to studying abroad. Students must also enroll in an appropriate-level IES French language course.

French majors/minors must have completed the 100-level series of French courses or one course at the 200-level during the semester prior to studying abroad.  Students are required to meet with the Chair of the French department before going abroad. They must also, while abroad, discuss the courses taken for French credits with the Chair. No French credits will be granted retrospectively, upon return from study abroad, without prior consultation with the French department. Students must have declared their French major or minor prior to studying abroad. 

 

Academic Credit

Each semester, students must carry 15 semester credit hours. NO English options on this program! Transfer credit will only be granted for courses in which students receive a grade of a C (2.0) or above.

Curriculum

IES Abroad facilitates enrollment in French universities in order to encourage interaction with native French speakers.

Course Highlights

African Studies, Anthropology, Archaeology / Archeology, Architecture, Business, Comparative Literature, East Asian Studies, Economics, Education, Feminine & Gender Studies, Film, Fine Arts, French, Growth and Structure of Cities, History, Islamic Studies, Latin American Studies, Law, Linguistics, Literature, Music, Peace & Conflict Studies, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Religion, Sociology, Theater

Note: Changes occur frequently. Students are responsible for finding the classes they need and consulting the official site of the institution.

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Orientation

Week-long orientation to life in Paris and intensive two-week language course before the start of courses.

Number of Students

Approximately 100-110 students attend each semester.

Housing/Meal Plans

Apartment, homestay, or residence hall. Haverford students may not opt for housing not arranged by the program.

Notes

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Dates

  • Semester I: Early September to mid-December
  • Semester II: Mid-January to late April

Application Deadlines

  • Semester I: February 25
  • Semester II: September 30

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