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Your Intern and Study Abroad Destination in Paris
Paris is France鈥檚 iconic, cosmopolitan capital city, known for its vibrant nightlife, rich blend of history and French culture, world-class museums like the Louvre and Mus茅e d'Orsay, charming caf茅s and bistros, haute couture shopping along the Champs-脡lys茅es, and stunning parks and gardens such as the Jardin du Luxembourg and Parc des Buttes-Chaumont. Whether you are majoring in business, science, engineering, technology, communications, psychology, health sciences, liberal arts, language, or fine arts, Paris is the perfect place to study or intern abroad.
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Program Highlights
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Elective Courses: Choose from in-person courses at 黑料网911Paris or online courses delivered by CIEE鈥檚 global partner, ASU, that align with your academic major.
Workshops: Enhance your resume and interview skills while immersing yourself in French business culture through an internship and workshops that build practical skills, foster cultural competence, and expand your network.
Company Visits: Visit a digitally native company, a consulting firm, or a local non-profit foundation to gain an in-depth understanding of the work environment in Paris.
Excursions & Activities
CIEE鈥檚 excursions and cultural activities in Paris will open doors for you to explore France鈥檚 rich diversity, language, culture, history, contemporary trends, vibrant art, and timeless beauty in ways that will enhance your time abroad.
Samples of past excursions and activities:
- Take a trip outside of Paris to visit Monet鈥檚 home or wander through Versailles Palace and its gardens
- Enjoy a French pastry-tasting to learn about French pastries and sample some of the most famous examples like 茅clair au chocolat or tarte au citron meringu茅e
- Discover the Montmartre neighborhood located in north Paris to learn about the area鈥檚 artistic significance while walking the winding cobblestone streets and visiting landmarks like the Sacre Coeur Basilica, the Place du Tertre artists鈥 colony, and the 鈥淚 Love You鈥 wall
Please note: Activities are based on past programs and subject to change at CIEE's discretion to adapt to local circumstances and participant feedback. Our goal when arranging activities is always to enhance your experience.鈥
Program Blogs
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Housing & Meals
Housing
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Standard Housing: Includes a single room in a homestay or a twin room at a shared apartment or residence hall/hotel/aparthotel, all located under 50 minutes from 黑料网911Paris by public transport.
鈥 Homestays: Homestays feature a kitchen, living room, and bathroom shared with a host family. Please note: It is helpful, but not required, to have a basic knowledge of French for living with a homestay. French hosts are not required to know English.
鈥 Shared Apartments: Shared apartments boast a kitchen, bathroom, and laundry facilities. Shared apartments with twin rooms also boast a living room.
鈥 Residence Hall/Hotel/Aparthotel: If you stay in a residence hall/hotel/studio in an aparthotel, you will be housed in twin rooms, which feature a bathroom, a kitchenette, and weekly cleaning. Laundry facilities are available at cost in the facility.鈥
Select Housing: Includes a twin room in a shared apartment located within 30 minutes of 黑料网911Paris by public transport or a single room in a shared apartment located within 50 minutes of 黑料网911Paris by public transport. All students living in the apartment will share a bathroom and a kitchen. Laundry facilities are available within the apartment.鈥Select housing requires an additional fee.鈥
Select Plus Housing: Includes a single bedroom in a shared apartment located under 30 minutes from 黑料网911Paris by public transport All students living in the apartment will share a bathroom and a kitchen. Laundry facilities are available within the apartment.鈥疭elect Plus housing requires an additional fee.鈥
A note: The default criterion to assign housing is first-come, first-served; however, other factors may also be considered. If we cannot accommodate your first housing choice, we'll let you know before you arrive. Non-standard housing options require an additional fee that can be found in the program Dates and Fees.
Meals
- Homestays:鈥疕ost families provide breakfast daily, plus five additional meals per week.鈥
- Residence Hall/Hotel/Aparthotel and Shared Apartments:鈥Meals are not included.
Academics
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Course Information
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- Many 黑料网911courses are available in multiple 黑料网911locations. To help ensure you are able to enroll in the courses you need, some courses may be facilitated as a Hybrid course by an instructor from a location that is separate from your own. In a Hybrid course, you will learn either face-to-face or online, depending on your location. However, regardless of your location, you will apply what you learn from the instructor and course materials in your location. Hybrid courses can be identified in the course list as those whose course codes end in 鈥淐IEE鈥 鈥 open the syllabus to see the instruction location, if known.
Academic Projects
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Discover Internship Opportunities
We're excited you're considering this program! Next, explore the types of internships you can choose from for an epic internship abroad with 黑料网911Study Abroad.
Explore Industry Options
The work scene in Paris is vibrant and diverse, focusing on fashion, marketing, tourism, data analysis, and computer science. The city fosters innovation and creativity, strongly emphasizing collaboration and networking. In Paris, tradition seamlessly blends with modernity, enhancing its dynamic atmosphere.
Architecture and Construction
Develop hands-on technical skills and responsible building planning while working for global architecture firms abroad.
Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications
Immerse yourself in today's cutting-edge global media by working in film studios, media companies, the theater, and more.
Business Management and Administration
Study international business practices, multicultural leadership, and global market dynamics in Scotland, China, and more.
Government and Public Administration
Gain insight into global policy-making, diplomatic relations, and governance practices in agencies, nonprofits, and firms.
Information Technology
Explore diverse tech environments, cutting-edge innovation, and emerging technologies in South Korea, Spain, and more.
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
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Browse Internship Opportunities
Explore internship placements available through this program to find the right fit for your academic and professional goals.
Disclaimer: Internship placements are subject to availability and host employer hiring discretion. Application and payment of 黑料网911fees does not guarantee specific placement. This internship listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract between 黑料网911and any applicant, student, institution, or other party.
Scholarships & Grants
黑料网911offers scholarships and grants annually to help students like you make your study abroad dream a reality.
Students who apply to this program are eligible for the following scholarships and grants:
- Ping Scholarships for Academic Excellence
- 黑料网911Gilman Go Global Grant
- MSI Grant
- Trailblazer Grant
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Dates & Fees
You get more for every dollar when you study abroad with CIEE, because our high-quality programs include everything from excursions to insurance. There are no hidden charges, and no disappointing surprises when you arrive.
Program |
Application Due |
Start Date |
End Date |
Fees & Housing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Program Fall 2025 12 weeks | Start Date | End Date | Fees & Housing $12,950 |
To help you budget, keep in mind that students are responsible for the cost of international airfare, local transportation, books and supplies, visas, and personal expenses. In addition, your college or university may charge additional fees for study abroad, or may require you to receive a transcript via CIEE's School of Record, which carries an additional fee of $500.
Program Fees
黑料网911offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and 黑料网911iNext travel protection with benefits.
| Participation Confirmation | $300 * |
| Educational Costs | $7,856 ** |
| Housing | $4,600 *** |
| Insurance | $194 |
| Total Fees | $12,950 |
Optional Housing
黑料网911accommodation options are detailed in the Housing section. Based on availability, Select or Select Plus Housing can be chosen during the application process for an additional fee. Housing is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis; however, other factors may also be considered.
| Select Housing Fee | $1,200 |
| Select Plus Housing Fee | $1,800 |
Financial Aid
黑料网911offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
| Meals not included in program fee | $1,296 鈥 |
| International Airfare | $1,250 鈥犫赌 |
| Local Transportation | $340 |
| Books & Supplies | $50 |
| Personal expenses | $250 鈥犫赌犫 |
| Total Costs | $3,186 |
*non-refundable fee
**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students
***Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.
鈥For students in homestays, families provide breakfast and 5 meals a week. For students in residence halls/apartments, you should budget approx. $388 per month for groceries if you plan on making your own meals, and more if you plan on eating out regularly.
鈥犫赌round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure
鈥犫赌犫$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries
What's Included
Tuition
Housing
Pre-departure Advising
Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
Orientation
Introduction to your program plus practical information about living in your host city
On-site Staff
Full-time program leadership and support in your city
Cultural and/or Co-curricular Activities
Excursions and/or Study Tours
Travel Protection
黑料网911iNext travel protection
24/7 emergency on-site support
Our Staff
Delphine Mauny
Center Director
A born-and-bred Parisian, Delphine has extensive experience in international education, having worked with American high school students, college students, and adults traveling to France.
Franck Le Gac
Academic Director
Franck oversees the coordination, quality, and planning of all courses and educational programing in Paris. He is responsible for faculty staffing, finalization of syllabi, the course evaluation process, and program...
Linda Ponte
Student Life Manager
With a background in intercultural communication, Linda is a key contact for students and helps participants discover and understand the French culture.
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