Semester in Paris: French Language

Program Description and Highlights Program Itinerary Why Should I Join This Program? Host Institution Curriculum and Faculty Student Housing Admission Requirements Program Fees and Dates Host Country & City

Program Itinerary

The itinerary on this program combines cultural immersion activities inside Paris with excursions to cities near Paris like Chartres, Fontainebleau and Cheverny (exact cities may vary) and the Loire Valley where students can visit famous chateaux and experience the world famous French wines of the region. We also may include an overnight trip to the south of France, to visit the resort town of Nice on the French Riviera.

As with all our language programs, we place an emphasis on immersion activities and exercises focused on language acquisition and building practical life skills abroad. We also ensure students take part in many of the cultural highlights of Paris during their stay.


Potential Travel Locations
Chartres, Cheverny, Loire Valley, Nice, Fontainebleau.
Days in Host Country: 105
Days of In-Country Travel: 4

Excursion 1: Tours of Paris (including Seine river cruise, walking tour, museum and Opera tours)
Duration: 5 days total

Excursion 2: Chartres & Loire Valley
Duration: 1 day

Excursion 3: Nice and the French Riviera
Duration: 3 days

NOTE: Itineraries are subject to change

Spring 2008 Itinerary

To download a detailed Program Itinerary please click on the link below:

France-Based Programs - Spring 2008 Program Itinerary

The itinerary below is a tentative schedule and may change slightly:

Students Arrive	Tuesday, January 29
Orientation and Paris Walking Tour	Wednesday, January 30
Registration at the Sorbonne	Thursday, January 31
Placement Exam	Friday, February 1
Classes Begin	Tuesday, February 12
Trip to Chartres and Loire Valley	Saturday, February 16
Phonetic Classes Begin	Thursday, February 21
Lectures Begin	Monday, February 25
Overnight Excursion to Nice	Saturday, March 22 - Monday, March 24
Classes End	Friday, May 23
Exam Week	Saturday, May 24 - Tuesday, May 27
Students Depart	Wednesday, May 28

NOTE: Other Paris activities will take place between Wednesday, January 30 through Tuesday, May 27

Holidays and Breaks

Monday, March 24, 2008
Saturday, April 19 - Sunday, May 4, 2008 (Spring Break/Easter)
Thursday, May 1, 2008
Thursday, May 8 - Sunday, May 11, 2008
Thursday, May 17, 2008

Fall 2008 Itinerary

To download a detailed Program Itinerary please click on the link below:

France-Based Programs - Fall 2008 Program Itinerary

The itinerary below is a tentative schedule and may change slightly:

Students Arrive	Monday, September 1
GLS Orientation	Tuesday, September 2
Registration at the Sorbonne	Tuesday, September 2
Sorbonne Placement Exams	Wednesday, September 3
Sorbonne Classes Begin	Thursday, September 4
Phonetic Classes Begin	Monday, September 8 - Wednesday, September 10
Trip to Chartres and Loire Valley	Saturday, September 13
ILCF Placement Tests	Monday, September 22 - Friday, September 26
ILCF Classes Start	Monday, September 29
Overnight Excursion to Nice	Saturday, November 8
ILCF Classes End	Friday, December 19
Students Depart	Tuesday, December 23