Paris-IES

• This is an IU Co-Sponsored Program
• Summer Program with IES Abroad at IES Center in the 14th arrondissement
• This 8-week program fulfills the IUB general education World Languages & Cultures requirement

IES Abroad "Paris Language Immersion" program*

6 IU credits:

• Students with 2 or 3 semesters of French:
  • Intermediate Intensive French Language and Culture course (FRIT-F 296 and either FRIT-F 200 or FRIT-F250)
• Students with 4 or more semesters of French**:
  • Advanced Grammar and Culture (FRIT-F 316 (FRIT-F 315 may be granted if a student has already completed FRIT-F 316)) AND
  • One of the following: (3 credits each)
    • Immigration and Diversity in Paris (FRIT-F 364 (CASE AH))
    • Histories and Legends of Paris (FRIT-F 362 (CASE AH))
    • French Foreign and European Policy (FRIT-OS 100***)
    • Paris Cinema-City (FRIT-F 375 (CASE AH))

** Students with more advanced French, testing out of the grammar course, will be able to enroll in two of the area studies courses

*** Note: -OS 100 is the default designation to identify study abroad courses recorded as 100-level undistributed credit that can count in total hours toward graduation and may be able to satisfy major, minor, or distributional requirements with the approval of participant's school or the department.

*Note: IU selectively co-sponsors IES Abroad program offerings, including the one described on this page, but not all IES Abroad tracks/offerings. Please contact Education Abroad for clarification.

• Program Website
• Getting Started Handbook
• Diversity, Identity, and Accessibility Resources

• IES Abroad Housing options include:
  • Homestay (includes breakfast daily and three evening meals per week)
  • Female-only Residence Hall (single rooms with private bathroom and shared kitchen)
    • An additional fee applies to this housing option
  • Residence Hall (single rooms)
    • Single rooms with private bathroom and shared kitchen
    • An additional fee applies to this housing option
  • See more information on IES's website  
• Note: Indiana University will not support plans for students to obtain independent housing

You may apply if you:

• are an undergraduate or graduate degree candidate at any Indiana University campus who is making normal academic progress
• are in at least your second full-time semester of college
• have taken or are enrolled in second semester college-level French with a B average
• have approximately a 2.75 cumulative GPA

Students must have a passport valid for six months beyond program's end date.

Students must be able to demonstrate flexibility, resilience, and self-reliance.

Complete eligibility criteria and selection criteria are outlined within the Academic Policies and Procedures of Education Abroad. Selection is based on maturity, seriousness of purpose, and appropriateness of match between program and applicant. Students on disciplinary probation during program period are ineligible.

Summer 2023

Financial Aid and Scholarships:

• IES Abroad guaranteed aid of up to $7,000 (semester) or up to $3,000 (summer) based on confirmation of official FAFSA Expected Family Contribution. See details. Also see IES Abroad Scholarships and Aid available.

Please see our financial aid page for general information and links to additional scholarship opportunities.