Study Abroad in Paris, France

Study abroad in Paris, France and you will immerse yourself in the stylish and romantic charm that has made this amazing city world famous. You will soon find out why Paris has earned its nicknames as the City of Lights and the City of Love. GSE provides summer programs, semester programs, and academic year programs in Paris at the University of Paris IV (La Sorbonne), the oldest and most prestigious university in Paris, at the American Business School of Paris, or at École Supérieure du Commerce Extérieur (ESCE). Courses taught at La Sorbonne focus on French language and culture study and are open to students of any ability, from beginner to nearly fluent. Students wanting to enroll in courses taught in English have the opportunity to study at the American Business School of Paris or École Supérieure du Commerce Extérieur (ESCE). In addition to your university enrollment, all GSE study abroad programs in Paris also include housing in apartments, excursions to places like Brussels, home of the European Union headquarters, or Bordeaux for a wine tasting, health insurance (mandatory enrollment for an additional fee), cultural events, cell phone, onsite director and much more. Study abroad in Paris with GSE and you are sure to make memories and friends that will last a lifetime, while at the same time earning college credit as you study French in France.

“GSE created a comfortable environment for students to assimilate with a foreign place. The housing arrangements, location, and Onsite Program Director were beyond satisfactory. All of these elements made it possible for me to transition into Parisian life without any worries. My GSE Onsite Program Director was a blessing and a vital reason why my experience in Paris was excellent. I am quite satisfied with my experience studying through GSE, and I know I picked the right company to study abroad with.” 
 
Shari Dowell
Marian College
 
University of Paris Sorbonne - Paris IV

Semester Language and Culture Session Status Dates App Deadline Tuition Spring Semester 2012 Overview   Courses Closed 02/07/2012 - 06/02/2012 11/15/2011 $13,895.00 Fall Semester 2012 Overview   Courses Open Early October - Late January 5/15/2012 $13,895.00 Fall Trimester 2012 Overview   Courses Open Early September - Mid December 5/15/2012 $12,895.00 Summer Language and Culture Session Status Dates App Deadline Tuition Summer 2012 Overview   Courses Open Late June - Late July 5/1/2012 $4,995.00 Year Language and Culture Session Status Dates App Deadline Tuition Year 2012- 2013 Overview   Courses Open Late September - Late May 5/15/2012 $26,295.00

American Business School Paris 

International Business Program Session Status Dates App Deadline Tuition Spring Semester 2012 Overview   Courses Closed 01/24/2012 - 05/18/2012 11/15/2011 $15,395.00 Fall Semester 2012 Overview   Courses Open Early September - Mid December 5/15/2012 $15,195.00 Year International Business Program Session Status Dates App Deadline Tuition Year 2012- 2013 Overview   Courses Open Early September - Mid May 5/15/2012 $29,095.00 Summer International Business and Relations Session Status Dates App Deadline Tuition Summer 2012 Overview   Courses Open 06/04/2012 - 07/12/2012 4/1/2012 $6,295.00

Ecole Supérieure du Commerce Extérieur (ESCE Paris) 

Summer International Business and French Culture Session Status Dates App Deadline Tuition Summer 2012 Overview   Courses Open Late June - Late July 5/1/2012 $6,295.00 Semester International Business and French Culture Session Status Dates App Deadline Tuition Spring Semester 2012 Overview   Courses Closed 01/31/2012 - 06/17/2012 11/15/2011 $15,495.00 Fall Semester 2012 Overview   Courses Open Late August - Late December 5/15/2012 $15,495.00

Program Includes:

Superior Student Support

Experienced Student Advising

Centrally Located Student Apartments or Homestay

Tuition, Course Enrollment, and an Official Transcript from the University of Paris Sorbonne - Paris IV, American Business School of Paris, or École Supérieure du Commerce Extérieur (ESCE).

University Services

Extensive Pre-departure Information

Onsite Program Director

Excursions

Cultural Immersion Events

Mobile Phones

Arrival Orientation

Comprehensive Health and Medical Insurance (mandatory enrollment for an additional fee)

Situated on the banks of the Seine River with a population of 11.3 million, Paris is France’s capital and considered by many to be the most stylish and romantic city in Europe, perhaps even the world. Paris has long been the cultural and commercial hub of France and this is reflected by the cities beautiful architecture and proud people. World renowned museums and inspiring architecture like Notre Dame Cathedral reflect the cultural prominence of past centuries, while more contemporary structures like the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre pyramid give Paris its glamorous feeling. The massive boulevards, beautiful gardens, and magnificent monuments show the city's pride and grandeur, while secretive alleys tucked away hide colorful markets and old-fashioned pedestrian arcades.

Always trendy and hip, Paris is continually dictating style to the rest of the world and is home to many of the world’s top designers, such as Louis Vuitton, Yves Saint Laurent and Jean-Paul Gaultier. When the sun sets the city‘s fast-moving nightlife springs into action, as theatres and concert halls host inventive, world-class productions of theatre, dance, and classical music. French café culture continues late into the night, along with hundreds of first class restaurants, brasseries, night clubs, and discos. With so much to take in, there is always something to see and do in Paris. Known as the “City of Lights” and the “City of Love”, Paris is a premiere study abroad destination and is sure to exceed your wildest expectations.

Paris City Statistics
Location: Ile de France region; northern central France
Population: 11,000,000 (including suburbs)
Time zone: GMT 1 (9 hours ahead of Pacific Standard Time)
Average January Temp: 3°C (39°F)
Average July Temp: 19°C (67°F)
Electricity: 220 Volts AC; round two-pin plugs are standard