FRANCE PROGRAM – SUMMER 2026
French Language and Culture in Paris
SUMMER 2026 APPLICATION DEADLINE: FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2026
*LIMITED SPOTS – EARLY APPLICATION RECOMMENDED*
*$1,000 GRANT OPPORTUNITY FOR EARLY APPLICANTS*
Program Information
Arrive in Paris the morning of June 30th
Location: Paris, France
School: Institut Catholique de Paris
Housing: Private room in an Iconic Parisian Student residence -Metro line direct from Paris CDG Airport
Credits: 4 FREN credits
French Language and Culture Syllabus
Four-week, four-credit intensive programs in French are offered by the French Language and Culture Institute at the Institut Catholique de Paris (located on the Left Bank, near the Latin Quarter). Beginning, intermediate, and advanced level courses are available. Students will take a French placement test prior to departure and will study French grammar and conversation in the mornings. On afternoons and weekends, they will be free to practice conversation in French or explore Paris and the Ile de France.
Program Cost
Cost paid to Study Abroad Office: $2,941
| Consolidated Fee:
(includes housing, cultural activities/excursions, & local transportation pass) |
$2,480 |
| Application Fee | $400 |
| CISI Insurance | $61 |
**Not included in the above cost:
| CUNY tuition for in-state, matriculated undergraduates: | $1220 |
| Airfare: | $1000 – $1300 (estimate) |
| Minimum Budget for Meals and Personal Expenses: | $25 to $30 per day |
| Host family housing option |
*please contact the office if interested |
PODCAST EPISODE
See our Podcast Page and look under “France.”
Please keep in mind
– Programs are open to undergraduate students only from all CUNY campuses with one semester completed
– Minimum 2.5 GPA required and no financial/academic holds
– Some programs may require travel on Fridays and weekends
– Students receive both credit and grade
– Students are encouraged to apply early
Study Abroad Office
King Hall, Room 203
Queens College, CUNY
65-30 Kissena Blvd. Flushing, New York 11367-1597
718-997-5050
718-997-5055 (FAX)
Email: studyabroad@qc.cuny.edu