Oxbridge Programs in Paris for Grades 9-12

A unique blend of academic learning and cultural exploration in the heart of Paris, enhancing language skills and global understanding.

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Dates & Fees

Cost: $9,495 USD
Ages: 14-18
Dates: 7 July - 3 August
Location: Paris
Duration: 4 weeks

Summary

Immerse yourself in the vibrant cultural and academic atmosphere of Paris with Oxbridge in Paris, a unique summer program for students in grades 9-12. Hosted at the prestigious Lycée Notre Dame de Sion in the heart of the 6th arrondissement, this program offers an unparalleled opportunity to explore the City of Lights. Students can choose majors and minors, either in French or English, from a diverse range of subjects.

The program covers classroom instruction, workshops, field trips, and two daily meals, with tuition starting at $9,495 for the July 7 to August 3 session. Scholarships based on financial need are also available. Students can discover famous landmarks like the Louvre, Musee d’Orsay, and the Eiffel Tower while experiencing the more intimate side of Paris, including visits to Pere Lachaise Cemetery and the Marche aux Puces flea market. Accommodations are provided in centrally located boarding schools with single or double rooms, and the program offers continuous support, extracurricular activities, and access to experienced professionals.

After the program, students receive comprehensive grade reports to highlight their achievements and contributions, making it a valuable experience for future college applications. Choose Oxbridge in Paris for an enriching summer adventure in one of the world’s most iconic cities.

Program Features

Esteemed Faculty: Learn from distinguished university professors and experts in various fields
Engaging Subjects: Choose from a wide array of intellectually stimulating courses
Interactive Learning: Participate in lively debates, discussions, and hands-on projects
Inspiring Location: Study in the the beautiful surrounds of Paris in the summer
International Perspective: Interact with students from diverse backgrounds, fostering global understanding
Cultural Exploration: Immerse yourself in the rich history and heritage of your chosen program location
Academic Growth: Develop critical thinking, research, and presentation skills, preparing for future academic success.

What's Included?

All tuition and class materials
Accommodation, breakfast and dinner
Airport transfers
Full cultural and activities programme, including excursions

Program Campuses

Lycée Notre-Dame de Sion

Paris

Dates & Fees

Cost: $9,495 USD
Ages: 14-18
Dates: 7 July - 3 August
Location: Paris
Duration: 4 weeks

Courses

Courses offered as part of this Program.

Perfectionnement de la langue IMMERSION (Oxbridge in Paris)

$9,495

15-18

Paris

Ce cours avancé d’expression orale et écrite s’adresse aux étudiants qui veulent enrichir leur vocabulaire et approfondir leur connaissance de la grammaire française et de ses complexités, tels que l’emploi du subjonctif et du conditionnel, la concordance des temps et le choix des pronoms personnels et relatifs. Les étudiants lisent la presse nationale et regardent des extraits de films contemporains, ils discutent de questions de société et de sujets d’actualité, et s’initient à l’art du débat. Ils s’essaient à différents types d’écriture et créent un portefeuille qu’ils présentent à la fin du programme.

Photography (Oxbridge in Paris)

$9,495

15-18

Paris

From the top of Montmartre to the winding Canal Saint Martin, students of all levels are guided by a professional photographer as they transform the city into their private studio. They hone their skills on assignments that cover art, photography, essay, landscape, photojournalism, portraiture, and learn to develop their own photos in the school's darkroom. Students build up a portfolio and their best work is displayed at the final exhibition. They need a 35mm reflex camera. Film is supplied.

Psychology (Oxbridge in Paris)

$9,495

15-18

Paris

Students investigate a wide range of case histories, touching on dreams, memory, anxiety, body language, gender, and sexuality. At the same time, they conduct experiments and examine their findings under the guidance of practicing clinicians. They pay special attention to the evolution of psychology in Europe, tracing it back to Rousseau's concept of stages of development and to Freud's time in Paris.

Relations Internationales (Oxbridge in Paris)

$9,495

15-18

Paris

Face aux crises qui dominent l’actualité - la COVID, le réchauffement climatique, l’immigration, Brexit - les étudiants travaillent à comprendre le fonctionnement et les enjeux de la politique mondiale. Ils découvrent les théories et écoles de pensée des relations internationales - les écoles réaliste, marxiste, libérale, et néolibérale - et les appliquent aux grandes questions du jour. A l’aide d’une série d’études de cas spécifiques, menées par des experts en la matière, les étudiants sont ensuite amenés à organiser leur propre sommet traitant d’un important problème d’actualité.

Studio Art (Oxbridge in Paris)

$9,495

15-18

Paris

In this course, students spend their time capturing sights such as Notre Dame, masterpieces at the Musée Rodin, or a street scene in Montmartre. They hone their technique in a variety of media including watercolor, pastel, pencil, and charcoal. Their best work is exhibited at the end of the program.

International Relations (Oxbridge in Paris)

$9,495

15-18

Paris

Working in the country that lent its language to diplomacy, and in the city that has hosted more treaty negotiations than any other, students discover International Relations both through its theoretical bases and by focusing on key issues of the day. Subjects covered include globalization and its political, economic, and social effects; environmental challenges; new forms of war and peace; the changing nature of security challenges; peacekeeping operations; the regional complexities of areas like the Middle East, Africa, and South-East Asia; and the relationships and rivalries that define global order today.

Medicine (Oxbridge in Paris)

$9,495

15-18

Paris

This hands-on course introduces students to key aspects of medical science and modern medical practice. Combining specialist lectures with experiments and class discussions, students learn the main principles of human anatomy and physiology, the pathology and significance of certain diseases, discover the main challenges that medical science faces today, and examine the wide and growing range of possible careers in medicine.

Paris: ville imaginaire IMMERSION (Oxbridge in Paris)

$9,495

15-18

Paris

Paris a inspiré les plus célèbres artistes, cinéastes, écrivains, et créateurs. Parfois la ville lumière joue un rôle principal dans leur œuvre, parfois elle n’est que son inspiration. A travers ce cours pluridisciplinaire -- qui allie promenades en ville, visites de musées, films, lectures, et exercices d’écriture -- les étudiants découvrent comment Paris a été imaginé et représenté par différents artistes, tout en travaillant leurs propres créations multimédia.

Art History (Oxbridge in Paris)

$9,495

15-18

Paris

With the Louvre, Orsay, Rodin, and Pompidou collections all within reach, this course gives students a hands-on introduction to Classical, Medieval, Renaissance, Romantic, Realist, Impressionist, and Modernist art. Working in museums, students learn how to read masterpieces by Michelangelo, da Vinci, David, Delacroix, Manet, Rodin, and Monet, as well as important works by prominent Surrealist, Cubist, and Pop artists.

Creative Writing: Writing Paris (Oxbridge in Paris)

$9,495

15-18

Paris

In this course, students explore Paris as a city full of stories - drawing inspiration from the city in order to broaden their writing skills. Instructed by professional authors, students will polish their writing skills as they produce new works inspired by visits to Hemingway's favorite cafe, Beckett's tomb, and the Luxembourg Gardens. Student's best work will appear in the program's literary magazine.

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