France Between Past and Present – Advanced Language Practice and Culture with Yale Summer Session in Paris

Immerse yourself in French language and culture through advanced coursework and unforgettable experiences in the heart of Paris.

Dates & Fees
  • Cost: $13,820
  • Ages: 18+
  • Dates: May 24 – June 28, 2025
  • Location: Paris, France
  • Duration: 5 weeks

Summary

For both Yale undergraduates and other applicants with instructor approval. Typically, participants are university-level students. Yale’s five-week Paris program offers an intensive, immersive academic experience for students with advanced French proficiency. Through a combination of classroom instruction, cultural excursions, and a homestay experience, students refine their language skills while exploring France’s rich history and contemporary identity.

Led by Yale faculty and hosted in one of Europe’s most iconic cities, the course blends language development with deep cultural engagement—from museum visits to regional trips—providing a transformative academic and personal journey.

Program Features

  • Live and study in the cultural capital of France
  • Advance your French skills through immersive learning
  • Explore urban history, art, politics, and regional identity through firsthand experience
  • Enjoy excursions to Normandy, Provence, and iconic Paris landmarks
  • Deepen your cultural understanding through guided homestays with French families.

What's Included?

  • All tuition and course materials
  • Homestay accommodation with meals
  • Excursions to Normandy, Provence, and cultural sites in Paris
  • Pass to the Louvre Museum
  • Full program coordination and support.

More Information

  • Academics
  • Extracurriculars
  • Accommodation

Academics

Focused on oral communication, grammar, vocabulary, and advanced-level cultural analysis. Coursework includes readings, films, writing assignments, and structured discussions—all conducted in French.

Extracurriculars

Cultural programming includes guided walking tours, theatre outings, wine tasting, and multi-day trips to Normandy and Provence. These experiences enhance classroom learning and deepen cultural immersion.

Accommodation

Participants live with carefully selected French host families, with breakfast and dinner provided on weekdays. Homestays support language immersion and cultural exchange, and all homes are located within reasonable distance to the language school in Paris.


Program Campuses

Ecole L’Etoile

Key Information
Dates & Fees
  • Cost: $13,820
  • Ages: 18+
  • Dates: May 24 – June 28, 2025
  • Location: Paris, France
  • Duration: 5 weeks

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