The American University of Paris has designed a very successful intensive summer program in French language and culture open to all qualified, adult visitors to Paris. It carries academic credit but may also be taken by auditors at a special reduced tuition. In the short period of three weeks, participants are given maximum opportunity to practice spoken French, improve their pronunciation, review grammar and vocabulary, and get a firsthand introduction to French culture with experienced, native French teachers from the AUP faculty.

The Program: French Immersion participants benefit from dynamic, innovative methods of language teaching including audio and video materials and real-life situations. Numerous cultural outings (to museums, exhibits, theatre, cinema, etc.) and creative assignments and projects encouraging students to explore Paris, contribute to a complete immersion experience in French life, language, and culture.

Students may wish to enroll in both sessions in order to take full advantage of their stay. The break between the sessions is a perfect opportunity to travel or simply enjoy being in Paris.

The advanced level, Paris vu par ses photographes has been designed specifically for those whose knowledge of French is very good but who could benefit from immersing themselves in the language through the study of another subject. It offers an excellent opportunity for linguistic revision and the honing of one’s pronunciation and accent.

This unique program includes 5 academic credits, all classes and cultural outings, weekly walking tour, lunch and morning café et croissants every class day. The cost of housing or other meals is not included.

Please note: French Immersion is a full-time program and cannot be combined with any other credit-bearing courses in the same session. Summer Term students may participate in afternoon conversation classes.

Cost per session:

Home stays

Home stays offer a wonderful opportunity to students who wish to reinforce their language skills and further explore the French way of life. The AUP Housing Office will place students in homes located in Paris or the immediate suburbs with easy travel to the University. All home stay hosts have been interviewed by our staff.

There is no curfew. Landlords generally do not permit visitors or overnight guests.

Accommodations include: a private room, bed linens, all utilities except telephone, access to kitchen and bathroom.

Price includes extra insurance.  Cost per student per session: €630.

French Student Residence

The Résidence Jérôme Lejeune is a classic brick building located between AUP and Montparnasse on a quiet square. During the school year it serves as a foyer for nurses and young women students. In summer, the residence also accommodates a limited number of outside groups.

All rooms are small singles which include private showers and toilets. Sheets and towels are provided and are changed weekly. Residents have use of the laundry room, two T.V. lounges, piano, two study rooms and the outdoor terrace until 1:30 a.m.

Meals are not included. There is a large common kitchen and dining area where students can prepare their own morning and evening meals while conversing with the other residents. Each student is provided with cooking utensils and an individual refrigerated locker.

The building closes nightly at 1:30 a.m. and re-opens at 5:30 a.m.

Price includes: room, extra insurance and French taxes. Cost per student per session: €630.