Columbia in Paris: French Immersion Summer Program
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International Study Award (ISA)
Summer 2026
The ISA provides a stipend for a credit-bearing summer study abroad experience for eligible undergraduates receiving a Yale scholarship. You must apply to Yale Study Abroad and be approved for a Yale Summer Session Programs Abroad or Non-Yale Summer Abroad program. Yale Study Abroad does not administer the ISA. For all ISA-related details, including how to request funding, when it gets disbursed, how much funding you can expect, and more, visit the ISA website.
Summer 2027
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Program Information
Location
Paris, France
Term
Summer
Language
French
Minimum Language Requirement
Completion of the L4 level of host language, or equivalent; you must take all courses in the host language.
Areas of Focus
Cultural & Regional Studies, History & Philosophy, Languages & Literature, Politics, Society & Economics
Structure
Hybrid
Description
The Columbia summer program in Paris is an immersion experience which offers advanced content courses in French and Francophone culture from various perspectives and genres while using the city as an essential resource. A language pledge is signed by all participants and must be respected for the duration of the program.
Explore both contemporary and historical issues in French and Francophone culture and go outside of the typical tourist experience to gain an insider’s view of the city.
Two-Part Application Process
Applying to a Year or Term Abroad or a Non-Yale Summer Abroad study abroad program is a two-part process. These are separate application processes with individual deadlines and can be done simultaneously.
- You must apply to your intended program for admission by applying online from the program’s website. Select the Program Website button below to be directed to more information.
- You must apply to Yale Study Abroad for approval to study abroad and the ability to transfer the credit back to your Yale degree. The designated list of programs on our website does not constitute pre-approval or automatic approval from Yale. You must apply to our office by the relevant deadline in order to be approved. Select the Apply to Yale Study Abroad button below to be directed to more information.