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International Study Award (ISA)

The ISA provides a stipend for one 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.

Program Information

Location

Paris, France

Term

Summer

Language

French

Minimum Language Requirement

Completion of the L2 level of host language, or equivalent.

Area of Focus

Arts & Humanities

Structure

Study Center

Yale Study Abroad Adviser

Lauren Perrino

  • Paris skyline - Paris skyline with the Eiffel tower in the back left and a multitude of Parisian buildings stretching from the foreground to the far distance

    Paris skyline

    Paris skyline with the Eiffel tower in the back left and a multitude of Parisian buildings stretching from the foreground to the far distance

    Description

    This 6-week intensive summer course is designed for non-native speakers who have taken 2 semesters of French or have placed into L3 French. The objective of this class is to continue your study of the French language while taking full advantage of the immersive experience in Paris.

    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.

    1. 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.
    2. 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.

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    Notes

    Language

    While it is not guaranteed and is dependent upon language placement test results after your return to Yale, this program typically fulfills L3 and L4 French. Please see Fulfilling Requirements with Outside Credits.

    Yale Study Abroad Adviser

    Lauren Perrino