France
Study French and be an intern, student, or volunteer in:
- Nutrition
- Medicine
- International Development
- Environment
- Animal Welfare
- Refugees
- Women's and Children's Rights
The Eiffel Tower in Paris, France
France: It's that Beautiful and Amazing
Immerse yourself in French culture in one of 2 (or BOTH!) lively French cities. The IPSL Program in Nice, places you right on the gorgeous southern coast of the Mediterranean Sea. This region of temperate and friendly southern France has long been a crossroads for European, Mediterranean and North African culture and civilizations. Spend as long as you wish studying French language, culture, civilization, and social issues at our partner Institute in the heart of the city.
For an utterly different experience, immerse yourself in the centrally located city of Lyon where the Rhône and Saône rivers meet, which just happens to be the gastronomical capital of France. Bring your appetite and savor French living.
Courses in French language are taught at five different levels, from beginning to advanced along with fun optional workshops on French wine and cuisine, French cinema, popular culture and more.
In addition to your studies, you could live with a French family, serve in a local NGO or community organization, and explore the region through excursions. Your volunteer service immerses you in the culture and deepens your understanding of French society in a way that goes beyond that experienced in traditional study abroad programs. It also facilitates your mastery of French.
The IPSL program is designed to help you understand the diverse populations and cultures of this region.
Online Options
Online options for learning French are also available. Contact us if you're interested.
Details
Our partners are open year-round and start dates vary. Inquire with IPSL about your options. We are flexible with the start date and the duration of every program.
What's Included
- Tuition and academic fees
- Instructional materials
- Lodging and partial board
- On-site orientation and pre-departure materials
- On-site support 24/7
- Service-learning placement & oversight (if applicable)
- Emergency medical and evacuation insurance
- Official, U.S.-based academic transcript
- Airport transfers (roundtrip)
- Excursions (if requested)
What's NOT Included
- International airfare (can be included upon request)
- Passport/visa expenses
- Independent travel
- Local transportation
- Some meals
- Optional excursions and enrichment activities
- Cell phone expense
- Personal spending money
IPSL's mission is to engage students, educators, and grassroots organizations around the world in hands-on service to promote equitable relationships, social justice, sustainable change, and a commitment to our shared humanity.