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Normally when Americans study abroad there is a stereotype that they 'see the world' but really, they stay very tied to their program. With Central College Abroad, I felt like I really lived independently here. Yet there were always activities with Central, and the staff was just one phone call or e-mail away.
– Charlie Himmler
Central College

dates and fees

Following the Intensive Language and Culture program in Tours, students begin their core program at one of two affiliated institutions: the language institutes of either the Catholic Institute or the Sorbonne or choose the incredibly unique Internship Program.

During the fall semester, students enrolling at the Catholic Institute also have the choice of the early program (ending in December) or the traditional program (ending in January). Both options appear below.

Program dates are tentative. Do not purchase airline tickets based on these dates. Call 1-800-831-3629 to confirm dates.

Fall 2009 dates (for all students)

Arrival in Paris for all program levels
Aug. 29, 2009
Travel to Tours
Aug. 30

Catholic Institute, September-December option

Paris orientation
Sept. 28-Oct. 2
Classes begin
Sept. 28
Fall break
Oct. 26-30
Classes End

Dec. 18
Final date to vacate housing
Dec. 30

Catholic Institute, September-January option

Paris orientation
Sept. 28-Oct. 2
Classes begin
Sept. 28
Fall break
Oct. 26-30
Winter break
Dec. 18-Jan.1
Classes end
Jan. 29
Final date to vacate housing
Jan. 29

Sorbonne

Testing/Paris orientation
Sept. 28-Oct. 2
Classes begin
Oct. 7
Winter break
Dec. 19-Jan. 4, 2010
Classes end
Jan. 15
Written exam
Jan. 16
Oral exam
Jan. 18-22
Final date to vacate housing
Jan. 29

Internship program

Paris orientation
Sept. 28-Oct. 2
Final date to vacate housing
Jan. 29

Spring 2010 dates (for all students)

Arrival in Paris for all program levels
Jan. 16, 2010
Travel to Tours
Jan. 17
Intensive language orientation in Tours
Jan. 17-30
Travel to Paris
Jan. 30

Catholic Institute

Paris orientation
Feb. 1-3
February session (intensive language) begins
Feb. 1-19
Regular session begins
Feb. 22
Spring break
April 17-May2
Classes end
May 21
Final date to vacate housing
May 29

Sorbonne

Testing/Paris orientation
Feb. 1-3
Classes begin
Feb. 8
Spring break
April 17-May 2
Written exam
May 22
Oral exam
May 24-26
Final date to vacate housing
May 29

Internship program

Paris orientation
Feb. 1-3
Final date to vacate housing
May 29


2009-2010 Fees*
Fall Semester Catholic Institute (Sept.-Dec.) - $18,700
Fall Semester Catholic Institute (Sept.-Jan.) - $21,500
Fall Semester Catholic Institute Beginning program - $19,300
Fall Semester Sorbonne (Sept.-Jan.) - $20,300
Fall Semester Internship Program - $18,700
Spring Semester Catholic Institute - $21,000
Spring Semester Catholic Insitute Beginning program - $19,625
Spring Semester Sorbonne - $18,675
Spring Semester Internship Program - $20,125
Academic Year Catholic Institute - $36,250
Academic Year Sorbonne - $33,970
Academic Year Catholic Institute (Fall) and Internship Program (Spring) - $36,250
Academic Year Sorbonne (Fall) and Internship Program (Spring) - $35,790

*Fall semester options include 4 weeks in Tours; Spring semester options include 2 weeks in Tours; Academic Year options include 4 weeks in Tours.

Airfare is not included in the program fees.
Program fee includes tuition, housing, partial board plan (in some dorms), excursions/cultural events, ISIC card, orientation and transcript.