
I remember my first day of my flute lessons at the Schola Cantorum vividly. I was still adjusting to my new lifestyle in Paris and then I had new repertoire to learn right off the bat. What a way to be thrown in!
Location: Paris, France
Affiliated institutions: Catholic University of Paris' Institute for Language and Culture (ILCF)
Central College Abroad coursework: Yes
Language prerequisite: None
Language of instruction: French
Service-learning options: Yes
Internships: Yes
Recent excursions: Cultural, artistic and historical sites in and around Paris, weekend excursion to the south of France, including Aix-en-Provence, Marseille or Nice, day trip to Chartres, Fontainebleau or Giverny
Housing and meals: Foyers (residence halls) throughout Paris. Communal kitchens in halls for cooking meals, plus restaurants and cafés located near foyers. Stipend provided if no meal plan in foyer. Homestays are available with daily breakfast and 4-5 evening meals a week.
Program dates: Fall semester, mid-September – mid-December. Spring semester, mid-January – late May.
Average program size: 14 students
Staff to student ratio: 1:7