Gap Year - French Art and Civilisation in Paris

 

Our year-long program is aimed at students who want to experience living in Paris and learning about French history, culture and the arts. Some students are humanities majors but the courses are aimed a filling general requirements  for non-humanity majors  as well. Taught in English the programme offers an unparalled variety of topics, ranging from general introductory courses to more specialised, in depth studies.

 

Based at the Institut d’Etudes Superieures des Arts premises in the heart of Paris, students are within easy access of all the major Parisian monuments and a stone’s throw from the Louvre, the most important theatre in Paris, the Comedie Française or the centre of the luxury trades. 

 

During their stay in Paris, students are encouraged to explore all aspects of Parisian life, and the course programme is structured to give students time to explore this most beautiful of cities. Short excursions are included in the programme; in addition there are a range of opportunities for extra-curricular activities outside the course timetable. Whether starting or needing to improve their French, everyone is given the opportunity to learn both in class and in daily conversation.

 

Courses to be taken:

 

French Culture and Civilisation 

French Language 

French History 

French Art and Architecture 

The Tradition of French Landscape Painting: From The Renaissance to The Impressionists

French Literature 

The History of French Cinema

Paris in The Age of The Impressionists

The French Touch: Art Heritage, Culture and Branding

 

Admission Requirements:

 

Students from all majors can apply in orded to complet their general requirements.

Undergarduated and BA completed studnts can apply

Good level of English IELTS  5.5

No minimum French

 

Admission Process:

+ Copy of Passport

+ 3 original identity photos 

+ Short resume in English 

+ 2 letters of recommendation with contact reference phone & email

+ Copy of Highest degree completed & high school diploma with official transcripts 

+ English proficiency test score for non-native English speakers (TOEFL, TOEIC and IELTS are accepted)

+ For Non EU Students :  Birth Certificate

+ Proof of payment registration fee + amount 90 euros Bank details upon request 

+ International Health Insurance Certificate compulsory upon arrival