Both high school and college students can learn a lot from a trip to Paris. In addition to intellectual growth, students often mature after expanding their worldview in a cosmopolitan city like Paris. Numerous companies operate educational trips to Paris for students that touch on elements of history, art and literature. Whether you are looking for a simple week-long trip or an entire semester, there are numerous programs for students that can whisk you away to the City of Lights.
EF Educational Tours
EF Educational Tours operate a number of educational trips for students that include time in Paris. While there are week-long city breaks in Paris, EF also offers tours that are split between Paris and other European cities, such as Amsterdam, Barcelona, Copenhagen and London. In depth tours of France are also available, with students spending time in Paris, Normandy, Brittany or the French Rivera. Trips range in length from six to 31 days, with Paris-only trips running from six to 10 days in length.
EF Educational Tours
EF Center Boston
One Education St.
Cambridge, MA 02141-1883
800-637-8222
eftours.com
International Horizons
International Horizons is the brainchild of Ken Ostrand and his wife Linda Klein Ostrand. The couple provide a variety of trips overseas to students, with each trip designed for maximum educational impact. Ken, who holds a doctorate in Ancient History and is a former Fulbright scholar, guides students through a rotating series of international trips. The destinations change every year, and in the past student trips to Paris have been offered. The trip, entitled "Paris: City of Lights," is a one-week long excursion to Paris featuring trips to the Musee d'Orsay, major monuments and authentic cafes.
International Horizons
5007 Whitehorse Road
Hillsborough, NC 27278
919-969-1116
internationalhorizons.com
American Institute For Foreign Study
The American Institute For Foreign Study was founded in 1964, and today accepts over 5,000 students into their programs each year. AIFS offers two programs for college students wishing to spend a semester abroad. Students can choose between focusing on electives, or on French language studies, and will attend classes at either the Sorbonne or Catholic University of Paris. Scholarships are available.
American Institute For Foreign Study
River Plaza
9 W. Broad St.
Stamford, CT 06902
800-727-2437
aifsabroad.com
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