Institut Catholique de Paris

Jan Term 3 weeks 2028

4 credits

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Jan Term 2028
Jan Term 2028
Paris, France

Program Overview

Join an international student body on ICP’s historic campus, located in the heart of central Paris. The 3 week French Language Intensive Jan Term at ICP awards 4 US credits. This experience is designed for students who wish to improve their French language proficiency and immerse themselves in the richness of Parisian culture.

Highlights

  • Central Paris campus located in one of the most beautiful neighborhoods of the city.
  • A perfect program for students who want to improve French proficiency.
  • Spend your Jan term culturally immersed in City of Lights.
  • Interact with fellow students from around the world.

Key Details

Application Deadline
October 1, 2027
Program Fee
Coming soon
Program Dates
Early January – Late January 2028
Enrollment Deadline
October 15, 2027

Requirements

Age
18+
Academic Year
Sophomore (2nd year) or above
Cumulative GPA
3.33 (on a 4.0 scale)
Application Materials
SAI application
Personal statement
Transcript
Digital photo
Passport scan
Visa Required?
No

Academics

The French language program at ICP is hosted by the Institut de Langue et de Culture Françaises (ILCF), which is the ICP department in charge of courses designed specifically for international students. ILCF is renowned for its high-quality French language instruction and for classes which include conversational workshops, as well as cultural outings. Moreover, instruction is offered at all levels, from absolute beginner through advanced. Students choosing intermediate or advanced level classes must be prepared to prove that they meet the prerequisites by showing their current transcript and by taking a mandatory placement exam.

ILCF language courses run Monday – Friday and are intensive in nature. Please note that listed course options are not final until days and times are posted; until then, course options should be treated as tentative.


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What’s Included

This is a SAI 360° Services Program; it includes our full services!

  • Program tuition and U.S. academic credit
  • Comfortable and safe student housing
  • Airport pickup on arrival day
  • Orientation and welcome reception
  • Welcoming on-site staff
  • Student health insurance
  • SAI Viva Experience: cultural engagement, excursions & wellness activities
  • 24-hour on-site emergency support
  • Farewell event

Pre-departure and Re-entry services

  • Knowledgeable Admissions Counselors
  • Helpful pre-departure resources & groups
  • Student visa advising
  • Assistance with financial aid processing
  • Need-based SAI scholarships
  • Alumni Network & Ambassador Program

Financial Details

Program Fees
Application Fee $120
Security Deposit
Refundable at the end of the term.
$300
Program Fee
Includes tuition, standard housing and SAI 360° Services (see What’s Included).
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*prices are subject to change

Please see SAI Policies for SAI cancellation & withdrawal deadlines.

Note: Some US universities have a special payment arrangement with SAI, where your university covers part of your fees on your behalf, and you pay the remaining fees directly to SAI. Not sure if this applies to you? Check with your study abroad office or your SAI Admissions Counselor.

Financial Deadlines
Within 1 week of acceptance
SAI Deposits Due
$500 Enrollment Deposit (applied toward program fee)
$300 Security Deposit (refundable)
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50% of Total Program Fee Due
(Students whose deposit payment date is on or after this date will have a deadline of 5 business days after submitting the deposit.)
Coming soon
Financial Aid Agreement & Financial Aid Program Deposit Deadline
Applicable to students wishing to utilize SAI financial aid payment deferment process. (Students whose deposit payment date is on or after this date will have a deadline of 5 business days after the deposit.)
Coming soon
SAI Financial Aid Verification Deadline
Applicable to students wishing to utilize SAI financial aid payment deferment process.
Coming soon
Balance of Total Program Fee Due
Budgeting
Airfare to/from Paris $900 – $1,200
Books, Supplies & Course Fees $75 – $200 / course
Meals
Includes groceries and eating out.
$400 – $800 / month
Personal Expenses $350 – $450 / month
Transportation within Paris
Public transportation with some taxi rides.
$125 – $200 / month
Weekend Travel
Cost varies greatly by student.
$300 – $1,000 / month

SAI Housing

Family homestay

Standard Housing:
Family Homestay | private bedroom

*additional fee applies

Homestay housing places students with a local family, which could be an older couple or a family with children. SAI homestay families are thoroughly screened and are accustomed to welcoming visiting students into their homes. Homestays provide a private bedroom in the family home with basic furnishings. Wifi is included, as is access to laundry facilities. Students in this immersive housing get breakfast included as well as the option of a certain number of dinners per week (cost varies).

SAI Viva Experience

SAI offers all students the Viva Experience: frequent cultural activities, at no extra cost, for participants to get to know their community, city and country. Following is a sample of the activities included in this program. Please note that actual activities may differ.

Food & Drink
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Food & Drink
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Wellness & Outdoor
Students sit on a green gingham picnic blanket with snacks.
Food & Drink
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Passport & Visa

Passports
Passports should be valid for at least 1 year after planned departure from Europe.

Student Visas
In accordance with French law, U.S. students studying in France for 90 days or less are not required to obtain a student visa. Therefore all U.S. students do not require a student visa for this program. Non-US nationals should consult their local consulate for information on student visa requirements.