Fall Semester Elective 2027

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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.

This program is designed for students who wish to experience French university courses in English. As such, participants should be aware that the academic structure is somewhat different from what students are accustomed to in the United States. Because the number of credits associated with each class is lower than most US university semester courses, students should expect to enroll in more classes per term in order to achieve the minimum required 12 US credits.

To achieve 12 credits per semester, SAI students are required to enroll in a minimum of three 2.5-credit courses, after which they may select the appropriate number of supplemental courses to bring them up to the minimum 12 US credits required. Note that any course taken as part of a SAI Suggested Course Group will count toward the three 2.5 credit course minimum.

SAI Suggested Course Groups are collections of classes offered at ICP which are thematically similar and such groupings can help students compose their schedules along certain academic lines. They can also be used as suggestions for how to efficiently achieve a 12 credit course load.

If you have questions about how credits work at ICP, please contact SAI Admissions.

Classes at ICP are split into two categories: “lectures” and “tutorials.” Lectures generally involve a professor offering prepared remarks to a larger group of students. In addition, lectures tend to last around two hours per session. Tutorials, on the other hand, generally consist of small-group discussions facilitated by a teaching assistant allowing for active engagement with the subject matter. Tutorials are generally shorter, lasting about one hour per session. In some cases, lectures and tutorials are offered in the same subject during the same term and students are welcome to enroll in both concurrently.

SAI students complete their course registration directly through an ICP student portal. Upon confirming their intention to pursue the SAI program at ICP, students receive login information for their ICP student account directly from the university. SAI’s Paris Admissions Counselor will help guide students through this process. Enrollment in ICP courses are processed on a first-come/ first-served basis and students should complete their course requests as early as possible. After students receive their course registration confirmation, no changes can be made until students arrive on-site. ICP’s drop/add period occurs during the first week of semester classes.

SAI semester students have the opportunity to volunteer at Le Picoulet Community Center during their time in Paris. Interested students should talk to SAI Admissions during the enrollment process to find out what volunteer positions are available for a given term.

SAI Global Leadership Certificate (GLC)
The SAI Global Leadership Certificate (GLC) enhances a semester abroad through focused exploration of global issues, research, and engagement with local experts. Students develop critical thinking and leadership skills while gaining a deeper understanding of their host community. This credential highlights academic initiative and a global perspective.

SAI International Service Certificate (ISC)
The SAI International Service Certificate (ISC) offers students the opportunity to engage directly with their host community through volunteer service. Working with local organizations and supported by SAI staff, students build practical skills, cultural awareness, and meaningful connections. This certificate recognizes a strong commitment to service abroad.