France

Intensive studio art curriculum. Best for the independent student. International student body. French language required. Apply through CUPA.

Direct enrollment in university courses; opportunity to take courses at Bordeaux Sciences-Po. Internships. Vibrant city. For the independent student looking for immersion in language and culture.

2 required program courses (language course and content course); university courses. Opportunity to study at Sciences-Po. Math and Science courses at Paris VII (Diderot). University courses can be a challenging experience. Internships. Middlebury Center on Right Bank, away from other study abroad centers.

Program and university courses. Attractive university city with active student life; fewer tourists and Americans. Historically and culturally rich region. Easy access via fast train to Paris and the rest of France. Orientation in Paris; teaching opportunities. Students are encouraged to apply for CIEE scholarships.

Program and university courses. Program courses are challenging. Students have opportunity to take courses at Science-Po in Spring semester. (5 sems of French required; priority given to year students). High quality small program. Language pledge. Academic excursions and cultural activities. Based at Reid Hall.

Excellent program, popular, best for more independent students, lots of Paris contacts; limited number of program courses; university courses at multiple universities and institutes. University courses can be a challenging experience. Orientation in Paris. Early application. Language pledge.

Excellent program; mix of program and university courses; internships. Mid-sized student-centered city close to Loire Valley chateaus and Atlantic beaches, 2 hrs from Paris; fewer tourists and Americans. Lower cost. Students are encouraged to apply for IES scholarships.

Advanced Track. Attractive university city of 350,000; fewer Americans and tourists than in Paris or Aix; program and university courses; close to the Mediterranean. 3 1/2 hours from Paris by fast train. Early application.