Language Study

European Studies Association
french class

Study French with ESA

ESA offers two French language programs (for information about academic credit, see here. ):

  • Option one: Institut Catholique
  • A complete university-level course (approximately 60 contact hours) during the month of July. Learn more about this prestigious school below.

  • Option two: Survival French
  • An ESA-faculty led introductory French program (approximately 30 contact hours). Includes a Survival French language class plus the Survival French Culture class.

  • Individual instruction:
  • ESA's experienced language teachers also offer a tutorial service for students wishing assistance with their language study.

More about l'Institut Catholique

ESA works closely with the Institut Catholique de Paris, a private French university of international reputation, to provide you with the very best language instruction available in Paris. Small classes, excellent teachers, up-to-date materials, a pleasant 5-minute walk from our residence make learning French fun. Inquire about these special programs: "Business French" and "Teaching French as a Foreign Language." In addition, you may participate in ESA's extensive civilization program and special activities.

Institut courtyard

Cultural Activities

Chartres cathedral

Two full-day excursions plus a weekend trip will allow you explore more of France at no additional cost.

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At the Opera

Want a little night life? ESA offers you a choice of two evening cultural activities: ballet, theater , concert or dinner at a nice restaurant in the company of faculty and fellow ESA participants.

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Brochures Available:

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