L'Académie de Paris - The Program

July 2 - July 29, 2012

L'Académie de Paris is an academic program for students in grades 9-12 held in the Lycée Notre Dame de Sion, a top independent school in the heart of Paris, France.

There are around twenty courses available, including courses in English, such as Art History, Culture and Cuisine, and Filmmaking in France, and in French, such as French Language, Art: Culture et rebellion, and Sciences politiques.

The international faculty includes scholars and academics, as well as creative professionals – artists, photographers, filmmakers, and writers – from Paris and elsewhere.

Together with program administrators, including Program Deans and Activities Directors, students enjoy a daily schedule that combines intellectual and curricular adventure, cultural enrichment, field trips, activities and sports – all in a safe, supervised environment. Whatever their priorities, students come away with a new understanding of their subject matter as well as an expert familiarity with Paris. Our philosophy of français d'abord makes it a goal for everyone to use as much French as possible both in and out of the classroom, by encouraging students to speak French first when addressing staff members, in the dining hall, during activities and field trips, and when participating in all program events.