2 week program: July 1st – July 12th & July 15th – July 26th 2013
4 week program: July 1st – 26th 2013
Enrollment is subject to availability. Some courses are now closed for registration and have been removed from the website. If a course you were interested in is now closed, please contact summer@paris.edu for more information.

Limited Housing space still available
For more information and to make a reservation, please contact summer@paris.edu

In order to promote a greater sense of community for students enrolled in our summer program, communal student housing is encouraged for all. We offer several different housing options tailored to our students' needs.

Our student residences are located in safe, convenient Parisian neighborhoods and have comfortable amenities. A Paris College of Art Residence Assistant will be located at the Tour Eiffel residence and will be there to help in case of emergencies and to help coordinate extra curricular activities.

Students will reside at Citadines Apart’Hotels near the Eiffel Tower. All apartments have a fully-equipped kitchen (oven, toaster, kettle, fridge, sink, dishes, cutlery, etc), there is a TV with international channels, a telephone and free wi-fi. The apartments also have an iron and hairdryer. Towels and bedsheets will be changed once a week or on request.

There will be a curfew of midnight for students under 18.

Housing is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Tour Eiffel, 132, Boulevard de Grenelle, 75015 Paris
Located in the 15th arrondissement of Paris, this is a great area for students. The apartments are a 2 minute walk from PCA Studios on rue Letellier, where classes will be held. The metro is right across the street from the residence as well as a grocery store. There are lots of shops and restaurants nearby and the Eiffel Tower is only 10 minutes away by foot. See here for photos.

Types of Apartments

There are 4 types of apartments to choose from:

Twin Bed in Apartment, available at Tour Eiffel
A 2 room apartment for 4 people with a bedroom, living room, bathroom and kitchen. The bedroom has 2 single beds and students will share this room with another student, while 2 other students will share the living room. Students wishing to share a 4-person apartment with friends should ensure that two of them select this option and two select the Pull Out Bed in Apartment option in order to be placed in the same apartment.

Pull-Out Bed in Apartment, available at Tour Eiffel
A 2 room apartment for 4 people with a bedroom, living room, bathroom and kitchen. The living room has a sofa bed and a separate pull-out bed. The student will therefore share the living room with another student on either the sofa bed or the pull-out bed. Students wishing to share a 4-person apartment with friends should ensure that two of them select this option and two select the Twin Bed in Apartment option in order to be placed in the same apartment.

Twin Bed in Studio, available at Tour Eiffel
A studio apartment for 2 people with a bedroom, living room, bathroom and kitchen. The bedroom has 2 single beds and students will share this room.

All Housing payments are non-refundable.

Levels
Pre-College: Must be at least 16 years old at the start of the program.
Undergraduate + Adult: Must be at least 19 years old or a rising second-year university student at the start of the program.
Adult + Professional: Intended for individuals who have completed bachelor level studies and/or working professionals.

Language of Instruction
All courses, with the exception of French language courses, are taught in English.

Prerequisites
The program is for students with a strong interest in art and design, art history, management, and language. Classes are intensive and rigorous. Some Undergraduate/Adult level programs require independent student research and work in project teams in a professional setting.

Credit & Non Credit Options
Courses are available either for credit or non-credit. Those participants who enroll with credit will receive a grade and an official transcript upon completion of their course(s), which may allow them to apply these college-level credits to current or future studies. Most schools and universities accept these credits; please consult an academic advisor at your home institution for further details regarding its credit transfer and approval policy.

In order to maintain the academic excellence of all classes, students who sign up for the non-credit option are required to abide by the academic policies and must participate in all class sessions, including the final presentation.

Please note: If you do not register for credit at the time of enrollment you will NOT be able to receive credit at a later date.

Pricing

2-week non-credit: €1,368.00
2-week credit: €2,040.00
4-week non-credit: €3,734.00
4-week credit: €4,080.00

Visas
In some cases students may need to obtain a visa prior to the start of the program. Obtaining visas takes time. Please make your application early. Citizens of the European Union do not need visas; US citizens are normally not required to obtain a visa for short summer study abroad in France.

Travel Arrangements to Paris
Students make their own travel arrangements. To plan your travels please refer to the program calendar.
Here are some discount websites: www.expedia.com – www.travelocity.com – www.easyjet.com – www.ryanair.com

Health Insurance
Students are responsible for their own Health Insurance. If you don't have a Health Insurance plan that will cover you during your stay in France, you can contact the following two companies to get one:
LMDE www.lmde.com
SEM (SMEREP) www.mutuelle-sem.fr

Tuition and Fees
Tuition fee is listed with each course; for courses offered for credit or non-credit you must select the option of your choice.

Payment Options
Payment by Credit Card Online:
Payment is made at the time of registering for courses online. For credit card payments only Mastercard and Visa are accepted.

Payment by Bank Transfer:
Download our Course Registration Form and return to the Summer Program Office along with proof of bank transfer payment by email: summer@paris.edu or fax to +331.45.77.10.44

Payment by bank transfer must be made in Euros, with the following information for our bank:

Société Générale 39 rue du Commerce 75015 Paris, France
IBAN CODE: FR76 30003 03490 00050372509 13
The IBAN code is composed of:
Bank ID (30003), Branch ID (03490), Our Account Number (00050372509 13).
Some banks will also ask for a SWIFT code, so please use the following:
SWIFT: SOGE FRPPBLG PARIS GRENELLE 03490

It is IMPERATIVE to identify the transfer with the student’s full name. If a transfer is not identified, Paris College of Art will not be able to credit it to the appropriate student.

Cancellations
Cancellations must be made in writing to Paris College of Art at businessoffice@paris.edu. A confirmation of your cancellation will be emailed back to you. Please note that all fees, including the Summer Housing Registration fee, are forfeited in all cases.

Reimbursement Schedule
60 days before program start:
Refund of tuition less 10% penalty.
Between 59 and 30 days before program start:
Refund of tuition less 20% penalty.
29 days and less before program start:
No tuition refunds.

Paris College of Art reserves the right to cancel classes that do not reach sufficient enrollment. In this event, students will be offered the opportunity to register for a different course or receive a full refund for tuition payment.

Supplies
Students provide their own supplies. A list of required materials will be sent to each student before the start of the program. Expenses for supplies are estimated at between 30 and 150 Euros.

For more information, please contact: summer@paris.edu.