Summer Program Frequently Asked Questions

Choosing the right course is a very personal decision. Please read the online course description carefully and peruse the syllabus (available to download towards the bottom of each course page). If you’d like advice on which courses would be the best fit for you, you can email us at summer@paris.edu with some background information on your past experience and what you hope to get out of the program. We’re happy to help!

No, you just need to select the course(s) you’d like to take and submit your payment. Any pre-requisites will be specified on the course page.

Yes, in certain cases it is possible to be waitlisted for a class that’s reached capacity. However, please note that if we already have several students waitlisted for the class, we may have to deny your request as it is unlikely you’d receive a place. Please send us an email at summer@paris.edu so we can help you individually.

If a student is not currently 16 but will turn 16 by the start of their course, they may enroll. Please note that, in addition to being academically rigorous, our summer courses involve outings and independent work time in which students are expected to navigate the city of Paris on their own. We have a minimum age requirement of 16 in order to ensure the success and, most importantly, the safety of every student. If a student’s birthday is right on the cusp and the parents believe that the student has the level of maturity and independence necessary for the program, please contact summer@paris.edu for further clarification.

You can request to be placed in the same co-living apartment. To do so, email us at summer@paris.edu after registering, and we will accommodate your request if possible. Please note, requests must be made in advance.

If you have tried to pay by credit card and are encountering an error, please call your bank to find out what the issue is. If you have done that and tried again unsuccessfully, please take a screenshot of your error message and send it to businessoffice@paris.edu with summer@paris.edu in copy – we will do our best to help you resolve the issue.

If we are unable to resolve your credit card payment issue, or if you do not have a Visa or Mastercard, we can process your registration manually and permit you to pay by wire transfer. Please fill out this registration form and send it to summer@paris.edu. We will then send you an invoice and instructions for payment by wire transfer.

In your wire transfer, please be sure to mention “Summer” and the student’s full name in the subject line/reason for transfer so that we can properly identify your payment. 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.

Payment by bank transfer must be made in euros, with all associated fees at the expense of the sender/registrant.

Tuition fees are listed with each course; select the credit or non-credit option of your choice.

Courses Early Bird Rate
3 Credit: €2,500
Audit: €1,700

Courses Standard Rate
3 Credit: €2,900
Audit: €1,950

No, the cost of tuition only includes participating in the course, as well as some optional student life activities such as a Seine boat cruise. It does not include personal expenses such as flights to and from Paris, meals, metro passes, or housing. Housing may be purchased at the time of registration for an additional fee. Please make sure you bring enough money with you for day-to-day needs such as groceries and metro tickets.

Cancellations must be made in writing to Paris College of Art at businessoffice@paris.edu with summer@paris.edu in copy. A confirmation of your cancellation will be emailed back to you.

Cancellation and Refund Policy 

Both housing and course tuition fees are fully refundable by April 15th. 

Between April 16th and May 1st, students will receive a 50% refund for any cancellations. 

After May 1st Midnight CET, no refunds will be granted. 

Exceptions for cancellation policy 

Visa Rejection:
Students requiring a student visa are encouraged to register and submit tuition payment while awaiting visa approval. If the visa is denied prior to arrival, all tuition fees will be refunded, provided that sufficient documentation is submitted, demonstrating that all required paperwork was completed and submitted to the local Consulate within a reasonable timeframe.

Please note that you should NOT apply for a student visa but for a short-stay tourist visa. You can check on Visa Wizard the entry requirements or consult your local Consulate.

Course Cancellations (by PCA):
Paris College of Art reserves the right to cancel courses that do not meet sufficient enrollment. In such cases, students will be offered the opportunity to register for an alternative course or receive a full refund of their tuition. Classes will be confirmed or cancelled in mid-April. 

Health Issues:
In cases of health issues, students with sufficient evidence (medical documentation) will be allowed to defer their enrollment to the following summer and apply the full tuition and housing fees for the next year.

Yes, students provide their own supplies. A list of required materials will be sent to each student before the start of the program. In some cases, classes will take a trip to the art supply store on the first day to buy materials together. Expenses for supplies are estimated at between 30 and 150 Euros.

Students may need to obtain a visa or travel authorization prior to the start of the program. This process can take time, so we recommend applying as early as possible.

• Citizens of the European Union do not require a visa to travel to France.
• Nationals of Visa-Exempt Countries/Territories: If you are a national of a visa-exempt country or territory, you will need to apply for an ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorization System) travel authorization for short stays (up to 90 days) in France and other Schengen Area countries. ETIAS is not a visa, but it is a mandatory travel authorization. The application process is quick and easy, and approval is typically granted within a short period. For more details and to apply, visit the official ETIAS Website.
  Please check the list of visa-exempt countries/territories that need to apply for an ETIAS travel authorisation.
• Other Nationalities: If you are not from the EU or a visa-exempt country, you may need to apply for a short-stay tourist visa.
  Please note that you should NOT apply for a student visa. You can check on Visa Wizard the entry requirements or consult your local French consulate or embassy to verify the specific entry requirements.

PCA can provide a letter of enrollment only after courses have been confirmed on April 15th. Please send a written request to summer@paris.edu once your course has been confirmed with the details of the type of letter you need. If you need a hard copy by post, please provide your current mailing address.

Students who need to obtain a student visa are encouraged to register and submit tuition payment pending visa approval. Should the visa be denied before arrival, tuition fees will be reimbursed with sufficient documentation that the student submitted a complete application within a reasonable timeframe.

PCA does not provide metro tickets during your course. During orientation, we will provide information on purchasing a weekly metro pass (Navigo) or individual use tickets. Please refer to the RATP website for more information about metro ticket/pass prices.