Paris is the intellectual, artistic, and political center of France, making it an ideal location for students to participate in hands-on work experience. The Paris-IES summer internship co-sponsored program offers participants work opportunities in numerous fields. Participants take a French language course and earn credit by completing an internship seminar at the IES Abroad center alongside other U.S.-based students.
Paris-IES
Summer Internship
Program Dates
Summer 2021: 5/24 - 7/23
- Program Organization
- This is an IU Co-Sponsored Program
- Summer Internship Program with IES Abroad
- Typical enrollment: 20-30 students from U.S. colleges and universities
- Academic Program
- IES Abroad "Paris Summer Internship" program*
- Unpaid 6-credit internship
- At least 25 hours per week
- Placements in arts administration, business, cooking & catering, fashion, language instruction, marketing, media & communications, musuems & galleries, non-profits, theater, and tourism
- Accompanying course: Leading Across Cultures Internship Seminar
Course Load
- 6 IU credit hours
- 3 credits in French language course (level assigned by placement test)
- 221 French for Professions: Novice Abroad 1-III (FRIT-OS 100*)
- 321 French for Professions: Emerging Independent Abroad I-III (FRIT-OS 100*)
- 3 credit academic internship seminar
- Leading Across Cultures (FRST-F 400+)
- 3 credits in French language course (level assigned by placement test)
*DEPT-OS 100 (-OS 300) is the default designation to identify courses recorded as 100-level (300-level) undistributed credit that can count in total hours toward graduation and may be able to satisfy major, minor, or distributional requirements with the approval of the participant's school.
+IU Title: Special Topics in Foreign Study (upper-level elective credit in COLL)
*Note: IU selectively co-sponsors IES Abroad program offerings, including the one described on this page, but not all IES Abroad tracks/offerings. Please contact Overseas Study for clarification.
- Additional Information
- Housing
- French homestay; breakfast daily and three evening meals per week are provided or
- Limited number of shared apartments available for an additional fee
- Program Eligibility
You may apply if you:
- are an undergraduate student at any Indiana University campus who is making normal academic progress
- are in at least your fourth full-time semester of college
- have taken or are enrolled in fourth semester college-level French
- have approximately a 2.75 cumulative GPA
Students must be able to demonstrate flexibility, resilience, and self-reliance.
Complete eligibility criteria and selection criteria are outlined within the Academic Policies and Procedures of the Office of Overseas Study. Selection is based on maturity, seriousness of purpose, and appropriateness of match between program and applicant. Students on disciplinary probation during program period are ineligible.
- Costs and Financial Aid
Summer 2020
- IU portion of fee: $232.56
- IES Abroad portion of fee* paid to IU bursar: $6,972.56 (IES Abroad academic fees, room, some meals, health insurance)
- Meals: $1,020 - $2,135
- International Airfare: $645 - $1,165
- See IU Fee Sheet for additional cost and payment details
*Based on published IES materials. Indiana University cannot guarantee the prices charged by IES and is not responsible for any price increase or change.
Personal expenses and vacation travel additional. Initial prepayment of $500 due February 10, 2020.
Financial Aid and Scholarships:
- IU scholarships, grants and loans applicable to program costs with some exceptions. Please carefully check these exceptions before you commit to a program.
- IES Abroad Merit-based, Diversity Scholarships, Legacy Scholarships and Disability Grants available.
- For Business students: Kelley School of Business Overseas Study Scholarships
Please see our financial aid page for general information and links to additional scholarship opportunities.
- Program Contacts
For general information about this program, please visit or contact our office. You may set up an appointment with a specific advisor through the scheduling site.
Study Abroad Advisor
Provides detailed guidance and answers questions about specific programs or coursework available.
Sam Hudson (non-business)
Email: samhudso@iu.edu
Kelley International Programs Office (business)
Email: ksabroad@indiana.edu
Student Services Coordinator
Helps students navigate the application process and coordinates with cosponsoring organizations.
Sarah Wilkinson
Email: slwilkin@iu.edu