AIFS: Paris - American Business School of Paris

Spend a semester, academic year, summer or January Term in Paris, France with AIFS! You’ll earn up to 24 credits at The American Business School, Paris (ABSParis) depending on program selection. Courses are taught in English and French, with no previous French language study required.

While the program focuses on business courses, a range of general education courses are also offered. French language study is not required, but courses are available at Beginner and Intermediate levels.

ABSParis offers an Internship Program during the fall and spring semesters that provides vital insight into a career field, experience in the global workplace and the development of professional and personal skills. Internships are available in business development, hospitality, marketing, retail management and tourism.

Live in a homestay or, for an additional fee, in a student residence. Homestay students will receive a typical French breakfast every day plus an allowance to help with other meals. If you are living in a student residence, you will receive breakfast and an allowance for five other meals per week.

Cultural activities include:

• Guided walking tours


• Visits to museums and cultural sites


• Boat trips


• Half-day trips to Giverny and the Château de Versailles.

Optional excursions include a 2-day trip to Normandy and Brittany and a 2-day trip to Châteaux of the Loire Valley. For students on the optional AIFS Flight Package, a 2-night tour of London, England is included.