Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury in Paris
- Hosted at: Sorbonne University
- Location(s): Paris, France
- Program Type(s): Study Abroad, Intensive Language
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Designed for students at an advanced level of French, the Middlebury C.V. Starr School in France provides opportunities to experience French culture in Paris - the cosmopolitan capital at the heart of France. La "Ville Lumière", Paris is home to c... read more
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It was worthwhile, I learned about cultural adaptation and grit. As a government major, observing the political life and influence of the state was very interesting to me as well. A student - Bowdoin College View Entire Review
My language proficiency improved immensely and I had a wonderful time getting to know Paris, making friends, and getting a much needed break from campus. A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I learned a lot of the language. I feel very proud of my progress in the language. I realized how lucky I was to be surrounded by strong black women peers on this program because we were always there for each other. And i learned truly how strong and independent of a person I am. A student - Pomona College View Entire Review
I gained more of a confidence about traveling and the knowledge that I can be independent. A student - Brandeis University View Entire Review
I think independence and self-meditation and motivation were the biggest things I gained during my time abroad. Definitely worthwhile. Kian Waddell - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I worked hard and improved written french. Also was able to meet french students A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
Gained a lot, confidence in an international city. Miles Brautigam - Bowdoin College View Entire Review
Improved my language skills a lot and learned a lot about France. Definitely worthwhile. Charles Hull - Middlebury College View Entire Review
It was mostly about staying in a different culture and improving language skill rather than learning something serious in an academic area. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
Definitely my language skills improved. I really learnt to stay in the moment and appreciate the time I had there. I was definitely worthwhile Hiu-Tung Karen L - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I learned a lot during my study abroad and I'm sure it's going to affect my future career/future life for a long time. A student - Tufts University View Entire Review
My French got significantly better. Emily Dorsey - Harvey Mudd College View Entire Review
I gained a greater understanding of French culture, the language, and way of life. It was absolutely worthwhile--this was definitely the most formative academic year for me. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I went into the program focused on the academic aspects, namely improving my french language skills and familiarizing with the French university system. I achieved all of my goals in terms of academic improvement and I feel I was able to integrate French culture very well. I feel like the culture I learned about experienced and ... A student - Swarthmore College View Entire Review
I learned how to be more independent and how to be more confident of my French language skills. Meron Benti - Middlebury College View Entire Review
It was worthwhile, I really improved my French skills and made some lifelong connections A student - Amherst College View Entire Review
Culturally, I learned and enjoyed a lot. Academically, it was not remotely worth it. Eleanor Mayerfeld - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I learned an unfathomable amount of French, I learned how different culture interact with each other and exist and finally I learned who I am and who I want to be. It was incredibly worthwhile and I am so grateful for Middlebury and the opportunity to experience Paris through a safe, fun and immersive program. A student - Bowdoin College View Entire Review
Firstly, my french language skills improved a lot. For that reason alone it was worthwhile. Being able to immerse myself in French culture by living with a host family and taking classes in french at a Paris University proved to be very valuable experiences as well. Gabriela Fort - Middlebury College View Entire Review

I became more culturally aware. I learned to be more independent and sociable. Every experience I had in Paris was definitely worthwhile. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
Lots of things. I improved my French significantly. Anqi Zhao - Brandeis University View Entire Review
I have a solid mastery of French. The experience of living in a big city such as Paris for the first time makes you have to adjust. There was so much to gain from the cultural offerings available in the city. Yes, it was worthwhile. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I gained a lot of experience outside of my comfort zone. The encouragement to use a foreign language everywhere I went raised my speaking confidence. A student - Williams College View Entire Review
I learned how to truly take care of myself, and how to thrive out of discomfort. It was absolutely worthwhile. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
Language skills, cultural experience, new perspective A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
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Designed for students at an advanced level of French, the Middlebury C.V. Starr School in France provides opportunities to experience French culture in Paris - the cosmopolitan capital at the heart of France. La "Ville Lumière", Paris is home to countless museums, cafés, and medieval streets that wind around contemporary architecture. A city à decouvrir, Paris is an invitation to experience all the world's cultures while maintaining a proud and distinctly French feeling.
Students enroll in up to two Middlebury courses at the School in France headquarters, the Centre Madeleine, and take the rest of their courses at one of the many host universities in the city. At all sites, whether in a university course alongside local students, or at the Centre Madeleine, courses are conducted solely in French. Housing - with local families or in residences - is geared to provide students with an immersion in the language and culture outside of the classroom.
Le Centre Madeleine, the headquarters of the Middlebury School in France, is located in the 8th arrondissement, close to the Place de la Concorde and the Champs-Elysées. Students enroll in courses across several disciplines at both the Centre Madeleine and in one of several partner institutions: the Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne, the Université Sorbonne Nouvelle Paris 3, the Université Paris Diderot- Paris 7, Institut d'Etudes Politiques de Paris (Sciences Po), the Ecole Normale de Musique de Paris Alfred Cortot (ENM for Music majors only), or the Ecole Spéciale d'Architecture (ESA) (for Architecture majors only).
Students enroll in up to two Middlebury courses at the School in France headquarters, the Centre Madeleine, and take the rest of their courses at one of the many host universities in the city. At all sites, whether in a university course alongside local students, or at the Centre Madeleine, courses are conducted solely in French. Housing - with local families or in residences - is geared to provide students with an immersion in the language and culture outside of the classroom.
Le Centre Madeleine, the headquarters of the Middlebury School in France, is located in the 8th arrondissement, close to the Place de la Concorde and the Champs-Elysées. Students enroll in courses across several disciplines at both the Centre Madeleine and in one of several partner institutions: the Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne, the Université Sorbonne Nouvelle Paris 3, the Université Paris Diderot- Paris 7, Institut d'Etudes Politiques de Paris (Sciences Po), the Ecole Normale de Musique de Paris Alfred Cortot (ENM for Music majors only), or the Ecole Spéciale d'Architecture (ESA) (for Architecture majors only).
Program Type(s):
Study AbroadIntensive Language
Program Length(s):
- Fall
- Spring
- Academic Year
Instruction Language(s):
- French
Language Requirement(s):
- French
Relevant Study Subject(s):
- Architecture
- European Studies
- Linguistics
- French Language, Literature
- Philosophy and Religious Studies
- International Relations
- Music
- History
Minimum GPA:
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