Have you always dreamt of living, studying, or working in a world-renowned cultural capital such as Paris, France? Why not gain practical internship experience in a sunny and vibrant city such as Montpellier, or practice your newly acquired language skills at cafes and shops on the Mediterranean Sea? Contact CICD today to learn more about the programs we offer and make your own French experience a reality!

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

• Live in one or two of the coolest cities in France and the world!
• Receive personal assistance and support throughout the program
• Gain international experience and language skills.
• A range of accommodation options such as home-stays and student apartments
• Participate in locally organized cultural and social activities; meet French citizens and other foreign students in the area; plan your own excursions to discover the region. Activities may include: week-end excursions, language workshops, evening presentations on international issues of interest, the "disco", picnics at the beach, outings to discover French culture, cuisine, wine, and more!

CICD'S FRENCH PARTNERS

CICD's partners in France are organizations that specialize in international education, language and work-experience exchanges for students, recent graduates, and young professionals. Their mission, similar to CICD's, is to provide excellent opportunities for cultural exchange through meaningful language study and work-related activities abroad. Our partners support young foreigners eager to come work or study in France, as well as provide similar programming overseas for young French citizens willing to work and study abroad. Participants in France enjoy cultural and social events that encourage participants to interact with each other as well as the locals.

REGISTRATION PROCEDURES

1) Complete our online inquiry form. 2) After receiving your inquiry and reviewing your initial qualifications, CICD will request that you submit the following information to apply to the program in France:

• Application Form
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• 3 photo IDs and copy of passport
• Letter of motivation, preferably in French, in which you explain your motivations to attend the chosen program
• Copy of your student registration/ID card

3) After receiving your complete registration information, we will contact our partner school in France to confirm your acceptance and request any additional clarifications or concerns regarding your participation or qualifications. We will confirm your program acceptance within 2 business days. Upon notifying you of acceptance, we will invoice you for a deposit of 50% of your total program fee (paid by check, bank transfer or credit card).

PAYMENT AND REFUND POLICY

Payment: 50% of the total program fee including nonrefundable deposit are due to CICD at the time of registration; remaining balance due is payable to CICD a minimum of 4 weeks before your program start date

Refund policy: The total fees and refund policy are specific to each program and options chosen. Fully detailed refund information will be made available in your program information packet and with each program option. Please consult your program information or contact a CICD representative for more information.