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1. American Graduate School in Paris

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Study International Relations abroad in Paris and experience life in one of the most vibrant and cosmopolitan cities in Europe!

The American Graduate School in Paris (AGS) provides semester abroad and academic year abroad programs for undergraduate and graduate students of international relations. In addition, we offer summer abroad programs for undergraduate students.

These programs are ideal for those who wish to study in Paris to gain international experience while earning credits towards their degree at their home institution. All classes are taught in English.

AGS is a leading provider of graduate programs in the fields of International Relations and International Business.

Our masters degrees include a 1-year International MBA program, and an M.A. in International Relations and Diplomacy.

Our masters programs are accredited by the Middle States Commission of Higher Education through our partnership with Arcadia University, a private university based in Pennsylvania.

Paris is the world's most popular tourist destination, with a wealth of famous sights, museums, galleries, restaurants, and shops for you to visit.

AGS is situated in the city center, between Luxembourg gardens and the traditional artists' district of Montparnasse.

Testimonial:
"The American Graduate School in Paris offered me an opportunity to learn in my native tongue and yet be surrounded by another culture and language."
- Gwenn, USA

Study Abroad Programs:

Undergraduate Students:
- Semester abroad & academic year abroad programs. Courses offered in "International Relations, Politics, & Business" of France & the EU.

- 6-week summer abroad program: "Intensive French & Politics: Economics, Diplomacy & the European Union".

Graduate Students:
- Semester abroad & full year abroad programs: Courses offered in International Relations & Diplomacy.

All programs include French language courses.

AGS also offers graduate degree programs in International Relations & International Business.

2. Ducasse Education

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• Situated in Argenteuil, near Paris, Ducasse Education is a leading culinary pastry and wine school run by the world-renowned chef Alain Ducasse.

• With 30 years of international experience, Ducasse restaurants in 2014 had 21 Michelin stars in total.

• Taught entirely in English or in French, our intensive programs are for French students, beginners, adults, international culinary arts students, professional chefs, and career changers who seek excellence in culinary arts and other food-related services.

• Created in 1999, Ducasse Education sets the highest culinary and pastry industry standards with its comprehensive hands-on training programs that emphasize practical learning of techniques with precision, innovation and rigorous skills-based methodology.

• Alain Ducasse aims to pass on his knowledge, skills and expertise, along with the cultivation of excellence in the culinary, pastry, and wine & service fields through Ducasse Education.

• Passion and devotion to the art of hospitality underscore a rich history of exceptional standards forged through decades of practice and experience.

• In addition to our Argenteuil school, we also have a training center in Yssingeaux, in the Haute-Loire department in south-central France.

Student Testimonial:
"It gives you the most complete knowledge all around the world, not only for French cuisine, it gives you an overview of all the cuisine around the world."
- Paolo, Italia, Career Changer

Professional Culinary Arts Programs:

• Culinary Arts Diploma: 5-month skills-building + 3-month internship in a French restaurant (taught in English & French)

• Expert Diploma in Culinary Arts: 3-month skills-building + 3-month internship (taught in English)

• Bachelor Degree in Culinary Arts: 3-year program (in English & French, with two 5-month internships)

Pastry Arts Programs:
• Bachelor Degree in French Pastry Arts (3 years)
• French Pastry Arts
• French Chocolate & Confectionery Arts
• French Bakery Arts
• French Pastry - Summer & Spring Programs

3. Gastronomicom International Culinary Academy

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Gastronomicom International Culinary Academy is a leading culinary institute with a state-of-the-art school in the South of France, and offers a range of culinary arts certificate & diploma programs to international students from around the world.

Our culinary programs are taught in English at a one star Michelin Level.

Located in Agde, a lively town in a beautiful Mediterranean seaside area in the Languedoc-Roussillon region, our courses include cooking and pastry hands-on classes, practical work experience (internships) and French language courses.

Students receive a French Gourmet Certificate or Diploma on completion of their program.

Our ultimate goal is that our students improve both their skills and knowledge of the food, beverage and gastronomy of the region and France, and the French language, but will also enjoy visiting the region, with its historic cities, varying and beautiful landscapes, and the most productive wine region in the world.

Choosing to take classes at our culinary academy will open doors to many jobs globally. All of our teachers boast years of experience at prestigious, high-end Gastronomic Hotel-Restaurants.

Former students have come from the U.S., Canada, France, UK, Holland, Germany, Spain, Norway & many more.

Testimonial:
"Since I went to France over 3 years ago...I have accomplished everything I expected from myself. Thank you for opening the school and giving me the opportunity to learn and embrace the south of France in such a fun way!"
- Daniela

Culinary Programs - Taught in English

• 1-Month Gourmet Certificate Programs:
- Pastry & Cooking

• 8-week or 12-week Gastronomic Certificate Programs:
- French Pastry
- French Cooking

Combined with intensive French language lessons

• Full Programs:
- 12-week Gastronomic Program plus 4-month internship in a French hotel/restaurant

• Cooking Diploma Courses:
- 1-Year Diploma Programs (includes 3-months pastry, 3-months cooking & 6-months internship)
- 2-Year Diploma in Gastronomic Food and Beverage Management

4. AIM - Hotel & Tourism Management School, Paris

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Académie Intérnationale de Management (AIM) is an English-speaking hotel & tourism management school located in the heart of Paris, France.

Established in 1992, we offer internationally recognized Anglo-American Bachelors and MBA degree programs in the fields of hotel, tourism & hospitality management. We also offer professional management certifications and internship programs. All of our courses are taught entirely through English.

We offer American accreditation as well as international recognition. Our courses are licensed and certified by the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI), appreciated universally by the professionals in hotel and tourism industry.

Our mission is to educate leaders of the future in the international hotel and tourism sectors.

Our students learn professional managerial skills derived directly from practices of major companies in hospitality, including international hotel and restaurant chains, condominiums, travel industry and they acquire a curriculum taught at the best American universities, enriched by European taste, culture and knowledge.

Hotel & Tourism Management Programs (taught in English)

- Bachelor of Science (BS) in International Hotel and Tourism Management (3 years)

- Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Hotel & Tourism Management (2 years, including BS + MBA dual degree option)

- Professional Management Certifications (from 2 days to 2 semesters in length)

These US-Licensed post-baccalaureate, Anglo-American degree programs are the equivalent of BS and MBA's earned in the United States or in UK.

5. LSF Montpellier

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LSF Montpellier language school in the south of France is a leading language school that offers accredited French classes year-round to adults, international students, business professionals, university students, and juniors.

With many years' experience in teaching beginner to advanced level French in the cosmopolitan city of Montpellier, LSF specialises in language study programs, homestays with a French host family and cultural vacations which suit every student's needs.

Discover French culture, experience the South of France, the Mediterranean Coast lifestyle, wine tasting, language learning, and everything France has to offer.

Our French language school is located in the heart of Montpellier's historical pedestrianised centre (about 5 minutes on foot from the train station) in a stunning 17th century townhouse. Close to this unique site, you will find many cafés, bars, restaurants, shops, cinemas, museums and gardens which will help you enjoy your French language stay in France to the full.

Student Testimonial:
"As a qualified and experienced language teacher, I have to congratulate you on the quality of your course. I spent a month here, and had a wonderful time. I will certainly be back very, very soon! Your teachers are outstanding professionals and the excursions, cooking..."
- Robina, Australia

Language Courses:

- Beginner to Advanced Levels
- General French courses
- Intensive French classes
- One-to-one / Private French lessons
- Business French for Professionals
- French courses for Groups (schools, universities, companies)
- French Proficiency Exam Preparation (DELF DALF, A Levels)
- International Baccalaureate (IB Diploma) preparation
- French for Au Pairs
- French and Cooking
- Homestay Program
- Internships; Work and Hotel Placements
- Summer French courses & camps for juniors

6. Schiller International University, Paris

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Schiller International University, located in central Paris, France, is a private American University dedicated to the active development and encouragement of international understanding. Schiller International University Paris offers a range of accredited associate, bachelor and masters degree programs to students from around the world.

Studying in Paris is a great opportunity for our students to be immersed in one of the most important political, diplomatic, economic and cultural capitals in the world. Schiller International University is conveniently located close to the Place de la Convention in central Paris.

Schiller is unique in that it gives students the opportunity to transfer from one campus to another, from one country to another, remaining in the same university without a loss of time or credit.

Schiller International University is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools to award Associate, Bachelor, and Master degrees. ACICS is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Masters Degree Programs:
- Business Administration (MBA)
- International Management (MIM)
- International Relations & Diplomacy (MA)

Bachelor Degree Programs:
- Interdisciplinary Studies (BA)
- International Business (BS)
- International Relations & Diplomacy (BA)

Associate Degree Programs:
- General Studies (AA)
- International Business (AS)

7. The American University Of Paris

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The American University of Paris (AUP) is a university in motion, building the path to becoming a leading academic, intellectual, and cultural center in France and in the world.

We offer a range of undergraduate and graduate programs in areas including Computer Science, Economics, International Business Administration, Psychology and many more. All programs are taught through English.

The university is located in one of the most cosmopolitan neighborhoods of Paris, a European capital where business, diplomacy, culture, literature, and aesthetics all converge.

As the crossroads of Europe, it has seen and led the sweep of political history, from monarchy to revolution, from Bonaparte to the European Union.

Located very near the Eiffel Tower, and within walking distance of the Champs-Elysées, the Louvre, and the famous Quartier Latin, AUP students fully participate in the intellectual, cultural and social life of the "City of Light".

Undergraduate Degree programs:

- Art History
- Comparative Literature
- European and Mediterranean Cultures
- Film Studies
- French Studies
- Global Communications History
- International Business Administration
- International Economics
- International Finance
- International and Comparative Politics
- Literary Studies and Creative Arts
- Psychology...

AUP also offers 9 different Graduate programs.

8. Paris American Academy

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Paris American Academy (PAA) is an accredited private institution of higher learning offering bachelor degree, semester abroad and summer programs in Fashion, Fine Arts and Interior Design to students from around the world searching for quality career education in these fields.

Established in 1965 by Richard Roy, PAA is located less than a kilometer from Notre-Dame Cathedral in the famous Latin Quarter of Paris, France. All of our programs are taught in English.

During their studies, students can benefit from a French language course integrated into their program.

We also offer a four-week English language course for international students and native French students at elementary to advanced levels of English. The course is designed to prepare them for further studies in English-speaking institutions.

The Paris American Academy is registered by the Académie de Paris, as a private institution of higher learning under the 12 July 1875 jurisdiction.

Our semester abroad programs are available either during the fall or spring semester, and university credits can be earned on the semester programs for transfer to colleges and universities on both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

- 3-year Bachelor Degree courses in Fashion and Interior Design

- 4-month Fall & Spring Semester Abroad programs in Fashion; Fashion Merchandising; Interior Design

- 4-Week Intensive Summer Workshops in Fashion; Fine Arts; Interior Design; Creative Writing

- 4-Week Intensive English language course

English is the language of instruction for all courses.

9. The American Business School Paris

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The American Business School Paris is a leader in international education in France offering accredited Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) & Master of Arts (MA) degree programs, as well as a Master of Business Administration (MBA) program with Rider University in New Jersey, USA. Our programs are offered through English.

Founded in 1985, The American Business School Paris is proud to welcome students from nearly 80 different countries, seeking an international experience. In 1995, our business school joined IGS University (Institut de Gestion Sociale), one of France’s most dynamic private universities.

The American Business School Paris is a worldwide educational reference in France. Based on the American academic system, we embody an international vision of education in business and commerce; The American Academic System with the European Touch.

With the American Business School Paris, become a citizen of the world. The American Business School Paris prepares you to become future business leaders. Currently, 1,100 alumni of the American Business School work on 6 continents worldwide in over 35 countries in marketing functions, sales, finance and international trade.

- Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree program is issued by the American Business School Paris or by a partner university in the US where students can perform the final year of study

- Masters of Arts (MA) degree program in International Business Development

- Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree program with Rider University (USA)

- Summer program: The courses are aimed at exploring the European economic environment in the cultural, historical, economic and management