Paris Summer Intensive Studies (Ages 16–18)

Location
Paris, France

Schedule
9:00 a.m.–3:40 p.m.

Ages
16–18

Tuition and Fees
$9,999

University Credits
3 college credits

Application Deadline
April 10, 2026 (final payment is due two weeks after you confirm your attendance)

• The Business of Fashion
• Portfolio Preparation for Art and Design Schools
• Introduction to Design and Management
• Introduction to AI Design
• Fashion Safari in Paris
• Fashion Photography in Paris
• Fashion Design Process
• Explorations in Painting
• Explorations in Drawing

Tuition, housing, and excursions: $9,999

Students provide their own art supplies. The cost is estimated at $400 for most studio classes.

Parsons Paris partners with Academic Programs International (API), an established study abroad program provider, to enroll you and provide on-site support services.

Visit API's Pre-College page to learn about the programs. There, you can apply by clicking the yellow "Apply Now" button in the top right-hand corner to create an online account, gather necessary materials, and complete the application.

Required materials include the following:

• Grade report
• Letter of recommendation
• Course registration form

Within two to three business days of receipt of your application, an API program manager will review your application and then email you to inform you if you've been accepted and provide next steps.

Students confirm their participation by submitting a $400 deposit and an Intent-to-Enroll form (ITE). You can register for courses only after your deposit and ITE items have been received.

You have until the final payment deadline to complete your remaining post-acceptance forms and make payments.

All pre-college students are met at the airport by on-site staff on the program start date. A group return transfer to the airport is also included on the last day of the program. Students receive detailed flight instructions upon their acceptance to the program and should