Program housing: The EDUCO program offers three types of student housing: French households, student apartments, and student foyers. By and large, the most popular option, and the one most encouraged for students wanting to gain fluency in the French language and culture, is living in a French household. Students will rank their preference for housing type at the time of application to the program, but should be aware that spaces for each are limited. Housing type cannot be guaranteed.

Lodgings are located throughout Paris, in a variety of neighborhoods and arrondissements (not solely in the 5th, 6th, 7th arrondissements). An average commute to the EDUCO center or to the universities for classes is 35 minutes by Métro (which is considered an easy commute by Parisian standards).

Housing in Paris will differ greatly from what students may be accustomed to in the United States. Dormitories or apartments are often located in old buildings and are not equipped with all the household amenities taken for granted in the U.S. For example, clothes dryers are a rarity and access to Internet not always available.

More information about housing types can be found be found on the EDUCO housing form, due at the time of application to the program.

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Independent housing: Occasionally, students are able to pre-arrange housing in Paris, independently of the EDUCO program, either through relatives or family friends. If students choose not to live in EDUCO-sponsored housing, they and their parents will be asked to sign a waiver releasing the program from housing responsibilities and confirming the student's address in Paris. All non-program accommodations must be arranged 2-3 months prior to the start of the program. To discuss this option and to obtain a waiver form, please contact the Office of Study Abroad.

Last revised: 7 February 2008