In summer 2026, pre-college students can benefit from Parsons Paris' outstanding pedagogy in subjects like design, painting, drawing, and photography. Classes will be held in the center of Paris, at the Parsons Paris Saint-Roch campus, which offers cultural, historical, and touristic opportunities.
This immersive program, taught in English, is open to high school students entering their junior or senior year and to recent high school graduates. Applicants must be 16 to 18 years of age by the start of the course.
Note: All Summer Intensive Studies courses can be taken in order to develop a portfolio for the college admission process.
Program Dates
June 27–July 18, 2026
Location
Paris, France
Schedule
9:00 a.m.–3:40 p.m.
Housing
Housing is available; see below.
Application Deadline
May 1, 2026 (final payment is due two weeks after you confirm your attendance)
Ages
16–18
Tuition and Fees
$9,999
University Credits
3 college credits
API Paris Program Manager
Summer Pre-College and College/Adult Programs
The New School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.