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Located in the heart of the Marais district, the CEA CAPA Paris Center was founded in 2005 to provide North American students with a curriculum that emphasizes disciplinary study appropriate to Paris: art history, political science, communication study, and international business. Faculty at the CEA CAPA Paris Center utilize Paris as an extended classroom, allowing you to not only acquire discipline-specific knowledge, but also create intellectual links between your courses and the city. You’ll grow familiar with your new surroundings and gain insight into how France fits into a globalized context.
Courses taught at the CEA CAPA Paris Center have been designed in conjunction with, and approved by, the University of New Haven (UNH). In addition, faculty appointments have been approved by UNH. After the successful completion of a session at the CEA CAPA Paris Center, you will receive credit for your work from UNH. Located in Connecticut, the University of New Haven is a student-focused, comprehensive university that’s fully accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE). The agreement between CEA CAPA and UNH follows the highest standards of good practice in education abroad and satisfies the rigorous requirements of the University's institutional accreditor, making credits earned at the CEA CAPA Paris Center easily transferable to US-accredited institutions. Learn more about UNH's service as the School of Record for CEA CAPA
In addition, the CEA CAPA Paris Center is recognized by the French Ministry of Education as a private establishment of higher education (établissement d’enseignement supérieur privé).
Professors at the CEA CAPA Paris Center will carefully evaluate your work and progress throughout their academic session. When calculating the final grade, instructors consider written and oral exercises, homework assignments, attendance, classroom participation, and exam performance.
The following grading scale is in use for CEA CAPA center-delivered syllabi:
DESCRIPTOR | ALPHA | NUMERIC | GPA | REQUIREMENT/EXPECTATION |
---|---|---|---|---|
Outstanding (High Distinction) |
A | 93+ | 4.0 | Maximum grade: In addition to description for grade "A-", the participant shows detailed understanding of materials about which he or she can show independent analytical ability. This means the ability to question an issue from different perspectives and evaluate responses in an objective manner. |
Excellent (Distinction) |
A- | 90 - 92.99 | 3.7 | Participant shows understanding of literature beyond the textbook/class hand-outs/class notes, and the work shows a high level of independent thought, presents informed and insightful discussion, and demonstrates a well-developed capacity for evaluation. |
Very good (High Credit) |
B+ | 87 - 89.99 | 3.3 | Shows evidence of a capacity to generalize from the taught content, or the material in literature, or from class lectures in an informed manner. Also, the work demonstrates a capacity to integrate personal reflection into the discussion and an appreciation of a range of different perspectives. |
Good (Credit) |
B | 83 - 86.99 | 3.0 | The work is well-organized and contains coherent or logical argumentation and presentation. |
Good (Credit) |
B- | 80 - 82.99 | 2.7 | Participant shows understanding of literature beyond the textbook and/or notes, and there is evidence of additional reading. |
Average (Good Pass) |
C+ | 77 - 79.99 | 2.3 | The work demonstrates a capacity to integrate research into the discussion and a critical appreciation of a range of theoretical perspectives. Also, the work demonstrates a clear understanding of the question and its theoretical implications and demonstrates evidence of additional reading. |
Adequate (Pass) |
C | 73 - 76.99 | 2.0 | Shows clear understanding and some insight into the material in the textbook and notes, but not beyond. A deficiency in understanding the material may be compensated by evidence of independent thought and effort related to the subject matter. |
Below Average (Borderline Pass) |
C- | 70 - 72.99 | 1.7 | Shows some understanding of the material in the textbook and notes. A deficiency in any of the above may be compensated by evidence of independent thought related to the subject matter. |
Inadequate (Borderline Fail) |
D+ | 67 - 69.99 | 1.3 | Fails to show a clear understanding or much insight into the material in the textbook and notes. |
Poor (Fail) |
D | 60 - 66.99 | 1.0 | Besides the above for D+, participant has not shown interest or engagement in the class work or study. |
Poor (Fail) |
F | <60 | 0 | Shows little or no understanding of any of the material. |
French language courses for CEA CAPA students are taught by the Cours de Civilisation Française de la Sorbonne (CCFS), a university center dedicated to teaching French language and culture to international students.
The CCFS was founded in 1919 by the Société des Amis de l’Université de Paris and is today an independent institution of higher education that retains institutional ties to Sorbonne University.
CEA CAPA students attend courses at the CCFS’ campus in the 7th arrondissement. This location features classrooms and phonetics laboratories, creating a learning environment within a beautiful Parisian neighborhood. Students who successfully complete the program will be issued a transcript from the Cours de Civilisation Française de la Sorbonne.
In addition to it’s 3-star rating by the Qualité FLE (on a three-star scale), the Cours de Civilisation Française de Sorbonne is monitored by the French Ministry of National Education as an official state institution.
The French grading system is based on a scale of 20, as opposed to 100 in the U.S. system. It would be inaccurate to merely multiply a French grade by a factor of five to find its U.S. equivalent. Grades in France are awarded on a scale of 1-20, but the tradition is such that grades higher than 16 are seldom awarded. The passing grade for a single subject is usually 10/20, although grades of 8 and 9 may indicate satisfactory performance. Grading in France is severe and can vary from one institution to another, and from one course to another.
The Franco-American Commission for Educational Exchange recommends the following comparison of grades:
French Number Grade |
U.S. Letter Equivalent |
14-20 |
A |
12-13.9 |
B+ |
11-11.9 |
B |
10.5-10.9 |
B- |
10.1-10.4 |
C+ |
10 |
C |
9-9.9 |
C- |
8-8.9 |
D |
0-7.9 |
F |
Institut Catholique de Paris, founded in 1875, is a private French university that has welcomed international students to its campus since 1948. Courses are held on the Institut Catholique campus in the 6th arrondissement, the heart of historical Paris. You’ll attend class just a stone's throw away from the Latin Quarter, Saint-Germain-des-Prés, and Montparnasse. The school is accredited by the French Ministry of Education, and is a member of the International Federation of Catholic Universities (FIUC). Students who successfully complete their program will be issued an official transcript by the Institut Catholique de Paris.
You’ll enroll in courses with other international students at the Institut de Langue et de Culture Françaises (ILCF), the Institut Catholique’s center for French Language and Culture. The professors at ILCF specialize in teaching French as a foreign language to students of all language levels. Out of a total student population of 30,000, there are approximately 3,500 foreign students, representing 120 countries and providing you the opportunity to meet students from around the world in one of Europe's most diverse and exciting cities.
Institut Catholique de Paris is monitored by the French Ministry of National Education and a member of the International Federation of Catholic Universities (FIUC).
The French grading system is based on a scale of 20, as opposed to 100 in the U.S. system. It would be inaccurate to merely multiply a French grade by a factor of five to find its U.S. equivalent. Grades in France are awarded on a scale of 1-20, but the tradition is such that grades higher than 16 are seldom awarded. The passing grade for a single subject is usually 10/20, although grades of 8 and 9 may indicate satisfactory performance. Grading in France is severe and can vary from one institution to another, and from one course to another.
The Franco-American Commission for Educational Exchange recommends the following comparison of grades:
French Number Grade |
U.S. Letter Equivalent |
14-20 |
A |
12-13.9 |
B+ |
11-11.9 |
B |
10.5-10.9 |
B- |
10.1-10.4 |
C+ |
10 |
C |
9-9.9 |
C- |
8-8.9 |
D |
0-7.9 |
F |