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Summary of Program Costs (2027)

  • ESA Program Fee: $4650 

  • ESA Housing Options:

    • Twin Room in Condé Dorm: (2 people, 2 beds)

    • Single Room Supplement in Condé Dorm or Enfant Jésus Dorms  (optional)

      • Single rooms with private bathroom (+$850, both dorms)

    • CLICK HERE for Housing Details

  • Institut Catholique Supplement: +$1050 (optional)

Program Fee Details

As a non-profit organization, ESA makes every effort to keep its fees affordable to participants. In fact, other summer Paris programs may cost up to twice as much– without all of the extras ESA includes (walking tours, lectures, excursions, weekend trip, etc.)

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Note that the fees listed here and below may vary depending on your choice of housing and language program.

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Program fee includes the following for all ESA participants:

  • Twin room in Condé Dorm (single supplement = +$850)

  • Daily continental breakfast at both dorms and in family stays

  • Weeknight dinners at Enfant Jésus dorm only

  • Bus/métro pass for the Paris region (month of July)

  • Ticket to a ballet, opera or comedy performance

  • Éternelle Notre Dame: a spectacular and immersive virtual reality experience

  • Catacombs or Arc de Triomphe visit

  • ESA Civilization course, including:

    • walking tours

    • guided visit of the Musée d'Orsay

    • Guided visit of Musée du Louvre

  • ESA Day-Long Excursions, including:

    • Day trip to Giverny to visit Monet's inspirational gardens and home

    • Day trip to Reims the home of kings and champange
  • Weekend trip to the Loire Valley, including
    • two nights in a comfortable hotel with daily continental breakfast
    • coach transportation to Tours and all local sites
    • walking tour of the medieval town of Loches followed by a market visit
    • Gourmet meal at Chenonceau Castle's Orangerie restaurant
    • Visit to the castle and gardens at Chambord

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Program fee does NOT include:

  • Airfare and/or transportation to and from Paris (low-cost group flights available from SFO or LAX)

  • Lunch and/or dinner (depending on dorm and meal plan)

  • Tuition at ELAC, LAVC or LMC

  • Independent travel

  • Personal items (including passport, vaccinations, laundry, school supplies, etc.)

  • Textbooks at the Institut Catholique (about $50)

  • Insurance (medical, travel or property) (Required for all LMC students) 

  • Visas- depending on your country of citizenship, a visa may be necessary

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Please note:

  1. Los Medanos Students are required to purchase medical/travel insurance through a policy ESA will arrange. Estimated cost is about $50-60 depending on age.

Payment Details

Accepted Payment Types:

  • Check, Bill Pay, money order, or credit card.
  • 3% discount for Program Fee and Group Flight payments made via check, Bill Pay or money order. 

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Program Fee Timeline and Available Discounts

  • $300 Program Fee Deposit: Your registration and dorm room is held upon receipt of this payment.
  • Program Fee Balance- Due April 1, 2027.
  • Early Payment Discount: A 2% discount on the base Program Fee of $4650 is granted to those who pay all ESA fees in full by March 1, 2027. 
  • Check, Money Order or Bill Pay Discount: A 3% discount for Program Fee and Group Flight payments made via check, Bill Pay or money order.​​

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​Registrants who have not paid their balance in full by April 1 can have this deadline extended to May 15 provided they have paid at least $2500 by April 1. Note that the balance must be paid in full no later than May 15, and the cancellation schedule below will apply.

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Refund and Cancellation Policies

Registrants who cancel will receive a refund of their program fees less a cancellation fee according to the following schedule.

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Cancellation Date

Before March 31, 2027:  $150

April 1 to April 15:          $500

April 16 to April 30:        $1000

May 1 to May 15            $2000

May 16 to May 31          $2500

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There are no refunds for cancellations June 1, 2027 or later. 

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How to Pay ESA Fees

  • You will receive an invoice via email with payment instructions for the $300 deposit upon applying for the 2027 ESA Program. A similar invoice will be sent within one month of the March 1 Early Payment deadline and again before the April 1 deadline.
  • Credit card payments are made online via Stripe.
  • Checks, Money Orders and Bill Pay should be sent to​​

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ESA

424 Dorado Terrace

San Francisco, CA 94112

Class Options & Fees

Choose between THREE study options. ESA offers a Creative Writing course or two options for language study in Paris: the Survival French program (taught by ESA faculty; beginning levels available) and the Institut Catholique (an independent institution with students from around the world; all levels available).
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Survival French Program

  • language instruction every weekday morning

  • includes ESA Civilization program, culture activities, day-long excursions and week-end trip

  • Requires enrollment through LA Valley or East Los Angeles College ($46 per unit tuition for California residents)

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Institut Catholique French Language Program

  • includes placement test to ensure you are in the best class for your abilities

  • small classes with students from around the world (French may be the only language you have in common!)

  • additional fee of $1050

  • includes ESA Civilization program, culture activities, day-long excursions and week-end trip

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Creative Writing Program:

  • class (in English) every weekday morning

  • includes ESA Civilization program, culture activities, day-long excursions and week-end trip

  • Requires enrollment through Los Medanos College ($46 per unit tuition for California residents)

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Academic Credit

Academic credit for your study abroad with ESA is available through our academic partners. In-state tuition is $46/credit unit (plus applicable fees).

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In general, most students choose to enroll at their home campus. If you choose to enroll through a different campus, you should (a) check with your home campus financial aid office to see if financial aid is still applicable and (b) be sure to order a transcript after your ESA program is complete in order to apply the credits to your degree. (Not all campuses will accept transfer crediis, so you may want to talk to your academic advisor.

 

ESA is not responsible for these credit options. Please talk to the faculty listed below if you have questions.

Medical Insurance

Medical insurance for your time in France with ESA is required. ESA participants must cover themselves against the cost of medical treatment abroad. You may use your own health insurance but you must provide ESA with proof that you are insured. Check first with your regular health care insurance provider to see if you are covered for costs incurred abroad. If you need to purchase health insurance for your trip, listed below are a few companies that offer short-term international medical insurance for students. These sites are provided for your information only; they are not endorsed by ESA.

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Travel Insurance

Travel insurance reimburses you for trip cancellations, plane delays, baggage loss, etc. You are highly encouraged to purchase travel insurance for your trip. Listed below are a few companies you might consider. These sites are provided for your information only; they are not endorsed by ESA.

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Scholarships

ESA offers a limited number of scholarships based on academic record, letter of recommendation and seriousness of purpose. Please complete the form and mail it, along with a letter of recommendation and record of academic performance (such as an unofficial transcript) to ESA. The due date to submit an application is May 1. 

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