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Bachelor's and Master's Programs

Aix-en-Provence Academic Calendar

Join IAU for a semester, academic year, or summer in Aix-en-Provence, France. Studying abroad in the south of France offers the opportunity to enroll in site-specific courses taught in English or French, live with a French host, participate in field studies and study tours, hold an internship, or volunteer! 

A note to students: IAU advises that students do not make any travel arrangements prior to the first week of classes. Field studies and course excursions can be scheduled during weekends and breaks, so IAU recommends not purchasing any tickets or scheduling any travel until after learning of course requirements on-site.

The calendar is subject to change.


Fall 2023 Semester

Saturday, August 26

Arrival 

Saturday, September 2 

Orientation 

Monday, September 4 - Tuesday, September 5

Classes Begin 

Wednesday, September 6

Mid-Term Assessments

Monday, October 9 - Friday, October 20

Fall Break 

Saturday, October 28 - Sunday, November 5

Last Day of Class 

Friday, December 8

Exam Period

Saturday, December 9 & 
Monday, December 11 - Wednesday, December 13

Departure 

Thursday, December 14

No classes – November 1

Spring 2024 Semester 

Saturday, January 13

Arrival 

Saturday, January 20

Orientation 

Sunday, January 21 - Monday, January 22

Classes Begin 

Tuesday, January 23

Orientation Study Tour

Friday, January 26

Mid-Term Assessments

Monday, March 4 - Friday, March 15

Spring Break 

Saturday, March 16 - Sunday, March 24

Last Day of Class 

Friday, April 26

Exam Period 

Monday, April 29 - Tuesday, April 30 &
Thursday, May 2 - Friday, May 3

Departure 

Sunday, May 5

No classes – April 1 (Easter Monday), May 1 (Labor Day)



Summer 2024

Session 2024 Dates Duration Credit Load
 Internship  May 18 - July 13
8 weeks 6
A  June 1 - July 13
6 weeks 6 or 9
B June 1 - June 22 3 weeks 3
C June 23 - July 13 3 weeks 3

  Internship Session A Session B Session C
 Arrival Saturday, May 18 Saturday, June 1 Saturday, June 1
Sunday, June 23
 Orientation Monday, May 20
Monday, June 3
Monday, June 3 Monday, June 24
 Classes Begin Tuesday, May 21
Wednesday, June 5 Wednesday, June 5 Tuesday, June 25
Orientation Day-Trip Tuesday, June 4
Tuesday, June 4 Tuesday, June 4
Friday, June 28
 Final Exams  N/A Friday, July 12 Friday, June 21 Friday, July 12
 Departure Saturday, July 13
Saturday, July 13 Saturday, June 22 Saturday, July 13