Your classroom is Europe. Your curriculum is intense. Your professors are world-class.

Be prepared. The Abbey’s immersive, liberal arts curriculum will confront you with some of the most challenging questions of your entire university experience. You will grapple with the forces that shaped modern Europe and continue to define life around the globe.

At The Abbey, you’ll study history where history was made. Where better to discuss court society and Renaissance architecture than in the shadows of legendary Chateau Chenonceau? Could there be a better place to learn about D-Day than the beaches and villages where it all happened?  The same intensity and immediacy are part of our art history and literature classes.  Learning is active and constant.  Never taken a train to class?  You will on The Abbey. Because sometimes just getting to class is part of The Abbey adventure.

Can you study at The Abbey if you don’t speak French? Absolutely. All courses are taught in English. French is also taught at all levels, and you’ll be amazed how quickly you’ll learn the language when you immerse yourself in the culture.

Students at The Abbey are mostly freshmen and sophomores. We offer core level and advanced courses in History, Art History, Comparative Literature and French. Our ratio of students to professors is 8-1. Are you ready to experience 24/7 growth and learning? Welcome to 13 weeks you will never forget.

For more information on academics, go to Abbey Classes in FAQ.