Parsons Paris Online Courses
About The Program
Parsons Paris Online Courses provide a premier pathway for high school students ages 13 and up to learn from acclaimed fashion industry experts from anywhere in the world. Developed by leading professionals, this immersive experience gives you the freedom to explore design fields, analyze industry frameworks, and refine your personal aesthetic. Elevate your portfolio for future university applications through online coursework that fits into your lifestyle all year long.
13+
Open to students ages 13 and older
4
Courses
100%
Online and self-paced
Year-round
Available throughout the year
What are Parsons Paris Online Courses?
Parsons Paris Online Courses give high school students an opportunity to study complex design disciplines before college. This learning experience features a simple application process that requires no letters of recommendation or transcripts—you just provide basic information and explain your personal goals for wanting to take the course.
Each course offers flexible learning featuring dynamic videos, widgets, and knowledge checks that allow you to dive into potential college majors at your own pace from anywhere in the world. Depending on the time of year, you can choose from multi-length cohorts that work with your schedule: one-week, two-week, or four-week sessions.
Regardless of the course you select, every session provides the exact same high-quality instructional content and expert mentor support. Upon finishing all your assignments and your Final Project, you will receive this mark of recognition from Parsons Paris—an excellent milestone to feature on upcoming university applications.
Who are the Parsons Paris Online Courses for?
These online courses are crafted for curious high school students who are thirteen and up. This 100 percent virtual and asynchronous learning experience is an ideal match if you:
- Want to discover exciting academic pathways early and evaluate potential fields of study before college.
- Seek to demonstrate your intellectual curiosity and academic motivation on future university applications.
- Wish to interact with industry mentors, analyze real-world design frameworks, and learn from acclaimed fashion industry experts.
- Need a self-paced schedule with no mandatory live sessions that fits easily around school coursework, family commitments, and extracurricular activities.
How does the program work?
Flexible learning
Courses consist of: dynamic videos, widgets, and knowledge checks designed by fashion industry experts. Each course is fully asynchronous, so there are no required live sessions. You can review lessons at any time and work through assignments at your own pace—no matter your time zone or how busy your schedule is.
Course mentorship
You won't have to navigate your learning journey alone. Every student in our pre-college courses is paired with a dedicated mentor who provides continuous guidance, encouragement, and personalized feedback on your assignments throughout the entire cohort.
The Final Project
Every course culminates in a Final Project, allowing you to showcase your new knowledge. You will demonstrate what you have learned through an independent presentation or project in a creative format of your choosing, receiving valuable insights from your mentor upon completion.
What subjects can students study?
Parsons Paris Online Courses offer a curated selection of deep-dive experiences designed to help you explore potential majors, analyze core industry frameworks, and clarify your professional goals. You can choose an individual course to focus deeply on a singular track or enroll in multiple courses across the year to discover entirely brand new academic pathways.
Fashion design track
Fashion business track
Fashion sustainability track
Frequently Asked Questions
Course tuition is $1,895 with no additional fees. Need-based scholarships are available for students who qualify.
Yes. You’re encouraged to take multiple courses to explore different academic areas. The flexible, self-paced format makes it easy to take more than one course without conflicting with school, extracurriculars, or other commitments.
Successfully completing your course rewards you with an official Certificate of Completion from Parsons Paris for each individual course finished. You will receive this mark of recognition and complete your Final Project to provide a powerful return on your investment by allowing you to:
- Strengthen College Applications: Showcase a finished Final Project to admissions committees as proof of your ability to handle challenging concepts.
- Build Your Resume: Gain a distinct milestone and a concrete academic project to highlight on upcoming applications, internships, and resumes.
- Clarify Your Major: Save time and future tuition dollars by discovering your academic passions before stepping onto a college campus.
Designed for ultimate flexibility, Parsons Paris Online Courses feature remote, asynchronous learning cohorts scheduled across the annual calendar. By contrast, traditional on-campus summer sessions require students to visit or live on campus during the summer season for a fully structured, location-dependent academic experience.
The program is open to students ages 13 and older. You can start as early as middle school or continue through your senior year of high school.
Yes. Need-based scholarships are available for students who demonstrate high potential and an inability to pay full tuition. You can apply for a scholarship during or after the application process.