Torterue Hall, main building of Institut de Touraine

LIVE AND LEARN FRENCH IN THE HEART OF FRANCE

1 hour from Paris 1h40 from Paris Charles de Gaulle airport Paris Tours WHERE IN FRANCE ?

TOURS: A CITY LOVED BY OUR STUDENTS A medium size city, perfect to meet French people: inhabitants including students in higher education. Institut is located in the city center Accommodation within walking distance Restaurants, cafés, theaters… A safe city French with the purest accent Michelet

A GLIMPSE OF THE CITY…

INSTITUT DE TOURAINE IN A NUTSHELL Founded in 1912 Supervised by the University of Tours (27,000 students) students every year Programs include: - French as a foreign language (16+) - Teachers’ training Non profit organization Board of Directors:

OUR CAMPUS A 3-building compound in the city center: 30 classrooms, 6 language laboratories, 1 multimedia laboratory, one resource center, 20 interactive whiteboards, etc. 4,500 sq. m. To relax after class: Internet room with 30 PCs, Wi-Fi on campus Table tennis, table football, piano, movie screening, petanque

WHO ARE OUR STUDENTS? Over 80 nationalities each year Reference : During the academic year, 65% of our students want to further their education in France Students’ objectives:

Organization of studies Define your objective – duration of studies will depend on: a) your objective and b) your entry level.

1. INTENSIVE COURSE 22h30 of class per week: 15 hours of language course (2 teachers) 1h30 of phonetics (in half class, language laboratory) 3 hours of tutorials (oral / reading and writing skills) 3 hours of workshops to chose from cultural courses (civilization, literature, history of art, international relations, gastronomy, fashion, etc.), French for specific purpose (business, medical, etc.), exam preparation, or task-oriented units (volunteering, counselling on higher education, webzine). Duration : 2 to 48 weeks 12 to 15 students per class (maximum 15) Multinational course

2. STANDARD COURSE Morning class, 15 hours per week 2 teachers Duration : from 2 to 48 weeks Starting date : every Monday  Except for complete beginners  Recommended dates for stay over 4 weeks 12 to 15 students per class (maximum 15) Free afternoons to enjoy Tours

PENTAGON COURSE 3 to 5 students per class Intensive course: 25 hours per week Standard course: 15 hours per week Starting date: every Monday (including complete beginners) Minimum duration: one week Guaranteed opening (private tuition if one student only) Very flexible objectives and contents – adapted to the group

Combination course : language and culture Standard (15h) or intensive (22h30) language course and Culture pack with 2 excursions, wine tasting, cooking workshop = 15h of activities over 2 weeks Duration: 2 or 4 weeks (4 weeks = 2 culture packs) Course available in summer (5/30 until 9/5)

TAILOR-MADE PROGRAM For universities, secondary schools, vocational training.. For companies For embassies Closed groups Private tuition Evening class General French, professional French Exam preparation + sit exam in Tours

TEACHERS TRAINING PROGRAMS 2 tracks:  Beginner or junior teachers with lower intermediate French  Experienced professors Objectives  To develop knowledge in didactics and methodology  To update cultural references  To use information and communication technology in class Summer program (July-August) Duration : 1 to 4 weeks Eligible for Erasmus + funding

What’s new in ? All our language programs  Learn better, faster  Taking into account the diversity of profiles New teachers training program (summer 2016) University preparation course with the University of Tours Law, economics, management (undergraduate studies)

New in Quality Label renewed with highest marks On line learning platform Espace Numérique de Travail (ENT)  To complement the program  For personal guidance

New in On line learning platform of Institut de Touraine  To complement the program  For personal guidance

EXAMINATION CENTER Institut de Touraine is a certified exam center for:  DELF (A1, A2, B1, B2)  DALF (C1)  Exams of the Chamber of Commerce of Paris Ile-de- France (e-TEF, business) All faculty members are official examiners for DELF and DALF exams.

GOING TO CLASS…IS NOT GOOD ENOUGH TUTORIALS RESOURCE CENTER COURSE On campus To facilitate the progression of the students: -Use resources available on campus -Integrate into French society Outside of the Institute

PERSONAL GUIDANCE In the intensive program (22h30 per week): Tutorials twice a week (3 hours) to overcome difficulties or buttress progress Action-oriented units (volunteering, webzine, higher education) For all students: Resource center (with professors available) Online learning platform

AFTER CLASS Guided excursions with teachers specialized in art history throughout the year. The Loire Valley is on the World Heritage List (UNESCO) Renaissance castles (Chambord, Chenonceau etc…) Trips to Mount St Michel, to Paris…

AFTER CLASS Sport and social program  Every summer, a full-time entertainment coordinator Cooking workshop : cook and dine … in French Wine tasting workshops Movie screening every Wednesday

ACCOMMODATION Book all types of accommodation through the Institute: Host families: half-board Monday until Friday, full board on weekends Student residences Residence with half board (HSM) Etc…

26 STUDENTS’ SURVEY 2014 One-Month course 669 students surveyed Express course 233 students surveyed Very high grades given by students

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