Tours, Institut De Touraine
Tours

Institut De Touraine
4.2 /5 18 Reviews

French school in Tours: Institut De Touraine

From 290.- EUR
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Key points

  • Discover French language and culture in the heart of France
  • School located in the town centre, just an hour from Paris
  • DELF/DALF exam centre
  • Personalised attention to each student, with a well-equipped learning centre and a teacher at the media centre
  • Exciting trips and activities

The school

Levels
Beginner to Advanced
School size
XL
Accommodations
Host family
Disabled access
Disabled access at school
Wifi
WiFi is free

The students

Minimum age
16 years
Average age
25 years
Nationality mix
Europe, Asia, North America, etc..
ratings
18 authentic opinions

Founded in 1912, this school has been teaching French language and culture to international students for a very long time. The building is set in a beautiful, natural area in the heart of Tours, just a few steps from the main attractions and a couple of minutes away from the medieval centre. The language school has three adjacent buildings and a total of 30 classrooms with interactive teaching material. An extensive range of facilities is available to students, including 6 language labs, a computer room, a library, a media centre and 2 lounges with pianos, ping-pong tables and table football. If you feel like having a snack, there’s a cafeteria and some vending machines in the school. Wi-Fi covers the whole building.

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Standard course

Beginner to advanced (C1), 1 - 52 week(s)
1 week From 290.- EUR
Lessons
15 of 60 minutes
Course duration
1 - 52 week(s)
Levels
Beginner to advanced (C1)
Students/class
Max 15
Minimum age
16 years
Schedule
09:00-12:20
Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.
Course info
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Enrol
Week(s)
Without accommodation
Host family, single room, half board
1
290 EUR
486 EUR
2
500 EUR
892 EUR
3
710 EUR
1298 EUR
4
920 EUR
1704 EUR
6
1220 EUR
2396 EUR
8
1600 EUR
3168 EUR
12
2240 EUR
4592 EUR
16
2640 EUR
5776 EUR
24
3920 EUR
8624 EUR
Extra week (24+)
160 EUR
356 EUR
Options

Options

One-to-one course (min. 5 lessons) (5-20 lessons) (per lesson) 70 EUR
One-to-one course (min. 5 lessons) (21+ lessons) (per lesson) 65 EUR
Extra night (host family) 28 EUR
Airport transfer (pick-up) 260 EUR
Airport transfer (pick-up and drop-off) 505 EUR
Starting dates beginner
05.01 / 01.02 / 01.03 / 29.03 / 26.04 / 24.05 / 28.06 / 26.07 / 23.08 / 27.09 / 25.10 / 22.11.2021
Starting dates
Every week, throughout the year
Bank holidays
05.04 / 13.05 / 14.07 / 01.11 / 11.11.2021
Holidays
13.12.2020 - 04.01.2021
19.12.2021 - 01.01.2022

Arrival: Sunday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end (host family: Sunday following course end)

Intensive course

Beginner to advanced (C1), 1 - 52 week(s)
1 week From 370.- EUR
Lessons
21 of 60 minutes
Course duration
1 - 52 week(s)
Levels
Beginner to advanced (C1)
Students/class
Max 15
Minimum age
16 years
Schedule
09:00-12:20
+ 3 or 4 afternoons
Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.
Course info
Free quote
Enrol
Week(s)
Without accommodation
Host family, single room, half board
1
370 EUR
566 EUR
2
660 EUR
1052 EUR
3
950 EUR
1538 EUR
4
1240 EUR
2024 EUR
6
1700 EUR
2876 EUR
8
2240 EUR
3808 EUR
12
3080 EUR
5432 EUR
16
3120 EUR
6256 EUR
24
4640 EUR
9344 EUR
Extra week (24+)
190 EUR
386 EUR
Options

Options

One-to-one course (min. 5 lessons) (5-20 lessons) (per lesson) 70 EUR
One-to-one course (min. 5 lessons) (21+ lessons) (per lesson) 65 EUR
Extra night (host family) 28 EUR
Airport transfer (pick-up) 260 EUR
Airport transfer (pick-up and drop-off) 505 EUR
Starting dates beginner
05.01 / 01.02 / 01.03 / 29.03 / 26.04 / 24.05 / 28.06 / 26.07 / 23.08 / 27.09 / 25.10 / 22.11.2021
Starting dates
Every week, throughout the year
Bank holidays
05.04 / 13.05 / 14.07 / 01.11 / 11.11.2021
Holidays
13.12.2020 - 04.01.2021
19.12.2021 - 01.01.2022

Arrival: Sunday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end (host family: Sunday following course end)

Standard combined course, 15+2 lessons/week

Beginner to advanced (C1), 1 - 52 week(s)
1 week From 430.- EUR
Lessons
General (group): 15 of 60 minutes
+ General (private): 2 of 60 minutes
Course duration
1 - 52 week(s)
Levels
Beginner to advanced (C1)
Students/class
Max 15
Minimum age
16 years
Schedule
General (group): 09:00-12:20
General (private): To be defined
Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.
Course info
Free quote
Enrol
Week(s)
Without accommodation
Host family, single room, half board
1
430 EUR
626 EUR
2
780 EUR
1172 EUR
3
1130 EUR
1718 EUR
4
1480 EUR
2264 EUR
6
2180 EUR
3356 EUR
8
2880 EUR
4448 EUR
12
4280 EUR
6632 EUR
16
5680 EUR
8816 EUR
24
8480 EUR
13184 EUR
Extra week (24+)
350 EUR
546 EUR
Options

Options

One-to-one course (min. 5 lessons) (5-20 lessons) (per lesson) 70 EUR
One-to-one course (min. 5 lessons) (21+ lessons) (per lesson) 65 EUR
Extra night (host family) 28 EUR
Airport transfer (pick-up) 260 EUR
Airport transfer (pick-up and drop-off) 505 EUR
Starting dates beginner
05.01 / 01.02 / 01.03 / 29.03 / 26.04 / 24.05 / 28.06 / 26.07 / 23.08 / 27.09 / 25.10 / 22.11.2021
Starting dates
Every week, throughout the year
Bank holidays
05.04 / 13.05 / 14.07 / 01.11 / 11.11.2021
Holidays
13.12.2020 - 04.01.2021
19.12.2021 - 01.01.2022

Arrival: Sunday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end (host family: Sunday following course end)

100% authentic opinions

These students attended a course in this school through ESL – Language studies abroad and their evaluation has been checked. Students' opinions don't necessarily correspond to those of ESL – Language studies abroad, but reflect the individual experience of those participants. This is meant to provide you with further information about this school.

4.2/5
Overall rating

89% of students recommending this school

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/ 5
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/ 5
Teaching
/ 5
Leisure
/ 5

18 students gave their opinion about this school

28 years old - Spain
/ 5
Me ha gustado mucho la ciudad, mucho que ver, todo precioso, en un sitio ideal para pasar una temporada estudiando idiomas. Las personas allí son muy amables, merece mucho la pena La escuela es espectacular, no pudimos disfrutar del edificio principal por tema de covid ya que había muy pocos alumnos y nos tenían en otro edificio, pero merece la pena verla. Había pocas actividades y excursiones por el mismo motivo pero las que había estaban muy bien preparadas y te ayudan a aprender el idioma. Hice un curso de una semana y en temporada Covid por lo que entiendo que esto ha tenido su repercusión. Sé que es poco tiempo pero el curso no ha sido lo que me esperaba, creía que al ofrecer un curso de una semana, ese curso estaría preparado y estructurado con temas importantes y con sentido para el aprendizaje del lenguaje y no clases sin más con temario menos importante o no preparado para aprender en un orden lógico este idioma. Obviamente un curso con mayor número de semanas sería mejor, pero mi sensación es que mi semana no estaba preparada sino que me metieron en clases de otras personas que llevaban muchas más clases anteriores, fue dar cosas por dar. Es lo mejor de la experiencia, una familia muy acogedora, muy amable, me sentía como en casa. Aprendí muchísimo con ellos, todas la tardes noches hablaban conmigo y mejoré mucho mi comprensión y mi oído. Sin duda tuve mucha suerte! No vi ofertas de entretenimiento en el tiempo que estuve. Únicamente había una excursión y mereció mucho la pena.
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1 week, October 2020
Value for money (3 / 5)
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Accommodation (5 / 5) (Host family)
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Do you think you've made progress?
« Si, he mejorado mucho en la comprensión, en el oído y en valerme por mi misma. Donde más he aprendido ha sido sin duda con la familia y en algunas clases donde la profesora ha sido estupenda porque hablábamos mucho y hacíamos debates. »
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27 years old - Spain
/ 5
También estuve dos semanas en familia y muy bien. Pero, entre las dos opciones me quedo con la Residencia.
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4 weeks, August 2019
Value for money (4 / 5)
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Accommodation (4.5 / 5) (Residence)
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19 years old - Spain
/ 5
Todo el curso ha sido muy correcto. Me voy muy contento y con ganas de volvermuy pronto para seguir avanzando en mi nivel de francés. El ambiente de clase era muy bueno.
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3 weeks, July 2019
Value for money (5 / 5)
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Do you think you've made progress?
« Sí, mi estancia en Francia me ha ayudado a saber comunicarme más a nivel oral. »
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School highlights
« La organización y la metodología de los profesores. »
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24 years old - Spain
/ 5
5 weeks, July – August 2018
Value for money (1 / 5)
Destination (3 / 5)
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School (4.3 / 5)
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23 years old - Switzerland
/ 5
Ich konnte sehr davon profitieren, dass es in Tours kaum deutsprachige Personen hatte, ich war positiv überrascht. Der Nationalitätenmix war die ersten vier Wochen sehr gut. In den letzten zwei Wochen wurde die Schule jedoch von Amerikanern geradezu überschwemmt. Da es dann so viele englischsprachige Personen gab, sprachen diese sogar im Unterricht Englisch. Das fand ich einerseits schade als auch sehr irritierend. Da ich immer wieder Englisch hörte, kamen mir plötzlich Wörter auf Englisch in den Sinn und ich hatte etwas ein Durcheinander im Kopf. Die Schule bietet nicht so viele Ausflüge an, kleinere Aktivitäten gab es ein paar. Auf einem Ausflug war die Gruppe sehr gross. Allerdings war ich auch im Mai und Anfang Juni in Frankreich, in den Sommerferien gibt es etwas mehr Auflüge. Für mich war das aber nicht schlimm, das Zugnetz ist sehr gut in der Region.
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6 weeks, April – June 2018
Value for money (4 / 5)
Destination (5 / 5)
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School (3.8 / 5)
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Leisure (3.7 / 5)
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Do you think you've made progress?
« Ja, ich habe sehr grosse Fortschritte gemacht. In der Freizeit habe ich mich ausschliessslich auf Französich unterhalten. »
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School highlights
« Die Lehrkräfte waren sehr sympathisch und konnten die Lerninhalte klar vermitteln. Zudem waren die Hierarchien flach, das gefiel mir gut. Ich kam mir nicht wie in der Schule vor. »
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66 years old - Netherlands
/ 5
2 weeks, January 2018
Value for money (4 / 5)
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29 years old - Spain
/ 5
Las instalaciones eran apropiadas, el material de las aulas es muy bueno y ayuda con el aprendizaje.
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2 weeks, September 2017
Value for money (4 / 5)
Destination (5 / 5)
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Do you think you've made progress?
« Si, he mejorado mi nivel de escritura que era mi propósito. »
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School highlights
« Las instalaciones y la temática de las clases. »
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Top tips
« Todo el valle del Loira tiene mucho que ver. »
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20 years old - Italy
/ 5
2 weeks, June 2017
Value for money (5 / 5)
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23 years old - Belgium
/ 5
Als ik mijn algemene indruk moet omschrijven met één woord, dan gebruik ik graag "fenomenaal"! De lessen waren heel to the point mijn verblijf bij het gastgezin was geweldig en Tours is een ontzettend boeiende stad voor wie natuur, cultuur, sfeer en gezelligheid verkiest! Het "Institut de Touraine" is zeker een aanrader wie snel progressie wil maken! Wat zeer opmerkelijk was maar zeer aangenaam was de relatie tussen professeurs en studenten.. Alles verloopt heel vlot en men kan alles vragen! De studenten services staat elke dag klaar om mensen te helpen en men is zeer vriendelijk!
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15 weeks, November 2016 – March 2017
Value for money (4 / 5)
Destination (5 / 5)
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« Ben gestart met een vreselijk slecht niveau en ben teruggekomen met een fransaccent ;) »
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27 years old - Spain
/ 5
Ha sido lo mejor de mi experiencia, me sentía como en casa, y la comida fue lo mejor.
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2 weeks, January 2017
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Testimonials
Gert-Jan T.
Gert-Jan T.
Institut de Touraine, Tours
Duration: 12 weeks

To perfect my French language skills I contacted ESL, who quickly helped me figure out the best options. A friend of mine had shared with me her own experiences with ESL, which made me decide to contact this organisation as well. First I visited their website which is very well organised and where you can actually find all the essential information you are looking for. Then I called them for an appointment and agreed on meeting them in their Antwerp office. Everything went pretty smoothly and we were immediately given all necessary details and explanations. Once in Tours it all started! I can really recommend the "Institut de Touraine"! The teachers are very enthusiastic and its location is excellent. I myself started at a very low level, but after three months I had acquired a very considerable knowledge of the French language. To conclude, I would like to say a few words about Tours itself, which is also very important. It is a historic town situated quite nicely between the Loire and Cher rivers. I really enjoyed the many castles and beautiful scenery alongside these two rivers. My French host family was incredibly friendly / helpful and provided everything else I needed. In short, an unforgettable experience!

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Host family
Our partner school will find the perfect match for you among its network of over 200 families. Staying with a French family means you can speak French daily and get to know the local culture first-hand. This accommodation option includes half-board during the week and full-board at weekends. You can do your laundry once a week. You will stay in a single bedroom and share the bathroom and common areas with your hosts.

Les Estudines residence (Minimum: 4 weeks)
Just 10 minutes’ walk away from the Institut de Touraine, you will be staying in a studio flat with a kitchenette, a sofa-bed and a private bathroom. Facilities include free Wi-Fi, bedlinen, towels, a cleaning kit, a washing up kit and access to the laundry room.

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Studios/apartments
Usually located in the city, about 10 minutes’ walk from the school, the studios and shared apartments are all fully furnished and equipped with everything you need: dishes, cutlery, electrical appliances, etc. You will have your own bathroom and kitchen, but there is no laundry room. Bedlinen and towels are provided.
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The Institut de Touraine offers a wide range of activities after classes, including a film club, sports, daytrips, cultural excursions and food outings. Discover this exciting city and its breathtaking surroundings together with your international classmates. You’ll love the bike rides, canoeing trips, picnics, concerts, castle tours… and, of course, the cheese and wine tastings! Take this opportunity to practise your French in a chilled and fun environment.

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