Torterue Hall, main building of
Institut de Touraine
LIVE AND LEARN FRENCH
IN THE HEART OF FRANCE
WHERE IN FRANCE ?
Paris
Tours
1 hour from Paris
1h40 from Paris
Charles de Gaulle
airport
TOURS: A CITY LOVED BY OUR STUDENTS
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A medium size city, perfect to meet French people: 300 000
inhabitants including 30 000 students in higher education.
Institut is located in the city center
Accommodation within walking distance
Restaurants, cafés, theaters…
A safe city
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French with the purest accent Michelet
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A GLIMPSE OF THE CITY…
INSTITUT DE TOURAINE IN A NUTSHELL
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Founded in 1912
Supervised by the University of Tours (27,000 students)
2 300 students every year
Programs include:
- French as a foreign language (16+)
- Teachers’ training
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Non profit organization
Board of Directors:
OUR CAMPUS
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A 3-building compound in the city center:
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30 classrooms, 6 language laboratories, 1 multimedia laboratory,
one resource center, 20 interactive whiteboards, etc.
4,500 sq. m.
To relax after class:
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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
Students’ objectives:
During the academic year,
65% of our students want to
further their education in
France
Reference : 2011 - 2013
Organization of studies
Define your objective – duration of studies will depend on:
a) your objective and b) your entry level.
1. INTENSIVE COURSE
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22h30 of class per week:
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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
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Morning class, 15 hours per week
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2 teachers
Duration : from 2 to 48 weeks
Starting date : every Monday
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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
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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
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Standard (15h) or intensive (22h30) language course
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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
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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
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2 tracks:
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Objectives
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Beginner or junior teachers with lower intermediate French
Experienced professors
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 2015-2016?
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All our language programs
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Learn better, faster
Taking into account the diversity of profiles
New teachers training program (summer 2016)
University preparation course with the University of Tours
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Law, economics, management (undergraduate studies)
New in 2015-2016
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Quality Label renewed with highest
marks
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On line learning platform
Espace Numérique de Travail (ENT)
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To complement the program
For personal guidance
New in 2015-2016
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On line learning platform of Institut de Touraine
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To complement the program
For personal guidance
EXAMINATION CENTER
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Institut de Touraine is a certified exam center for:
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DELF (A1, A2, B1, B2)
DALF (C1)
Exams of the Chamber of Commerce of Paris Ile-deFrance (e-TEF, business)
All faculty members are official examiners for DELF and DALF
exams.
GOING TO CLASS…IS NOT GOOD ENOUGH
COURSE
TUTORIALS
On campus
Outside of the Institute
RESOURCE
CENTER
To facilitate the progression of the students:
- Use resources available on campus
- Integrate into French society
PERSONAL GUIDANCE
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In the intensive program (22h30 per week):
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Tutorials twice a week (3 hours) to overcome difficulties or buttress
progress
Action-oriented units (volunteering, webzine, higher education)
For all students:
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Resource center (with professors available)
Online learning platform
AFTER CLASS
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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
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Sport and social program
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Every summer, a full-time entertainment coordinator
Cooking workshop : cook and dine … in French
Wine tasting workshops
Movie screening every Wednesday
ACCOMMODATION
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Book all types of accommodation through the Institute:
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Host families: half-board Monday until Friday, full board on
weekends
Student residences
Residence with half board (HSM)
Etc…
STUDENTS’ SURVEY 2014
One-Month course
Express course
669 students surveyed
233 students surveyed
Very high grades given by students
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LEARN AND SHARE
 Information book
 Notice boards on campus
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https://www.facebook.com/institutdetouraine
 Web site http://www.institutdetouraine.com/en/
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@InsdeTouraine
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