An Institute for Learning French
A Prime Learning Environment in Tours to Master the French Language
Founded in 1912, the Institut de Touraine teaches French language and culture to over 2,000 learners from around the world each year, of all ages and levels. Awarded the “Qualité Français Langue Étrangère” label and “Qualiopi” certified, the institution stands out for its pedagogical expertise and historic campus.
Thanks to pedagogical approaches, diverse activities, and meticulously selected and monitored accommodation, each learner turns this unique moment into an unforgettable immersive experience.
80 different nationalities
Local and international institutional partners
Varied and enriching excursions and extracurricular activities
A network of host families united by a quality charter
A campus rich in history
Do you wish to…
- Learn French in France for work?
- Join a university program in French (law, medical, economics, finance, oenology, gastronomy, fine arts…)?
- Organize a language stay where your students improve their French while discovering a region through cultural activities?
- Prepare for a diploma such as the DELF, DALF, DIFP, or TCF with the best chances of success?
- Improve and update your knowledge in the didactics of French as a Foreign Language?
- Combine the pleasure of learning at a renowned school with an immersive experience in a welcoming, human-scale city located near Paris?
Why Choose the Institut De Touraine?
At the heart of the famous Loire Valley region, the Institut de Touraine offers French courses and training for French as a Foreign Language (FLE) teachers year-round in an exceptional setting.
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A Historic French Language School Recognized Internationally
Since its creation in 1912, over 250,000 students from around the world have trusted the Institut de Touraine to learn and discover French language and culture. A testament to its seriousness and academic excellence, the institution holds the internationally recognized label: “Qualité Français Langue Etrangère” (FLE). It guarantees Institut students the quality of welcome, administrative services, premises, teachers, and training.
At the end of their stay, more than 3 out of 4 students report having made “very good” or even “excellent” progress in their French level.
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Confirmed Pedagogical Expertise in French as a Foreign Language (FLE)
Taught by professors holding a Master’s degree in French as a Foreign Language, the Institut de Touraine’s courses comply with the Council of Europe’s “Common European Framework of Reference for Languages” (CEFR). As trainers of FLE teachers in France and abroad, the instructors notably participate in the design and writing of French language methods.
The Institut de Touraine is an official examination center for the Diplomas of French Language Studies (DELF), the Advanced Diploma in French Language (DALF C1), the French Language Evaluation Test (TEF), and the Diplomas of Professional French (DFP).
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Personalized Training and Support
Lasting from 1 week to one year, French courses are adapted to the needs, levels, and objectives of each student. Our goal: to offer you a tailored, customized, and high-quality training program.
Several course options allow you to customize your program:
Group French courses
Our group French courses are designed for learners of all levels, both in groups and individually, for short or long stays.
Customized language stays
Because mastering a language also involves discovering the surrounding culture, your stay includes activities and excursions.
Didactic training for teachers
This training is designed to meet the needs of current and future teachers wishing to enhance their pedagogical skills.
Private French lessons
These customized courses are fully adapted to your profile and expectations, offering you flexible schedules.
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An Immersive Cultural and Linguistic Experience
Each educational program is enriched by immersive and cultural activities offered throughout the year:
- Educational activities: literature, civilization, history of gastronomy, creative writing, media, photography…
- Cultural activities: castle visits, cooking classes, wine tastings…
- Interactive activities: interactive animations, music, theater, singing…
Examples of activities: visits to the main châteaux of Touraine listed as UNESCO World Heritage sites, tasting workshops and cellar tours, thematic workshops (cooking, artistic, heritage, sports…), activities related to professional objectives (military, medical, legal, diplomacy…)
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Facilities Adapted to Different Educational Programs and your Stay
The Institut de Touraine offers an environment and tools conducive to effective learning of French language and culture.
- Rooms fully equipped with innovative equipment (digital whiteboards)
- A media library whose resources are accessible online
- Two cafeterias
- Play and relaxation areas
A Campus in the Heart of the City
Located in the city center in a 19th-century building, the Institut de Touraine is 200 meters from the historic district and its many bars, cafes, boutiques, and restaurants. The Institut de Touraine is a 5-minute walk from Old Tours and the tourist areas, 10 minutes from the train station, and 5 minutes from the central square and shopping streets.
Tours: a Safe Student City 1 Hour from Paris
With over 30,000 students, Tours is a lively university city, ideal for social gatherings and sports and cultural activities. The city itself is at the heart of the prestigious Loire Valley château region, where the kings of France, Joan of Arc, Leonardo da Vinci, and writers such as Balzac, Ronsard, and Rabelais once lived.
Located in the center of France, Tours is only 1 hour from Paris by train and less than 2 hours from Roissy Charles de Gaulle Airport. The cost of accommodation is about half that of Paris. Of over 700 students surveyed, 98% consider Tours a pleasant city.
Find Accommodation in Tours
You will be staying in Tours for one or more weeks. You are concerned about being accommodated in a pleasant, secure environment with attentive contacts.
The Institut de Touraine offers a range of varied accommodation options, continuously evaluated to ensure you have a pleasant stay. To this end, we offer several types of accommodation:
Host family
Over 150 families are carefully selected and monitored by the Institut de Touraine.
Private or university residence
Student residences offer furnished studios for rent.
Independent accommodation
Studios, apartments, and houses are available for rent.
For more information, please consult our course offerings, view our brochure, request an online quote, or contact us via the chat at the bottom right!