INSTITUT DE TOURAINE Fact Sheet

INSTITUT DE TOURAINE Fact sheet

1. Identity

Founded in 1912, Institut de Touraine is a private higher education institute. The school has a full-time staff of 30, including 18 permanent teachers. The school is a non-profit organization. Our board of directors includes the University of Tours, the Municipality, the Chamber of Commerce, the local and the regional councils.

2. Our mission

Institut de Touraine’s goal is to provide relevant and high-quality courses of French language and culture for all types of learners, at all levels, taking into account their objectives and their needs. Our pedagogy is task-oriented. We teach speaking / writing and reading skills in a balanced way. All programs are based on our own curricula, taking into account the immersive context.

3. Quality

Institut de Touraine has been awarded the Qualité FLE label since its inception in 2007. We obtained top marks in all domains at the last renewal (2015). The school is a member of Groupement FLE, the main professional association of language schools in France. Our cooperation agreement with the University of Tours is an additional guarantee of academic excellence. We are a member institution of CampusFrance.

4. The city of Tours

Tours Metropole is an urban area of 300,000 inhabitants, including 30,000 students in higher education. This is the capital city of the Val de Loire (Loire Valley), a region famous for its Renaissance castles, its medieval cities and La Loire à Vélo. The region is part of the UNESCO World Heritage list.

Tours city is one hour away from Paris by TGV. There are around 20 trains per day between Paris and Tours station or Saint-Pierre-des-Corps (the second station in Tours). Direct trains run between Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and Saint-Pierre-des-Corps. Many bus companies operate regular services between Paris, Paris airports and Tours city as well.

5. Courses

Various courses are offered throughout the year: intensive, standard, a combination of group class and private tuition, language program with cultural activities, etc. The minimum age is 16 to attend these programs. Please refer to our documents “Course offer 2019” and “Rates 2019” for detailed explanations about the courses and fees. We organize closed groups as well, for secondary schools or foreign universities. In summer, teachers' training programs are available for French teachers.

6. Examination center

Institut de Touraine is an official examination center for DELF and DALF. There are 8 sessions per year.

7. Location and premises

The school is located in the very center of Tours City, a few minutes away from the shopping area and the medieval district, where numerous restaurants and cafés can be found. With a total area of 45,000 sq. ft. across 3 buildings (including a 19th-century private mansion and 16th-century monastic house), the school has 30 classrooms, 6 language laboratories and digital material for teaching. Our resource center is open every day to complement the courses, with tutoring available. All students benefit from our online learning platform to supplement their courses.

8. Accommodation

Our accommodation department can book different types of accommodation upon request: homestay, residence, hotels. Most accommodation is within walking distance from the school. Please check the “Accommodation 2019” document for further details.

9. Extracurricular activities

Activities are offered on a regular basis: movie screening, guided tours, wine tasting or cooking workshops. The frequency of activities increases from June until August, with a large social and cultural program and daily activities on offer.

10. Information and contact

Our website provides comprehensive information about the school and its programs: www.institutdetouraine.com We post all our events on Facebook: www.facebook.com/institutdetouraine

For more information, please contact the Students’ Office: [email protected] If you are a high school, a university, or an education agent, please contact Elisabeth Catroux, supervisor of the Students ‘Office: [email protected]

Institut de Touraine www.institutdetouraine.com BP72047 [email protected] 1, rue de la Grandiere +33 (0)2 47057683 37020 Tours Cedex 1 Skype : institut.de.touraine France

INSTITUT DE TOURAINE Course offer 2019

1. Standard course - 15 hours per week To improve your French in a balanced way (alternating oral and reading/writing skills), morning lessons from Monday to Friday, benefiting of free afternoons to discover Tours and its region at your own pace. o Language course from 2 to 48 weeks o Morning classes only, 15 hours per week o Available from 7 January until 13 December 2019 o Class size from 10 to a maximum limit of 15 students per class

 Starting dates: every Monday, except for complete beginners (see note below).

2. Intensive course – 21 hours per week An intensive program to improve faster – in addition to the standard course, you will attend phonetics lessons and course units that will take into account your objectives and your difficulties, to design a track that fits your needs and interests (French culture, exam preparation, etc.). o Language course from 2 to 48 weeks o 21h00 per week, including:  15h language course (morning classes),  1h30 of phonetics,  1h30 of tutorials (writing /reading and oral skills),  3h00 of cultural workshops (history, gastronomy, literature, arts, etc.), practical workshops (communication, preparation for higher education), or DELF DALF exam preparation o Available from 7 January until 13 December 2019 o Class size from 10 to a maximum limit of 15 students per class

 Starting dates: every Monday, except for complete beginners (see note below).

3. Combi course - standard course + 2 hours of private lessons A flexible course that combines group lessons in the morning and private lessons, with a program that fits your objectives and needs o Language course 2 weeks minimum o Morning classes, 15 hours per week o 2 hours of private lesson per week o Available from 7 January until 13 December 2019

Complete beginners for the standard (1), the intensive (2) or the combi (3) course, complete beginners must start their course on either: 7 January, 4 February, 4 March, 1 April, 29 April, 27 May, 1 July, 29 July, 26 August, 23 September, 21 October and 18 November 2019. Recommended starting dates for the standard (1), the intensive (2) or the combi (3) course , for studies lasting 4 weeks or more: 7 January, 4 February, 4 March, 1 April, 29 April, 27 May, 1 July, 29 July, 26 August, 23 September, 21 October and 18 November 2019.

4. Private lessons (at the Institut or via Skype) A course completely adapted to your profile and your expectation, a flexible schedule and a number of hours in relation with your objectives (examination, work, etc.) and availability. Private tuitions are available from 7 January until 13 December 2019. They can be attended separately or in combination with group lessons. The course can be taken via Skype, with access to our online learning platform.

5. French and volunteering A combination of French language studies and community service in France. You will practice the language and develop your professional and intercultural skills while acting as an international volunteer. o French language course lasting at least 12 weeks o Morning classes, 15 hours per week o One afternoon of community service during 10 weeks in a partner organization – recognition in your studies o Minimum level of French : B1 o Available from 7 January until 13 December 2019

6. Discovery course – French and cultural activities This course offers you the opportunity to combine learning French and discovering the Loire Valley during summertime, an ideal way to practice your French through selected activities. A standard course (1) or an intensive course (2) including a cultural program registration, for 2 or 4 weeks. The cultural program includes, for every 2-week period: 1 full day excursion, 1 half-day excursion, 1 cooking workshop and 1 wine tasting workshop (*), i.e. around 15h of activities in total. (*) For students over 18.

 Starting dates : every Monday from 27 May until 13 September 2019

7. Language and culture in the Loire Valley (50+) A one-week stay for seniors that combines cultural discoveries, French language course, shared meals and outings with your teacher. A one-week course with 15 hours of morning class. Minimum level : B1. The program includes 12 hours of cultural activities (guided tours, wine tasting) and 2 lunches with your teacher.

 Starting date: Monday 2 September 2019

8. Training for teachers of French as a foreign language

8.1 Summer program for teachers of French

For teachers of French who wish to develop their knowledge in didactics and methodology, to observe different practices and to gain an insight into contemporary France. Training course for teachers of French, duration: 1 to 4 weeks, with 20 or 25 hours per week: o 20 hours of didactics and methodology (oral and written French, phonetics, culture), o 5 hours of language reinforcement and phonetics (optional). o The detailed program of this course is available on our website. This training course is eligible for Erasmus + funding.

 This training can be attended from 1 July until 26 July 2019

8.2 Tailor-made programs, in France and abroad For a group of teachers, organization of a teachers training program that is adapted to the expectations and the objectives of the participants. The program can take place at the Institut de Touraine or abroad. A draft program and a quotation are provided upon request.

9. Linguistic stay for groups For high schools, universities or vocational schools, we organize tailor-made programs, in accordance with the expectations and the objectives of the partner. A proposal is drawn up upon request, including courses, accommodation, transfers and extracurricular activities.

General information

 Minimum intake: The number of teaching hours of the programs can be adjusted if the number of students is not sufficient (students with the same level).  Institut de Touraine is closed from Monday 17 December 2018 until Friday 4 January 2019 and from Monday 16 December 2019 until Friday 3 January 2020.  Public holidays - In 2019, Institut de Touraine will be closed on the following dates: Monday 04/22, Wednesday 05/01, Wednesday 05/08, Thursday 05/30, Monday 06/10, Thursday 08/15, Friday 11/01, Monday 11/11. On these dates, courses will be neither taught nor postponed. If a public holiday falls on a Monday, the course will start on Tuesday.  Courses are scheduled from Monday to Friday. Institut de Touraine is closed on weekends.  Institut de Touraine is a certified examination center for DELF and DALF. The calendar of exam sessions is available on our website.  Our language resource center (library, media center) is open every day from Monday to Friday, from 12:00 to 18:30, to study after class, read the news, prepare for the DELF, etc. The online learning platform complements the courses with additional resources available for the students.

Institut de Touraine Private higher education institution Vocational training BP 72047 1, rue Grandière 37020 Tours Cedex 1, France Tél. : + 33-2 47 05 76 83 [email protected] institut.de.touraine www.institutdetouraine.com

Academic calendar 2019 Institut de Touraine 12-Jun

January February March April May June July August September October November December

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Public holiday Starting dates for complete beginners Oral practice week Closure and weekends End of 4-week cycles Teachers training program (incl. 7/1) Institut de Touraine Rates 2019 Valid from 1 January until 31 December 2019

01/19/2019

1. Standard course (a) 2. Intensive course (b) 15h per week 21h per week

Number of weeks Price Additional week Number of weeks Price Additional week

2 420 € 2 590 € 3 630 € 210 € 3 880 € 290 € 4 840 € 210 € 4 1,170 € 290 € 5 1,030 € 190 € 5 1,440 € 270 € 6 1,220 € 190 € 6 1,710 € 270 € 7 1,410 € 190 € 7 1,980 € 270 € 8 1,600 € 190 € 8 2,250 € 270 € 9 1,780 € 180 € 9 2,500 € 250 € 10 1,960 € 180 € 10 2,750 € 250 € 11 2,140 € 180 € 11 3,000 € 250 € 12 2,320 € 180 € 12 3,250 € 250 € 13th - 16th wk. 170 € 13th - 16th wk. 210 € 16 3,000 € 16 4,090 € 17th - 32th wk. 160 € 17th - 32th wk. 190 € 24 4,280 € 160 € 24 5,610 € 190 € 32 5,560 € 160 € 32 7,130 € 190 € 33th and the following 150 € 33th and the following 180 €

Courses for complete beginners start every 4 weeks (c) Courses for complete beginners start every 4 weeks (c)

3. Combi course 4. Private lessons (d) 15h per week + 2h private lessons at the l'Institut or via Skype 17h in total

Number of weeks Price Additional week Number of hours Price 2 700 € From 5 to 20 hours 70 € per hour 3 1,045 € 345 € 21 hours or more 65 € per hour 4 1,390 € 345 € 5 1,715 € 325 € 6 2,040 € 325 € 7 2,365 € 325 € 8 2,690 € 325 €

5. Volunteering (e) 6. Discovery course (f) in addition to the language course French and cultural activities from 27 May until 13 September 2019

standard 15h00 intensif 21h00 Number of weeks Price Number of weeks + cultural pack + cultural pack 10 180 € 2 560 € 730 € 4 1,120 € 1,450 € Institut de Touraine Rates 2019 Valid from 1 January until 31 December 2019

7. Language & culture in the Loire Valley (g) 8. Teachers training program (h) from 2 until 6 September 2019 from 1 until 26 July 2019 50+ program

Number of weeks Number of weeks 20h per week 25h per week 1 530 € 1 310 € 350 € 2 620 € 700 € 3 910 € 1,030 € 4 1,200 € 1,360 €

Registration fee: 80 Euros (i)

NOTES :

(a) Standard course: general French course in the morning, Monday thru Friday, with 15h of class per week (1 hour = 60 minutes), and 10 to 15 students per class

(b) Intensive course : 15h of general French in the morning, 1h30 of phonetics, 1h30 of tutorials (written, oral), personalized program with 3h of French culture, communication, preparation for higher education, DELF DALF exam preparation, etc. - 21h00 in total. 10 to 15 students per class

(c) Starting dates for complete beginners: 01/07,02/04, 03/04, 04/01, 04/29, 05/27, 07/01, 07/29, 08/26, 09/23, 10/21, 11/18 for all standard, intensive or combi courses

(d) Private lessons: face-to-face or via Skype, course taken on its own or in addition to group lessons

(e) Volunteering : in addition to the standard course, a community service lasting 10 weeks in a partner organization, once a week. Placement and tutoring of the volunteer by Institut de Touraine. Minimum level in French : B1

(f) Discovery course:the culture pack includes 1 full-day excursion, 1 half-day excursion, one cooking workshop and one wine tasting workshop (for students over 18), for two weeks of class.

(g) Language and culture : program for seniors, 15 hours of language, cultural activities and shared meals with the teacher.

(h) Teachers training program: for teacher of French, one theme per week. The program can be attended for a duration of 1 to 4 weeks.

(i) Registration fee: any change made after registration will cost 40 euros.

(j) Minimum intake : The number of hours of the program can be adjusted if the number of students is not sufficient (students of the same level).

(k) Public holidays: en 2019 Institut de Touraine will be closed on the following dates: Monday 04/22, Wednesday 05/01, Wednesday 05/08, Thursday 05/30, Monday 06/10, Thursday 08/15, Friday 11/01, Monday 11/11. The courses are neither taught nor postponed on these dates. If the public holiday is on a Monday, the course will start on Tuesday.

(l) Institut de Touraine is closed: from Monday 17 December 2018 until Friday 4 January 2019, and from Monday 16 December 2019 until Friday 3 January 2020.

Institut de Touraine BP 72047 1, rue Grandière 37020 Tours cedex 1, France Tel.+ 33 - (0)2 4705 7683 [email protected] www.institutdetouraine.com Institut de Touraine

Accommodation 2019 (27 July 2018)*

HOMESTAY (FROM SUNDAY UNTIL SUNDAY)

Half board : breakfast and dinner

What’s included: half board during the week and full board on weekends. Laundry twice a week. Towels and bed sheets, free Wi-Fi. Distance to the school: 5- 30 minutes (walking distance) Notice: one week

Single room + shared bathroom: 196€ per week Single room + private bathroom: 231€ per week Double room + shared bathroom: 161 per week Double room + private bathroom: 175€ per week

Additional charge for a gluten-free diet: 15€ per week

Bed & breakfast with kitchen access

What’s included: breakfast and use of the kitchen to cook your own meals, laundry twice a week, towels and bed sheets, Wi-Fi. Distance to the school: 5- 30 minutes (walking distance) Notice: one week

B&B with kitchen access: 392€ per month

PRIVATE RESIDENCES (LEONARD DE VINCI, ADAGIO ET ODALYS) - SEE DETAILED INFORMATION IN OUR BROCHURE

What’s included: furnished studio flat, towels and bed sheets, Wi-Fi, laundry (extra) Distance to the school: 10-20 minutes (walking distance) Leaving notice: one month

Léonard de Vinci  Long stays (September to May): 400€ per month, electricity account to open, registration fee: 240 € (no TV set, electricity account to open, deposit 400€)  Stay 3 months and over: 550€ per month (no TV set, electricity account to open, deposit 400€)  Stay between 30 nights and 3 months: 23.00€ per night (TV set, bed made on arrival, electricity included, no deposit, no leaving notice)

Adagio  Stays 3 months and over : 550€ per month

Odalys  Stays 3 months and over : 550€ per month FURNISHED FLAT RENTAL – AVAILABLE ALL YEAR – SEE OUR BROCHURE

What’s included: furnished studio flats, flats or houses Distance to the school: 5-20 minutes (walking distance) Leaving notice: one month Deposit: 1 month rent

Studio flats: 600€ to 900€ per month depending on standing Apartments/houses: 800€ to 2000€ per month depending on standing

HAMEAU SAINT-MICHEL – AVAILABLE FROM JUNE TO AUGUST – SEE OUR BROCHURE

What’s included: Bedroom with breakfast – water and electricity included, bed sheets and towels, Wi-Fi, laundry (extra), weekly cleaning, membership Half-board is mandatory for stays of one month or more: 100€ per month Distance to the school: 2 minutes (walking distance) Leaving notice: one month Deposit: 130€ Short stays available on request Single room with private bathroom: 598€ per month Single room with shared bathroom: 530€ per month Double room with private bathroom: 470€ per month

UNIVERSITY HALLS OF RESIDENCE – AVAILABLE FROM JUNE UNTIL AUGUST – SEE OUR BROCHURE

What’s included: furnished studio flats or bedroom, bed sheets and towels, cleaning and cooking kit, Wi-Fi, laundry (extra) Distance to the school: 20-30 minutes (walking distance) Leaving notice: one week

Deposit: 100 €

Tonnelé, Boucher, Rabelais (studio flats): 475€ per month Colomb (single room + private bathroom): 300€ per month

HOTELS – AVAILABLE ALL YEAR – SEE OUR BROCHURE

What’s included: single or double room Distance to the Institut: 5-10 minutes (walking distance) Hotel **: 75-90 € per night – single room w/o breakfast Hotel ***: 95-120 € per night – single room w/o breakfast

*Students can get an allowance for accommodation with a certain type of visa *Rates can change without notice *The correct rate will be confirmed upon booking *Students are advised to book their accommodation when they register for their course *If there is no vacancy, Institut de Touraine will suggest other options

1, rue Grandière – BP 72047 – 37020 Tours Cedex 1, France Tel. +33 – (0)2 4705 7683 E-mail: [email protected] Site Internet: www.institutdetouraine.com