
Summer in Toulouse
Unique Experiences
Engage in conversations
on topics related to current events, sustainable environment, and social justice challenges
Investigate
the role and value of historical facts and myths leading to the French sense of identity
Compare
French eating habits and public health system with that of the United States
1.4 M
in the metropolitan area
2
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
90
miles from Toulouse to sea and mountains
Your Destination
Situated the South of France between the Mediterranean and the Atlantic, Toulouse offers easy access to ocean and mountains - not to mention music and art festivals. The fourth largest city in France with the second-largest student population in the country, Toulouse offers a unique fusion of traditional French culture and modern metropolitan facilities.
CIEE wants all our students to feel welcomed, supported, and empowered to succeed while studying abroad. Local CIEE staff have provided details about conditions and cultural attitudes that students with specific identities might encounter in Toulouse.
The Culture

Featured Excursion
Take day trips to spots like the medieval city of Carcassonne or the city of Albi.

Other Excursions & Activities
- Learn how to make France’s world-famous pastries
- Visit Saint Sernin Basilica, the largest remaining Romanesque building in Europe
- Go on a bike ride along Canal du Midi
- Enjoy rowing on the Garonne River
- Explore Toulouse’s outdoor market with fresh produce
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Housing & Meals
Housing
All housing is within a 30- to 40-minute commute to CIEE.
Homestays: Live with a French family, with or without another CIEE student, and immerse yourself in the city’s language and culture. Each student has an individual room.
Shared Apartments: Students can live in a studio apartment shared with another CIEE student. If local health and safety regulations permit, each apartment will have two single beds, a small kitchen, and a bathroom.
Housing is tight in Toulouse. If we can’t accommodate your first housing choice, we’ll let you know before you arrive.
Meals
Homestays: Students typically eat weekday breakfasts and dinners and all meals on weekends - which are included in the study abroad fee - at the home.
Shared Apartments: Meals are not included.
Getting Around
Students walk and use the metro and buses to get around. There’s also a bike-share system.
Academics
Students choose one, two, or three 4-week sessions and immerse themselves in France’s art, history, and culture. Courses include the opportunity to explore, art history, and/or French Gastronomy and nutrition, and/or migration and mobility in a global world. Students can also enroll in an optional Communicative French Language course taught in French (1 credit). In-class work is augmented with co-curricular visits to the city’s rich variety of cultural institutions and organizations relevant to the course offering.
Course Information
Course Notes
Students studying in Toulouse for multiple sessions may only take the Communicative French Language course once.
“(GI)” denotes courses that originated at CIEE’s Global Institutes and that are offered at multiple Global Institutes and CIEE Sites.
Health Professions and Related Programs
Languages and Cultural Studies
Social Sciences
Visual and Performing Arts
Note: This course listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract between CIEE and any applicant, student, institution, or other party. The courses, as described, may be subject to change as a result of ongoing curricular revisions, assignment of lecturers and teaching staff, and program development. Courses may be canceled due to insufficient enrollment.
"(GI)" denotes courses that originated at CIEE's Global Institutes and that are offered at multiple CIEE sites.
Scholarships & Grants
CIEE offers scholarships and grants annually to help students like you make your study abroad dream a reality.
Students who apply to this program are eligible for the following scholarships and grants:
- Ping Scholarships for Academic Excellence
- Global Access Initiative (GAIN) Grants
- CIEE Gilman Go Global Grant
- MSI Grant
- CIEE Stem Scholarship
To be considered, submit the CIEE Scholarships & Grants application within your CIEE program application.
Dates & Fees
You get more for every dollar when you study abroad with CIEE, because our high-quality programs include everything from excursions to insurance. There are no hidden charges, and no disappointing surprises when you arrive.
Program |
Application Due |
Start Date |
End Date |
Fees & Housing |
---|---|---|---|---|
Program Summer Session I 2024 4 weeks | Start Date | End Date | Fees & Housing $4,650 | |
Program Summer Session II 2024 4 weeks | Start Date | End Date | Fees & Housing $4,650 | |
Program Summer Session III 2024 4 weeks | Start Date | End Date | Fees & Housing $4,650 | |
Program Summer Session I and II 2024 8 weeks | Start Date | End Date | Fees & Housing $8,370 | |
Program Summer Session II and III 2024 8 weeks | Start Date | End Date | Fees & Housing $8,370 | |
Program Summer Sessions I, II and III 2024 12 weeks | Start Date | End Date | Fees & Housing $12,090 | |
Program Summer Session I 2023 4 weeks | Application Due Deadline Passed | Start Date | End Date | Fees & Housing $4,450 |
Program Summer Session II 2023 4 weeks | Application Due Deadline Passed | Start Date | End Date | Fees & Housing $4,450 |
Program Summer Session III 2023 4 weeks | Application Due Deadline Passed | Start Date | End Date | Fees & Housing $4,450 |
Program Summer Session I and II 2023 8 weeks | Application Due Deadline Passed | Start Date | End Date | Fees & Housing $8,010 |
Program Summer Session II and III 2023 8 weeks | Application Due Deadline Passed | Start Date | End Date | Fees & Housing $8,010 |
Program Summer Sessions I, II and III 2023 12 weeks | Application Due Deadline Passed | Start Date | End Date | Fees & Housing $11,570 |
To help you budget, keep in mind that students are responsible for the cost of international airfare, local transportation, books and supplies, visas, and personal expenses. In addition, your college or university may charge additional fees for study abroad, or may require you to receive a transcript via CIEE's School of Record, which carries an additional fee of $500.
Program Fees
CIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel protection with benefits.
Participation Confirmation = $300*
Educational Costs = $2,953**
Housing = $1,200
Insurance = $197
Total Fees = $4,650Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
Meals not included in program fee = $200†
International Airfare = $800
Books & Supplies = $25
Personal expenses = $150
Other = $25
Total Costs = $1,200Financial Aid
CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
*non-refundable
**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students
†For students in homestays, families provide 2 meals a day and more on weekends. For students in apartments, you should budget approx. $280 per month for groceries if you plan on making your own meals, and more if you plan on eating out regularly.
Program Fees
CIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel protection with benefits.
Participation Confirmation = $300*
Educational Costs = $2,953**
Housing = $1,200
Insurance = $197
Total Fees = $4,650Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
Meals not included in program fee = $200†
International Airfare = $800
Books & Supplies = $25
Personal expenses = $150
Other = $25
Total Costs = $1,200Financial Aid
CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
*non-refundable
**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students
†For students in homestays, families provide 2 meals a day and more on weekends. For students in apartments, you should budget approx. $280 per month for groceries if you plan on making your own meals, and more if you plan on eating out regularly.
Program Fees
CIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel protection with benefits.
Participation Confirmation = $300*
Educational Costs = $2,953**
Housing = $1,200
Insurance = $197
Total Fees = $4,650Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
Meals not included in program fee = $200†
International Airfare = $800
Books & Supplies = $25
Personal expenses = $150
Other = $25
Total Costs = $1,200Financial Aid
CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
*non-refundable
**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students
†For students in homestays, families provide 2 meals a day and more on weekends. For students in apartments, you should budget approx. $280 per month for groceries if you plan on making your own meals, and more if you plan on eating out regularly.
Program Fees
CIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel protection with benefits.
Participation Confirmation = $300*
Educational Costs = $5,473**
Housing = $2,400
Insurance = $197
Total Fees = $8,370Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
Meals not included in program fee = $400†
International Airfare = $800
Books & Supplies = $50
Personal expenses = $300
Other = $25
Total Costs = $1,575Financial Aid
CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
*non-refundable
**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students
†For students in homestays, families provide 2 meals a day and more on weekends. For students in apartments, you should budget approx. $280 per month for groceries if you plan on making your own meals, and more if you plan on eating out regularly.
Program Fees
CIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel protection with benefits.
Participation Confirmation = $300*
Educational Costs = $5,473**
Housing = $2,400
Insurance = $197
Total Fees = $8,370Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
Meals not included in program fee = $400†
International Airfare = $800
Books & Supplies = $50
Personal expenses = $300
Other = $25
Total Costs = $1,575Financial Aid
CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
*non-refundable
**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students
†For students in homestays, families provide 2 meals a day and more on weekends. For students in apartments, you should budget approx. $280 per month for groceries if you plan on making your own meals, and more if you plan on eating out regularly.
Program Fees
CIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel protection with benefits.
Participation Confirmation = $300*
Educational Costs = $7,993**
Housing = $3,600
Insurance = $197
Total Fees = $12,090Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
Meals not included in program fee = $600†
International Airfare = $800
Books & Supplies = $75
Personal expenses = $450
Other = $25
Total Costs = $1,950Financial Aid
CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
*non-refundable
**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students
†For students in homestays, families provide 2 meals a day and more on weekends. For students in apartments, you should budget approx. $280 per month for groceries if you plan on making your own meals, and more if you plan on eating out regularly.
Program Fees
CIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel protection with benefits.
Participation Confirmation = $300*
Educational Costs = $3,028**
Housing = $925***
Insurance = $197
Total Fees = $4,450Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
Meals not included in program fee = $450
International Airfare = $800
Books & Supplies = $25
Personal expenses = $500
Other = $25
Total Costs = $1,800Financial Aid
CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
*non-refundable
**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students
***Homestays include breakfasts and dinners and all meals on weekends. Shared Apartments do not include meals
Program Fees
CIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel protection with benefits.
Participation Confirmation = $300*
Educational Costs = $3,028**
Housing = $925***
Insurance = $197
Total Fees = $4,450Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
Meals not included in program fee = $450
International Airfare = $800
Books & Supplies = $25
Personal expenses = $500
Other = $25
Total Costs = $1,800Financial Aid
CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
*non-refundable
**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students
***Homestays include breakfasts and dinners and all meals on weekends. Shared Apartments do not include meals
Program Fees
CIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel protection with benefits.
Participation Confirmation = $300*
Educational Costs = $3,028**
Housing = $925***
Insurance = $197
Total Fees = $4,450Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
Meals not included in program fee = $450
International Airfare = $800
Books & Supplies = $25
Personal expenses = $500
Other = $25
Total Costs = $1,800Financial Aid
CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
*non-refundable
**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students
***Homestays include breakfasts and dinners and all meals on weekends. Shared Apartments do not include meals
Program Fees
CIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel protection with benefits.
Participation Confirmation = $300*
Educational Costs = $5,663**
Housing = $1,850***
Insurance = $197
Total Fees = $8,010Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
Meals not included in program fee = $900
International Airfare = $800
Local Transportation = $11
Books & Supplies = $50
Personal expenses = $1,000
Other = $25
Total Costs = $2,786Financial Aid
CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
*non-refundable
**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students
***Homestays include breakfasts and dinners and all meals on weekends. Shared Apartments do not include meals
Program Fees
CIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel protection with benefits.
Participation Confirmation = $300*
Educational Costs = $5,663**
Housing = $1,850***
Insurance = $197
Total Fees = $8,010Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
Meals not included in program fee = $900
International Airfare = $800
Local Transportation = $11
Books & Supplies = $50
Personal expenses = $1,000
Other = $25
Total Costs = $2,786Financial Aid
CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
*non-refundable
**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students
***Homestays include breakfasts and dinners and all meals on weekends. Shared Apartments do not include meals
Program Fees
CIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel protection with benefits.
Participation Confirmation = $300*
Educational Costs = $8,298**
Housing = $2,775***
Insurance = $197
Total Fees = $11,570Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
Meals not included in program fee = $1,350
International Airfare = $800
Local Transportation = $33
Books & Supplies = $75
Personal expenses = $1,500
Other = $25
Total Costs = $3,783Financial Aid
CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
*non-refundable
**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students
***Homestays include breakfasts and dinners and all meals on weekends. Shared Apartments do not include meals
What's Included
Tuition
Housing
Pre-departure Advising
Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
On-site Staff
Full-time program leadership and support in your city
Cultural and/or Co-curricular Activities
Excursions and/or Study Tours
Travel Protection
CIEE iNext travel protection
24/7 emergency on-site support
Our Staff
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