Information for term Summer in Toulouse
Application deadline, and cost information.
Overview
Click to OpenTake French language, art, history, culture, communication, and political science courses in a city recently voted as the best city to study abroad in France. A robust co-curricular program includes an overnight excursion, field trips, and various cultural activities. Through these experiences, you will become members of the vibrant Toulouse community and will learn firsthand about French culture, art, and history.
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Engage in conversations
on topics related to everyday life including home, school, and leisure activities.
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Investigate
the role and value of historical facts and myths leading to the French sense of identity.
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Compare
the French educational system and classroom experience with that of the United States.
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people living in Toulouse
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universities in the city
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museums
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Location & Culture
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Your Destination
Situated the South of France between the Mediterranean and the Atlantic, Toulouse offers easy access to the Atlantic, the mountains, and the Mediterranean - not to mention music and art festivals. The fourth largest city in France with the second largest student population in the country, Toulouse offers students the opportunity to learn about France’s past and present while experiencing life in a dynamic city.
The Culture
EXCURSIONS & ACTIVITIES
Take day trips to spots like the medieval city of Carcassonne, the city of Albi.
Go on a hike in the Pyrenees or visit an organic farm in the Ariège department.
PROJECTS
Volunteering. Complete a non-credit community engagement activity at a food bank, women’s shelter, senior center, after-school tutoring program, or an organic farm.
Daily Life
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HOUSING
Homestays: Students live with homestay families in Toulouse to promote integration into the local culture. Students in homestays will have their laundry done for them once a week.
Shared apartments: Students can choose to live in a shared studio apartment with a small kitchen. Laundry facilities are available.
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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.
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Getting Around
Students walk and use the metro and buses to get around. There’s also a bike-share system.
Toulouse, France Where You'll Study
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CIEE TOULOUSE
All homestays and apartments are located in the city of Toulouse and within 30 minutes, by public transportation, of CIEE.
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Program Details
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The program detailsStudents choose one, two, or three 4-week sessions and immerse themselves in France’s art, history, and culture. Courses include the opportunity to explore French business, art history, and/or French identity and immigration. 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.
CIEE Toulouse is located in the historic district of Toulouse, in the middle of the vibrant city center and close to all the main commercial facilities, Institut Catholique de Toulouse, and cultural sites.
Academics
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OVERALL GPA
Students need to have a GPA of at least 2.5.
Curriculum
Program Credit
Total credit: 3-4 U.S. semester/4.5-6 quarter credits per session
Course Credit
- CIEE courses: 3 U.S. semester/4.5 quarter credits; 45 contact hours
- Communicative French Language course: 1 U.S. semester/1.5 quarter credits; 15 contact hours
Language of Instruction
English
Requirements
All students must enroll in one 3-credit CIEE course per session.
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.
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.
Summer 2020 Courses
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Session I
- FREN 0001 TOFR: Communicative French Language
- AHIS 3001 TOFR: Masterworks of French Art
Session II
- FREN 0001 TOFR: Communicative French Language
- (GI) MKTG 3001 TOFR: International Marketing
Session III
- FREN 0001 TOFR: Communicative French Language
- (GI) POLI 3006 TOFR: Migration and Mobility in a Global World
Scholarships
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CIEE offers more than $8 million in 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:
- Global Access Initiative (GAIN) Grants
To be considered, submit the CIEE Scholarships & Grants application within your CIEE program application. Learn more at the Scholarships & Grants section of our website.
See more scholarship infoDates & Fees
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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.
YOUR FEE INCLUDES:
- Tuition
- Housing
- Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
- Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
- Full-time program leadership and support in your host city
- Cultural and/or Co-curricular Activities
- Excursions and/or Study Tours
- Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext
- 24/7 emergency on-site support
No Hidden Fees
Program |
Application Due |
Start Date |
End Date |
Fees & Housing |
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| Summer Session I 2020 4 weeks | Apr 1, 2020 | May 18, 2020 | Jun 15, 2020 |
$4,150
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Program FeesCIEE 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 insurance with benefits. Participation Confirmation = $300 * Educational Costs = $2,758 ** Housing = $925 *** Insurance = $167 Total Fees = $4,150Estimated CostsStudents 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 = $1,200 †† Local Transportation = $150 Books & Supplies = $150 Personal expenses = $725 Total Estimated Costs = $3,125Financial AidCIEE 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. This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time. Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $500 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed. * 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 † For students living in shared apartments (meals not included). Students living at host families should budget $ 300 †† Round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure |
| Summer Session I and II 2020 8 weeks | Apr 1, 2020 | May 18, 2020 | Jul 13, 2020 |
$7,470
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Program FeesCIEE 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 insurance with benefits. Participation Confirmation = $300 * Educational Costs = $5,153 ** Housing = $1,850 *** Insurance = $167 Total Fees = $7,470Estimated CostsStudents are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration. Meals not included in program fee = $1,800 † International Airfare = $1,200 †† Local Transportation = $300 Books & Supplies = $300 Personal expenses = $1,450 Total Estimated Costs = $5,050Financial AidCIEE 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. This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time. Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $500 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed. * 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 † For students living in shared apartments (meals not included). Students living at host families should budget $ 300 †† Round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure |
| Summer Sessions I, II and III 2020 12 weeks | Apr 1, 2020 | May 18, 2020 | Aug 9, 2020 |
$10,790
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Program FeesCIEE 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 insurance with benefits. Participation Confirmation = $300 * Educational Costs = $7,548 ** Housing = $2,775 *** Insurance = $167 Total Fees = $10,790Estimated CostsStudents are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration. Meals not included in program fee = $2,700 † International Airfare = $1,200 †† Local Transportation = $450 Books & Supplies = $450 Personal expenses = $2,175 Total Estimated Costs = $6,975Financial AidCIEE 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. This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time. Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $500 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed. * 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 † For students living in shared apartments (meals not included). Students living at host families should budget $ 300 †† Round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure |
| Summer Session II 2020 4 weeks | Apr 1, 2020 | Jun 15, 2020 | Jul 13, 2020 |
$4,150
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Program FeesCIEE 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 insurance with benefits. Participation Confirmation = $300 * Educational Costs = $2,758 ** Housing = $925 *** Insurance = $167 Total Fees = $4,150Estimated CostsStudents 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 = $1,200 †† Local Transportation = $150 Books & Supplies = $150 Personal expenses = $725 Total Estimated Costs = $3,125Financial AidCIEE 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. This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time. Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $500 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed. * 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 † For students living in shared apartments (meals not included). Students living at host families should budget $ 300 †† Round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure |
| Summer Session II and III 2020 8 weeks | Apr 1, 2020 | Jun 15, 2020 | Aug 9, 2020 |
$7,470
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Program FeesCIEE 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 insurance with benefits. Participation Confirmation = $300 * Educational Costs = $5,153 ** Housing = $1,850 *** Insurance = $167 Total Fees = $7,470Estimated CostsStudents are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration. Meals not included in program fee = $1,800 † International Airfare = $1,200 †† Local Transportation = $300 Books & Supplies = $300 Personal expenses = $1,450 Total Estimated Costs = $5,050Financial AidCIEE 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. This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time. Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $500 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed. * 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 † For students living in shared apartments (meals not included). Students living at host families should budget $ 300 †† Round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure |
| Summer Session III 2020 4 weeks | Apr 1, 2020 | Jul 13, 2020 | Aug 9, 2020 |
$4,150
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Program FeesCIEE 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 insurance with benefits. Participation Confirmation = $300 * Educational Costs = $2,758 ** Housing = $925 *** Insurance = $167 Total Fees = $4,150Estimated CostsStudents 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 = $1,200 †† Local Transportation = $150 Books & Supplies = $150 Personal expenses = $725 Total Estimated Costs = $3,125Financial AidCIEE 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. This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time. Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $500 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed. * 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 † For students living in shared apartments (meals not included). Students living at host families should budget $ 300 †† Round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure |
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, ask your college or university study abroad advisor if your school charges additional fees for study abroad.
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Our Staff
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Marie-Anne Comoy
Program Assistant and Housing Coordinator
Marie-Anne Comoy has been part of the Toulouse team since the opening of CIEE Toulouse.
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Isabelle Jaffe
Director
A resident of Toulouse with American and French citizenship, Isabelle received her BA in English and philosophy. Isabelle has been running study abroad programs in France since 1998.
Get Started
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