Information for term Engineering in the Home of Airbus
Application deadline, and cost information.
Overview
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Explore air and space engineering in the vibrant cradle of future technologies, Toulouse. Feast your earthbound eyes on supersonic airliners, rockets, and space stations. Get insights from engineers on how to address global challenges through engineering, like sustainable transportation or the energy crisis. Work with other Global Navigators to design a mini rocket. Then, put it to the test! 
Through expert instruction and exclusive tours of cutting-edge facilities, enter the cockpits of the industry. Get inspired to become an astronaut, aerospace engineer, or astronomer, and discover where your love of flight can take you. Meet local teens pursuing careers in aerospace.  
In la ville rose—“the pink city,” as Toulouse is known due to the color of its buildings—get a taste of southern France, its food, and culture. Excursions take you to Carcassonne, a medieval fortified city and World Heritage site, to hike through the French countryside, and more. 
The Take-Aways
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REAL-WORLD EXPERIENCE
Work side by side with Toulouse’s aerospace experts and engineers to investigate how the industry is innovating with design solutions for major global problems. Come home with a Project that addresses a current engineering challenge.
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CREDENTIALS FOR YOUR FUTURE
Topics for your college essays, experience to inform your future career, and a Project to showcase your new engineering skills.
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LIFE SKILLS AND NEW FRIENDSHIPS
Return with greater self-confidence, independence, and improved communication skills. Enjoy a broader worldview and friends of different backgrounds from across the U.S.
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HOURS OF EXPERT INSTRUCTION
45 -
WEEKS PURSUING YOUR PASSION
3 -
LIFE-CHANGING EXPERIENCE
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Location & Culture
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The Destination
Welcome to Toulouse, a stellar hub for engineering and innovation.
Toulouse is the fourth-largest city in France due to the aerospace industry. Its history with flight began in World War I when it was asked to specialize in aircraft materials. Later, with other early pioneers, Antoine de Saint-Exupéry (famous aviator and author of The Little Prince) flew out of Toulouse as an air mail pilot on routes to Africa. Today, Toulouse is home to leaders in aviation, space, and technology, like Airbus, Alcatel Space, and Thales.
Here, you find prestigious engineering schools and more than 100,000 students. Despite its innovation and youth, the city maintains its architectural gems, showing off a history that began in the 5th century when it was founded by the Romans. A walk down its winding streets today takes you to excellent crêperies and restaurants to try local dishes like cassoulet, down by the Garonne River that graces the city, and through parks and plazas where the vibrant music and art scene thrive.
CULTURAL AWARENESS
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.
Daily Life
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Monday–Friday
Each day offers a balance between interactive instruction and cultural activities with time on your own, too. Morning classes and afternoon activities may swap places.
- Breakfast at the dorm
- Hands-on classes with expert instructors and aerospace professionals
- Lunch with your fellow Global Navigators
- Out and about for a Cultural Activity or Workshop
- Dinner at the dorms or out in the community
Weekends
- Overnight or day excursions to top sites
- Quality time with friends
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Dorms, shared rooms with other Global Navigators
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1 Program Leader for every 12 students and support from local staff
Activities
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Just imagine all the fun you’ll have!
- Paddle your way down the Garonne River on kayak with your fellow Global Navigators. 
- Step into the manufacturing plant at Airbus and see the A380 and A350 under construction. Go behind the scenes to the final assembly line for a peek at what’s next in aerospace innovation. 
- Stay at an eco-lodge in the Haut Languedoc Natural Park. Go hiking across undulating hills and meadows and cross a footbridge 200 feet high to a medieval village. Explore the great culinary traditions of France as you learn to make classic summer pastries with your friends, like the Fraisier.
- Climb aboard the history of aviation at the Aeroscopia. See the Super Guppy—the first airplane manufactured, and sleek Concorde.  At La Cité de l’Espace, walk on the moon and behold Earth from outer space. 
- Cross the stone bridge into the fortified city of Carcassonne and feel the Middle Ages around you. Tour the chateau and ramparts. Take in the magnificent views! 
Please note activities are based on past programs and subject to change at CIEE's discretion to adapt to local circumstances and participant feedback. Our goal when arranging activities is always to enhance your experience.
Dates & Fees
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ELIGIBILITY
- Program open to all current high school students: Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors.
- For scholarship eligibility requirements, please check our Scholarship page.
APPLICATION FEE
$25
Program scholarships and tuition include iNext Travel Insurance, but do not cover the cost of flights. Find additional details about what’s included with your tuition.
More questions? Find answers, get application support, sign up for virtual presentations, or contact us!
Program |
Application Due |
Start Date |
End Date |
Costs |
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| Summer Session I 2023 3 weeks | Deadline Passed | Jun 18, 2023 | Jul 8, 2023 |
$5,750 |
| Summer Session II 2023 3 weeks | Deadline Passed | Jul 9, 2023 | Jul 29, 2023 |
$5,750 |
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What's Included
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Our Staff
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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.
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