Summer in Toulouse
Unique Experiences
Engage in Thought-Provoking Conversations
on topics related to current events, sustainable environment, and social justice challenges
Investigate the Complex Role
and value of historical facts and myths in shaping the French sense of identity
Compare the French Approach to Eating Habits
emphasizing fresh ingredients, mealtime rituals, and gastronomic culture with the American food landscape
Your Destination
Toulouse is France鈥檚 charming southern city, celebrated for its warm climate, historic architecture, and vibrant cultural life. In the summer, the city comes alive with festivals, open-air markets, and riverside caf茅s, offering an ideal setting to immerse yourself in French culture. With its strong aerospace sector, thriving arts scene, and prestigious universities, Toulouse is a top destination for students. Whether you are majoring in business, science, engineering, technology, communications, psychology, health sciences, liberal arts, language, or fine arts, Toulouse is the perfect place to study abroad.
Program Highlights
- Unmatched Flexibility: Spend 1, 2, or 3 consecutive 4-week sessions of your summer in the same host city or travel to different cities per block for increased mobility and cultural immersion.
- Academic Courses: Choose from 黑料网911courses that align with your academic major.
- Immersive Experiences: Participate in activities, excursions, study tours, and more that showcase your host city's culture, values, and local art, film, music, cuisine, and sports scenes.
- Cultural Activities: Volunteer with members of the local community and attend local workshops and events to get to know your host city.
Excursions & Activities
CIEE鈥檚 excursions and cultural activities in Toulouse will open doors for you to explore France's rich diversity, language, culture, history, and timeless beauty in ways that will enhance your time abroad.
Samples of past excursions and activities:
- Explore Toulouse鈥檚 outdoor market with fresh produce鈥
- Go on a bike ride along Canal du Midi鈥
- Learn how to make France鈥檚 world-famous pastries
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.鈥
Program Blogs
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Housing & Meals
Housing
黑料网911Toulouse offers a variety of housing options to ensure you are comfortable in鈥痽our home away from home. From homestays to residence halls, all housing has direct access to plenty of shopping, supermarkets, restaurants, and public transportation. All housing is within a 30- to 40-minute commute of 黑料网911Toulouse.鈥
Standard Housing:鈥疘ncludes an individual room in the home of a French family, with or without another 黑料网911student. Students share meals (breakfast and dinner on weekdays; all meals on weekends) and common spaces with the host family. Homestays are located under 40 minutes from 黑料网911Toulouse.鈥
Select Housing:鈥Includes a single room with a private bathroom and shared kitchen in a residence hall. Residence halls are located under 30 minutes from 黑料网911Toulouse.鈥Select housing requires an upgrade fee.鈥鈥
A note: The default criterion to assign housing is first-come, first-served; however, other factors may also be considered. If we cannot accommodate your first housing choice, we'll let you know before you arrive. Non-standard housing options require an additional fee that can be found in the program Dates and Fees.
Meals
- Homestays: Students have breakfast and dinner with their host families on weekdays (they are responsible for lunch) and all meals on weekends.
- Residence Halls: Meals are not included
Getting Around
Students walk and use the metro and buses to get around. There鈥檚 also a bike-share system.
Academics
黑料网911Toulouse: Study in the middle of Toulouse's vibrant center near all main commerical facilities and cultural sites. 黑料网911Toulouse boasts three classrooms, a student lounge, and an academic advising office.
Course Information
Course Notes
Students studying in France or other French-speaking countries for multiple sessions may only take the鈥疌ommunicative French Language鈥痗ourse once.鈥 鈥(GI)鈥 denotes courses that originated at CIEE鈥檚 Global Institutes and that are offered at multiple Global Institutes and 黑料网911Sites.
Summer Session II 2026
Summer Session III 2026
Note: This course listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract between 黑料网911and 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 黑料网911sites.
Scholarships & Grants
黑料网911offers 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
- 黑料网911Gilman Go Global Grant
- 黑料网911STEM Scholarship
To be considered, submit the 黑料网911Scholarships & Grants application within your 黑料网911program 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 2026 4 weeks | Start Date | End Date | Fees & Housing $4,950 | |
| Program Summer Session II 2026 4 weeks | Start Date | End Date | Fees & Housing $4,950 | |
| Program Summer Session III 2026 4 weeks | Start Date | End Date | Fees & Housing $4,950 | |
| Program Summer Session I and II 2026 8 weeks | Start Date | End Date | Fees & Housing $8,910 | |
| Program Summer Session II and III 2026 8 weeks | Start Date | End Date | Fees & Housing $8,910 | |
| Program Summer Sessions I, II and III 2026 12 weeks | Start Date | End Date | Fees & Housing $12,870 |
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
黑料网911offers 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 黑料网911iNext travel protection with benefits.
| Participation Confirmation | $300 * |
| Educational Costs | $3,200 ** |
| Housing | $1,250 *** |
| Insurance | $200 |
| Total Fees | $4,950 |
Financial Aid
黑料网911offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
Estimated 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 | $204 鈥 |
| International Airfare | $900 鈥犫赌 |
| Local Transportation | $20 |
| Books & Supplies | $25 |
| Personal expenses | $155 鈥犫赌犫 |
| Total Costs | $1,304 |
*non-refundable
**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students
***Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.
鈥For students in homestays, families provide 2 meals a day and more on weekends. For students in apartments, you should budget approx. $285 per month for groceries if you plan on making your own meals, and more if you plan on eating out regularly.
鈥犫赌Round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure
鈥犫赌犫$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries
Program Fees
黑料网911offers 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 黑料网911iNext travel protection with benefits.
| Participation Confirmation | $300 * |
| Educational Costs | $3,200 ** |
| Housing | $1,250 *** |
| Insurance | $200 |
| Total Fees | $4,950 |
Financial Aid
黑料网911offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
Estimated 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 | $204 鈥 |
| International Airfare | $900 鈥犫赌 |
| Local Transportation | $20 |
| Books & Supplies | $25 |
| Personal expenses | $155 鈥犫赌犫 |
| Total Costs | $1,304 |
*non-refundable
**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students
***Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.
鈥For students in homestays, families provide 2 meals a day and more on weekends. For students in apartments, you should budget approx. $285 per month for groceries if you plan on making your own meals, and more if you plan on eating out regularly.
鈥犫赌Round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure
鈥犫赌犫$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries
Program Fees
黑料网911offers 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 黑料网911iNext travel protection with benefits.
| Participation Confirmation | $300 * |
| Educational Costs | $3,200 ** |
| Housing | $1,250 *** |
| Insurance | $200 |
| Total Fees | $4,950 |
Financial Aid
黑料网911offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
Estimated 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 | $204 鈥 |
| International Airfare | $900 鈥犫赌 |
| Local Transportation | $20 |
| Books & Supplies | $25 |
| Personal expenses | $155 鈥犫赌犫 |
| Total Costs | $1,304 |
*non-refundable
**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students
***Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.
鈥For students in homestays, families provide 2 meals a day and more on weekends. For students in apartments, you should budget approx. $285 per month for groceries if you plan on making your own meals, and more if you plan on eating out regularly.
鈥犫赌Round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure
鈥犫赌犫$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries
Program Fees
黑料网911offers 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 黑料网911iNext travel protection with benefits.
| Participation Confirmation | $300 * |
| Educational Costs | $5,910 ** |
| Housing | $2,500 *** |
| Insurance | $200 |
| Total Fees | $8,910 |
Financial Aid
黑料网911offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
Estimated 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 | $408 鈥 |
| International Airfare | $900 鈥犫赌 |
| Local Transportation | $40 |
| Books & Supplies | $50 |
| Personal expenses | $310 鈥犫赌犫 |
| Total Costs | $1,708 |
*non-refundable
**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students
***Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.
鈥For students in homestays, families provide 2 meals a day and more on weekends. For students in apartments, you should budget approx. $285 per month for groceries if you plan on making your own meals, and more if you plan on eating out regularly.
鈥犫赌Round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure
鈥犫赌犫$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries
Program Fees
黑料网911offers 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 黑料网911iNext travel protection with benefits.
| Participation Confirmation | $300 * |
| Educational Costs | $5,910 ** |
| Housing | $2,500 *** |
| Insurance | $200 |
| Total Fees | $8,910 |
Financial Aid
黑料网911offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
Estimated 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 | $408 鈥 |
| International Airfare | $900 鈥犫赌 |
| Local Transportation | $40 |
| Books & Supplies | $50 |
| Personal expenses | $310 鈥犫赌犫 |
| Total Costs | $1,708 |
*non-refundable
**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students
***Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.
鈥For students in homestays, families provide 2 meals a day and more on weekends. For students in apartments, you should budget approx. $285 per month for groceries if you plan on making your own meals, and more if you plan on eating out regularly.
鈥犫赌Round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure
鈥犫赌犫$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries
Program Fees
黑料网911offers 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 黑料网911iNext travel protection with benefits.
| Participation Confirmation | $300 * |
| Educational Costs | $8,620 ** |
| Housing | $3,750 *** |
| Insurance | $200 |
| Total Fees | $12,870 |
Financial Aid
黑料网911offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
Estimated 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 | $612 鈥 |
| International Airfare | $900 鈥犫赌 |
| Local Transportation | $60 |
| Books & Supplies | $75 |
| Personal expenses | $465 鈥犫赌犫 |
| Total Costs | $2,112 |
*non-refundable
**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students
***Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.
鈥For students in homestays, families provide 2 meals a day and more on weekends. For students in apartments, you should budget approx. $285 per month for groceries if you plan on making your own meals, and more if you plan on eating out regularly.
鈥犫赌Round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure
鈥犫赌犫$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries
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
黑料网911iNext travel protection
24/7 emergency on-site support
Our Staff
Isabelle Jaffe
Center Director
A resident of Toulouse with American and French citizenship, Isabelle received her Licence (BA) in English and philosophy and her master's degree in literature from the University of Paris鈥揕a Sorbonne...
Carolina Molina Mazariegos
Student Services and Cultural Activity Coordinator
Carolina holds a master鈥檚 degree in social sciences and food science. She was a professor of nutrition for seven years.
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