Overview

Location(s)	Tours, France
Term	Fall Semester, Spring Semester, Academic Year, Summer
Credit	French
Classes Held	On-site
Housing	Residence Hall, Host Family, Apartment
Passport	Required

Program Eligibility

GPA	2.5
Grad credit	Not Available
Non-WIU	No
Pre-requisite	None
Student Year	Sophomore, Junior, Senior

Program Details

General:  You are REQUIRED to follow the COVID-19 policies of your host school, host country, the CDC and TSA. It is your responsibility to know and understand these policies. If policies change before or during your program, it is your responsbility to comply with the new policies. Failure to do so can result in removal from your program and/or the host country, financial consequences and academic consequences at the host school and WIU.The Institut de Touraine is a French language school for students interested in taking intensive French courses. This program is both flexible and affordable. 

Housing and Meals: Students have several housing options including residence halls, host families, and apartments. More information is available on the accommodation website. 

Entry Requirements: Students participating in a program shorter than 90 days do not need a visa to enter France. Students going for one semester must apply for a visa before entering the country. More information regarding visa requirements can be found on the Campus France website.

Health Insurance: It is a university policy that all WIU students who study abroad are either covered under WIU student health insurance OR have purchased the Patriot Travel Medical Insurance plan through IMG.

Costs (Comparative Table)

ITEMS	WIU	Institut de Touraine
Tuition 12 semester hours, plan T	4,506.00	2,650.00
Application Fee		75.00
Health Insurance	842.00	200.00
Passport		135.00
Housing and Meals	4,365.00	2500.00
Student visa		180.00(more than 90 days)
Books and Supplies	400.00	200.00
Total	10,113.00	5940.00*

  *Students will arrange their own airfare. 

ITEMS	WIU	Institut de Touraine
Tuition 6 semester hours, plan T	2,253.30	1,430.00
Application Fee		75.00
Health Insurance		100.00
Passport		135.00
Housing and Meals	1,280.00	1,100.00
Books and Supplies	100.00	100.00
Total	3,633.30	2,940.00*

  *Students will arrange their own airfare.

Financial Aid and Scholarships are available.  

Semester Dates

Fall: Mid-August - Mid-December

Spring: Early January - Mid-May

You can find out more information about Institut de Touraine by visiting their website.

Academics

The Institut de Touraine is a French language school that only offers intensive French language courses. A list of the available courses can be found on their courses page.