Dive into French Language and Culture
No Language Experience required
You have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the French culture and language at the Institut de Touraine, in Tours, France. Whether for a full fall or spring semester or an 5-week summer program, you will join a diverse cohort of students from around the globe.
Located among charming chateaus, cafes, boutique shopping, lively music venues, and museums, the Institut offers a unique blend of both suburban tranquility and metropolitan excitement, just an hour's train ride west of Paris.
You’ll live with carefully selected host families, ensuring an authentic and supportive semester abroad. The Institut’s meticulous matching process and ongoing visits by staff guarantee a comfortable and welcoming homestay environment, with breakfast and dinner included.
Academics
During the fall and spring semesters, you can earn up to 15 hours of French credit. For French majors, you potentially have the opportunity to earn up to 18 hours of French credit.
In the summer, you will spend a few days in Paris with MC faculty before traveling to the language institute. You will have the chance to earn up to 6 hours of French credit and 1 PE credit.
You will directly enroll at Mississippi College and earn credit for you coursework completed while abroad. The Department of Modern Languages will provide expert guidance on registration procedures, ensuring a seamless and rewarding international academic experience.
Estimated Program Cost and hours
Cost is dependent on the number of hours and the type of accommodations. Not all scholarships apply. Please make an appointment with financialaid@mc.edu to learn how your financial package will apply to a semester in France. Afterward, the Mac Center can help you determine the final cost. Students are responsible for airfare and personal travel.
Scholarships do not apply to summer programs. Please make an appointment with financialaid@mc.edu to learn how the rest of your financial package might apply. Afterward, the Mac Center can help you determine the final cost which will include 6 hours of tuition, 3 nights in Paris, room and board, and excursions planned by the Institute. Students are responsible for airfare and personal travel.
