Make the most of summer to improve your French with the French Summer School
You'll study on a superb campus in Albi, a UNESCO World Heritage city. You'll benefit from courses in French as a foreign language, French for specific purposes and interculturality, and take part in a wide range of activities.
French Summer School 2027
July 26- August 20, 2027
The advantages of IMT Mines Albi's French Summer School program
• French lessons in small groups
• Approach to engineering school methodology
• French for Specific Purposes (engineering, science)
• Cultural and tourist activities
• Evening activities organized (games, visits, etc.)
• Tutoring by a student from the school
• Attractive living environment
You'll experience total immersion in French culture. You will work with qualified teachers to facilitate your integration. The aim of this French Summer School is to prepare you to be autonomous and successful in your studies in France.
The perfect environment for improving your French
- Quality teaching and personalized support
Organized into small groups of 14 to 18 students, classes are taught by qualified instructors. This close-knit setting allows instructors to provide personalized attention to each student, helping you improve your skills.
Three groups are available:
· Beginner-level group: Level A2/B1
· Intermediate group: Level B1/B2
· Advanced group: Level B2+/C1
The courses are designed to align with the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages). You will be regularly assessed to track your progress and pinpoint any areas where you may be struggling, and you will work with qualified teachers to help you integrate more easily.
- A warm welcome
Your arrival is made easy by the school: all administrative and logistical aspects are handled in advance by the school.
The school welcomes you on arrival at Toulouse airport and takes you directly to your apartment on the school campus. We'll help you open a bank account and take care of all the administrative formalities involved in settling in France.
- Reserved on-campus accommodation
Accommodation is reserved for you directly on campus or in one of our downtown residences. The apartments are fully equipped and spacious (18 m2). They include a private bathroom and kitchenette.
Living on campus gives you access to all these facilities:
• Gymnasium and weight room
• Dining facilities
• Tennis, rugby and soccer pitches
• Student house
- A rich and varied program of activities
During your stay at the French Summer School, IMT Mines Albi offers a wide range of activities to help you discover France. All activities are supervised by a student and included in the program price.
Activities include:
• cultural outings to discover Albi and the Occitanie region
• sporting activities: kayaking, hiking...
• gastronomic discoveries and wine tasting
Albi is a welcoming and dynamic city, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You can visit Sainte Cécile cathedral, the Toulouse Lautrec museum or the city's historic center.
Registration and payment information
• Preferential rate for students from partner institutions and/or future students of IMT Mines Albi or an IMT network school: €950
• Standard rate: €1,250
The payment includes classes, visits, and activities. It does not include accommodation, meals, or insurance. Before making the payment, you must first register by filling out the form below.
- Cancellation policy
If you do not receive your passport or visa, and you are not responsible for this error (proof required), you will be reimbursed in full except for administrative costs, worth €100. If you cancel your participation after the start of the French Summer School, unfortunately no fees will be refunded.