Toulouse

French School in Toulouse

Our French school is situated in a pretty, Toulousan style building in the city centre, a 5 minute walk from Capitolio, near the Toulouse town hall of the basicila of Saint Sernin and a beautiful Japanese garden. In front of the school, every day there is a market. The environment is animated and multicultural. Every year, students of different ages, levels and nationalities come to the school.

The majority are Europeans: Germans, Spanish, English, Irish, Italians, Scandinavians, Greeks, those from Central Europe and Eastern Europe. Other than the Europeans, there are also many Australians, North Americans, South Americans, Chinese, Japanese and Afro Asian students. 

The method of teaching is interactive and the classes are taken by native, qualified and experienced teachers. During the classes, support acitivies are organised such as role play, photo and video courses, songs and audio recordings, expression and memory games. These techniques are well adapted to the individual needs of each student. 

The teaching team in our school is creative, attentive and with a lot of French teaching experience. 

All of the teachers are FLE (French foreign language) qualified. 

Facilities at the school:

• Light classrooms with air conditioning in a charming Toulousan style building.
• Programme of language exchange TANDEM, putting international students in contact with local French speakers. 
• Student room
• Computer room with internet connection
• Mini-bar with hot and cold drinks availble for students at break time

Accreditations

The school is accredited by:

Toulouse

Toulouse is a predominantly University city full of life, which continues to grow. More than 110,000 students make up the three universities, institutions and big schools. So many young people give the city a happy atmosphere and there are always a lot of parties throughout the city. Toulouse is in South West France and is the capital of Midi-Pyrenees. 

The best part of the city is walking through its historical centre, the edge of the Garona and the "Canal du Midi" or walking around one of the many terraces in the squares. 

Everywhere in the city the environment is endearing, and the people are likeable with a welcoming familiarity of people from the South. The artistic force of the city is represented by one element: the brick. 

Located far from the Pyrenean Quarries and in the middle of a plain of mud, the brick has been a key element for building palaces and churches. The reflection of the golden light on the brick of the buildings has been awarded the title "La Ville Rose" pink city. This special colouring gives a soft and warm atmosphere at the same time. 

Useful information:

Moving around the city

The public transport system is made up of a network of buses, 2 metro lines and a commuter train between Colomiers and Arenes, which runs daily from 5:15 to 24:00

• Metro: recently constructed, the metro has 2 lines: Line A connects Basso-Cambo (West) with Jolimont (East), and Line B Ramonville-Borderouge
• Bus: There are 55 bus lines. The night timetable works on a basic network of buses that leave from the Gare Matabiau. 
• The free electric minibuses: Navette Centre-Ville run every 15 minutes from Monday-Saturday 09:00 to 19:00, carrying out a circular route in the city centre between cours Dillon, Pont Neuf, Salin Parlement, Carmes, place Wilson and University of Social Sciences. Price: For 1 or 2 trips per day it is 1,40€ and 2,50€ respectively, 10 trips is 11.70€.
• Walking: you will get the most out of your stay on foot, seeing the monuments and being able to enjoy the parks and gardens that the city offers. 
• On bike: Toulouse forms part of the leading cities that considers the role of the bike very important. Nearly 10 years ago, the council launched a cycle path development programme. Thus, each year, more than 10km of paths are reserved for cyclists. 

Interests: 

• The city, with more than half a million inhabitants, is at a midway point from the Mediterranean and the Atlantic, between Montpellier and Burdeos. 
• It is the fourth biggest French city in terms of population, after Paris, Marseille and Lyon. 
• Its lively terraces and walks give off a Spanish flavour.
• Toulouse was an important place for the Santiago pilgrimages. Here, the pilgrims who came from Southern Europe, came in through Somport heading towards Navarra and Compostela. This was called Via Tolosana. 
• In this region, the cátaros were developed, a new Christian concept in disagreement with Rome. 
• During WW1, it was converted into a manufacture centre of planes and armoury, serving as an operations base for the famous pilot Antoine de St-Exupery. 
• Toulouse is the headquartes of the oldest academy in France (Academie des Jeux Floraux) and also the most recent Academy (Academie de l´Air et de l´Espace).
• Toulouse is the headquarters of the Second French University. Toulouse University was founded in 1229. 

What to see in Toulouse

• Los Agustinos museum: best musem in the city, located in an old convent. 
• Saint Raymond Museum: in a significant building and dedicated to archaeology.
• Natural History Museum
• City of Space
• The Jacobins: First house of preachers in Toulouse, oriented the combat of the heresies that plagued the territory, it is a true jewel of Gothic Languedocian art.
• Saint Sernin: The basilica was constructed in 1089 out of stone and brick. Saint Sernin (San Saturnino) was a martyr of the Gallic era, around which - the same as in other French populations -  became a vigorous devotion. 

At night - party in Toulouse

At night the people live, go out, have fun and the streets are full of life. In this university city, the leisure options are varied and satisfy different tastes. In the old town there are a lot of music bars, jazz clubs and discos situated next to the river, which are all open until the early hours. The majority are aimed at the young population while others are more sophisticated. 

• Oficina de turismo de Toulouse
• Aeropuerto de Toulouse-Blagnac
• Servicio municipal de alquiler de bicicletas (en francés)