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Planning on living in France? Are you working in France or dealing with French businesses?

Tara Institute is an accredited centre by the Ministry of Education Nationale for French courses offering a range of courses based on the proven Sorbonne integrated courses. Check the various French Property News articles (see references).

Situated between Carcassonne, Toulouse and Perpignan in the South of France, we are established in the picturesque village of Léran, next to the medieval bastide of Mirepoix. Our courses offer a unique experience. Enter a place where you will rediscover the joy and fun of learning French in a warm, creative and supportive environment.

Tara Institute offers complete tailor made courses to suit your French language needs from beginners through to complete immersion courses and French for business.
Integrate and speak French quickly in France. A 2-week intensive course specially designed for you or your couple will take you from scratch to intermediate level or from intermediate to advanced level, offering you:

• One to one teaching in a gentle, fun and efficient way.
• Real everyday French as we speak it.
• Latest audio visual support provided.
• Possibility to record your lessons

Learn French for business. At the end of the course, in addition to improving your general grammar and vocabulary, you will have:

• A greater technical vocabulary related to your specific business needs
• A thorough understanding of French business etiquette and the French way of working
• A greater confidence in working with your French colleagues

More than just a school, Tara Institute is situated in magical surroundings next to the lake of Montbel, at the foothills of the Pyrenees. You will stay in the west part of the Presbytère, a listed 19th century convent, and bird sanctuary, 2 rue du perdut in Léran, near Léran’s castle. Enjoy the beauty of its intact original features and its serenity. Relax, study and taste our organic food and homemade products. Discover nearby an unspoilt world of birds, orchids, forests and walks. Share the friendly welcoming of Léran’s inhabitants with whom you will be able to practice your newly learned French each day.