Learn French In France

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French Courses in TOURS (Loire Valley) Learn French in Tours
Tours, located one hour from Paris by train, is a warm city where one quickly feels at ease. With a population of 250,000, Tours offers a broad range of cultural activities even though it is just moments away from the countryside. It is located in the Loire Valley, known for the grand chateaux of the kings of France from the 12th to the 16th centuries, and is well known for its mild climate and beautiful countryside. This part of France is known as ---The garden of France. Language courses in France

C.L.E.

CLE building C.L.E. was founded in 1985, as an independent institute for French studies, and its courses are accredited by the French Ministry of Education. C.L.E. is located in the heart of the historical, picturesque city. Classes are conducted in a magnificently renovated 18th century building, with large, comfortable rooms. Near the school you will find a square surrounded by 15th century homes, restaurants and cafes.
Learn French at CLE in Tours French market in Tours
 


French Language Courses 2008:

(All programs: Please add USD 100.00 Lingua Service Worldwide Application fee. See Application Procedures.)

Intensive French Course - 7 students max. per class  - 26 lessons per week (each lesson 45 minutes):   1 week**:  USD 865.  2 weeks: USD 1,120.   4 weeks: USD 2,078.  Extra wks: USD 471.   LONG TERM:  12 wks: USD 5,284.

** 1 Week courses are not available between 3 July and 25 August. One week course also includes 3 private lessons in addition to group schedule !

Classroom at CLE

Starting Dates 2008:

Complete beginners may only start only on BOLD  dates. All others may start any Monday EXCEPT during July and August, when 2 week minimum applies and all students must start on dates listed below!.   Long Term 12 week course starts on 6 January, 30 March*, 29 June or 21 September 2008.  Dates listed are ARRIVAL dates, courses start on Monday.  (30 March is a special 13 week course offered at the 12 week price!)

Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May June July Aug. Sep.   Oct. Nov. Dec.
   6          30      1, 29     13, 27      10, 24     21      

Holidays 2008:   No classes will be held on the following holidays: : 24 March, 1 May, 8 May, 12 May, 14 July, 15 August, 11 November. The school is closed between 13 December 2008 and 1 January 2009.

Other courses offered:   One-to-One Lessons:  Start any  Monday of the year.  Prices 2008:  15 lessons per week: USD 1506 per week.   20 lessons per week: USD 2009 per week.  25 lessons per week: USD 2511 per week.

Accommodations 2008:

Host Family: (Private room, half board) 1st week: USD 323.  Additional weeks: USD 263 each.

Apartments:  Fully equipped and comfortable studio or one-bedroom apartment (telephone, television, etc.). Weekly maid and linen service is included. Laundry facilities are also available. All studios and apartments are located in the centre of Tours within walking distance of CLE.   Furnished studio apartments:  USD 1590 per month.   One Bedroom apartments:  USD 2192 per month.

Bed & Breakfast in a Chateau:  (outside of town!) Single room, private bathroom. One week: USD 1142Additional weeks: USD 1082.

Hotels also available upon request.   Prices vary depending on size and location.

Activities

A tour is provided for students arriving at the beginning of a regular session, including a free guided tour of the city, its monuments and historical restorations. In addition, CLE organizes weekly visits to the famous chateaux of the Loire Valley: Chambord, Chenonceau, Azay-le-Rideau, etc. Other visits include Chinon, where Joan of Arc recognized the future king of France, Charles VII, the Abbey of Fontevraud, as well as the homes of Ronsard, Balzac, and Leonardo da Vinci. There will be opportunities to taste the famous wines of Vouvray, Montlouis, Bourgueil and Chinon in local cellars. Visits are also organized to Versailles, Mont-Saint-Michel, Chartes Cathedral and La Rochelle. (Excursions, sports and evenings out are not included in the course fees.)

 


Comments from former students:

"With very little advance notice, this service allowed me to plan an intense and successful week immersed in a language that otherwise I hear once a week. The homestay kept me exercising my new vocabulary and allowed me to see and hear my daily progress."

Carol Drummond
Writer

"The program was without a doubt a highlight of my life - need I say more?"

Mary Dooley
French Teacher



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