Learn French in Tours, France

French Courses at C.L.E.

CLE is an independent institute for French studies founded in 1985. Our years of teaching abroad have helped us to create a friendly school with a positive working atmosphere. Our bright and comfortable premises and dedicated staff will ensure that you study French in the most favorable conditions. At CLE, you will rapidly feel at home.

To accelerate your French Language learning process, there are never more than 7 students per class. Each student benefits from a caring environment which offers much individual attention. You are making the effort to come and learn French; we try to make sure that you have the best possible stay.

CLE is a member of the Groupement FLE (French as a Foreign Language). It is the first professional organization in France to have established a code of conduct (1999), and committed itself to an ongoing quality control process for its member schools. This process led to the creation of a Reference Document based on the criteria used by professionals working in the field of FLE and integrating the ideas of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

French classes are conducted in a magnificently renovated 18th century building with large, comfortable rooms, located in the heart of the lively old town section of Tours. Near the school you will find a square surrounded by 15th century homes. A multitude of restaurants and terrace cafés can be found just two steps away from the school in the shade of this quaint medieval area.

CLE occupies a magnificently renovated 18th century building. It even has a 15th century cellar. From your classroom window, you can admire the Charlemagne tower, one of the town's oldest monuments. You will study in one of the nine spacious, comfortable classrooms, and during the summer months you can relax on our rooftop terrace. A warm, multicultural atmosphere will encourage your participation in all aspects of the school's life.

To complement your French Language studies, you can also access at no cost:

- several libraries where you can find magazines, novels, reference books, books in basic French, self-correcting grammar and vocabulary exercises, etc.
- cassettes or CDs to improve your understanding of spoken French and your pronunciation.
- a video-room where you can watch numerous films or documentaries about France.
- CD-ROMs to consolidate your learning.
- computer terminals so that you can access the internet and your e-mails,.
- Internet access and wireless Internet connection throughout the school.

French Language Courses 2012:

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

Intensive French Course - 7 students max. per class - 26 French lessons per week (each lesson 45 minutes):

2 weeks: USD 1,192; 3 weeks: USD 1,632; 4 weeks: USD 2,128; Extra weeks: USD 505; LONG TERM: 12 wks: USD 5,636.

Classroom at CLE

One-to-One French Lessons: Start any Monday of the year.

15 French lessons per week: USD 1,626 per week; 20 French lessons per week: USD 2,170 per week; 25 French lessons per week: USD 2,710 per week.

Starting Dates 2012: Complete beginners may only start only on the following dates. All others may start any Monday.

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Long Term 12 week course starts on 8 January, 1 April, 1 July or 30 September 2012.

Holidays 2012: No classes will be held on the following holidays: 9 April, 1 May, 8 May, 17 May, 15 August, 1 November. The school is closed between 22 December 2012 and 1 January 2013.

Accommodations 2012:

The ideal way to discover France and its people is to live with a local family and to share its way of life. Even if your French is limited, chatting at the family dinner table remains one of the best ways of improving your comprehension and vocabulary. Also, you discover the French mentality and of course, the famous French cuisine. We know that a host family plays a very important role in making your stay a success. Consequently, we very carefully select families to ensure that you have a warm welcome. We regularly visit our host-families and it is their warm and caring nature which helps to contribute to the good reputation of CLE. Most families live in residential areas near the center of town and close to the school. Host families will meet students free of charge at the train station upon arrival on Sunday. Accommodations are offered with "Standard" host families offering private rooms and half-board (2 meals per day: breakfast and dinner), or "Premium" host families which also offer a private bathroom in addition to a private room and half-board. Prices:

Host Family Standard: (Private room, half board): 1 week: USD 350; Additional weeks: USD 280 each.

Host Family Premium: (Private room, private bathroom, half board): 1 week: USD 380; Additional weeks: USD 310 each.

For those students that prefer more independence, accommodation can also be arranged in studio apartments, at a local Chateau or in local hotels (rates and availability for hotels are provided upon request).

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: From USD 2,350 per month. (Additional USD 70 placement fee applies)

One Bedroom apartments: From USD 3,225 per month. (Additional USD 70 placement fee applies)

Bed & Breakfast in a Chateau: (outside of town!) Single room (single or double occupancy), private bathroom. USD 1,210 per week (Additional USD 70 placement fee applies)

Hotels also available upon request. Prices vary depending on size and location. (Additional USD 70 placement fee applies)

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.)

PLEASE NOTE: All prices subject to change due to fluctuating currency rates.