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CLE: Tours

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Course description

The Intensive course is for students who want to maximize their language learning practice during their stay. The courses focus heavily on speaking and communication skills: the morning consists of 3hours (on Mondays) and 3,5 hours (from Tuesady to Friday) in communication skills. During the afternoon sessions (1 hour on Tuesady afternoon and 2 hours on Thrusday afternoon), the students focus ion special topics. These lessons provide the opportunity to learn the local culture and customs.
The classes stress the use of language in everyday situations. Students will work on grammar, pronunciation and vocabulary, while in the other 2 lessons, they will focus on reading, writing, speaking and listening. Textbooks (fgivent and ree for the students) and a variety of other materials are used in instruction, including role-playing, newspapers, magazines and other materials. Students focus on special topics and classes in the afternoon. Topics include: fluency practice, media studies, film and theater, local culture, current events, politics, and research using the internet. Intermediate and advanced students also have the option of studying in the test-preparation and business classes.

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities

Class schedule

Course duration
1-200 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
20 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 60 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday

Class times

Morning session
09:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Break
10:45 AM - 11:00 AM
Morning session
11:00 AM - 12:45 PM
Afternoon session
02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Afternoon session
02:00 PM - 04:00 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

All levels, beginner to advanced
You will take a placement test before your arrival in Tours to determine your class level.

Class size

Average 5 students
Maximum 7 students

Student age

Age range 18 years old and older
Average 50 years old
(40 in the summer)

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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School description

CLE is an independent institute for French studies located in Tours. It has many years of experience of teaching abroad and has built itself to be a school described as friendly and with a positive working atmosphere. Its ability to attract students of various nationalities ensures a multicultural French experience. In order to facilitate language learning, classes are never larger than 7 students. As a result, more individual attention is given to each student by the teacher. The school occupies a renovated 18th-century building with a 15th-century cellar and a rooftop terrace.

Year opened
1985
Number of classrooms
9

Accreditations

Facilities

  • Library
  • Social Activities
  • Cultural Trips
  • Wheelchair access
  • Eating Area
  • Free Internet
  • Wireless Internet
  • Computers
  • Studying Area
  • Audio Learning

Teacher qualifications

Native French speakers
All
Teachers with French teaching certification
All
Teachers with college degrees
All

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at CLE: Tours varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 50. In the summer, the average age is 40.

CLE teaches students from all over the world, including:

USA
19%
UK
16%
Switzerland
15%
Other
50%

School holidays

CLE does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Open dates
Year round
School holidays
None

School location

CLE is located in the heart of the lively old town section of Tours. A multitude of restaurants and terrace cafés can be found just two steps away from the school in the shade of the quaint medieval buildings. Easily accessible by T.G.V. (High speed train), Tours is 1 hour from Paris, in the lovely Loire Valley.

Rich in history and art, Tours is a lively town where you will rapidly feel at ease.
Tours boasts a friendly environment with a dynamism which attracts about 30,000 students out of a population of around 300,000.

Tours is proud of its rich and varied cultural life which satisfies enthusiasts of music, art, cinema, theatre, dance. The numerous festivals attract people of all ages.

The most practical way to discover the charm of the old quarters of Tours is on foot, taking in along the way the numerous museums, boutiques and markets.

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Housing

CLE offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay Single Shared Bathroom Half Board

280 €
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: In the city center of Tours
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner on weekdays, 3 meals on weekends (16 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, computers, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, carpet, and heating
Distance to school: 5 - 30 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 02:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 10:00 AM
280 €
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.

Homestay Private Bathroom Half Board

350 €
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: In the city center of Tours
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner on weekdays, 3 meals on weekends (16 meals per week)
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, telephone, computers, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, carpet, and heating
Distance to school: 5 - 30 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 02:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 10:00 AM
350 €
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.
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Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged 150 € when you register.

Flights and airport transfer

The closest airport to the school is Tours Airport (LSA).

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Tours based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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