Study Abroad and Learn French in Tours
A2Z Languages
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Location:
| Tours - France | |
Host Institution:
| CLE - Centre Linguistique Pour Etrangers | |
Highlights:
| Centre Linguistique Pour Etrangers (CLE) is located in the heart of the lively old town of Tours, which is a historical, lively and picturesque ... | |
Term(s):
| Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter | |
Language:
| French | |
English Instruction:
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Subject Area(s):
| Language Studies | |
Included:
| Ground Transportation, Housing, Meals (Some) | |
Accommodations:
| Apartment, Homestay, Other | |
Participants:
| Undergraduates, Graduates | |
Description:
| Centre Linguistique Pour Etrangers (CLE) is located in the heart of the lively old town of Tours, which is a historical, lively and picturesque area. The houses and buildings in this part of Tours were built mostly in the 15th, 16th and 18th centuries, the majority of which underwent a period of renovation during the 70's and 80's. Most of the old quarter has been pedestrianized, which adds to the charm of the area. A multitude of restaurants and terrace cafés can be found just steps away from the school in the shade of the quaint medieval buildings.
CLE is an independent institute for French language studies founded in 1985. Today CLE occupies a magnificently renovated 18th century building which even has a 15th century cellar. From your classroom windows you can admire Charlemagne tower, one of the town's oldest monuments and the impressive Saint-Martin Basilica. Students will study in one of 10 spacious and comfortable classrooms, and during the summers many students enjoy relaxing on the rooftop terrace. The school also has a library and multimedia room, 7 individual language laboratories, and all students have free access to the internet.
From a quality standpoint, CLE is an excellent choice. Whether it is to improve your French language skills for exam purposes (A' levels, Abitur, Matura, INSEAD, etc.), to obtain a job position , to communicate more easily with your French speaking business associates, with an aim to residing in France or simply for pleasure, CLE puts the students specifications first every time. All the French language courses are taught by qualified teachers, who specialize in teaching French as a foreign language. Their competence and enthusiasm will make learning a pleasure. To accelerate your learning there are never more than 7 students per class. Smaller class sizes allow students to receive more attention in class and have more opportunity to practice their French language skills with their teachers.
In addition to excellent French language classes, CLE offers a variety of interesting cultural activities and excursions. By participating in the many excursions and cultural visits offered you will discover all that Tours and the other nearby regions have to offer. For students arriving at the beginning of a regular or summer session, CLE organizes a free guided tour of the city, its monuments and its historical restorations. In addition CLE organizes weekly visits to the renowned Renaissance châteaux of the Loire Valley: Chambord, Chenonceau, Azay-le-Rideau, and others, medieval fortresses, Fontevraud Abbey (where Henry Plantagenet II and Richard the Lion-Heart are buried), as well as the homes of Ronsard, Balzac and Leonardo da Vinci. Throughout your stay you will have ample opportunity to taste, in local cellars, the famous wines of Vouvray, Montlouis, Bourgeuil and Chinon.
CLE also organizes visits to other regions of France, where you will discover such architectural treasures as Mont-St-Michel, Versailles, | |
URL:
| http://www.a2zlanguages.com/ |
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