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.
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 39. In the summer, the average age is 39.
CLE teaches students from all over the world, including:
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.
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.
