20 contact hours per week
7 or fewer students per class (average 5)
+3 hours of private lessons per week
Free course materials
School certificate
You want to learn French in France and you have special goals in mind? This program is made for you!
Do you want to learn French in France and still have some time to explore the region? This is the program you are looking for!
Each week, you’ll have 20 hours of general French in mini-groups of up to 7 (average of 5). Focus is put on oral communication. You’ll have the opportunity to quickly improve thanks to the small class sizes. You won’t feel the pressure of large group classes; the intimacy of each group encourages participation at your own scale.
The mornings are class with the assigned teacher to your group level. You’ll use a provided textbook to work on oral communication and written French structure. During the afternoons you’ll attend several workshops that will offer another opportunity to practice your oral French in different contexts. Some examples include: listening and discussing current events and news headlines, speech, debate and discourse, phonetic exercises, exploring French culture through discussion and exploring the city’s history and uniqueness by foot.
In addition to the class description above, you’ll have private lessons with a professor who will prepare a program according to your needs and struggles with the language. Private lessons are aimed at taking the time to work on your personal difficulties and dedicate some extra-time to oral skills.
You can choose this program for 1 week minimum and may start any Monday that suits you best if you are not a beginner.
Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities
Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.
Average | 5 students |
Maximum | 7 students |
Age range | 18 years old and older |
Average | 39 years old |
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.
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:
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.
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.
Homestays are carefully selected and offer students the opportunity to learn more about the local culture in a comfortable setting while studying French in Tours. These homes are often between 5 - 30 minutes away from the school by public transport. Families usually offer affordable meal plans that allow you to sample the local cuisine. If you have special requests or diet restrictions (because of religion or health reasons), please let us know in advance. Your housing starts on the Sunday before your first day of class and ends on the Saturday after your last day of class, unless otherwise noted. Learn more about homestay housing
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 137 € when you register.
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.
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.
Have questions? Get answers from CLE: Tours staff, Language International student advisors, and past students.
Ask a questionCLE: Tours