Our courses start every Monday, except if it is a public holiday. In that case, the course start on the following Tuesday.

You can have a look at our calendar.

To enroll, please fill out the enrolment form online. You can also get it on request by e-mail at contact@cle.fr.

Once we receive your enrolment form, you will receive an answer 24 to 72 hours later (at the latest) confirming your enrolment if all of the required conditions are fulfilled (courses, dates, level, deposit …). We ask you to pay a deposit of 300 € plus the enrolment fee of 80 €. The deposit will be deducted on your final invoice. The deposit is not refundable.

After the payment of your deposit, you will receive an email with detailed information on the courses, accommodation and also the invoice for your stay. The invoice must be paid upon receipt.

The standard timetable is as follows (be aware that this timetable can changed due to internal constraints):

The classes at Clé are based on action, on participation from all students, on the use of the French language in all its dimensions and authenticity of situations. To learn a language is to desire to communicate. To communicate is to talk, to listen, to read and to write. Our teachers select for you the best resources and learning tools that you will use in class adapted to your level and to your skills. You will be guided, advised, encouraged throughout your learning period.  Our aim is not to teach grammar without meaning but to allow you to reach a degree of autonomy sufficient to face situations that you will encounter privately and professionally.

All of our teachers have a degree `Français Langue Etrangère’ and have experience in teaching French to adults.

Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you want references from previous students.

Yes, all courses have a maximum of 7 students to allow enough time for conversation and participation from all students in the group, except for the following courses :

French+ program: 1 student
Private tuition : 1 student

The average age is about 55.

After your registration (cle.fr/register), you will be contacted by Céline. She will give you the connection codes and the instructions to take an online placement test.

Yes, you will have to take a placement test. This test is online. After receiving your regsitration and paying the deposit, Céline will send you the connection codes and the instructions to take the test.

Yes. Each school has its own way of assessing language levels. Additionally, there are slight differences within groups, and your level may have changed between different courses, which can sometimes result in a different placement even for the same reported level.

Depending on your priorities we can help you choose the most suitable kind of accommodation. We recommend homestays because you are totally immersed in the French language and culture. If you prefer to be independent you should choose another type of accommodation, such as a studio or hotel room. You can also look for your own accommodation.

Homestay: 2 different types

• Room with a private bathroom.
• Room with a shared bathroom.
• CAUTION : There are no host families in Lyon.

Hotel: several standards

· We work with several hotels in Clé and Lyon of different standards.

· When you ask us to make a reservation in a hotel for you, we put you in contact with the hotel in order to guarantee your room and finalize your booking. The school charges a reservation fee of 30 €, but payment is made directly to the hotel or residence.
You may contact Céline (contact@cle.fr) for advice on choice.

Residence: several standards

· We work with several residences in Tours and Lyon that offer different types of studios or apartments, from two stars to four stars.

· Please refer to our accommodation page for more details.
You may also contact Céline (contact@cle.fr) for advice on choice and availability.

Privately owned studios or apartments

· We can offer a few selected privately owned studios, apartments or even small houses.
You may contact Céline (contact@cle.fr) for advice on choice and availability.

As soon as you feel something is wrong, if you feel uncomfortable or if you just have a question about something, please speak to Céline (contact@cle.fr) who is in charge of accommodation. She can answer your questions, help you communicate with your family. Please don’t wait until the end of your stay to let us know you were unhappy with your host family, as it is then too late for us to help or change the situation.

The school in Lyon has just opened. We don’t have host families yet in Lyon. But you can book private apatments and hotels near the school.

No, you must be regitered in order to book a host family or the guest house.

The school is open from 8.45 till 17.00 from Monday to Thursday. On Friday, the school is open from 8.46 to 13.00.

You can contact us by email: contact@cle.fr. Céline, the director will answer you.