Description

Learn French in Tours,enjoy your French learning vacation in the "Le Jardin de la France" ("The Garden of France") due to it's many parks.

The city is famous for its medieval district (le Vieux Tours) where you will see well preserved half-timbered buildings and it also offers a bustling square. It is also home to a beautiful cathedral with garden (tree planted by Napoleon) and the François Rabelais University.

The inhabitants of Tours (Les Tourangeaux) are renowned for speaking the "purest" form of French in the entire country. The pronunciation of Touraine is widely regarded as the most standard pronunciation of the French language, devoid of any perceived accent (unlike that of most other regions of France, including Paris). Gregory of Tours wrote in the 6th century that some people in this area could still speak Gaulish.

Located in the center of city in the pedestrian street area, our school is a beautiful renovated 18th century stone building with large classrooms and rooftop terrace.

Highlights

* 4.5 lessons daily: (26 lessons per week)
- We accept all language levels / ages 18+
- Unlimited course length
- A "lesson" usually lasts 45 minutes
- Course runs Monday through Friday (mornings)
- Loan of course materials are included
- Placement test and orientation on first day of course
- Maximum 7 students per group class

Lodging option:

* Host Family:
- Private rooms
- Meals included: breakfast and dinner daily
- Meals will be local custom
- Shared bathroom with family
- Bed linens provided; must bring towels
- You will be given a key to your lodgings
- Located 15 - 30 mins. to school by public transport

Enjoy social and cultural outings during the week with other students and optional weekend excursions including local museums, theatres, wine cellars, a tour of the chateaux of the Loire Valley, canoeing on the river Loire.

Languages

• French

Languages Used as a Medium of Teaching

• French

Cost in US$:

Various

Program Fees Include:

- Selected language course
- Placement test and orientation on the day
- Lodging as requested
- Meals if selected
- Use of teaching materials and borrowing books
- Optional cultural and social activities.
- Language proficiency certificate
- Academic credit available if requested

This Program is open to

American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Typically The Application Process Time is

48 hours

Language Vacation's Mission Statement

Provide short or long term language courses and total cultural immersion abroad. Studying abroad, in the country a language is spoken is the most effective way to learn another language. Enjoy year round language programs worldwide for "Adults", junior summer language camps & programs abroad for "Teenagers" and affordable credit-bearing opportunities. Tailor made language courses for Business, Government & Diplomatic personal including the opportunity to Live & Study in the home of your own private language teacher!

Year Founded

2000