CIOR Language Academy

The primary mission of the Language Academy is to teach English and French as foreign languages (EFL/FFL), by means of reservists instructing reservists of PfP, neutral European, MD countries and NATO nations. The Academy offers intensive courses teaching EFL and FFL at 3 proficiency levels. Courses are designed to develop listening comprehension and pronunciation skills. Conversation practice uses topical discussions in a military context. As a secondary mission, the Language Academy teaches cultural and military history as a supplement to its language program. The culture/history of the host nation is normally provided by a host nation guest lecturer and portions of the curriculum address CIOR background, philosophy of NATO and PfP as well as the United Nations Peacekeeping. The Academy convenes once annually for a period of two weeks. A limited number of Scholarships are available as provided by CIOR affiliated nations, as well as military units, non-governmental organisations, individuals and other sources.