The CIOR Language Academy (CLA) teaches English and French as a second language, emphasizing a NATO military lexicon while at the same time providing an orientation to CIOR. The instructors, qualified reserve officers as well as skilled linguists and teachers, are provided by CIOR member nations and are selected through a competitive process.
CIOR Language Academy
The CIOR Language Academy teaches English and French as a second language, emphasizing a NATO military lexicon while at the same time providing an orientation to CIOR.
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The CIOR Language Academy (CLA) teaches English and French as a second language, emphasizing a NATO military lexicon while at the same time providing an orientation to CIOR. The instructors, qualified reserve officers as well as skilled linguists and teachers, are provided by CIOR member nations and are selected through a competitive process.
The students are NATO reserve officers and active duty officers from the democracies of Europe, America and Canada. Through the Language Academy, they are provided an essential and indispensable tool to carry out international NATO business:
In 2017 the CLA was re-developed to address the needs of the modern-day military. Links have become established with the NRFC and SHAPE in Brussels as well as Westpoint USA and the Paris Staff Officer College. In 2018 a record number of 130 students applied for the 100 spaces. In 2019 the academy developed a new social programme and set out new criteria to encourage diversity in the student population. Since 2018 four students on the FFL course have been accepted on the Staff Officer Course in Paris.
Testimonials
Tell us about your experience
What I liked most was that our training content was military orientated and not general English. We can learn English in civilian training courses, but it is very difficult to train real military English.
Unknown CLA Student 2024
I thought I was coming to learn a language, but the CLA was so much more: I feel that I have made lifelong friends and I really enjoyed the experience of seeing Tallinn. The CLA far exceeded my expectations in many ways, which is undoubtedly thanks to the exceptional instructors and professors.
Unknown CLA Student 2024
We did fun exercises in class, I really enjoyed meeting our allies and getting to know more about French culture.
My highlight was the opportunity to speak English constantly for a period of two weeks, the excellent atmosphere in our class and the chance to learn about different cultures (both military and civilian)
My French improved a lot, especially during the coffee breaks, the long days in Tallinn and the interesting excursions!
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All newsThe CIOR Language Academy Kicks Off at Estonian Academy of Security Sciences
CIOR Language Academy (CLA) 2024 is being held in Tallinn, Estonia in the The Estonian Academy of Security Sciences with classes running Mon 15- Fri 26 July 2024.
CIOR/ CIOMR/ CISOR summer congress is getting closer
CIOR/ CIOMR/ CISOR summer congress together with CIOR Language Academy and CIMIC Exercise will commence already in one a half months.
NATO FUNDING
To apply for NATO funding download and fill out forms FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE REQUEST FORM (FORMULAIRE DE DEMANDE D’AIDE FINANCIERE)
and FINANCIAL REIMBURSEMENT FORM (FORMULAIRE DE REMBOURSEMENT FINANCIER)
and FINANCIAL REIMBURSEMENT FORM (FORMULAIRE DE REMBOURSEMENT FINANCIER)
NATO PWP Funding program for PFP countries
According to the basic principle in NATO’s Outreach Funding Policy, assistance to Partners is based on the Gross National Income (GNI) of the Partner Nation. Partner Nations with a GNI higher than 13,550 USD are NOT eligible for subsidization. The level of subsidization for Partner Nations with a GNI between 10,000 and 13,550 USD is 80%. The level of subsidization for the other Partner Nations is 100%NATO PWP Funding program for MD countries
Please note that without mentioning the level of financial assistance needed, it would be defaulted to 80% as it is set out in NATO’s Outreach Funding Policy. According to the basic principle in NATO’s Outreach Funding Policy, assistance to Partners should not exceed 80% of the estimated combined total costs for Partner participation in various activities.Sponsorship
Support professional development
CIOR is encouraging capable donors to provide for scholarships to the participants of our activities.CIOR is supporting the training of reserve leaders, and collecting and sharing best practices, especially developing skillsets.
CIOR has 8 activities with partisipants from 34 different countries.
Funds may be donated to:
- Support participants from a particular Nation
- Support a particular individual
- Support a particular activity
- Support CIOR in general
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