This year´s CIOR Language Academy took place in Shrivenham, United Kingdom. During two week 89 students from twelve countries improved their English and French skills.
This year CLA had 20 more students than last time. Large contingent of Ukrainians – altogether 14 students – were learning English here. “Ukrainian students want to be back and we would like to take twice as many Ukrainian students next year,” COL Stanisas de Magnienville, Director of CLA said.
For the first time CLA had four students from Morocco. Besides them students from Estonia, Finland, Uzbekistan, Ukraine, Spain, Hungary, Greece, Germany, USA, UK, France took part of the language academy.
This year the CLA provided five English classes from beginners to very advanced and three French classes. Students had the opportunity to qualify through the STANAG second and third level language examination, which is precondition to serve in NATO positions.
The CLA runs annually for two weeks in a different host nation each time. Previous hosts include Estonia, Poland, Spain, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Moldova, Türkiye and The Republic of North Macedonia.
CSSC students explore security and defense at NATO workshop
Three Stockholm School of Economics students and Applied History alumni took part in the Young Reserve Officers Workshop in Bucharest, Romania, this summer. Alongside 60 young reserve officers from 14 NATO and partner countries, they explored security and defense through lectures, simulations, discussions, and site visits.
Early Bird Applications for the CLA 2026
The CIOR Language Academy will take place between 20 - 31 July 2026. This is a two week intensive English and French language course, focusing on military language, and fostering interoperability between NATO members.
You will find more details on the CLA 2026 webpage.
Applications will close on 10 May 2026.
Early bird applications will be processed sooner to allow participants to make their travel plans earlier. Early bird applications will close on Friday 24 April at 1100hrs.
Fill your application now.
Decoration of Past CIOR President
Past CIOR President received highest military decoration from the President of the Republic of Estonia.