A resource centre
The resource centre is a place where students can work and read in peace and comfort. It is open during the day from Monday to Friday. It includes:
- About 15 computers providing free internet access and a range of online French exercises
- A library with dictionaries, grammar books, French-learning methods, easy-to-read books in French, French literature whose text can be read and listened to
- practical information guides about what to do and see in Strasbourg and Alsace
- numerous maps, tourist guides…
After finishing their classes, students can access the resource centre free of charge in order to:
- check their messages and send e-mails
- study, read, work through their French exercises
- practice their French based on the selected exercises available on the computers
- Get up to speed with what is happening in France and the rest of the world
- research practical information about life in Strasbourg: cultural, sporting and tourist activities (schedules of cinema, shows, addresses of libraries, book stores, bicycle hire, cars, trips in Alsace, etc.)
- pick up a copy of maps and documents about Strasbourg and the region

Collaborative platform of CIEL
All students have access to an online collaborative platform which contains a whole host of activities and exercises in French which supplement the work done in class.