Le Centre International d Etudes Fran aises, commonly known as C.I.D.E.F., is an institute of the Catholic University of the West.
Angers is located in the west of France, in the Loire River Valley.
Angers has 148,000 inhabitants and 250,000 including the suburban areas. Angers is a historic city. It is renowned for its castles, flowers, fruit, wine, and above all, the quality of the language of the region. Maryville College students take a placement test after their arrival to determine their level in French. These courses will aim to acquire knowledge and to develop students skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in French.