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French school in Brest: CIEL Bretagne

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The school

Levels: Beginner to Advanced
Exams: DELF, DALF
School size: L
Accommodations: Host family
Disabled access: Disabled access at school
Wifi: WiFi is free

The students

Minimum age: 16 years
Average age: 27 years
Nationality mix: Germany, Switzerland, Mexico, etc..

Located about half an hour away by bus from the city centre, our partner school offers a wide array of French classes at all levels.
CIEL welcome its students in surroundings where greenery and tranquillity prevail, which is favourable to study and relaxation. The centre is indeed located in a sumptuous 19th century house, in the heart of a huge park. The impressive doorstep, which offers a beautiful panoramic view, will lead you to a spacious inner courtyard. From there you will be able to access the centre modern facilities: the multimedia library, the language lab, the computer room, the video room, ping-pong tables and the cafeteria. The centre’s restaurant also offers varied menus for lunch. And for those who have brought their laptops, Wi-Fi is free throughout the whole building.

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Lessons: 20 of 55 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 52 week(s)
Levels: Beginner to advanced (C1)

Students/class: Max 12
Minimum age: 16 years
Schedule: 09:15-13:15; Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.

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Starting dates beginner

06.01 / 02.03 / 04.05 / 06.07 / 03.08 / 07.09 / 12.10.2020

Starting dates

Every week, throughout the year

Bank holidays

13.04 / 01.05 / 08.05 / 21.05 / 01.06 / 14.07 / 11.11.2020

Holidays

23.12.2019 - 03.01.2020
20.12.2020 - 02.01.2021

Arrival: Sunday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end

Lessons: General (group): 20 of 55 minutes
+ General (private): 10 of 55 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 23 week(s)
Levels: Beginner to advanced (C1)

Students/class: Max 12
Minimum age: 16 years
Schedule: General (group): 09:15-13:15
General (private): To be defined; Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.

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Starting dates beginner

06.01 / 02.03 / 04.05 / 06.07 / 03.08 / 07.09 / 12.10.2020

Starting dates

Every week, throughout the year

Bank holidays

13.04 / 01.05 / 08.05 / 21.05 / 01.06 / 14.07 / 11.11.2020

Holidays

23.12.2019 - 03.01.2020
20.12.2020 - 02.01.2021

Arrival: Sunday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end

Lessons: 15 of 55 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 52 week(s)
Levels: Beginner to upper-intermediate (B2)

Minimum age: 16 years
Schedule: 09:15-12:15; Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.

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Extra week (24+)

825 EUR

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Options

Starting dates

Every week, throughout the year

Exam dates

On request

Bank holidays

13.04 / 01.05 / 08.05 / 21.05 / 01.06 / 14.07 / 11.11.2020

Holidays

23.12.2019 - 03.01.2020
20.12.2020 - 02.01.2021

Arrival: Sunday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end

Lessons: 15 of 55 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 52 week(s)
Levels: Upper-intermediate (B2) to advanced (C1)

Minimum age: 16 years
Schedule: 09:15-12:15; Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.

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975 EUR

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Extras

Options

Starting dates

Every week, throughout the year

Exam dates

On request

Bank holidays

13.04 / 01.05 / 08.05 / 21.05 / 01.06 / 14.07 / 11.11.2020

Holidays

23.12.2019 - 03.01.2020
20.12.2020 - 02.01.2021

Arrival: Sunday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end

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96% of students recommending this school

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26 students gave their opinion about this school

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Value for money (5 / 5)
Destination (4.7 / 5)
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Teaching (4 / 5)
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Do you think you've made progress?

« Ja, es wurde sehr viel Grammatik angegangen, so dass ich hierbei einen guten Überblick bekommen habe. »

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Esther M.

19 years old - Spain

/ 5

En general la experiencia ha estado genial. La escuela es fantástica, tanto los profesores como el equipo están muy pendientes de todo. La residencia en la que me alojé era bastante cutre y estaba a 16km de la escuela (tenía que coger dos autobuses y un tranvía). La mayoría de los estudiantes se quedan con familias de acogida por lo que están más cerca de la escuela y muchos se volvían juntos cuando salíamos. Allí en Brest es mucho mejor moverse en autobús (hay una aplicación que te dice los autobuses que tienes que coger para ir al destino que quieras), incluso para ir al aeropuerto; ya que al taxi había que llamarlo y era bastante caro. La escuela está un poco lejos de la ciudad, y sobre todo de la residencia universitaria pero las vistas que tiene son magníficas. Solo he estado dos semanas, pero creo que los estudiantes avanzan muy rápido en su aprendizaje de la lengua y son capaces de mantener una conversación al cabo de muy poco tiempo. La habitación es pequeña, el suelo del baño es el mismo para la bañera el w.c. y para el lavabo; cuando abría el grifo (era el mismo para el lavabo y para la ducha) un poco más fuerte caía agua de la ducha. No ofrecían ni toallas, ni papel higiénico ni productos de limpieza. Las actividades y excursiones fueron muy divertidas y la animadora estaba pendiente de todos los estudiantes.

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2 weeks, August 2019

Value for money (5 / 5)
Destination (4.7 / 5)
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« He perdido el miedo a hablar en francés. »

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« El personal de la escuela y la forma de enseñar »

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Christoph U.

40 years old - Switzerland

/ 5

Sehr hübsche Gegend! Sehr gut ausgebildete Lehrer. Ich habe meine Ausflüge lieber selber organisiert. Restaurant in der Schule (sehr gut). Leider keine Kaffeebar in der Pause. Nur ein schlechter Kaffeeautomat.

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4 weeks, July – August 2019

Value for money (5 / 5)
Destination (5 / 5)
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« Deutliche Fortschritte »

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« Reisen in der Bretagne, am besten mit dem eigenen Auto und einem guten Reiseführer. »

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Christine K.

58 years old - Sweden

/ 5

Skolan ligger vackert till, men avlägset från staden samt residenset i universitetsområdet på andra sidan av staden. Pedagoger och administrativ personal vid skolan är engagerade och professionella. Restaurangen i skolbyggnad är bra och personalen är mycket trevlig. Har haft privatlektioner

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2 weeks, July – August 2019

Value for money (3 / 5)
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Value for money (5 / 5)
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Teaching (4.7 / 5)
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Value for money (3 / 5)
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Anonymous

58 years old - Spain

/ 5

La Escuela es nueva, muy acogedora y en un entorno precioso. Mi curso no ha estado mal pero es mejorable: el hecho de tener en la misma clase un grupo de chavales que vienen todos del mismo colegio no es buena idea y así se lo dije en la escuela. Con respecto a las profesoras, la primera semana tuvimos una profesora muy buena, pero estricta, por lo que la mayoría de chavales pidió el cambio y la 2ª semana tuvimos otra profesora que exigía menos, con lo cual el aprendizaje fue menor.Con respecto a la familia, ¡¡¡¡GENIAL!!!! fue fantástica, además coincidí con otra alumna de edad parecida a la mía, por lo que la estancia en familia fue fantástica. Además en la escuela comíamos por un precio bastante asequible. La relación calidad- precio es muy buena considerando los servicios que ofrece la escuela y la disponibilidad del personal. Son todos muy amables. En cuanto a la composición del grupo-clase se podría mejorar, y en cuanto al nivel del alumnado también: deberia ser el profesor el que proponga un cambio, y no el propio alumno. Prefiero profesores más exigentes. Mi familia genial. Si volviera a la misma escuela y ciudad, por supuesto que les eligiría. Fueron a recogerme al aeropuerto y el último día me acercaron al aeropuerto. Para despedirme, Beatrice hizo tortilla de patatas para todos....., siempre pendiente de lo que nos gustaba...en fin,...… me despedí de ellos llorando, como si fuera una adolescente en su primera estancia fuera de casa. SIEMPRE LES AGRADECERÉ SU CARIÑO Y GENTILEZA, y a vosotros( Marta Bernal y Mª del Angel Soto) mi enhorabuena y agradecimiento infinito por gestionarme esta familia. No puedo valorar toda la oferta porque solo estuve 2 semanas. Las excursiones en las que participé me gustaron y las monitoras encantadoras ; lo mismo que las responsables de la acogida e información Mi experiencia ha sido fantástica, pero considero que para ser referencia y poder aconsejar a otras personas, sería necesario un curso o estancia más larga.Estoy de acuerdo en que Marta o Mª del Angel puedan comentar a otros alumnos cómo gestionaron mi estancia. Gracias por todo. Espero vuestras propuestas para el curso del próximo verano y/o vacaciones de semana santa, o las propuestas que considereis que me puedan interesar.Cordiales saludos,

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2 weeks, July 2019

Value for money (4 / 5)
Destination (3.7 / 5)
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School (4.3 / 5)
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Teaching (3.7 / 5)
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Accommodation (5 / 5) (Host family)
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Leisure (4 / 5)
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Do you think you've made progress?

« Si, he mejorado en mi nivel de comprensión y también en gramática y vocabulario. »

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« Es nueva. El edificio es muy acogedor, y cuando llegas, la vista desde el jardín te deja impresionado. La biblioteca es pequeña, pero tiene buen material. »

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Top tips

« La isla de Baz. Si tienes suerte y hace sol, es como si estuvieras en una playa del caribe, por el color del mar, la arena, con muy poca gente, rodeadas de naturaleza..... »

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Value for money (4 / 5)
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Host family
In total immersion in the French language, you will discover the habits and customs of Brittany in a welcoming host family, carefully selected by CIEL. Every occasion is an opportunity to practice French: during a meal, during the days out with your hosts, in the evening in the living room… thus you will improve your communication skills on a daily basis without even noticing it! You will be accommodated in a single room, half board from Monday to Friday and full board on the weekend.

Student residence
If you want to be within a student environment, the school can book a room in the student residence of the University of Brest campus for you, 10 minutes away from the city centre and 20 minutes away from the train station by bus. You will have a small single room with private bathroom and you will share the laundry room with the other residents. The student residence also has a study room as well as a TV room where you will be able to meet other French or international students. You may take all your meals at the university restaurant (closed in July and August) or use the residence kitchenettes if you have brought your own kitchenware.
Prices on request.

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Student Residence, Cité Universitaire de Kergoat

General information

The university residence is located on the Brest campus, 3 km from the town centre and 10 km from CIEL Bretagne. During summer season (July-August), a special bus leaves the university residence at 8:10 and arrives at CIEL Bretagne at about 8:45 (normal ticket price). During low season, the journey takes about 45 minutes (you'll need to take 2 buses).

School distance

Door-to-door travel time:: 30 minutes
Means of transportation:: Public bus
Average public transport cost:: Monthly ticket: EUR 28 for students under 26 y.o. / EUR 39 for students over 26
Walking distance to public transport:: 3 minutes

Walking Distance

Supermarket:: 10 minutes
Coffee shops:: 10 minutes
Restaurants:: 10 minutes
Shops:: 10 minutes
Pharmacy:: 20 minutes
Cinema:: 40 minutes

Availability

From 03.03.2019 to 31.08.2019
Minimum age : 18+

Arrival and departure

	Check-in / Check-out Sunday from 12:00 pm Saturday until 12:00 pm Flexible check in/check out
	Entry card (building)
	Key (building)
	Code (building)
	Staff on-site 24h
	Deposit

Meals

	Use of kitchen
	Meal-plan

Facilities

	Reception desk
	Smoking area Outside
	Cafeteria
	Shared kitchen
	Oven
	Microwave
	Cutlery available
	Vending machine
	Laundry EUR 3 per load
	Common area/lounge
	Wi-Fi internet access
	Cable internet access
	TV in common room
	DVD-player in common room
	Balcony/terrace
	Garden
	BBQ area
	Wheelchair accessible
	Parking (cars)
	Parking (bicycles)
	Swimming pool
	Gym

Room types and facilities

	Single 570 ~9 m²
	Twin 19 : 12 m²/ : 15 m²

	Air conditioning
	Heating
	Smoking
	Duvet and pillow provided
	Bed sheets provided
	Towels provided
	Toilet paper
	Ensuite toilet
	Ensuite shower
	Wash basin
	Shared toilets
	Shared showers
	Cleaning
	Desk
	Wardrobe
	Cooking facilities
	Microwave
	TV
	Wi-Fi internet access
	Cable internet access
	Floor Lino
	Balcony
	Safe deposit box
	Room key provided

After the French classes, on to the discovery of the region! There is so much to see and to do that you will never run out of activities. There is something for everybody. To revitalize yourself: strolls on the coastline, cruise in the Brest harbour or exploration of the Ouessant Island. For your entertainment: Brest and its lively city centre, with many restaurants, shops and friendly café-bars. And to get some culture, the region has many museums and historical sites.
In order to guide you through your exploration of Brittany, the school will also offer you visits and excursions throughout this beautiful region. At the Mont Saint-Michel, in Rennes, Nantes, Saint-Malo or Quimper, you will discover the most beautiful treasures of the French east during unforgettable excursions with your new group of friends.
And to complete your stay, catamaran, sand yacht, surf and kayak classes are also offered, in partnership with a nautical club of the region. Brittany is just amazing!

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French communication course (per week) (06.07.2020 - 28.08.2020)	50 EUR
One-to-one course, 3 lessons/week (per week)	195 EUR
One-to-one course, 6 lessons/week (per week)	360 EUR
One-to-one options course (Specialised French), 3 lessons/week (per week)	225 EUR
One-to-one options course (Specialised French), 6 lessons/week (per week)	420 EUR
Extra night (host family)	32 EUR

French communication course (per week) (06.07.2020 - 28.08.2020)	50 EUR
One-to-one course, 3 lessons/week (per week)	195 EUR
One-to-one course, 6 lessons/week (per week)	360 EUR
One-to-one options course (Specialised French), 3 lessons/week (per week)	225 EUR
One-to-one options course (Specialised French), 6 lessons/week (per week)	420 EUR
Extra night (host family)	32 EUR

French communication course (per week) (06.07.2020 - 28.08.2020)	50 EUR
One-to-one course, 3 lessons/week (per week)	195 EUR
One-to-one course, 6 lessons/week (per week)	360 EUR
One-to-one options course (Specialised French), 3 lessons/week (per week)	225 EUR
One-to-one options course (Specialised French), 6 lessons/week (per week)	420 EUR
Extra night (host family)	32 EUR

French communication course (per week) (06.07.2020 - 28.08.2020)	50 EUR
One-to-one course, 3 lessons/week (per week)	195 EUR
One-to-one course, 6 lessons/week (per week)	360 EUR
One-to-one options course (Specialised French), 3 lessons/week (per week)	225 EUR
One-to-one options course (Specialised French), 6 lessons/week (per week)	420 EUR
Extra night (host family)	32 EUR