Brest, CIEL Bretagne
Brest

CIEL Bretagne
4.2 /5 26 Reviews

French school in Brest: CIEL Bretagne

From 295.- EUR
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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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Standard course

Beginner to advanced (C1), 1 - 52 week(s)
1 week From 295.- EUR
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.
Course info
Free quote
Enrol
Week(s)
Without accommodation
Host family, single room, half board
1
295 EUR
519 EUR
2
590 EUR
1038 EUR
3
885 EUR
1557 EUR
4
1180 EUR
2076 EUR
6
1770 EUR
3114 EUR
8
2240 EUR
4032 EUR
12
3360 EUR
6048 EUR
16
4240 EUR
7824 EUR
24
4920 EUR
10296 EUR
Options

Options

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
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

Combined course, 20+10 lessons/week

Beginner to advanced (C1), 1 - 23 week(s)
1 week From 845.- EUR
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.
Course info
Free quote
Enrol
Week(s)
Without accommodation
Host family, single room, half board
1
845 EUR
1069 EUR
2
1690 EUR
2138 EUR
3
2535 EUR
3207 EUR
4
3380 EUR
4276 EUR
6
5070 EUR
6414 EUR
8
6640 EUR
8432 EUR
12
9960 EUR
12648 EUR
16
13040 EUR
16624 EUR
Options

Options

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
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

One-to-one DELF exam preparation course, 15 lessons/week

Beginner to upper-intermediate (B2), 1 - 52 week(s)
1 week From 825.- EUR
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.
Course info
Free quote
Enrol
Week(s)
Without accommodation
Host family, single room, half board
1
825 EUR
1049 EUR
2
1650 EUR
2098 EUR
3
2475 EUR
3147 EUR
4
3300 EUR
4196 EUR
6
4950 EUR
6294 EUR
8
6600 EUR
8392 EUR
12
9900 EUR
12588 EUR
16
13200 EUR
16784 EUR
24
19800 EUR
25176 EUR
Extra week (24+)
825 EUR
1049 EUR
Extras

Extras

DELF exam fee (to be paid on site)
EUR 115 - 130 		On request
Options

Options

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
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

One-to-one DALF exam preparation course, 15 lessons/week

Upper-intermediate (B2) to advanced (C1), 1 - 52 week(s)
1 week From 975.- EUR
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.
Course info
Free quote
Enrol
Week(s)
Without accommodation
Host family, single room, half board
1
975 EUR
1199 EUR
2
1950 EUR
2398 EUR
3
2925 EUR
3597 EUR
4
3900 EUR
4796 EUR
6
5850 EUR
7194 EUR
8
7800 EUR
9592 EUR
12
11700 EUR
14388 EUR
16
15600 EUR
19184 EUR
24
23400 EUR
28776 EUR
Extra week (24+)
975 EUR
1199 EUR
Extras

Extras

DALF exam fee (to be paid on site) 160 EUR
Options

Options

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
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

100% authentic opinions

These students attended a course in this school through ESL – Language studies abroad and their evaluation has been checked. Students' opinions don't necessarily correspond to those of ESL – Language studies abroad, but reflect the individual experience of those participants. This is meant to provide you with further information about this school.

4.2/5
Overall rating

96% of students recommending this school

Destination
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Accommodation
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Value for money
/ 5
Teaching
/ 5
Leisure
/ 5

26 students gave their opinion about this school

32 years old - Germany
/ 5
1 week, August 2019
Value for money (5 / 5)
Destination (4.7 / 5)
Overall impression of the city
Overall impression of the country
Overall impression of the trip
School (4.3 / 5)
School location
School facilities
Classrooms
Nationality mix
Teaching (4 / 5)
Course materials
Relations with the teachers
Classroom atmosphere
Accommodation (3.7 / 5) (Residence)
Bedroom
Shower / Bathroom
Leisure (4 / 5)
Leisure activities offered by the school
Trips offered by the school
Staff availability
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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35 years old - Spain
/ 5
1 week, August 2019
Value for money (5 / 5)
Destination (5 / 5)
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School (5 / 5)
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School facilities
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Teaching (5 / 5)
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Accommodation (5 / 5) (Host family)
Bedroom
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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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School (4 / 5)
School location
School facilities
Classrooms
Nationality mix
Teaching (4.7 / 5)
Course materials
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Accommodation (1.7 / 5) ()
Bedroom
Shower / Bathroom
Leisure (4.3 / 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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24 years old - Switzerland
/ 5
2 weeks, August 2019
Value for money (4 / 5)
Destination (4.7 / 5)
Overall impression of the city
Overall impression of the country
Overall impression of the trip
School (4 / 5)
School location
School facilities
Classrooms
Nationality mix
Teaching (3.3 / 5)
Course materials
Relations with the teachers
Classroom atmosphere
Accommodation (4.8 / 5) (Host family)
Bedroom
Shower / Bathroom
Meals
Leisure (4.3 / 5)
Leisure activities offered by the school
Trips offered by the school
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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)
Overall impression of the city
Overall impression of the country
Overall impression of the trip
School (3.5 / 5)
School location
School facilities
Classrooms
Nationality mix
Teaching (4.7 / 5)
Course materials
Relations with the teachers
Classroom atmosphere
Accommodation (4.5 / 5) (Host family)
Bedroom
Shower / Bathroom
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Leisure (2.7 / 5)
Leisure activities offered by the school
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Do you think you've made progress?
« Deutliche Fortschritte »
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« Reisen in der Bretagne, am besten mit dem eigenen Auto und einem guten Reiseführer. »
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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)
Destination (3 / 5)
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School (3.5 / 5)
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Nationality mix
Teaching (3 / 5)
Course materials
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Classroom atmosphere
39 years old - Norway
/ 5
1 week, August 2019
Value for money (5 / 5)
Destination (5 / 5)
Overall impression of the city
Overall impression of the country
Overall impression of the trip
School (4.3 / 5)
School location
School facilities
Classrooms
Nationality mix
Teaching (4.7 / 5)
Course materials
Relations with the teachers
Classroom atmosphere
35 years old - Germany
/ 5
1 week, July 2019
Value for money (3 / 5)
Destination (3.7 / 5)
Overall impression of the city
Overall impression of the country
Overall impression of the trip
School (3.3 / 5)
School location
School facilities
Classrooms
Nationality mix
Teaching (3.7 / 5)
Course materials
Relations with the teachers
Classroom atmosphere
Accommodation (4.5 / 5) (Host family)
Bedroom
Shower / Bathroom
Meals
Leisure (3 / 5)
Leisure activities offered by the school
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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)
Overall impression of the city
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School (4.3 / 5)
School location
School facilities
Classrooms
Nationality mix
Teaching (3.7 / 5)
Course materials
Relations with the teachers
Classroom atmosphere
Accommodation (5 / 5) (Host family)
Bedroom
Shower / Bathroom
Meals
Leisure (4 / 5)
Leisure activities offered by the school
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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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« 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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50 years old - Italy
/ 5
1 week, June – July 2019
Value for money (4 / 5)
Destination (4 / 5)
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School (3.8 / 5)
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Teaching (4 / 5)
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Accommodation (3.8 / 5) (Host family)
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Leisure (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.

Click here to see detailed residence fact sheet

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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