Reviews of Centre Caribéen de Langues, Sainte-Anne, Guadeloupe

Total number of reviews: 22

NOTE: All reviews are authentic. Only students who booked their course through us can publish evaluations here, and only after the end of their programme. These evaluations then are not manipulated in any way, neither by us nor by the school, and can be trusted as honest opinions about personal experiences with the school.

Average Rating

Based on 22 reviews of former students of Centre Caribéen de Langues

Accommodation
Overall rating Centre Caribéen de Langues, Sainte-Anne, Guadeloupe	4.2
City	3.9
Organisation	4.2
Facilities	3.6
Social activities	2.6
Quality of teaching	4.6
Value for money	4.2
Homestay	4.4
Shared Flat (apartment)	3.7
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Individual Reviews

Centre Caribéen de Langues

18. Dec. 2023

1. Tejshri Netherlands
101.Course: One-to-Two - 1 week

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4. Dec. 2023

2. Manuela (54 years)

102.Course: Group Course 20 - 2 weeks

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respond to requests, team is flexible, very supportive, even with other questions or problems

15. May. 2023

3. Nathalie (28 years)

103.Course: Group Course 20 [Französisch] - 2 weeks

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The teacher was really great, the lessons were well adapted to our level, varied and fun.

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The organisation was quite chaotic, online it was said that you would be allocated through a test, which never existed.

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I liked the town, there is everything you need. The ice cream parlour is great, the supermarkets are adequate and the locals are very friendly. However, I wouldn't recommend walking alone in the dark, because as a tourist you stand out a lot and that's not always positive.

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Christelle is great, the course was really fun! I could definitely learn a lot!

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I have already given my feedback that it is not clear enough in the booking process that you are NOT allowed to use the kitchen, so I would just like to note here that I shared a bathroom and did not get a towel, which I think was stated differently online. (I could have asked, but I didn't because I thought it would all be right). Martine and her family are great, the food was varied and delicious. However, I would only recommend the family to someone who is fit, because walking home for 30 minutes after school at 30 degrees and in the sun is definitely exhausting.

4. Apr. 2023

4. Andreas (59 years)

104.Course: Group Course 20 - 1 week

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12. Dec. 2022

5. Janine (56 years)

105.Course: Group Course 20 - 2 weeks

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Christel, our teacher was super good. But the price-performance ratio is still not right. Laurence is very keen on money. She first offered me a studio, an hour's walk from the beach and the school. Don't believe what they tell you. She also rips you off on transfers back and forth from the airport. And you could always hear when someone was having lessons in the room next door. I enjoyed my holiday very much, but I wouldn't take this language school again. I know some people thought the same as me. It's overpriced for what you get.

28. Nov. 2022

6. Graham (73 years) United Kingdom
106.Course: Group Course 20 - 6 weeks

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30. May. 2022

7. Joanna France
107.Course: Group Course 20 - 3 weeks

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14. Mar. 2022

8. Jörg (59 years)

108.Course: Group Course 20 - 2 weeks

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We had really small groups (2 to max 5 students) and the teachers were all very very good. Absolutely recommendable!

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Unfortunately, there were no activities offered by the school at all at the time. But when asked, our teacher took the initiative and the students organised themselves.

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Ideally suited for reflecting and water sports, rather not for hiking

8. Mar. 2022

9. Monika (55 years)

109.Course: Private Course 10 - 3 weeks

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The lessons were adapted exactly to the needs. That's how it should be.

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I like the city.

15. Mar. 2021

10. Kerstin (47 years) Germany
110.Course: Group Course 20 [French] - 4 weeks

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Personal atmosphere, lots of conversation, good mix of speaking, reading, listening etc. Interesting topics specific to Guadeloupe.

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Factor in budget for a rental car.

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Joel is super nice and a very good professor, despite the relaxed atmosphere he manages to push students gently but firmly.

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Due to Covid-19 we were only 4 students and had a super intense course.

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Would have been nice to have a little more info about the accommodation before departure. The host family was incredibly kind and I was treated to many meals despite not having booked any.

8. Feb. 2021

11. Marion (57 years)

111.Course: Group Course 20 - 1 week

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I was picked up from where I stood with my knowledge. Then we continued to work in a targeted manner.

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Don't let the outside put you off.

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Because of Covid, there was one-to-one lessons with 2 school hours a day. In the other two hours I was given appropriate grammatical exercises. I found everything very good.

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I had never met a friendlier hostess. The willingness to help is unbeatable. Absolutely to be recommended!

16. Aug. 2019

12. David (65 years) United States
112.Course: Group Course 20 - 1 week

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It was just one professor and there were only 3 students during my week there. The other too students were way more advanced than me so he had to teach me separately. Our time was one on one. Joel is an excellent professor and I would highly recommend him. He had a good grasp on what I needed and the pace was good to prevent me from getting frustrated. For a small school, it was very nice.

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Good location. Owner was very nice. The room itself was small and basic but satisfactory.

11. Mar. 2019

13. Sandra (50 years) Switzerland
113.Course: Group course (French) - 1 week

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18. Jun. 2018

14. Ninni Maria (20 years) Norway
114.Course: Group course - 2 weeks

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The teachers and the environment!

Insider tips about what future students should not miss

Take a trip to the north side of Basse-Terre! Escade aux Ecrivisses. JOS crêperie and waffle house (the omelettes are also amazing). Check out the beach la caravelle at the club right by the school.

6. Jun. 2018

15. Silvia Deborah (51 years)

115.Course: Group course - 2 weeks

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small classes, informal environment, great attention of the teacher

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school is very small, it can happen to be in a class with 1-2 students

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Excellent welcome, interesting experience. Highly recommended

5. Mar. 2018

16. Patrick (71 years)
116.Course: Group course [French] - 2 weeks

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Luci, the teacher, was outstanding. She had both energy and patience.

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Thursday walk

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Laid back and well organized

4. Apr. 2017

17. Ewa (50 years)

117.Course: Group course - 1 week

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Relaxed environment!

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Check the location, the information on the webpage is not good.

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OK!

29. Mar. 2017

18. Jacqueline (29 years) Netherlands
118.Course: Group course - 4 weeks

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The teachers were very nice and inspiring. They all had a very positive attitude, were very helpful and encouraged the students in the learning process. They made the classes very interactive, fun and always tried to incorporate fun games and recent and relevant topics for discussion. I always looked forward to going to the classes.

Insider tips about what future students should not miss

Especially if you visit Guadeloupe in high season, try to arrange a rental car as soon as possible in order to explore the island after class and especially during the weekends. Be aware that the public transport system is not very convenient, particularly on the weekend. If you want to visit popular tourist destinations like Petite Terre, get your tickets as soon as possible, because only a limited number of visitors are allowed per day and tours tend to sell out.

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Judging from the discription on the school's website I had expected that the school would organise more social activities and opportunities to explore the island and local culture. But unfortunately while I was there, there were no activities organised by the school and everything was done at the students' own initiative. I found this a pity, since everything was new for the students, who had to figure out everything by themselves while the staff would have more knowledge on all of these things.

5. Mar. 2017

19. Tomas (68 years)

119.Course: Group course - 2 weeks

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The other students, good international mix

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Do not let them book the accomodation! They will rip you off. Be prepared for unprofessional teachers, frequent change of teachers and groups. Be prepared for noisy classrooms without AC

10. May. 2016

20. Marius (35 years) Austria
120.Course: Group course - 2 weeks

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Very relaxed atmosphere with great local teachers who also joined us occasionally for dinners etc. The school is very small, which comes with the benefit of very small groups (2-4 students at the time when I was there).

Insider tips about what future students should not miss

While I was staying in Saint Francois (~20 min. by car from Sainte Anne), the school's primary homestay option is located approx. 10 min. walking distance on a hillside above the school and was very much recommended by other students.

5. Apr. 2016

21. M Pilar Alejandra (58 years)
121.Course: Group course - 1 week