What we like about the school
- Excellent rating of student apartments
CIEL
- The school is housed in a superb 19th century manor house in grounds of 2 hectares right in the heart of Brest bay. For students who like sports, there are lots of opportunities.
- The language school CIEL was founded in Brest, France in 1987.
- Address: Rue du Gué Fleuri, 29480 - Brest, France (see on map)
- Legal name / parent company: CCI Métropolitaine Bretagne Ouest
- Tax registration ID: FR89130022932
- Covid-19 Status: School currently open
Covid-19 related security measures that are taken by CIEL
At the school''s entrance:
- Use of sanitizer compulsory
- A mask is given to each client for each 1/2 day.
A mask has to be worn in the commun spaces of the school. In the Classroom, each client decides to wear it or not.
Desinfection of the coffee machines and doors several times per day.
- Use of sanitizer compulsory
- A mask is given to each client for each 1/2 day.
A mask has to be worn in the commun spaces of the school. In the Classroom, each client decides to wear it or not.
Desinfection of the coffee machines and doors several times per day.
Only virtual classes are possible this summer, from the 6th July to the 28th August 2020.
The face-to-face classes start again on 31st August 2020.
The face-to-face classes start again on 31st August 2020.
Accreditations and Quality seals
“With 32 years experience of teaching French, welcome to you in our marvellous environment and a friendly atmosphere school with efficient teaching methods”–Dominique CHATEAU,Director of CIEL
School Size:
Facilities
Cafeteria
Restaurant
Microwave for student use
Snack vending machine
Drink vending machine
Computer lab
Library
Daily press
Lounge
Garden
Balcony / terrace
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Free parking
Classroom equipment
TV in most classrooms
Electronic whiteboard in most classrooms
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
Number of classrooms:
30Facilities for disabled students
Disabled car park
Wheelchair access to classroom
Disabled toilet
Wheelchair access to reception
Wheelchair access to cafeteria
Adapted for blind students
Our price includes
- INCLUDED Tuition
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
Course material:
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Average number of students
- Adult courses in summer: 250
- Adult courses throughout the year: 80
Average age of students
- in summer: 24 years
- throughout the year: 28 years
- Read our recommendations for students over 30.
Average number of levels
- Adult courses in summer: 6
- Adult courses throughout the year: 3
Minimum age of students
- 16 years
- 14 years for specific Junior courses
French teacher qualifications
- 100% hold a university degree
- 100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school):
1
4
7
3
1
8
3
2
24
4
5
Airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Aeroport International de Brest.
Days without class
In 2021 (including national and regional bank holidays): 01 Jan. 2021, 01 May 2021, 24 May 2021, 14 Jul. 2021, 01 Nov. 2021, 11 Nov. 2021, 25 Dec. 2021.
School policy regarding bank holidays:Private classes are recuperated or refunded. Same as for nearly all language schools, group classes falling on bank holiday are not refunded and not recuperated.
Please note this school reserves the right to cancel confirmed bookings if a minimum number of students is not reached. Notification of such cancellation would happen at least 14 days before the course is due to start.
French Courses
General Language
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 24 | 36 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 295 281 | 590 561 | 885 841 | 1180 1121 | 1770 1682 | 2240 2128 | 2800 2660 | 3445 3273 | 4920 4674 | 6480 6156 | 180 171 |
| Price in US$ | 335 | 670 | 1004 | 1339 | 2008 | 2542 | 3177 | 3908 | 5582 | 7351 | 205 |
This course is focused on participants who want to:
- Develop the 4 communication skills (oral comprehension and expression, and written comprehension and expression).
- Enrich their vocabulary.
- Improve their pronunciation.
- Master the language structure.
- Widen their knowledge of French daily life.
Starting dates
For all levels except from absolute beginners:
See starting dates for absolute beginners
Starting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken a French course before:
04 Jan. 2021, 01 Mar. 2021, 03 May 2021, 05 Jul. 2021, 02 Aug. 2021, 06 Sep. 2021, 11 Oct. 2021
04 Jan. 2021, 01 Mar. 2021, 03 May 2021, 05 Jul. 2021, 02 Aug. 2021, 06 Sep. 2021, 11 Oct. 2021
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 55 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:15 - 13:15
Morning: 9:15 - 13:15
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 50 48 | 100 95 | 150 143 | 200 190 | 250 238 | 300 285 | 350 333 | 400 380 | 500 475 | 600 570 | 50 48 |
| Price in US$ | 57 | 114 | 171 | 227 | 284 | 341 | 398 | 454 | 568 | 681 | 57 |
This course is taken in addition to the Intensive French Course.
The oral communication workshop takes place on Tuesday and Thursday afternoon. If one of these days are public holidays, the course is postponed. For example, the course which takes place on Tuesday, July 14th, will be postponed to Friday, July 17th.
The oral communication workshop takes place on Tuesday and Thursday afternoon. If one of these days are public holidays, the course is postponed. For example, the course which takes place on Tuesday, July 14th, will be postponed to Friday, July 17th.
Starting dates
For all levels except from absolute beginners:
2021: 05 Jul. 2021, 12 Jul. 2021, 19 Jul. 2021, 26 Jul. 2021, 02 Aug. 2021, 09 Aug. 2021, 16 Aug. 2021, 23 Aug. 2021.
See starting dates for absolute beginners
Starting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken a French course before:
05 Jul. 2021, 02 Aug. 2021
05 Jul. 2021, 02 Aug. 2021
General course schedule
0-1 daily lessons of 55 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Afternoon: 14:00 - 15:30
Afternoon: 14:00 - 15:30
Exam Preparation
Lessons per week: 20
| Max. group size: 12
618 € per week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 650 618 | 1300 1235 | 1950 1853 | 2600 2470 | 3250 3088 | 3900 3705 | 4550 4323 | 5200 4940 | 6500 6175 | 7800 7410 | 650 618 |
| Price in US$ | 738 | 1475 | 2213 | 2950 | 3687 | 4425 | 5162 | 5899 | 7374 | 8849 | 738 |
Lessons can focus on: Business French, Scientific French, Medical French, Diplomatic French, Professional French, French for the Tourist Industry or French for Hotel Trade.
This price is for private classes added to the Intensive Course. Specialized French private classes as main course have a price of EUR 75 per week from 1 to 9 hours, and EUR 65 per week for 10 hours or more.
This price is for private classes added to the Intensive Course. Specialized French private classes as main course have a price of EUR 75 per week from 1 to 9 hours, and EUR 65 per week for 10 hours or more.
Starting dates
For all levels except from absolute beginners:
See starting dates for absolute beginners
Starting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken a French course before:
04 Jan. 2021, 01 Mar. 2021, 03 May 2021, 05 Jul. 2021, 02 Aug. 2021, 06 Sep. 2021, 11 Oct. 2021
04 Jan. 2021, 01 Mar. 2021, 03 May 2021, 05 Jul. 2021, 02 Aug. 2021, 06 Sep. 2021, 11 Oct. 2021
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 55 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:15 - 13:15
Afternoon: 14:00 - 15:30
Morning: 9:15 - 13:15
Afternoon: 14:00 - 15:30
Lessons per week: 3
| Max. group size: 1
214 € per week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 225 214 | 450 428 | 675 642 | 900 855 | 1125 1069 | 1350 1283 | 1575 1497 | 1800 1710 | 2250 2138 | 2700 2565 | 225 214 |
| Price in US$ | 256 | 511 | 766 | 1021 | 1277 | 1532 | 1787 | 2042 | 2553 | 3063 | 256 |
Lessons can focus on: Business French, Scientific French, Medical French, Diplomatic French, Professional French, French for the Tourist Industry or French for Hotel Trade.
This price is for private classes added to the Intensive Course. Specialized French private classes as main course have a price of EUR 75 per week from 1 to 9 hours, and EUR 65 per week for 10 hours or more.
This price is for private classes added to the Intensive Course. Specialized French private classes as main course have a price of EUR 75 per week from 1 to 9 hours, and EUR 65 per week for 10 hours or more.
General course schedule
0-1 daily lessons of 55 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Afternoon: 14:00 - 15:30
Afternoon: 14:00 - 15:30
Lessons per week: 6
| Max. group size: 1
399 € per week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 420 399 | 840 798 | 1260 1197 | 1680 1596 | 2100 1995 | 2520 2394 | 2940 2793 | 3360 3192 | 4200 3990 | 5040 4788 | 420 399 |
| Price in US$ | 477 | 953 | 1430 | 1906 | 2383 | 2859 | 3336 | 3812 | 4765 | 5718 | 477 |
Lessons can focus on: Business French, Scientific French, Medical French, Diplomatic French, Professional French, French for the Tourist Industry or French for Hotel Trade.
This price is for private classes added to the Intensive Course. Specialized French private classes as main course have a price of EUR 75 per week from 1 to 9 hours, and EUR 65 per week for 10 hours or more.
This price is for private classes added to the Intensive Course. Specialized French private classes as main course have a price of EUR 75 per week from 1 to 9 hours, and EUR 65 per week for 10 hours or more.
General course schedule
1-2 daily lessons of 55 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Afternoon: 14:00 - 15:30
Afternoon: 14:00 - 15:30
Lessons per week: 10
| Max. group size: 1
523 € per week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 550 523 | 1100 1045 | 1650 1568 | 2200 2090 | 2750 2613 | 3300 3135 | 3850 3658 | 4400 4180 | 5500 5225 | 6600 6270 | 550 523 |
| Price in US$ | 624 | 1248 | 1872 | 2496 | 3120 | 3744 | 4368 | 4992 | 6240 | 7488 | 624 |
The course will take up the following:
- Grammar, Vocabulary, Pronunciation
- Conversation - Civilization
- Written and Oral Communication.
Price listed is for exam preparation private classes added to the Intensive Course. Prices for exam preparation classes as a main course are as follows: - EUR 65 per week from 1 to 9 hours - EUR 55 per week for 10 hours or more.
Price listed is for exam preparation private classes added to the Intensive Course. Prices for exam preparation classes as a main course are as follows: - EUR 65 per week from 1 to 9 hours - EUR 55 per week for 10 hours or more.
Lessons per week: 3
| Max. group size: 1
186 € per week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 195 186 | 390 371 | 585 556 | 780 741 | 975 927 | 1170 1112 | 1365 1297 | 1560 1482 | 1950 1853 | 2340 2223 | 195 186 |
| Price in US$ | 222 | 443 | 664 | 885 | 1107 | 1328 | 1549 | 1770 | 2213 | 2655 | 222 |
The course will take up the following:
- Grammar, Vocabulary, Pronunciation
- Conversation - Civilization
- Written and Oral Communication.
Price listed is for exam preparation private classes added to the Intensive Course. Prices for exam preparation classes as a main course are as follows: - EUR 65 per week from 1 to 9 hours - EUR 55 per week for 10 hours or more.
Price listed is for exam preparation private classes added to the Intensive Course. Prices for exam preparation classes as a main course are as follows: - EUR 65 per week from 1 to 9 hours - EUR 55 per week for 10 hours or more.
Lessons per week: 6
| Max. group size: 1
342 € per week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 360 342 | 720 684 | 1080 1026 | 1440 1368 | 1800 1710 | 2160 2052 | 2520 2394 | 2880 2736 | 3600 3420 | 4320 4104 | 360 342 |
| Price in US$ | 409 | 817 | 1226 | 1634 | 2042 | 2451 | 2859 | 3268 | 4084 | 4901 | 409 |
The course will take up the following:
- Grammar, Vocabulary, Pronunciation
- Conversation - Civilization
- Written and Oral Communication.
Price listed is for exam preparation private classes added to the Intensive Course. Prices for exam preparation classes as a main course are as follows: - EUR 65 per week from 1 to 9 hours - EUR 55 per week for 10 hours or more.
Price listed is for exam preparation private classes added to the Intensive Course. Prices for exam preparation classes as a main course are as follows: - EUR 65 per week from 1 to 9 hours - EUR 55 per week for 10 hours or more.
General course schedule
1-2 daily lessons of 55 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:15 - 13:15
Morning: 9:15 - 13:15
Language Plus Activity
Only limited places left for the summer months!
Lessons per week: 20
| Max. group size: 12
238 € per week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 250 238 | 500 475 | 750 713 | 1000 950 | 1250 1188 | 1500 1425 | 1750 1663 | 2000 1900 | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 284 | 568 | 851 | 1135 | 1418 | 1702 | 1986 | 2269 | -- | -- | -- |
French language lessons are held in the morning and water sports activities in the afternoon.
Choices of Water Sports:
- catamaran
- sailing
- surfing
- kayak
- paddle
- openbic.
Starting dates
2021: 05 Jul. 2021 - 27 Aug. 2021.
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 55 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:15 - 13:15
Morning: 9:15 - 13:15
Specialty Courses
Only limited places left for the summer months!
Lessons per week: 25
| Max. group size: 15
371 € per week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 390 371 | 780 741 | 1170 1112 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 443 | 885 | 1328 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
The course focuses on advanced linguistic training, didactics, methodology and civilisation.
Starting dates
2021: 05 Jul. 2021, 12 Jul. 2021, 19 Jul. 2021.
General course schedule
5 daily lessons of 55 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:15 - 13:15
Afternoon: 14:15 - 16:45
Morning: 9:15 - 13:15
Afternoon: 14:15 - 16:45
Accommodation
Single room, No meals
210 € per week
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| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 210 | 420 | 630 | 840 | 1050 | 1260 | 1470 | 1680 | 2100 | 2520 | 210 | 10 |
| Price in US$ | 251 | 502 | 753 | 1004 | 1254 | 1505 | 1756 | 2007 | 2508 | 3010 | 251 | 12 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
Prices are subject to change depending on the period and duration of stay.
Price extra night:
30 €
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
Distance from school:
45 minutes by public transport
Includes:
TV, Daily cleaning, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, No meals, Private bathroom.
Age of students:
Minimum age of students: 18Dates:
Not available/Fully booked: 01 Sep. 2021 - 31 Dec. 2021
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 224 | 448 | 672 | 896 | 1120 | 1344 | 1568 | 1792 | 2240 | 2688 | 224 |
| Price in US$ | 268 | 535 | 803 | 1070 | 1338 | 1605 | 1873 | 2140 | 2675 | 3210 | 268 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
This accommodation option includes airport pickup.
Price extra night:
32 €
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
Includes:
TV, Phone, Daily cleaning, Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Half board on weekdays, Full board on weekends, Shared bathroom.
Age of students:
Minimum age of students: 16Hotels such as Appart City, Hotel Center and L'Amiraute can be booked depending on availability. Interested students must inquire directly at the school.
Reviews
4.2
Overall school rating
16 authentic reviews from students who reserved with usLocation of the school
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Organisation
4.1
Facilities
3.8
Social activities
3.1
Course quality / Progress in language
4.3
Value for money
3.7
What students liked about CIEL, Brest
Joanna24 years
“People from other countries and my - teacher, she was fantastic!!”
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
4.0
Detailed review
City/place
4.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0
School organization
4.0
Social activities
3.0
Accommodation
Homestay
5.0
Additional information
Other comments: great school and location of the school, teacher were very good and open with everyone, very helpful - just come to CIEL!! (you won't regret this)
Sophia Roma25 years
“Meeting people from all over the world”
Overall rating
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Detailed review
City/place
2.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0
School organization
5.0
Social activities
4.0
Accommodation
Homestay
5.0
Additional information
Insider tips about what future students should not miss: to go and see the countryside
Other comments: very well organised and friendly
Sarah19 years
“Setting”
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
3.0
Detailed review
City/place
4.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0
School organization
4.0
Social activities
3.0
Accommodation
Other
5.0
- What is the best price for a course at Ciel Bretagne, Brest?French courses at Ciel Bretagne start at 48 € for Oral Communication Workshop course with 3 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
- What is the most popular accommodation offered by CIEL?The accommodation University Residence is the most popular among all our clients of CIEL
- Is it possible to take a course at CIEL as an absolute beginner?Yes. The following courses can be attended as an absolute beginner: Intensive French Course, Oral Communication Workshop, DALF Exam Preparation Course 10 (Individual)
- What is the number of students per class at CIEL?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at CIEL varies from 1 students (DALF Exam Preparation Course 3 (Individual)) to 15 students (Teacher Training Course)
- What is the qualification of the teachers at CIEL?100% of teachers at CIEL hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
- Which countries are students of CIEL from?The highest Nationality percentage at CIEL comes from Switzerland with a 24% representation, followed by students from Italy (8%) and Germany (7%).
- Is this price lower than booking directly with the school?Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
- CIEL offers courses for which ages?CIEL offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 24 during the summer and 28 for the rest of the year.
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