2 language schools in Brest from 364€ for a 1 week French course
French course types in Brest
General French courses
Universal French language courses allow students to move up the different French levels at a steady pace. With an array of options, students can pick the one that fits their schedule.
Private French courses
Weekly packages of French one-to-one classes are very adaptable to the students specific timetable and can be taken virtually or inhouse.
Business French courses
Business French classes come as packages of group or private classes, and have been tailor-made for professionals to know the fashionable French used within this field.
French exam preparation courses
Exam preparation courses cover a number of different French exams, which are designed for completion of a specific French level or for particular admission purposes.
French plus activity courses
Make the most of your time when studying abroad by adding an extra curriculum experience, such as a sport or cultural activity, to learning French.
Junior French courses
Junior French courses have a selection of programmes available for teens or pre-teens to spend their school holidays meeting new people and improving their French.
Brest ratings & opinions
How our students rated their experience
What our students said about Brest
The city is somehow very "special". Such a place that you don't become friends with in a fortnight. You have to discover it and conquer it for yourself. Then it is certainly possible to like Brest. Only as a tourist, who usually spends little time there, perhaps less. Brest is situated high above the huge harbour on a rock. The architecture is interesting. So is the history of the city. But I was not captivated by the place. There's not much going on during the day. At night I don't know, because I wasn't out and about. An eternally long zone, along which the tram runs, is surrounded by shops. But most of them are traditionally closed in the afternoon and don't open again until around 4-5pm. The same goes for restaurants. I didn't know that. Food is available between 12-14. (I was at school then.) After that, it's quiet until about 7 pm. Then there is dinner until 9 pm. After that, there is no more food. I would also like to pass this on as a reference to "typical of France". It was strange for me. I always had the feeling that France (not only Brest ) was in a permanent sleep. Even the nice little towns on the Atlantic that I visited had their pubs open in the afternoon but you could only drink. In the afternoon, you can have coffee or beer or all kinds of drinks. But, as I said, nothing to eat. There are only sweets in tea rooms. But that's the way it is everywhere in France.
What language school directors said about Brest
Brest has a nice environment and quality of life, is full of nice people and nice host families. It has a presence of the sea and is home to "Brest 2020": international maritime meeting (1000 ships).
Most recent student reviews of language schools in Brest
Nice atmosphere, great location, pleasant teachers
12 August 2023
Course: Intensive Formula - 3 weeks
Student age: 36 years
The school is well organised. They are prepared for me as a newcomer. They know my name. Everyone is very polite. Classes always start on time. Very nice teachers and staff in general. My teacher was Anne. A relaxed, amusing woman and always perfectly prepared.
In general, I found everything about the lessons very well organised and conducted.
The location of the school is a dream. In a park on the foothills of the Atlantic. Very exceptional.
Enough parking spaces are available.
....But... see under negative aspects.
28 July 2023
Course: Intensive Formula - 2 weeks
Student age: 59 years
Very well organized, very nice and competent teachers!
2 September 2021
Course: Intensive Formula - 2 weeks
Student age: 59 years
meeting people from all over the world
very well organised and friendly
28 July 2007
Course: Semi-Intensive - 2 weeks
Student age: 25 years
people from other countries and my - teacher, she was fantastic!!
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)
12 August 2006
Course: Semi-Intensive - 2 weeks
Student age: 24 years
Information about Brest
Key Facts about Brest
- Price index excluding rent: 75* (25% cheaper than New York)
- Price index including rent: 101* (1% more expensive than New York)
- Price index food only:67* (33% cheaper than New York)
- Big Mac price (France average):4.12 € (7% cheaper than in USA)
- Residential voltage: 230 V
- Frequency: 50 Hz
Events in Brest
21 June 2025 - 01 June 2025A friendly, festive and free gathering, the Fête de la Musique is open to all amateur musicians and all musical styles.It allows everyone, children, families, young and old, to discover, appreciate and share music in all its forms: singing, electro, rock, classical, jazz, traditional. The city of Brest offers, thanks to the involvement of local actors, the Brittany Region and musicians, a stage tour allowing you to discover the musical richness of Brest.
02 July 2025 - 06 July 2025Every year at the beginning of July, Astropolis brings together all the trends in electronic music for three days of dizzying parties across the city. Unheard-of live shows at La Carène, club evenings and electro afternoons follow one another, before the grand finale, a fabulous rave in the park of the Manoir de Keroual. Astropolis also offers a winter rendezvous with Astropolis in winter.
August 2025Les Jeudis du Port, a free event, is THE unmissable artistic, festive and convivial summer event in the Brest metropolis. The city of Brest offers everyone the opportunity to enjoy evening concerts, street shows and entertainment on the quays, in July and August.
October 2025The Atlantic Jazz Festival brings music lovers together to enjoy the beautiful sounds of jazz. Numerous artists showcase the diversity of jazz music during this week-long festival.
11 November 2025 - 16 November 2025Every year, in the fall, the European Short Film Festival of Brest invites us to discover the film production of the year. The festival criss-crosses the whole of Europe, bringing together the best short films from Western Europe, the Mediterranean, the confines of Scandinavia and Eastern Europe.
