CIELBrest, France
- Located in a 19th century mansion in a beautiful wooded park with views over the river Elorn.
- The school offers French and water sports which include catamaran, drifter, stand-up-paddle, windsurfing or kayaking..
- Excellent rating of homestay accommodation (4.6/5.0)
Location: CIEL Brest is located on the outskirts of the port city of Brest, in the region of Brittany, France. The school is housed in a superb 19th-century manor house, on 2 hectares of land, in the commune of Le Relecq-Kerhuon, around a 20-minute drive from Brest centre. For students who like sports, there are lots of opportunities.
Course selection: The school supplies French language courses suitable for students of all levels and many necessities. In addition to General French courses taught over several schedules and intensities, CIEL also provides Teacher Training courses, Individual Business French programmes, private tuition and General French with various additional subjects such as history, oral communication and water sports.
Social and cultural: The school has a great activity and excursion programme for students to take in many of the cultural aspects of Brest and its surrounding areas. Excursions and activities arranged by the school can include many established theatres such as the Quartz Theatre, the Cárene concert hall, the L'Alizé concert hall and several cinemas and museums. Boat trips on the Rade of Brest are also frequently organised by the school.
Getting around: The school is around a 15-minute taxi ride from Brest train station, leaving Paris within a 4-hour journey from the school.
Accommodation: The school can supply accommodation in homestay, residence and hotel and apartment facilities.
- The language school CIEL was founded in Brest, France in 1987.
- Legal name / parent company: CCI Métropolitaine Bretagne Ouest
- Tax registration ID: FR89130022932
French Courses
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 25 |
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Price at school Our price | 325 309 | 650 618 | 975 927 | 1300 1235 | 1550 1473 | 1860 1767 | 2480 2356 | 3100 2945 | 3720 3534 | 3835 3644 | 6250 5938 |
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.
less than 5 students in a group :16h/week
The diversity of the activities during class will permit you to look at all aspects of the French language, including register and cultural aspects necessary for good communication.
role plays and discussions
preparation and presentation of a subject
listening and practice of the sounds of French
grammar exercises and activities to practice the grammar in context.
written expression guided, semi-guided and free
language games to help you memorize the vocabulary, use the grammar and improve your pronunciation
Activities may be done as individual assignments, pairwork and groupwork.
On Tuesday and Thursday afternoon: cultural workshop
depending on the cultural event, it is a moment to learn and practice French in a practical way through visits, class projects, intercultural activities, ...
Morning: 9:00 - 12:15
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:30
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price in € | 380 361 | 760 722 | 1140 1083 | 1520 1444 | 1900 1805 | 2280 2166 | 2660 2527 | 3040 2888 | -- | -- | -- |
An international class for absolute beginners in French.
In this program, they will benefit from a small group to practice and make progress in confidence.
08 Jan 2024, 08 Apr 2024, 17 Jun 2024, 29 Jul 2024, 02 Sep 2024, 07 Oct 2024
Morning: 9:00 - 12:15
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:30
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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Price at school Our price | 570 542 | 1140 1083 | 1710 1625 | 2280 2166 | 2850 2708 | 3420 3249 | 3850 3658 | 4400 4180 | 4950 4703 | 5500 5225 | 6600 6270 |
15 hours of standard courses in the Morning in an international class + 4 hours of one-to-one Specialized French courses.
Using authentic documents which may be written, audio and video, and depending on your level and your needs you may:
- increase the vocabulary related to your field of study or work.
- study the French socio-economic environment in greater depth (typologies and the working of the company, the job market, internal and external communication of the company etc.).
- improve your drafting skills for academic or professional writing
- develop reading strategies to improve your level of reading comprehension
- acquire fluency in speaking and holding meetings.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:15
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:30
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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Price at school Our price | 520 494 | 1040 988 | 1560 1482 | 2080 1976 | 2600 2470 | 3120 2964 | 3500 3325 | 4000 3800 | 4500 4275 | 5000 4750 | 6000 5700 |
15 hours of standard courses in the Morning in an international class + 4 hours of one-to-one general French courses.
To work on the four communication skills in general French and to develop grammatical and lexical knowledge.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:15
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:30
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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Price at school Our price | 600 570 | 1200 1140 | 1800 1710 | 2400 2280 | 3000 2850 | 3600 3420 | 4200 3990 | 4800 4560 | 5400 5130 | 6000 5700 | 7200 6840 |
You intend to learn French, improve your current level or get prepared for an examination but planning a linguistic stay in France is too complicated?
Study French with Ciel has never been so easy: all you need is a computer/mobile device with built-in webcam connected to the Internet, an e-mail address and headphones! The online courses are organized with the Zoom videoconferencing system.
Morning: 8:30 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 18:30
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price in € | 570 542 | 1140 1083 | 1710 1625 | 2280 2166 | 2745 2608 | 3294 3130 | 3843 3651 | 4392 4173 | -- | -- | -- |
French language lessons are held in the morning and water sports activities in the afternoon.
Choice of Water Sports:
- catamaran
- sailing
- surfing
- kayak
- paddle
- openbic
Public: open to anyone aged 16 or over, registered in an intensive course in the morning.
Duration: 1 to 8 weeks.
Deadline for registration: 1 month before the starting date.
The organisation of the watersports activities: every afternoon from Monday – Friday.
Included in the price: the activities described in the programme, accompaniment from the school to the club on the first day, a sailing federation license and the use of a wet suit.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:15
Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:00
Information for all courses offered by CIEL
01 Jan 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 08 May 2024, 20 May 2024, 15 Aug 2024, 01 Nov 2024, 25 Dec 2024, 26 Dec 2024, 31 Mar 2024, 01 May 2024, 09 May 2024, 07 May 2024, 06 May 2024, 10 May 2024.
Lessons needed per French language level
Our price includes
- INCLUDED Tuition
- INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
CIEL
“With 32 years experience of teaching French, welcome to you in our marvellous environment and a friendly atmosphere school with efficient teaching methods”
General school facilities
Cafeteria
Restaurant
Snack vending machine
Drink vending machine
Computer lab
Library
Daily press
Lounge
Garden
Balcony / terrace
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Free parking
Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)
Smoking zones (outdoors)
Tourist information
Assistance with reservations for restaurants, bars, clubs
Classroom equipment
TV in most classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
Number of classrooms: 30Number of public PC workstations: 4Facilities for disabled students
Disabled car park
Wheelchair access to classroom
Accessible Toilet
Wheelchair access to reception
Wheelchair access to cafeteria
Adapted for blind students
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
Airport transfer
Visa Documents
Leisure activities
activity possible | distance from school | |
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Diving | | 20 km |
Golf | | 25 km |
Horse riding | | 5 km |
Ice Hockey | | 8.5 km |
Mountainbiking | | - |
Music | | 2 km |
Sailing | | 0.45 km |
Squash | | 10 km |
Swimming | | - |
Tennis | | 1 km |
Volleyball | | - |
Windsurfing | | 0.45 km |
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Paid activities
Excursion to the Mont St Michel: EUR 70.
Accommodation
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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Price in € | -- | 236 | -- | 325 | 406.25 | 487.5 | 568.75 | 650 | 812.5 | 975 | 81.25 | 15 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
The university residence accommodation is both cheap and practical and you can meet students from many different horizons. This will enable you to discover not only French culture but also other countries.
Accommodation in the university residences in Brest is available from March - August In a “studenty” type atmosphere, you have a room of 9m² with a fridge, and en-suite shower and toilet. There is a shared kitchen on each floor.
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in € | 245 | 490 | 735 | 980 | 1225 | 1470 | 1715 | 1960 | 2450 | 2940 | 245 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Living with a host family will allow you to discover French culture first-hand in a warm, friendly atmosphere and to practice your French outside the classroom.
The advantage of this type of accommodation is that you are totally immersed in the language and so your French will improve rapidly. Our network is composed of more than 150 carefully selected host families. Within the network are several types of families: couples, people living alone, families with children, retired people, working people, in the town or in the country etc. We know these families very well and can place you in the family which best suits you, your expectations and your needs.
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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Price in € | 420 | 910 | 1400 | 1890 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 15 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Price of extra week not published by the school.
HOTEL & SPA IN BREST
At your disposal: 142 spacious and contemporary rooms spread over 5 floors, a restaurant with two rooms, offering subtly revisited traditional cuisine, a bar with a giant screen, a 100 m² lounge for your meetings and seminars, a covered terrace and your relaxation a wellness area with Jacuzzi, sauna, hammam and fitness room.
To facilitate your installation, a 24/24 reception is at your disposal 7 days a week as well as a large closed, secure and free car park with an electrical terminal.
With a large accommodation capacity in the city center of Brest, in a contemporary setting, the Center Hotel specializes in the personalized reception of tourist groups, sports clubs and business seminars in Finistère.
MULTIPLE SERVICES AT YOUR DISPOSAL:
Free WiFi access.
85-space car park located at 37 bis rue Pierre Riquet, closed, secured by video surveillance and free.
Electric car terminal.
Restaurant.
Bar with a giant screen.
Disabled access.
Room service 24/24 7/7.
Pressing.
Sauna, Hammam, Spa & Fitness.
Animals accepted.
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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Price in € | 642 | 1391 | 2140 | 3638 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 15 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Price of extra week not published by the school.
Set sail for a peaceful journey at the Amirauté! Cruise around its rooms bathed in light and dive into its elegant atmosphere. Our 4-star hotel right at the centre of Brest is in the perfect location, 5 minutes from Le Quartz congress centre, 10 minutes from the station and within easy reach of many shops and recreation facilities.
You are guaranteed a professional and friendly welcome on your holiday or business trip. Our hotel, a real institution in Brest, is an iconic establishment in one of the town’s most popular neighbourhoods.
FACILITIES & SERVICES:
Concierge-Service.
Pets welcome.
Meeting rooms.
Business Corner.
Restaurant.
Bar.
Room service.
Air conditioning.
Free WiFi.
Laundry.
Nearby car park.
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Student opinions about CIEL, Brest
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FAQ about CIEL, Brest
- I would like to enrol my daughter in your courses, she is 13 years old. Is this possible?“Unfortunately, this is not possible, the minimum age required by the school to access the courses is 16, even for junior programmes.”Antonio Zoppo, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Jan 17, 2023
- 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: beginners intensive formula
- 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 (Online Individual General French Course 10) to 10 students (Intensive formula)
- 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 26% representation, followed by students from Saudi Arabia (20%) and Germany (15%).
- 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 6 years to 99. Average age is 24 during the summer and 28 for the rest of the year.