CIEL Brest, France
Rue du Gué Fleuri - 29480 Brest - see on mapPay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
- 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 accommodation5
- Excellent nationality mix. No student nationality makes up more than 15% of students.
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.
French Courses
General Language
Intensive Formula
19 lessons per week | 10 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€325€309 / week More
Intensive Formula
19 lessons per week | 10 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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€325€309 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 325 309 | 650 618 | 975 927 | 1,300 1,235 | 1,550 1,473 | 1,860 1,767 | 2,480 2,356 | 3,100 2,945 | 3,720 3,534 | 3,835 3,644 | 6,625 6,294 |
| Price in US$ | 357 | 714 | 1,071 | 1,428 | 1,703 | 2,043 | 2,724 | 3,405 | 4,086 | 4,212 | 7,277 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Less than 5 students in a group :16 hours per week.
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 3-4 daily lessons of 60 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: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:15 - 15:15 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 10 / Average: 7
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
Student reviews about "Intensive Formula" at CIEL
Heike
"Nice staff. Well organised. Very nice teacher. Anne. "
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Standard Course16 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€270€257 / week More
Standard Course
16 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 270 257 | 540 513 | 810 770 | 1,080 1,026 | 1,350 1,283 | 1,620 1,539 | 1,890 1,796 | 2,160 2,052 |
| Price in US$ | 297 | 594 | 890 | 1,187 | 1,483 | 1,780 | 2,076 | 2,373 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 3-4 daily lessons of 60 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: 9:00 - 12:30 - Possible course durations
- 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
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Premium Formula21 lessons per week | 10 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€639€608 / week More
Premium Formula
21 lessons per week | 10 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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€639€608 / week
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FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 639 608 | 1,278 1,215 | 1,917 1,822 | 2,556 2,429 | 3,195 3,036 | 3,834 3,643 | 4,375 4,157 | 5,000 4,750 | 5,625 5,344 | 6,250 5,938 | 7,500 7,125 |
| Price in US$ | 702 | 1,404 | 2,106 | 2,808 | 3,510 | 4,211 | 4,806 | 5,492 | 6,178 | 6,865 | 8,238 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
15 hours of standard courses in the Morning in an international class + 4 hours of one-to-one general French courses.
Afternoon classes (one-to-one) to be scheduled with the teacher.
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4-5 daily lessons of 60 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: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:15 - 15:15 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 10 / Average: 7
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
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Specialized French Formula21 lessons per week | 10 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€710€675 / week More
Specialized French Formula
21 lessons per week | 10 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 710 675 | 1,420 1,349 | 2,130 2,024 | 2,840 2,698 | 3,550 3,373 | 4,260 4,047 | 4,865 4,622 | 5,560 5,282 | 6,255 5,943 | 6,950 6,603 | 8,340 7,923 |
| Price in US$ | 780 | 1,560 | 2,340 | 3,120 | 3,899 | 4,679 | 5,344 | 6,107 | 6,870 | 7,634 | 9,160 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
15 hours of standard courses in the Morning in an international class + 4 hours of one-to-one Specialized French courses.
Afternoon classes (one-to-one) to be scheduled with the teacher.
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4-5 daily lessons of 60 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: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:15 - 15:15 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 10 / Average: 7
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
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Specialized Super Intensive Formula30 lessons per week | 10 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€1,060€1,007 / week More
Specialized Super Intensive Formula
30 lessons per week | 10 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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€1,060€1,007 / week
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FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 1,060 1,007 | 2,120 2,014 | 3,180 3,021 | 4,240 4,028 | 5,300 5,035 | 6,360 6,042 | 7,420 7,049 | 8,480 8,056 | 9,540 9,063 | 10,600 10,070 | 12,720 12,084 |
| Price in US$ | 1,165 | 2,329 | 3,493 | 4,657 | 5,821 | 6,986 | 8,150 | 9,314 | 10,478 | 11,642 | 13,971 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 6 daily lessons of 60 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: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:15 - 15:15 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 10 / Average: 7
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
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Super Intensive Formula30 lessons per week | 10 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€940€893 / week More
Super Intensive Formula
30 lessons per week | 10 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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€940€893 / week
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FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 940 893 | 1,880 1,786 | 2,820 2,679 | 3,760 3,572 | 4,700 4,465 | 5,640 5,358 | 6,580 6,251 | 7,520 7,144 | 8,460 8,037 | 9,400 8,930 | 11,280 10,716 |
| Price in US$ | 1,033 | 2,065 | 3,098 | 4,130 | 5,162 | 6,195 | 7,227 | 8,260 | 9,292 | 10,324 | 12,389 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 6 daily lessons of 60 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: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:15 - 15:15 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 10 / Average: 7
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
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Summer French + Sciences & Technologies of the Sea - HomestayFor the summer, only limited places left!15 lessons per week | 10 students (max)Offer!from€513€488 / week More
Summer French + Sciences & Technologies of the Sea - Homestay
For the summer, only limited places left!
15 lessons per week | 10 students (max)
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€513€488 / week
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FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
| Weeks | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 1,386 1,317 | 1,960 1,862 | 2,050 1,948 |
| Price in US$ | 1,523 | 2,153 | 2,252 |
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- Starting dates
- 2026: 12 Jan 2026, 18 Jun 2026, 10 Aug 2026
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 3 daily lessons of 60 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: 9:00 - 12:30 - Possible course durations
- 2, 3, 4 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 10 / Average: 7
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
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Beginners Intensive Formula19 lessons per week | 5 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€380€361 / week More
Beginners Intensive Formula
19 lessons per week | 5 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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€380€361 / week
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FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 380 361 | 760 722 | 1,140 1,083 | 1,520 1,444 | 1,900 1,805 | 2,280 2,166 | 2,660 2,527 | 3,040 2,888 |
| Price in US$ | 418 | 835 | 1,253 | 1,670 | 2,087 | 2,505 | 2,922 | 3,339 |
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- Starting dates
- For all levels except of absolute beginners:Every MondaySee starting dates for absolute beginnersStarting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken a French course before:
05 Jan 2026, 06 Apr 2026, 06 Jul 2026, 03 Aug 2026, 28 Sep 2026
Group of 2 students : 16 hours per week.
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 3-4 daily lessons of 60 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: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:15 - 15:15 - Possible course durations
- 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 5 / Average: 4
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
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Online
Online Individual General French Course10 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€600€570 / week More
Online Individual General French Course
10 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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€600€570 / week
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FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 600 570 | 1,200 1,140 | 1,800 1,710 | 2,400 2,280 | 3,000 2,850 | 3,600 3,420 | 4,200 3,990 | 4,800 4,560 | 5,400 5,130 | 6,000 5,700 | 7,200 6,840 |
| Price in US$ | 659 | 1,318 | 1,977 | 2,636 | 3,295 | 3,954 | 4,613 | 5,272 | 5,931 | 6,590 | 7,908 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 2 daily lessons of 60 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: 8:30 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 18:30 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 6 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
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Online Individual Specialized French10 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€730€694 / week More
Online Individual Specialized French
10 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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€730€694 / week
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FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 730 694 | 1,460 1,387 | 2,190 2,081 | 2,920 2,774 | 3,650 3,468 | 4,380 4,161 | 5,110 4,855 | 5,840 5,548 | 6,570 6,242 | 7,300 6,935 | 8,760 8,322 |
| Price in US$ | 802 | 1,604 | 2,406 | 3,208 | 4,009 | 4,811 | 5,613 | 6,415 | 7,216 | 8,018 | 9,622 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 2 daily lessons of 60 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: 8:30 - 18:30 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
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Private
Individual Specialized French10 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€780€741 / week More
Individual Specialized French
10 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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€780€741 / week
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FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 780 741 | 1,560 1,482 | 2,340 2,223 | 3,120 2,964 | 3,900 3,705 | 4,680 4,446 | 5,460 5,187 | 6,240 5,928 | 7,020 6,669 | 7,800 7,410 | 9,360 8,892 |
| Price in US$ | 857 | 1,714 | 2,571 | 3,427 | 4,284 | 5,141 | 5,997 | 6,854 | 7,711 | 8,567 | 10,281 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
A minimum of 15 hours per week must be booked for an accommodation in host family.78EUR/1hour
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 2 daily lessons of 60 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: 8:30 - 18:30 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
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Language Plus Activity
Intensive French Course + Water SportsFor the summer, only limited places left!15 lessons per week | 10 students (max)Offer!from€520€494 / week More
Intensive French Course + Water Sports
For the summer, only limited places left!
15 lessons per week | 10 students (max)
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€520€494 / week
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FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 520 494 | 1,040 988 | 1,560 1,482 | 2,080 1,976 | 2,600 2,470 | 3,120 2,964 | 3,640 3,458 | 4,160 3,952 |
| Price in US$ | 572 | 1,143 | 1,714 | 2,285 | 2,856 | 3,427 | 3,998 | 4,569 |
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- Starting dates
- 2026: 06 Jul 2026, 13 Jul 2026, 20 Jul 2026, 27 Jul 2026, 03 Aug 2026, 10 Aug 2026, 17 Aug 2026, 24 Aug 2026
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
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 3 daily lessons of 60 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: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:00 - Possible course durations
- 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 10 / Average: 7
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
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Our prices for CIEL include
- 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
Student opinions about CIEL, Brest
4.3
Overall school rating of
CIEL, Brest
CIEL, Brest
19 authentic ratings from students who booked with us
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Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (1 rating)
Students 18-30 years (4 ratings)
Students 31-49 years (2 ratings)
Students 50+ years (5 ratings)
Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Bastian
36 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Nice atmosphere, great location, pleasant teachers”
“Nothing”
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Course: Intensive Formula - 3 weeks
Review date: 12. Aug. 2023
Heike
59 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“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.”
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.”
“My comment has nothing to do with the actual lessons. It has to do with the afternoon activities and, unfortunately, with the school's location far away from the city.
You might be able to book the excursions in advance. Unfortunately, I don't know, because I haven't looked into it, I have to admit. I thought it would be easy to find new things to see in a large foreign city. But here theory and reality were a bit apart. And to all of you who are travelling without a vehicle, it's really difficult to manage. The CIEL is really far outside Brest. It takes about 20-30 minutes by car via the motorway. Past the industrial harbour area and a little further. So it's really not central. The school is advertised as belonging to Brest, but it is already in another small town in the Brest area.
About me:
I was a single participant. So not involved in any programme, like the rest of the students in my class, who were all scholarship students and went on organised excursions almost every day.
I actually don't know if it would have been possible for me to join them. It was never communicated about within the school. Maybe I should have asked? I don't know. I didn't and so I didn't find out.
So I always spent my afternoons with myself and drove around the area a bit. I had travelled by car and that was very fortunate. As I said, with a car it was no problem. Without, more so.
For the scholarship holders in my class, who lived in shared accommodation a little outside, it was a problem every day. They had to come by bus and were about 20 minutes late every day. This time, in turn, was missing from the overall lessons, which were only 4 hours a day.
Here's a little tip for everyone under the theme: "Foreign countries, foreign customs". It happened to my classmates that the bus simply drove on without stopping. All 10 or so people were visibly standing at the bus stop. But the driver drove on.
I think the journey to school took about 45 minutes. So it was a long time. The bus doesn't run often. There was no way to make it through the four hours of classes.
This happened twice. We all wondered why the driver did that and couldn't find an answer at first. Not in the mood for chattering young people? :) No. Later I read on the internet that in France you always have to raise your hand to signal the driver to please stop. So the driver did everything right, but the students, who came from different countries, didn't know that. And no one had told them, because it is quite normal for French people to raise their arm when the bus is coming.”
You might be able to book the excursions in advance. Unfortunately, I don't know, because I haven't looked into it, I have to admit. I thought it would be easy to find new things to see in a large foreign city. But here theory and reality were a bit apart. And to all of you who are travelling without a vehicle, it's really difficult to manage. The CIEL is really far outside Brest. It takes about 20-30 minutes by car via the motorway. Past the industrial harbour area and a little further. So it's really not central. The school is advertised as belonging to Brest, but it is already in another small town in the Brest area.
About me:
I was a single participant. So not involved in any programme, like the rest of the students in my class, who were all scholarship students and went on organised excursions almost every day.
I actually don't know if it would have been possible for me to join them. It was never communicated about within the school. Maybe I should have asked? I don't know. I didn't and so I didn't find out.
So I always spent my afternoons with myself and drove around the area a bit. I had travelled by car and that was very fortunate. As I said, with a car it was no problem. Without, more so.
For the scholarship holders in my class, who lived in shared accommodation a little outside, it was a problem every day. They had to come by bus and were about 20 minutes late every day. This time, in turn, was missing from the overall lessons, which were only 4 hours a day.
Here's a little tip for everyone under the theme: "Foreign countries, foreign customs". It happened to my classmates that the bus simply drove on without stopping. All 10 or so people were visibly standing at the bus stop. But the driver drove on.
I think the journey to school took about 45 minutes. So it was a long time. The bus doesn't run often. There was no way to make it through the four hours of classes.
This happened twice. We all wondered why the driver did that and couldn't find an answer at first. Not in the mood for chattering young people? :) No. Later I read on the internet that in France you always have to raise your hand to signal the driver to please stop. So the driver did everything right, but the students, who came from different countries, didn't know that. And no one had told them, because it is quite normal for French people to raise their arm when the bus is coming.”
Insider tip: “You are recommended to arrive with your own vehicle. Otherwise it will be difficult to reach other places quickly.
Look for a hotel nearby.
The accommodation offered, which can be booked through the school, was described by the students as much too cramped and too far away. I have already described the problem with the bus.
Look for a hotel nearby. I stayed at the Brit Hotel about 5 minutes away by car.”
Look for a hotel nearby.
The accommodation offered, which can be booked through the school, was described by the students as much too cramped and too far away. I have already described the problem with the bus.
Look for a hotel nearby. I stayed at the Brit Hotel about 5 minutes away by car.”
Quality of teaching / language progress: Nice staff. Well organised. Very nice teacher. Anne.
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Course: Intensive Formula - 2 weeks
Review date: 28. Jul. 2023
Susanne
59 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Very well organized, very nice and competent teachers!”
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Course: Intensive Formula - 2 weeks
Review date: 2. Sep. 2021
Sophia Roma
25 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Meeting people from all over the world”
Insider tip: “To go and see the countryside”
Other comments: very well organised and friendly
Verified
Course: Semi-Intensive - 2 weeks
Review date: 28. Jul. 2007
Joanna
24 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“People from other countries and my - teacher, she was fantastic!!”
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)
Verified
Course: Semi-Intensive - 2 weeks
Review date: 12. Aug. 2006
Sarah
19 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“Setting”
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Course: Semi-Intensive - 2 weeks
Review date: 6. Jul. 2006
Chrissi
27 yearsOverall rating
3.0
“Nice teachers, nice location, though far from the city centre of Brest.”
Insider tip: “I stayed in the university halls - if you want to talk a lot, you better stay in host families! Brest is ugly, but the surrounding countryside is great. Go to St. Anne”
Other comments: The library was actually quite good, I rated equipment average because the computers with internet access were never working and nobody cared!
Leisure activities organized by the school were sadly non-existent (therefore bad rating!), We had a great teacher both in the course and the individual classes.
In total, I liked the school. Although there were some drawbacks, teachers, classes and other people on the course were nice - and that´s what counts!
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Course: Standard
Review date: 22. Mar. 2005
Michael
Overall rating
3.0
“The energy and enthusiasm of some of the teachers”
“Most of the teachers lacked interest in their students. The lack of social activities.”
Insider tip: “Hire a car and see the countryside around. Organize your own social activities, we did and we had a great group of students hanging out together.”
Other comments: Has real potential to be a good school, but let itself down in a big number of ways. First of all, the lack of social activities means little interaction between classes and little chance to practice the skills we learnt in class in a social environment. Fortunately we managed to do this for ourselves, but it would have been better if the school had done more. Second of all, some of the teachers were fantastic, but sadly not the majority. The few worked with enthusiasm and seemed to actually enjoy teaching the students. Third of all, I applied to follow a course that would lead me to the DELF examination, however this course was not offered and I ended up in general courses with students not wishing to pass this examination. There was not sufficient material in the general course to allow a comfortable attempt at the DELF examination. I am unaware at this point whether or not I have passed or failed, but I would certainly feel more confident if I had received more training in certain areas central to the DELF exam, in particular the letter writing.
Hildegard
46 yearsOverall rating
5.0
Verified
Course: Semi-Intensive - 4 weeks
Review date: 16. May. 2006
Adriano
Overall rating
5.0
Verified
Course: Semi-Intensive - 4 weeks
Review date: 19. Dec. 2005
Christina
Overall rating
4.0
Verified
Course: Semi-Intensive - 2 weeks
Review date: 19. Dec. 2005
Irina
43 yearsOverall rating
4.0
Verified
Course: Standard
Review date: 26. Jun. 2003
Ria
21 yearsOverall rating
4.0
Verified
Course: Standard
Review date: 12. May. 2003
Vicente
63 yearsOverall rating
4.0
Verified
Course: Semi-Intensive - 2 weeks
Review date: 15. Sep. 2007
Tasuku
24 yearsOverall rating
5.0
Verified
Course: Semi-Intensive - 15 weeks
Review date: 22. Jul. 2007
Rebekah
27 yearsOverall rating
4.0
Verified
Course: Semi-Intensive - 12 weeks
Review date: 4. Jan. 2007
Kany
13 yearsOverall rating
4.0
Verified
Course: One-to-One
Review date: 16. May. 2005
Kuhlee
Overall rating
5.0
Verified
Course: Standard
Review date: 23. Oct. 2003
Anthony
58 yearsOverall rating
4.0
Ratings of CIEL compared to ratings of all schools in France
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CIEL
“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
- Accreditations and Quality seals
- French teacher qualifications
- 100% hold a university degree100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
- Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
- Student gender mix
- 37% male / 62% female
- Offer for returning students
- When you book here, you will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you have already attended a course previously at CIEL.
- Year of school foundation
- 1987
General school facilities
Restaurant
Cafeteria
Drink vending machine
Snack 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: 30
- Number of public PC workstations: 4
Facilities for disabled students
Disabled car park
Adapted for blind students
Wheelchair access to cafeteria
Wheelchair access to reception
Accessible Toilet
Wheelchair access to classroom
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| Italy | 13% |
| Germany | 13% |
| Switzerland | 11% |
| China | 8% |
| Spain | 2% |
| England | 1% |
| Saudi Arabia | 1% |
| Japan | 1% |
| Other nationalities | 50% |
- Average number of students
- In summer: 70Throughout the year: 15
- Minimum age of students
- 16 years16 years for specific Junior courses
- Average number of levels
- Adult courses In summer: 6Adult courses Throughout the year: 3
- Average age of students
- In summer: 25 yearsThroughout the year: 25 years
Information for all courses offered by CIEL
- Lesson duration
- 60 minutes
- School's administrative fee
- €55
- Course material
- Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
- Comments about courses
Individual lessons:
A minimum of 15 hours per week must be booked for an accommodation in host family.- Individual classes
- Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 65 €. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
- Days without class
- In 2026 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2026, 02 Jan 2026, 03 Jan 2026, 04 Jan 2026, 04 Jan 2026, 06 Apr 2026, 01 May 2026, 08 May 2026, 14 May 2026, 25 May 2026, 14 Jul 2026, 15 Aug 2026, 01 Nov 2026, 11 Nov 2026, 25 Dec 2026.In 2027 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2027, 02 Jan 2027, 03 Jan 2027, 04 Jan 2027, 04 Jan 2027, 06 Apr 2027, 01 May 2027, 08 May 2027, 14 May 2027, 25 May 2027, 14 Jul 2027, 15 Aug 2027, 01 Nov 2027, 11 Nov 2027, 25 Dec 2027.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 that 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. - Level test
- A test to assess your exact language level takes place before the start of the course via email.
Lessons needed per French language level
The data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.
Airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Aeroport International de Brest.
Leisure activities
Leisure programme for adults (sample):
Sample excursion programme
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Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
- - The school can organize activities as the request of students.
- Town tour every monday during Summer Adults - Paid activities
- - Excursion to Quimper: EUR 30.
- Boat Trip: EUR 25
- making pancakes: EUR 10
- kayaking: EUR 25
- guided visit of a castle: EUR 20
- ludical visit of Landerneau: EUR 25 - Videos about leisure activities at CIEL Brest
Accommodation
University Residence 
In high demand!
Single room, No meals 
Private bathroom
from
€84/ week Show more
University Residence
In high demand!
Single room, No meals
Private bathroom
from
€84/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | -- | -- | -- | 335 | -- | -- | -- | 670 | -- | 1005 | -- | 15 |
| Price in US$ | 388 | 775 | 1,162 | 18 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | |||||||||||
| Price in US$ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices are subject to change depending on the period and duration of stay.
- Check-in
- Sunday
- Check-out
- Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- One-time fee
- The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 15€.
- Price extra night
- €12 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Private bathroom
- Included
- Average distance from school
- 60 minutes by public transport.
- Includes
- Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Private bathroom.
- Meals
- No meals.
- Minimum age of students
- 18
Homestay
2 ratings Single room, Half board on weekdays, Full board on weekends
Shared bathroom
from
€259/ week Show more
Homestay
2 ratings
Single room, Half board on weekdays, Full board on weekends
Shared bathroom
from
€259/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 259 | 518 | 777 | 1036 | 1295 | 1554 | 1813 | 2072 | 2590 | 3108 | 259 | 15 |
| Price in US$ | 300 | 599 | 899 | 1,198 | 1,498 | 1,797 | 2,097 | 2,396 | 2,995 | 3,594 | 300 | 18 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | |||||||||||
| Price in US$ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Transfer from train station or Brest Airport is included in the price.
- Check-in
- Sunday
- Check-out
- Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- One-time fee
- The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 15€.
- Price extra night
- €37 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Includes
- TV, Phone, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- Half board on weekdays, Full board on weekends.
- Minimum age of students
- 16
Student reviews about Homestay
Susanne
"Very good food. The host mother is a great cook!
L’Amirauté
This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
Single room, Breakfast
Private bathroom
from
€875/ week Show more
L’Amirauté
This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
Single room, Breakfast
Private bathroom
from
€875/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 875 | 1750 | 2625 | 3500 | 4375 | 5250 | 6125 | 7000 | 8750 | 10500 | -- | 15 |
| Price in US$ | 1,012 | 2,024 | 3,035 | 4,047 | 5,058 | 6,070 | 7,082 | 8,093 | 10,116 | 12,140 | 18 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | |||||||||||
| Price in US$ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices are subject to change depending on the period and duration of stay.
- Check-in
- Sunday
- Check-out
- Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- One-time fee
- The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 15€.
- Price extra night
- €125 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Private bathroom
- Included
- Average distance from school
- 50 minutes by public transport.
- Includes
- TV, Phone, Daily cleaning, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Private bathroom.
- Meals
- Breakfast.
- Minimum age of students
- 18
Student Testimonial Videos
Note: The video testimonials of students from CIEL have been provided by the school and schools do not usually publish negative testimonials. For uncensored reviews, read what our students have reported about their stay at CIEL.
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 (Standard Course) to 10 students (Intensive Formula)”
Which countries are students of CIEL from?
“The highest Nationality percentage at CIEL comes from Germany with a 13% representation, followed by students from Italy (13%) and Switzerland (11%).”
CIEL offers courses for which ages?
“CIEL offers courses from 6 years to 99. The average age is 25 during the summer and 25 the rest of the year.”
Terms of CIEL
- First day of course
- Students should arrive at 9:00
- Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
- Legal name/parent company
- CCI Métropolitaine Bretagne Ouest | Tax registration ID: FR89130022932
Visa Documents
Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 90 days.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
- Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
- No
- Express shipment fee (via courier)
- Europe: €13,North America: €80,South America: €80,Africa: €89,Oceania: €94,Asia: €94
- Free shipment via regular mail
- Yes
- Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
- School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.
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