Learn French/English & Live in Your Teacher's Home in Rennes with Home Language International
Rennes, Rennes, Brittany, France
Learn French/English & Live in Your Teacher's Home in Rennes with Home Language International
Have fun learning a language without any formal lessons. Enjoy a wide range of activities with a family member such as cultural visits, city tours, visiting castles and museums, art galleries, zoos, parks and gardens with a mix of recreational activities like cooking, baking, shopping, mini golf, bowling, board games, afternoon tea, etc. The activities are decided between you and your host family according to your personal interests and the location.
25 hours of activities per week including any related costs Full board accommodation in a host family.
Activities
Learn French/English & Live in Your Teacher's Home in Rennes with Home Language International does not hold classes on the holiday dates above. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.
Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.
Average | 1 student |
Maximum | 1 student |
Age range | 1 year old and older |
Learn French or English & live in your private teacher's home around Rennes with Home Language International!
Home Language International (HLI) is a family-run business offering language courses in more than 20 languages in over 30 countries worldwide, including French/English lessons at an experienced private teacher's home in France. More than 5,000 students take advantage of our services every year. Ian Josephs, Danielle Josephs, their 5 adult children and an expert team of dedicated staff all put in very long hours for HLI.
You stay in an experienced teacher's family home, have one-to-one French or English lessons and then continue to use the language during the rest of your stay in Rennes. Because you are the only student, you are guaranteed individual attention. The lessons are completely designed for you, so the teacher will focus exactly on what you need. Mealtime conversation, television and social contacts are all in French or English.
All of our teachers in France have a university degree (or equivalent) and/or a recognised teaching certificate. All teachers have been visited by one of our local organisers. Their qualifications have been checked and their homes throughly inspected. During your stay in Rennes, a local organiser will monitor your progress and make sure your experience is both happy and successful.
Home Language International (HLI) is accredited by the Accreditation Body for Language Services (ABLS), Association of Language Travel Organisations (ALTO), and UNOSEL.
The nationality and age mix at Learn French/English & Live in Your Teacher's Home in Rennes with Home Language International varies over different time periods, courses and levels.
does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.
The only way that this functions is if families are good. Fortunately, the family I was with was excellent. They went out of their way to make me comfortable and relaxed. While I didn't take any language classes since I took the guided tour for a week, it was very informative as they took me to the places that I was interested in for historical and cultural reasons. While they were not experts in the history and culture of Brest, they knew exactly where to take me to gain expertise. The Arsenal, for example, was very interesting and provided a really interesting perspective on marine history in Brest. The cruise in the harbor also was very informative as it was not just a cruise looking at pretty sites. It was a guided cruise of the harbor providing many historical and interesting facts and information about the harbor and Brest. The location was great. I couldn't ask for a better location, right close to everything and the tram, which I didn't take advantage of because I was so tired at night from all the activities we did during the day. I thank them for going beyond the number of hours they were required to take me places.
Housing was excellent, I had a very comfortable room with a window, large bed, close to the bathroom, which I had practically to myself. Everything was very clean and the family was always very attentive to my needs, asking if I needed anything or if there was something in particular that I wanted to do. On the first day, the hostess Michele asked me if I needed a desk. Although I said it wasn't necessary, she and her husband Thierry put one up for me in a matter of minutes. I used it the whole time I was there so I was grateful to them for doing this since I'm a professor and towards the end I was preparing my lessons for the fall.
Meals were excellent. I got my typical French breakfast (croissant/bread/coffee) and lunch and dinners that had variety--it was not always the same! I thoroughly enjoyed the meals and the conversations we had in the family room after eating.
I am definitely recommending this to my students who would like to study in France.
Homestays are carefully selected and offer students the opportunity to learn more about the local culture in a comfortable setting while studying French in Rennes. These homes are often between 25 - 50 minutes away from the school by public transport. Families usually offer affordable meal plans that allow you to sample the local cuisine. If you have special requests or diet restrictions (because of religion or health reasons), please let us know in advance. Your housing starts on the Sunday before your first day of class and ends on the Saturday after your last day of class, unless otherwise noted. Learn more about homestay housing
We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. The school is also not authorized to issue documents to support your visa application. If you need a visa, you have to apply for a visitor or tourist visa on your own.
Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Rennes based on your budget, schedule and preferences.
Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.
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