Spa, Belgium

With a busy professional life, what could be better than escaping for a few weeks to the heart of the Ardennes, to a green and relaxing space. The centre is in fact barely a few kilometres from Spa and its thermal springs: a rejuvenating experience which will allow you to immerse yourself in the English language 100% and allow you to fully concentrate on your intensive language programme.

Learning Center

Located only 5 kilometres from Spa and 48 kilometres from Liège, the CERAN centre is nestled in the heart of a vast lush, historic estate. All buildings are approximately 200 metres apart and each is specially dedicated to one language. The centre also includes immersion areas (for lessons and workshops), each of them containing several training rooms, a dining room to share the meals in English as well as a lounge area, to make sure that practice does not stop during the breaks.

CERAN offers excellent facilities such as two multimedia language labs and an international lounge where all students can get to know each other. Sports facilities such as several grounds, tennis, squash and bocce ball courts are also available during leisure time to keep students fully fit.

If you feel the need to remain logged in, WiFi and ADSL connections as well are computers are available free of charge during the whole of your stay.

CERAN Quality

CERAN’s intensive English language training for managers and professionals focuses on communication and interaction. Continuing education, supervised by qualified teachers and native speakers, is the best way to make rapid progress in English.

So that all language aspects are covered, CERAN offers different 45-minute modules which are included in all of the course options. These are:

  • General English: you will learn to communicate in general day-to-day English, and depending on your language level, Business English may also feature.
  • Phonetics: you will learn to pronounce words correctly and how to express themselves using software that amplifies sounds, as well as specific techniques for speaking.
  • Multimedia sessions: an original way to focus on any gaps that you will need to work on. These sessions, supervised by a teacher, are particularly apt for work on spoken comprehension and vocabulary.
  • Personalised learning workshops: depending on your “learner profile”, your teachers will help you better understand how to make the most of your learning style.

The training is completed with practice sessions outside of lessons, when your teachers will encourage you to speak English and are there to help and correct you.

  • Lunchtime meals: themed conversations
  • Breaks: discussions in your target language, reading of French-speaking
  • Themed evenings: for 2 hours every evening students participate in activities such as intercultural communication, presentations, team management etc.

Each day includes:

  • 4 lessons in small groups: the training objectives are determined jointly by the teacher and the learners (maximum 4 people)
  • 2 communication activities in professional situations (maximum 8 people)
  • 2 sessions of individual assimilation work (trainer available)
  • Optional: personal work, relaxation (Wellness)
  • 1 press review & 1 thematic activity in the evening
  • Breakfast, two breaks, lunch debate and dinner led by a trainer

Each day includes:

  • 6 individual lessons: role-plays, work on writing, work on presenting a portfolio or a professional project, etc.
  • 1 phonetic training session
  • 1 multimedia session
  • 1 pedagogical guidance workshop
  • Breakfast, two breaks, lunch debate and dinner led by a trainer

To benefit from the exchanges and dynamism of the group while enjoying personalised lessons, you can opt for the P1 or P2 programmes, which are organised as follows (programme per day):

P1 Programme:

  • 4 small group lessons (maximum 4 people)
  • 1 individual lesson
  • 1 phonetic training session
  • 2 multimedia sessions (maximum 8 people)
  • 1 pedagogical guidance workshop
  • Breakfast, two breaks, lunch debate and dinner led by a trainer

P2 Programme:

  • 4 small group lessons (maximum 4 people)
  • 2 individual lessons
  • 1 phonetic training session
  • 1 multimedia session (maximum 8 people)
  • 1 pedagogical guidance workshop
  • Breakfast, two breaks, lunch debate and dinner led by a trainer

Depending on availability, you can book additional private lessons during the week or on Saturday mornings.

CERAN prides itself on its top-quality accommodation. All rooms (single rooms and doubles for couples) are located in the heart of the grounds, making for extra peace and quiet fully restore you during your stay. Each room includes an ensuite bathroom with bath/shower and a toilet as well as a desk to ensure you have everything you need.

2 CERAN suites are also available in order to fulfil any desire or particular needs you may have.

The spacious and modern rooms offer the perfect well-being, quietness and relaxation during your stay.

Stays are full board from Sunday night to Friday noon.

For stays of 2 weeks or more, an additional fee will be charged for weekend accommodation (Friday and Saturday night). CERAN can also arrange breakfast for you over the weekend (see Dates & prices tab).

If the residence is fully booked, CERAN offers accommodation in a nearby hotel meeting the same high standards.

Getting There

  • If you wish, we can organise your transfer from Düsseldorf International or Brussels Zaventem airports, as well as Brussels or Liège train stations (see Dates & Prices tab).
  • For students travelling by car, an on-site car park is available.

Payment Methods

CPF and Chèque Emploi Formation can be used to pay for this course.

Visa Information

You might need a visa for this course. For more information please visit our Visa Information page.

Do not hesitate to contact us by phone or email if you require any additional information.


Dates & Prices 2024

Dates 2024

Stays run Sunday – Friday, from one week to six months.

The school is open year round, including bank holidays with the exception of the Christmas period.

Prices 2024

CERAN Discount: for all CERAN courses booked, get a €50 discount on one of our other programmes (not including CERAN programmes).

WPCS 42.0.3
Courses & accommodation in residence - Individual room, full board
Per week
P (Standard) 3.625
P1 (Standard + 1 private lesson) 4.315
P2 (Standard + 2 private lessons) 4.840
P6 (Standard + 6 private lessons) 5.670
Supplements - Per week
Suite Accommodation 550
Extra night (B&B) 155
Extra night - Suite (B&B) 260
High season supplement (July & August) 150
Total beginner supplement 200
Transfers - One way: arrival OR departure
From Liège station 105
From Brussels Zaventem Airport 210
From Brussels Center (Gare du Midi) 210
From Verviers station 80

Prices include:

  • The programme of courses and activities as described
  • Materials provided for all activities and courses (excluding sports kit)
  • The online placement test
  • Report on language skills acquired sent at the end of the stay
  • Full-board accommodation in the centre from Sunday evening to Saturday morning
  • Laundry service (twice a week)
  • Weekend accommodation (for stays of two weeks or more)

Prices do not include:

  • Travel to the centre
  • Visa fees
  • Optional insurance