Language school and immersion method
About us
Communicate with greater ease. Collaborate with impact. Have a better understanding of others across languages and cultures. For more than 50 years, CERAN's talents have been helping people around the world to communicate more effectively and to succeed internationally.
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Our values
At CERAN, everything starts with people. For over 50 years, we have seen language learning as an encounter between cultures and between people. Curiosity, rigour and kindness create an environment where everyone progresses with confidence.
Warmth and Respect
We create a safe environment with a climate of trust where each learner feels welcomed, listened to and free to progress at their own pace. This attention to people also guides the daily commitment of the CERAN teams.
Excellence
We aim for precision, control and sustainable progress. CERAN's pedagogical requirement is based on the commitment of trainers and teams who rigorously support each learner.
Audacity
Learning a language requires courage: daring to speak, making mistakes and stepping out of your comfort zone. At CERAN, this audacity is shared by learners as well as by teams.
Innovative spirit
Since its creation, CERAN has been reinventing its methods to respond to changes in the world. Our teams cultivate this spirit of innovation to offer ever more effective learning experiences.
A story born from a conviction
Creation of CERAN
René and Monique Bastin founded CERAN (Center for Study and Encounter in Nivezé) near Spa.
Chateau du Haut-Neubois
CERAN moved to the Château du Haut-Neubois in Spa, which became the historic center of linguistic immersions.
CERAN Academy
Creation of the CERAN Academy, with programs for young learners.
International development
CERAN is opening up internationally and welcomes learners from many countries.
100th collaborator
CERAN has reached the symbolic milestone of 100 employees.
100,000 learners trained
CERAN exceeds 100,000 trained learners
New direction
A new direction is taking over the organization and is driving a new phase of development.
Patented supplier of the Belgian Court
CERAN receives the title of Patented Supplier from the Court.
CERAN Brussels
Opening of a CERAN centre in Brussels.
CERAN Paris and intercultural training
Development of intercultural courses and the opening of the centre in Paris.
Digitalization of training
CERAN is increasingly integrating digital tools into its learning paths.
Educational innovation
Development of new platforms and educational tools (MyCeran+, CultureFlix, C-LAT).
50 years of CERAN
CERAN is celebrating 50 years of innovation in linguistic and intercultural training.
The women and men who keep CERAN alive
United by the same requirement, they work every day to create impacting, human and international learning experiences, at the service of learners and organizations.
The results
That we are building
with our customers
Year after year, our learners confirm it: at CERAN, they gain much more than vocabulary. They develop ease, impact and confidence to speak out and collaborate internationally.
More than 50 years of expertise at the service of companies, institutions and international organizations.
More than 200,000 learners trained, with varied professional and academic profiles.
More than 200 consultants and expert trainers from the world of business and higher education.
Intercultural trainers present in 25 countries, sharing their language, culture and expertise.
They trust us. For 50 years.
They lived the CERAN experience
For over 50 years, leaders and learners from all over the world have chosen CERAN to make progress in languages and intercultures. Their stories speak for themselves: trust, impact and transformation.
Apprenticeship accessible to everyone
Because everyone deserves to learn in the best conditions, our teams design environments and programs designed for accessibility.
Qualiopi certification
Official recognition of the quality of our training processes, the Qualiopi certification confirms the pedagogical and organizational requirements that we apply to each programme.
Join the CERAN team
For over 50 years, our teams have been championing a mission: bringing people, languages and cultures together.
Our CSR commitments
At CERAN, language and cultural training go hand in hand with a responsibility: to contribute positively to people, organizations and the world around us.
