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French school in Montreux: ESL – Ecole Suisse de Langues

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Information 2010
Information 2011

School

ESL is situated on the main street of Montreux, which runs alongside the banks of Lake Geneva and its beautiful promenade lined with exotic trees. The school is easily accessed by bus or by train, with the stations situated only a few minutes away by foot. Within direct proximity of the school, you will be able to meet up with other students in different bars and restaurants. The language school building contains 12 comfortable and bright classrooms, a cafeteria and a terrace. Thanks to several computers and a WiFi network covering the whole school, you will be able to access the Internet and your e-mails for free. The teachers and the staff of the school provide a personalised service and assist you from the moment you arrive and throughout the duration of your stay.
ESL is situated on the main street of Montreux, which runs alongside the banks of Lake Geneva and its beautiful promenade lined with exotic trees. The school is easily accessed by bus or by train, with the stations situated only a few minutes away by foot. Within direct proximity of the school, you will be able to meet up with other students in different bars and restaurants. The language school building contains 12 comfortable and bright classrooms, a cafeteria and a terrace. Thanks to several computers and a WiFi network covering the whole school, you will be able to access the Internet and your e-mails for free. The teachers and the staff of the school provide a personalised service and assist you from the moment you arrive and throughout the duration of your stay.

Information

Courses

Standard course
Lessons: 20 of 45 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 48 week(s)
Level: Beginner to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 08:30-12:00

Intensive course
Lessons: 25 of 45 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 48 week(s)
Level: Elementary to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 08:30-13:00

Super intensive course
Lessons: 30 of 45 minutes
Course duration: 2 - 48 week(s)
Level: Elementary to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 08:30-14:00

DELF/DALF course
Lessons: 25 of 45 minutes
(20 general + 5 DELF/DALF)
Course duration: 1 - 8 week(s)
Level: Upper elementary to Very advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 08:30-13:00

TCF course
Lessons: 25 of 45 minutes
(20 general + 5 TCF)
Course duration: 1 - 4 week(s)
Level: Upper elementary to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 08:30-13:00

Standard course
Lessons: 20 of 45 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 48 week(s)
Level: Beginner to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 08:30-12:00

Intensive course
Lessons: 25 of 45 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 48 week(s)
Level: Elementary to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 08:30-13:00

Super intensive course
Lessons: 30 of 45 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 48 week(s)
Level: Elementary to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 08:30-14:00

DELF/DALF course
Lessons: 25 of 45 minutes
(20 general + 5 DELF/DALF)
Course duration: 1 - 8 week(s)
Level: Upper elementary to Very advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 08:30-13:00

TCF course
Lessons: 25 of 45 minutes
(20 general + 5 TCF)
Course duration: 1 - 4 week(s)
Level: Upper elementary to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 08:30-13:00

Accommodation

Host family
This accommodation option is ideal for those who wish to immerse themselves in the culture of French-speaking Switzerland and to forge links with the inhabitants. The families are carefully selected and know the school well.  Living an average of 30 minutes away from the school, you will stay in a double or single room, with half board provided. Living with a host family in French-speaking Switzerland will allow you to discover the lifestyle of its inhabitants, its traditions, its culinary habits and to have a very enriching experience.. It’s also a chance to practise your French daily in a friendly environment,  allowing you to make rapid progress.

Shared apartments (from 18 years)
For those who wish to share with other international students, the school proposes the option of a shared apartment. Living around 10-20 minutes away from the school, you will stay in a double or single room and will share the common rooms with your flatmates. The apartments are bright, comfortable and have excellent facilities, including a TV, equipped kitchen, a washing machine and a WiFi connection. This accommodation option is advantageous from a financial point of view and is an excellent opportunity to make new friends.

Private apartment, hotel
Various possibilities, additional information available on request.
Host family
This accommodation option is ideal for those who wish to immerse themselves in the culture of French-speaking Switzerland and to forge links with the inhabitants. The families are carefully selected and know the school well.  Living an average of 30 minutes away from the school, you will stay in a double or single room, with half board provided. Living with a host family in French-speaking Switzerland will allow you to discover the lifestyle of its inhabitants, its traditions, its culinary habits and to have a very enriching experience.. It’s also a chance to practise your French daily in a friendly environment,  allowing you to make rapid progress.

Shared apartments (from 18 years)
For those who wish to share with other international students, the school proposes the option of a shared apartment. Living around 10-20 minutes away from the school, you will stay in a double or single room and will share the common rooms with your flatmates. The apartments are bright, comfortable and have excellent facilities, including a TV, equipped kitchen, a washing machine and a WiFi connection. This accommodation option is advantageous from a financial point of view and is an excellent opportunity to make new friends.

Private apartment, hotel
Various possibilities, additional information available on request.

Leisure

The leisure activities programme is based around places of interest in the region and social events. Students will have the chance to get to know each other better and practise French outside the classroom during the outings and excursions organised by the school. Sporting activities are organised in summer and winter alike. Thanks to its geographical location, between a lake and mountains, Montreux is less than an hour from the Alps. Numerous ski resorts offer excellent conditions for fans of snowboarding and skiing, as well as extraordinary scenery for nature-lovers. During the month of July, Montreux is home to the famous Jazz Festival that gives the town a lively rhythm. Add to this event the numerous exhibitions and noteworthy cultural events in Montreux and the surrounding areas of Vevey, Lausanne and Geneva.
The leisure activities programme is based around places of interest in the region and social events. Students will have the chance to get to know each other better and practise French outside the classroom during the outings and excursions organised by the school. Sporting activities are organised in summer and winter alike. Thanks to its geographical location, between a lake and mountains, Montreux is less than an hour from the Alps. Numerous ski resorts offer excellent conditions for fans of snowboarding and skiing, as well as extraordinary scenery for nature-lovers. During the month of July, Montreux is home to the famous Jazz Festival that gives the town a lively rhythm. Add to this event the numerous exhibitions and noteworthy cultural events in Montreux and the surrounding areas of Vevey, Lausanne and Geneva.

At a glance

/ in summary...

Number of inhabitants
30'000
School size
M
Levels
Beginner to advanced
Minimum age
16 years
Accommodation
Host family / apartment / studio
Exams
DELF, TCF, TEF
Number of inhabitants
25'000
School size
M
Levels
Beginner to advanced
Minimum age
16 years
Accommodation
Host family / apartment / studio
Exams
DELF / DALF / TCF

Location of the language school ESL – Ecole Suisse de Langues

Quality marks

/ language school ESL – Ecole Suisse de Langues

EAQUALSSOUFFLEWYSE Travel ConfederationALTO
WiFi is free.

Key points

  • Safe town, host of the Montreux Jazz Festival
  • Small, friendly and professional school
  • Very good activities programme
  • Official exam centre for the TCF and TEF exams
  • Safe town, host of the Montreux Jazz Festival
  • Small, friendly and professional school
  • Very good activities programme
  • Official exam centre for the TCF and TEF exams

Nationality Mix

Dates and Prices

For further information concerning the school dates and prices, please contact us.

/ Dates and prices in CHF
(CHF 1 ≈ EUR 0.76) Not-binding exchange rate

Arrival: Sunday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end
Starting dates Beginner: 11.01  / 01.03  / 03.05  / 07.06  / 02.08  / 06.09  / 04.10  / 01.11 .2010
Starting dates: every Monday, all year round
Bank holidays: 01.01 / 02.04 / 05.04 / 13.05 / 24.05 / 20.09 .2010

Included in price

  • Language course & course material
  • Host family or shared apartment
  • School enrolment fee & certificate
  • Documents & travel guide
A: Host family/double room/half board ; B: Shared apartment/double room/no meals
Standard course A B
1 week(s) 850 785
2 week(s) 1530 1400
3 week(s) 2240 2045
4 week(s) 2850 2590
6 week(s) 4220 3830
8 week(s) 5390 4870
12 week(s) 7670 6890
16 week(s) 10190 9150
24 week(s) 15230 13670
Extra week (24+) 630 565
Intensive course A B
1 week(s) 960 895
2 week(s) 1750 1620
3 week(s) 2570 2375
4 week(s) 3270 3010
6 week(s) 4850 4460
8 week(s) 6110 5590
12 week(s) 8750 7970
16 week(s) 11630 10590
24 week(s) 17390 15830
Extra week (24+) 720 655
Super intensive course A B
2 week(s) 2170 2040
3 week(s) 3200 3005
4 week(s) 4070 3810
6 week(s) 6050 5660
8 week(s) 7710 7190
12 week(s) 11030 10250
16 week(s) 14670 13630
24 week(s) 21950 20390
Extra week (24+) 910 845
DELF/DALF course A B
1 week(s) 980 915
2 week(s) 1790 1660
3 week(s) 2630 2435
4 week(s) 3350 3090
5 week(s) 4160 3835
6 week(s) 4970 4580
7 week(s) 5780 5325
8 week(s) 6270 5750
Exam fee ~250
TCF course A B
1 week(s) 960 895
2 week(s) 1750 1620
3 week(s) 2570 2375
4 week(s) 3270 3010
Exam fee ~120
Options/Extras
One-to-one course (per lesson)
from 1 150
from 5 625
from 10 1000
Apartment deposit (to be paid on site) 300
Airport transfer (on arrival) (Geneva) 170
Other Types of Accommodation
Host family/double room/half board +285/w.
Shared apartment/double room/no meals -65/w.
Host family/single room/half board +50/w.
Shared apartment/single room/no meals +105/w.
Host family/double room/breakfast -70/w.
Host family/single room/breakfast -20/w.
Low/high season
Host family/double room/half board (27.06.10 - 31.07.10) +29/w.
Shared apartment/double room/no meals (27.06.10 - 31.07.10) +22/w.
Host family/single room/half board (27.06.10 - 31.07.10) +34/w.
Shared apartment/single room/no meals (27.06.10 - 31.07.10) +33/w.
Host family/double room/breakfast (27.06.10 - 31.07.10) +22/w.
Host family/single room/breakfast (27.06.10 - 31.07.10) +27/w.
Standard course (27.06.10 - 31.07.10) +46/w.
Intensive course (27.06.10 - 31.07.10) +57/w.
Super intensive course (27.06.10 - 31.07.10) +78/w.
DELF/DALF course (27.06.10 - 31.07.10) +59/w.
TCF course (27.06.10 - 31.07.10) +57/w.

For further information concerning the school dates and prices, please contact us.

/ Dates and prices in CHF
(CHF 1 ≈ EUR 0.76) Not-binding exchange rate

Arrival: Sunday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end
Starting dates Beginner: 10.01  / 28.02  / 02.05  / 06.06  / 25.07  / 05.09  / 03.10  / 31.10 .2011
Starting dates: every Monday, all year round
Bank holidays: 22.04 / 25.04 / 02.06 / 13.06 / 01.08 / 19.09 .2011

Included in price

  • Language course & course material
  • Host family or shared apartment
  • School enrolment fee & certificate
  • Documents & travel guide
A: Host family/double room/half board ; B: Shared apartment/double room/no meals
Standard course A B
1 week(s) 860 795
2 week(s) 1550 1420
3 week(s) 2270 2075
4 week(s) 2890 2630
6 week(s) 4280 3890
8 week(s) 5470 4950
12 week(s) 7790 7010
16 week(s) 10350 9310
24 week(s) 15470 13910
Extra week (24+) 640 575
Intensive course A B
1 week(s) 970 905
2 week(s) 1770 1640
3 week(s) 2600 2405
4 week(s) 3310 3050
6 week(s) 4910 4520
8 week(s) 6190 5670
12 week(s) 8870 8090
16 week(s) 11790 10750
24 week(s) 17630 16070
Extra week (24+) 730 665
Super intensive course A B
1 week(s) 1180 1115
2 week(s) 2190 2060
3 week(s) 3230 3035
4 week(s) 4110 3850
6 week(s) 6110 5720
8 week(s) 7790 7270
12 week(s) 11150 10370
16 week(s) 14830 13790
24 week(s) 22190 20630
Extra week (24+) 920 855
DELF/DALF course A B
1 week(s) 990 925
2 week(s) 1810 1680
3 week(s) 2660 2465
4 week(s) 3390 3130
5 week(s) 4210 3885
6 week(s) 5030 4640
7 week(s) 5850 5395
8 week(s) 6350 5830
Exam fee ~250
TCF course A B
1 week(s) 970 905
2 week(s) 1770 1640
3 week(s) 2600 2405
4 week(s) 3310 3050
Exam fee ~120
Options/Extras
One-to-one course (per lesson)
from 1 150
from 5 625
from 10 1000
Apartment deposit (to be paid on site) 300
Airport transfer (on arrival) (Geneva) 170
Other Types of Accommodation
Host family/double room/half board +295/w.
Shared apartment/double room/no meals -65/w.
Host family/single room/half board +50/w.
Shared apartment/single room/no meals +105/w.
Host family/double room/breakfast -70/w.
Host family/single room/breakfast -20/w.
Low/high season
Host family/double room/half board (30.10.11 - 28.01.12) -32.5/w.
Host family/double room/half board (26.06.11 - 30.07.11) +30/w.
Shared apartment/double room/no meals (30.10.11 - 28.01.12) -23/w.
Shared apartment/double room/no meals (26.06.11 - 30.07.11) +23/w.
Host family/single room/half board (30.10.11 - 28.01.12) -34.5/w.
Host family/single room/half board (26.06.11 - 30.07.11) +34.5/w.
Shared apartment/single room/no meals (30.10.11 - 28.01.12) -33.5/w.
Shared apartment/single room/no meals (26.06.11 - 30.07.11) +33.5/w.
Host family/double room/breakfast (30.10.11 - 28.01.12) -22.5/w.
Host family/double room/breakfast (26.06.11 - 30.07.11) +22.5/w.
Host family/single room/breakfast (30.10.11 - 28.01.12) -27.5/w.
Host family/single room/breakfast (26.06.11 - 30.07.11) +27.5/w.
Standard course (30.10.11 - 28.01.12) -45.5/w.
Standard course (26.06.11 - 30.07.11) +45.5/w.
Intensive course (30.10.11 - 28.01.12) -56.5/w.
Intensive course (26.06.11 - 30.07.11) +56.5/w.
Super intensive course (30.10.11 - 28.01.12) -77.5/w.
Super intensive course (26.06.11 - 30.07.11) +77.5/w.
DELF/DALF course (30.10.11 - 28.01.12) -58.5/w.
DELF/DALF course (26.06.11 - 30.07.11) +58.5/w.
TCF course (30.10.11 - 28.01.12) -56.5/w.
TCF course (26.06.11 - 30.07.11) +56.5/w.
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