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Language school Montreux, ESL – Ecole Suisse de Langues

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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. You can easily reach the school from your accommodation by bus or by train, with bus stops located nearby as well as the train station only being five minutes away on 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, and the school's terrace provides an uninterrupted view out over Lake Geneva and the highest peaks of the Alps. The small size of our Montreux school allows students to receive personal attention and assistance on arrival and throughout their stay. Thanks to several computers and to a WiFI network covering the whole school, you can access the Internet free of charge.

Courses

Standard course
Lessons: 20 of 45 minutes
Course duration: 2 to 48 weeks
Levels: Beginner to advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule 8:30–12:00

Intensive course
Lessons: 25 of 45 minutes
Course duration: 2 to 48 weeks
Levels: Elementary to advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 8:30–13:00

Super intensive course
Lessons: 30 of 45 minutes
Course duration: 2 to 48 weeks
Levels: Elementary to advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 8:30–14:00

Preparation for DELF exams
Lessons: 25 of 45 minutes
Course duration: 4, 6 or 8 weeks
Levels: Upper elementary to advanced
Daily schedule: 8:30–13:00

Preparation for TCF exams
Lessons: 20 of 45 minutes
Course duration: 2, 4 or 6 weeks
Levels: Upper elementary to advanced
Daily schedule: 8:30–12:00

Accommodation

Host family
The host family option is perfect for those who want to immerse themselves in the culture of French-speaking Switzerland and to get to know the locals. Our network of families is chosen with care and each one knows the school well. The host familiies generally live between 20-50 minutes away from the school, you will have your own double or single room, with half board provided. Living with a Swiss host family will allow you to discover the lifestyle of the inhabitants, their customs and cuisine, and to enjoy a very enriching experience. It’s also a chance to practise your French daily in an authentic context, allowing you to make good progress.

Shared apartment (from 18 years)
For those who prefer to be more independent, our school offers accommodation in an apartment 5 minutes from the school on foot. You will stay in a double or single room and will share the common areas and meals with the other students. The apartments are bright, very comfortable and have excellent facilities such as a television, fully-equipped kitchen, washing machine and WiFi Internet connection.

Hotel
Students can also stay in a hotel on request. Contact us for further information.

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.

At a glance

/ in summary...

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

Location of the language school ESL – Ecole Suisse de Langues

Quality marks

/ language school ESL – Ecole Suisse de Langues

WiFi is free.

Key points

  • Elegant and safe town with a rich and varied calender of cultural events
  • School ideally located in the heart of Montreux and beside Lake Geneva
  • Teachers create a friendly atmosphere for students in a professional setting
  • Official exam centre for the TCF and TEF exams

Dates and Prices

Dates and Prices 2008
Dates and Prices 2009

/ Dates and prices in CHF
(CHF 1 ≈ EUR 0.64)

Arrival: Sunday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end
Starting dates: every Monday, all year round
Starting dates Beginner: 03.03  / 05.05  / 02.06  / 04.08  / 01.09 .2008
TCF course 2 w. : 21.01  / 18.02  / 17.03  / 14.04  / 19.05  / 16.06  / 21.07  / 18.08  / 15.09  / 20.10  / 17.11  / 08.12 .2008
TCF course 4 w. : 07.01  / 04.02  / 03.03  / 31.03  / 05.05  / 02.06  / 07.07  / 04.08  / 01.09  / 06.10  / 03.11  / 24.11 .2008
TCF course 6 w. : 21.01  / 18.02  / 17.03  / 21.04  / 19.05  / 23.06  / 21.07  / 18.08  / 22.09  / 20.10 .2008
Bank holidays: 01.01 / 21.03 / 24.03 / 01.05 / 12.05 / 01.08 / 22.09 / 25.12 .2008

Starting dates DELF: on request

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
2 weeks 1410 1270
3 weeks 2060 1850
4 weeks 2610 2330
6 weeks 3860 3440
8 weeks 5110 4550
12 weeks 7370 6530
20 weeks 11710 10310
24 weeks 14030 12350
Extra week (24+) 580 510
Intensive course A B
2 weeks 1610 1470
3 weeks 2360 2150
4 weeks 2950 2670
6 weeks 4370 3950
8 weeks 5790 5230
12 weeks 8390 7550
20 weeks 13310 11910
24 weeks 15950 14270
Extra week (24+) 660 590
Super intensive course A B
2 weeks 1990 1850
3 weeks 2930 2720
4 weeks 3770 3490
6 weeks 5600 5180
8 weeks 7430 6870
12 weeks 10430 9590
Extra week (12+) 840 770
DELF course A B
4 weeks 3280 3000
6 weeks 4660 4240
8 weeks 6040 5480
Examination fee DELF 110/module
TCF course A B
2 weeks 1800 1660
4 weeks 3100 2820
6 weeks 4480 4060
Examination fee included
Options/Extras
One-to-one course (per lesson) 150
Apartment deposit (to be paid on site) 300
Airport transfer (Geneva) 170
Homestay/single room +50/week
Shared apartment/single room +100/week
Extras July (Course & Accommodation) 10%
Other Types of Accommodation
Host family/double room/half board 265/w.
Shared apartment/double room/no meals 195/w.
Host family/single room/half board +50/w.
Shared apartment/single room/no meals +100/w.
High season
Host family/double room/half board (01.06.08 - 30.06.08) +26.5/w.
Shared apartment/double room/no meals (01.06.08 - 30.06.08) +19.5/w.
Host family/single room/half board (01.07.07 - 31.07.07) +31.5/w.
Shared apartment/single room/no meals (01.06.08 - 30.06.08) +29.5/w.
Standard course (01.06.08 - 30.06.08) +39/w.
Intensive course (01.06.08 - 30.06.08) +49/w.
Super intensive course (01.06.08 - 30.06.08) +68/w.
DELF course (01.06.08 - 30.06.08) +53/w.
TCF course (01.06.08 - 30.06.08) +58/w.

/ Dates and prices in CHF
(CHF 1 ≈ EUR 0.64)

Arrival: Sunday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end
Starting dates: every Monday, all year round
Starting dates Beginner: 12.01  / 02.03  / 04.05  / 08.06  / 03.08  / 31.08  / 05.10  / 02.11 .2009
DELF course 4 w. : 23.02  / 25.05  / 19.10 .2009
DELF course 8 w. : 26.01  / 27.04  / 22.09 .2009
TCF course 2 w. : 19.01  / 16.02  / 16.03  / 20.04  / 18.05  / 15.06  / 20.07  / 17.08  / 14.09  / 19.10  / 16.11  / 07.12 .2009
TCF course 4 w. : 05.01  / 02.02  / 02.03  / 06.04  / 04.05  / 02.06  / 06.07  / 03.08  / 31.08  / 05.10  / 02.11  / 23.11 .2009
TCF course 6 w. : 19.01  / 16.02  / 23.03  / 20.04  / 18.05  / 22.06  / 20.07  / 17.08  / 21.09  / 19.10  / 09.11 .2009
Bank holidays: 01.01 / 02.01 / 10.04 / 13.04 / 21.05 / 01.06 / 21.09 / 25.12 .2009

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
2 weeks 1470 1340
3 weeks 2150 1955
4 weeks 2730 2470
6 weeks 4040 3650
8 weeks 5350 4830
12 weeks 7670 6890
16 weeks 9790 8750
24 weeks 14630 13070
Extra week (24+) 605 540
Intensive course A B
2 weeks 1680 1550
3 weeks 2465 2270
4 weeks 3070 2810
6 weeks 4550 4160
8 weeks 6030 5510
12 weeks 8630 7850
16 weeks 11150 10110
24 weeks 16670 15110
Extra week (24+) 690 625
Super intensive course A B
2 weeks 2050 1920
3 weeks 3020 2825
4 weeks 3890 3630
6 weeks 5780 5390
8 weeks 7670 7150
12 weeks 10790 10010
16 weeks 14030 12990
24 weeks 20990 19430
Extra week (24+) 870 805
DELF course A B
4 weeks 2990 2730
8 weeks 5870 5350
Exam fees ~200-350 depending on level
TCF course A B
2 weeks 1760 1630
4 weeks 3110 2850
6 weeks 4550 4160
Exam fees included
Options/Extras
One-to-one course (per lesson) 150
Apartment deposit (to be paid on site) 300
Airport transfer (Geneva) 170
Other Types of Accommodation
Host family/double room/half board 275/w.
Shared apartment/double room/no meals 210/w.
Host family/single room/half board +50/w.
Shared apartment/single room/no meals +105/w.
High season
Host family/double room/half board (29.06.09 - 31.07.09) +28/w.
Shared apartment/double room/no meals (29.06.09 - 31.07.09) +21/w.
Host family/single room/half board (29.06.09 - 31.07.09) +33/w.
Shared apartment/single room/no meals (29.06.09 - 31.07.09) +32/w.
Standard course (29.06.09 - 31.07.09) +42/w.
Intensive course (29.06.09 - 31.07.09) +53/w.
Super intensive course (29.06.09 - 31.07.09) +73/w.
DELF course (29.06.09 - 31.07.09) +47/w.
TCF course (29.06.09 - 31.07.09) +60/w.
Language study trip in 2009?
It is possible that the description of courses and accommodation may change in 2009.
For further information, please do not hesitate to contact us.

All of the respective information for 2009 will be published on our website from November onwards.
All of the respective information for 2009 will also be available with the arrival of the 2009 brochures from October 2008

All of the information concerning dates & prices for 2009 are already available by clicking on the corresponding section.
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