French school in Montreux: ESL – Ecole Suisse de Langues
- School
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.
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.
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
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
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
| 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
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
| 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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