French language school in Montreux, Switzerland: ESL – Montreux

School

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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. 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 10 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.

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 (possibly afternoon during high season)

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 (possibly afternoon during high season)

Super intensive course
Lessons: 30 of 45 minutes
(25 general + 5 mini-group)
Course duration: 1 - 48 week(s)
Level: Elementary to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people (7 in mini-group)
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 08:30-14:00 (possibly afternoon during high season)

Combined course 20+5
Lessons: 25 of 45 minutes
(20 general + 5 one-to-one)
Course duration: 1 - 11 week(s)
Level: Beginner to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 08:30-12:00 + one-to-one lessons to be specified

Combined course 20+10
Lessons: 30 of 45 minutes
(20 general + 10 one-to-one)
Course duration: 1 - 11 week(s)
Level: Beginner to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 08:30-12:00 + one-to-one lessons to be specified

DELF course (B1/B2)
Lessons: 25 of 45 minutes
(20 general + 5 DELF)
Course duration: 1 - 6 week(s)
Level: Intermediate to Very advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 08:30-13:00 (possibly afternoon during high season)

DALF course
Lessons: 25 of 45 minutes
(20 general + 5 DALF)
Course duration: 1 - 6 week(s)
Level: Upper elementary to Very advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 08:30-13:00 (possibly afternoon during high season)

TCF course
Lessons: 25 of 45 minutes
(20 general + 5 TCF)
Course duration: 1 - 6 week(s)
Level: Upper elementary to Very advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 08:30-13:00 (possibly afternoon during high season)

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.

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.

Information

At a glance

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 – Montreux

Quality marks

LABEL DE QUALITE POUR LE TOURISME SUISSE (Niveau 1)

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Testimonial

Sandra Bättig During my language study trip, I stayed with a friendly host family. Homestay accommodation is ideal to learn the language.

At school, I learnt a lot during this short stay. I am very satisfied with the school. Our teachers were very friendly and explained everything very clearly. In the morning, I was happy to go to school.

I love Montreux, the town is beautiful. You can play mini-golf, go to the cinema, to the fitness centre or go shopping. As there is a station in Monteux, it is easy to visit the neighbouring towns and villages. What’s more, you can take part in the school’s activities programme.

I had a great, memorable stay in Montreux and I met many friendly people there. I recommend ESL to everyone!

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

Nationality Mix

Sustainable development

CSR Self Assessment

Dates and Prices

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

Dates and prices in CHF (CHF 1 ≈ EUR 0.87) Not-binding exchange rate

Arrival: Sunday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end

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Starting dates Beginner:	09.01 / 27.02 / 30.04 / 04.06 / 23.07 / 03.09 / 08.10 / 05.11 .2012
Starting dates:	every Monday, all year round
Bank holidays:	02.01 / 06.04 / 09.04 / 17.05 / 28.05 / 01.08 / 17.09 / 25.12 .2012

DELF / DALF exam dates:
on request

TCF exam dates: 26.01 / 23.02 / 29.03 / 26.04 / 31.05 / 28.06 / 26.07 / 30.08 / 27.09 / 25.10 / 29.11 / 20.12.2012

No preparation courses during the week when the exam session takes place.

Lowest prices guaranteed

ESL guarantees you the most attractive prices on the market in England!
If you find any price difference, you will be entirely refunded.

Details

Included in price

Language course & course material
Host family or shared apartment
School enrolment fee & certificate
Travel documents

A: Host family/double room/half board ; B: Shared apartment/double room/no meals

Standard course	A	B
1 week(s)	870	795
2 week(s)	1570	1420
3 week(s)	2300	2075
4 week(s)	2930	2630
6 week(s)	4340	3890
8 week(s)	5550	4950
12 week(s)	7910	7010
16 week(s)	10510	9310
24 week(s)	15590	13790
Extra week (24+)	645	570

Intensive course	A	B
1 week(s)	980	905
2 week(s)	1790	1640
3 week(s)	2630	2405
4 week(s)	3350	3050
6 week(s)	4970	4520
8 week(s)	6270	5670
12 week(s)	8990	8090
16 week(s)	11950	10750
24 week(s)	17750	15950
Extra week (24+)	735	660

Super intensive course	A	B
1 week(s)	1190	1115
2 week(s)	2210	2060
3 week(s)	3260	3035
4 week(s)	4150	3850
6 week(s)	6170	5720
8 week(s)	7870	7270
12 week(s)	11270	10370
16 week(s)	14990	13790
24 week(s)	22310	20510
Extra week (24+)	925	850

Combined course 20+5	A	B
1 week(s)	1495	1420
2 week(s)	2820	2670
3 week(s)	4175	3950
4 week(s)	5430	5130
6 week(s)	8090	7640
8 week(s)	10550	9950

Combined course 20+10	A	B
1 week(s)	1870	1795
2 week(s)	3570	3420
3 week(s)	5300	5075
4 week(s)	6930	6630
6 week(s)	10340	9890
8 week(s)	13550	12950

DELF course (B1/B2)	A	B
1 week(s)	980	905
2 week(s)	1790	1640
3 week(s)	2630	2405
4 week(s)	3350	3050
5 week(s)	4160	3785
6 week(s)	4970	4520
Exam fee ~350

DALF course	A	B
1 week(s)	980	905
2 week(s)	1790	1640
3 week(s)	2630	2405
4 week(s)	3350	3050
5 week(s)	4160	3785
6 week(s)	4970	4520
Exam fee ~410

TCF course	A	B
1 week(s)	980	905
2 week(s)	1790	1640
3 week(s)	2630	2405
4 week(s)	3350	3050
5 week(s)	4160	3785
6 week(s)	4970	4520
Exam fee ~120

Options/Extras
One-to-one course (per lesson)
1 week(s)	150
5 week(s)	625
10 week(s)	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	+305/w.
Shared apartment/double room/no meals	-75/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 (01.07.12 - 28.07.12)	+30.5/w.
Host family/double room/half board (28.10.12 - 31.12.12)	-30.5/w.
Host family/double room/half board (01.01.12 - 28.01.12)	-30.5/w.
Shared apartment/double room/no meals (01.07.12 - 28.07.12)	+23/w.
Shared apartment/double room/no meals (28.10.12 - 31.12.12)	-23/w.
Shared apartment/double room/no meals (01.01.12 - 28.01.12)	-23/w.
Host family/single room/half board (01.07.12 - 28.07.12)	+35.5/w.
Host family/single room/half board (28.10.12 - 31.12.12)	-35.5/w.
Host family/single room/half board (01.01.12 - 28.01.12)	-35.5/w.
Shared apartment/single room/no meals (01.07.12 - 28.07.12)	+33.5/w.
Shared apartment/single room/no meals (28.10.12 - 31.12.12)	-33.5/w.
Shared apartment/single room/no meals (01.01.12 - 28.01.12)	-33.5/w.
Host family/double room/breakfast (01.07.12 - 28.07.12)	+23.5/w.
Host family/double room/breakfast (28.10.12 - 31.12.12)	-23.5/w.
Host family/double room/breakfast (01.01.12 - 28.01.12)	-23.5/w.
Host family/single room/breakfast (01.07.12 - 28.07.12)	+28.5/w.
Host family/single room/breakfast (28.10.12 - 31.12.12)	-28.5/w.
Host family/single room/breakfast (01.01.12 - 28.01.12)	-28.5/w.
Standard course (01.07.12 - 28.07.12)	+45.5/w.
Standard course (28.10.12 - 31.12.12)	-45.5/w.
Standard course (01.01.12 - 28.01.12)	-45.5/w.
Intensive course (01.07.12 - 28.07.12)	+56.5/w.
Intensive course (28.10.12 - 31.12.12)	-56.5/w.
Intensive course (01.01.12 - 28.01.12)	-56.5/w.
Super intensive course (01.07.12 - 28.07.12)	+77.5/w.
Super intensive course (28.10.12 - 31.12.12)	-77.5/w.
Super intensive course (01.01.12 - 28.01.12)	-77.5/w.
Combined course 20+5 (01.07.12 - 28.07.12)	+108/w.
Combined course 20+5 (28.10.12 - 31.12.12)	-108/w.
Combined course 20+5 (01.01.12 - 28.01.12)	-108/w.
Combined course 20+10 (01.07.12 - 28.07.12)	+145.5/w.
Combined course 20+10 (28.10.12 - 31.12.12)	-145.5/w.
Combined course 20+10 (01.01.12 - 28.01.12)	-145.5/w.
DELF course (B1/B2) (01.07.12 - 28.07.12)	+56.5/w.
DELF course (B1/B2) (28.10.12 - 31.12.12)	-56.5/w.
DELF course (B1/B2) (01.01.12 - 28.01.12)	-56.5/w.
DALF course (01.07.12 - 28.07.12)	+56.5/w.
DALF course (28.10.12 - 31.12.12)	-56.5/w.
DALF course (01.01.12 - 28.01.12)	-56.5/w.
TCF course (01.07.12 - 28.07.12)	+56.5/w.
TCF course (28.10.12 - 31.12.12)	-56.5/w.
TCF course (01.01.12 - 28.01.12)	-56.5/w.