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Montreux College (13-17)

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Language courses for children and teenagers abroad: Montreux College (13-17)

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The school

Levels: Beginner to Advanced
School size: S
Accommodations: Host family
Options available: Adventure, Arts, Watersports
Camp start dates: 05.07 / 12.07 / 19.07 / 26.07 / 02.08.2021
Wifi: WiFi is free

The students

Ages: 13 - 17 years
Nationality mix: Switzerland, Spain, United States, etc..
ratings: 36 authentic opinions

Situated right in the picturesque centre of Montreux, the language school is only a stone's throw from the central train station and 5 minutes' walk from the shores of Lake Geneva. This modern and welcoming school has spacious, bright and well-equipped classrooms. A common room with computers and free internet access allows students to work independently or just relax and surf the web after classes. The building is also equipped with a sports hall and a cafeteria where lunch is served.

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Language course
Course material
Student card and city map
Diploma or certificate
Travel documents
Bus Travel Card
School bus service
Accommodation, full board
Activity programme
Excursions programme
Supervision by French-speaking group leaders
Train station transfer (pick-up and drop-off) (Montreux)
Visitor's tax

Lessons: 20 of 45 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 5 week(s)
Levels: Beginner to advanced (C1)

Students/class: Max 15
Minimum age: 13 years
Schedule: 09:30-11:45 (Mon), 08:30-11:45 (Tues, Wed, Thu, Fri); Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.

French classes take place in the mornings and are given by highly qualified teachers. Challenging and personalised, the lessons are based on a modern and interactive approach to language learning that will allow you to make rapid progress without even realising it! The standard course includes 4 lessons per day.
In addition to the 20 weekly lessons of the standard course, you may book a minimum of 5 private lessons of 45 minutes per week in order to enjoy personalised classes.

Course info

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1620 USD

2790 USD

4020 USD

5250 USD

6540 USD

USD 1 ≈ EUR 0.87 (Not-binding exchange rate)

Options

One-to-one course, 5 lessons/week (per week)	320 USD
PLUS adventure, 3 lessons/week (per week)	250 USD
PLUS arts, 3 lessons/week (per week)	150 USD
PLUS watersports, 3 lessons/week (per week)	250 USD
UM (unaccompanied minor) service (pick-up and drop-off)	100 USD
Airport transfer from/to Geneva (pick-up and drop-off) Arrival and departure between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.	300 USD
Airport transfer from/to Geneva (pick-up and drop-off) Different arrival and departure times	410 USD
Airport transfer from/to Geneva (pick-up and drop-off) private	860 USD
Train station transfer from/to Montreux (pick-up and drop-off) (included)
Train station transfer from/to Zurich (pick-up and drop-off) (Transfer by bus)	330 USD
Train station transfer from/to Olten (pick-up and drop-off) (Transfer by bus)	260 USD
Train station transfer from/to Bern (pick-up and drop-off) (Transfer by bus)	180 USD
Train station transfer from/to Fribourg (pick-up and drop-off) (Transfer by bus)	130 USD

Starting dates 1 wk

05.07 / 12.07 / 19.07 / 26.07 / 02.08.2021

Starting dates 2 wk

05.07 / 12.07 / 19.07 / 26.07.2021

Starting dates 3 wk

05.07 / 12.07 / 19.07.2021

Starting dates 4 wk

05.07 / 12.07.2021

Starting dates 5 wk

05.07.2021

Arrival: Sunday
Departure: Saturday

Lessons: 25 of 45 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 5 week(s)
Levels: Beginner to advanced (C1)

Students/class: Max 15
Minimum age: 13 years
Schedule: 09:30-12:30 (Mon), 08:30-12:30 (Tues, Wed, Thu, Fri); Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.

French classes take place in the mornings and are given by highly qualified teachers. Challenging and personalised, the lessons are based on a modern and interactive approach to language learning that will allow you to make rapid progress without even realising it! The intensive course includes 1 extra lesson per day dedicated to conversation, listening and reading comprehension.

Course info

Free quote

Enrol

1710 USD

2950 USD

4270 USD

5550 USD

6910 USD

USD 1 ≈ EUR 0.87 (Not-binding exchange rate)

Options

PLUS adventure, 3 lessons/week (per week)	250 USD
PLUS arts, 3 lessons/week (per week)	150 USD
PLUS watersports, 3 lessons/week (per week)	250 USD
UM (unaccompanied minor) service (pick-up and drop-off)	100 USD
Airport transfer from/to Geneva (pick-up and drop-off) Arrival and departure between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.	300 USD
Airport transfer from/to Geneva (pick-up and drop-off) Different arrival and departure times	410 USD
Airport transfer from/to Geneva (pick-up and drop-off) private	860 USD
Train station transfer from/to Montreux (pick-up and drop-off) (included)
Train station transfer from/to Zurich (pick-up and drop-off) (Transfer by bus)	330 USD
Train station transfer from/to Olten (pick-up and drop-off) (Transfer by bus)	260 USD
Train station transfer from/to Bern (pick-up and drop-off) (Transfer by bus)	180 USD
Train station transfer from/to Fribourg (pick-up and drop-off) (Transfer by bus)	130 USD

Starting dates 1 wk

05.07 / 12.07 / 19.07 / 26.07 / 02.08.2021

Starting dates 2 wk

05.07 / 12.07 / 19.07 / 26.07.2021

Starting dates 3 wk

05.07 / 12.07 / 19.07.2021

Starting dates 4 wk

05.07 / 12.07.2021

Starting dates 5 wk

05.07.2021

Arrival: Sunday
Departure: Saturday

Lessons: General (group): 20 of 45 minutes
+ Watersports: 3 of 120 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 5 week(s)
Levels: Beginner to advanced (C1)

Students/class: Max 15
Minimum age: 13 years
Schedule: General (group): 09:30-11:45 (Mon), 08:30-11:45 (Tues, Wed, Thu, Fri)
Watersports: 14:00-16:00 (Mon, Tues), 16:00-18:00 (Thu); Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.

Course info

Free quote

Enrol

1870 USD

3290 USD

4770 USD

6250 USD

7790 USD

USD 1 ≈ EUR 0.87 (Not-binding exchange rate)

Options

Starting dates 1 wk

05.07 / 12.07 / 19.07 / 26.07 / 02.08.2021

Starting dates 2 wk

05.07 / 12.07 / 19.07 / 26.07.2021

Starting dates 3 wk

05.07 / 12.07 / 19.07.2021

Starting dates 4 wk

05.07 / 12.07.2021

Starting dates 5 wk

05.07.2021

Arrival: Sunday
Departure: Saturday

Lessons: General (group): 20 of 45 minutes
+ Adventure: 3 of 120 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 5 week(s)
Levels: Beginner to advanced (C1)

Students/class: Max 15
Minimum age: 13 years
Schedule: General (group): 09:30-11:45 (Mon), 08:30-11:45 (Tues, Wed, Thu, Fri)
Adventure: 14:00-16:00 (Mon, Tues, Thu); Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.

Course info

Free quote

Enrol

1870 USD

3290 USD

4770 USD

6250 USD

7790 USD

USD 1 ≈ EUR 0.87 (Not-binding exchange rate)

Options

Starting dates 1 wk

05.07 / 12.07 / 19.07 / 26.07 / 02.08.2021

Starting dates 2 wk

05.07 / 12.07 / 19.07 / 26.07.2021

Starting dates 3 wk

05.07 / 12.07 / 19.07.2021

Starting dates 4 wk

05.07 / 12.07.2021

Starting dates 5 wk

05.07.2021

Arrival: Sunday
Departure: Saturday

Lessons: General (group): 20 of 45 minutes
+ Arts: 3 of 180 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 5 week(s)
Levels: Beginner to advanced (C1)

Students/class: Max 15
Minimum age: 13 years
Schedule: General (group): 09:30-11:45 (Mon), 08:30-11:45 (Tues, Wed, Thu, Fri)
Arts: 14:00-17:00 (Mon, Tues, Thu); Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.

Course info

Free quote

Enrol

1770 USD

3090 USD

4470 USD

5850 USD

7290 USD

USD 1 ≈ EUR 0.87 (Not-binding exchange rate)

Options

Starting dates 1 wk

05.07 / 12.07 / 19.07 / 26.07 / 02.08.2021

Starting dates 2 wk

05.07 / 12.07 / 19.07 / 26.07.2021

Starting dates 3 wk

05.07 / 12.07 / 19.07.2021

Starting dates 4 wk

05.07 / 12.07.2021

Starting dates 5 wk

05.07.2021

Arrival: Sunday
Departure: Saturday

100% authentic opinions

These students attended a course in this school through ESL – Language studies abroad and their evaluation has been checked. Students' opinions don't necessarily correspond to those of ESL – Language studies abroad, but reflect the individual experience of those participants. This is meant to provide you with further information about this school.

4.2/5

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92% of students recommending this school

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36 students gave their opinion about this school

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Anna-Maria H.

17 years old - Switzerland

/ 5

Die Stadt selber war sehr schön, nur habe ich eine halbe Stunde entfernt gewohnt, was das ganze ein bisschen eingeschränkt hat. Die Schule an sich war gut ausgestattet und hatte einen sehr guten Standort. Der Unterricht war zum Teil etwas langweilig gestaltet und nicht sehr abwechslungsreich.

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Do you think you've made progress?

« Ja vorallem weil ich viel Französisch gehört habe und reden musste. In der Grammatik hab ich einen genaueren Überblick über die Zeitformen bekommen sonst nicht viel. »

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« Molti progressi soprattutto perché non c’era nessuno che parlava italiano! »

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« I monitori »

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« Die Schule ist nicht zu gross und gemütlich. »

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Ella S.

16 years old - Switzerland

/ 5

Die Organisation der Aktivitäten war nicht sehr gut. Es gab fast nur Schweizer. Sehr freundlich, viel gelernt durch Gespräche Die Organisation war nicht immer da.

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3 weeks, July 2018

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Do you think you've made progress?

« Ja. Gut erklärt, sehr verständlich, viel gesprochen. »

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School highlights

« Unterricht, lehrpersonnen »

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« Auf Wünsche/Bedürfnisse der Schüler eingehen. Aktivitäten gut organisieren. Den Schülern gewisse Eigenständigkeit/Unabhängigkeit lassen. »

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Do you think you've made progress?

« Ich denke ich habe in der Grammatik keine Fortschritte gemacht, jedoch kann ich etwas besser Französisch sprechen. »

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School highlights

« Man hat einen schönen Ausblick von der Schule auf ganz Montreux. »

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« Das Jazz Festival und die Montreux Sonnenuntergänge bei der Freddy Mercury Statue. »

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Do you think you've made progress?

« Ja ich habe definitiv fortschritte erzielt. Vorallem in der Aussprache, der Wortwahl und den Verstehen. Erreicht habe ich dies durch den Unterricht und den Austaush mit der Gastfamilie »

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« Die Ausflüge waren sehr interessant und ich fand, dass die Programme am nachmittag sehr unterhaltsam waren. »

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« Das Essen war ein wenig mangelhaft. »

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Julia H.

14 years old - Switzerland

/ 5

Der Eindruck der Gastfamilie war immer positiv, sie waren stehst freundlich und zuvorkommend. Der Kursort lag Zentral und konnte ohne Probleme vom Bahnhof aus erreicht werden. Die Schule war weitgehend sehr gut, ich habe viel gelernt, jedoch lief wegen des Wetters nicht immer alles nach Plan.Die einzigen Mängel die fest stellen konnten, lagen beim Essen. Das Essen war an einem von 10 Mittagessen geniessbar,meiner Meinung nach war es des Öftern Fertigessen. Ich finde es eine tolle und hilfreiche Schule für alle Arten von Sprachleves. Bei uns waren alle Lehrer bis auf eine Lehrperson immer reinlich und haben einem geholfen wenn man eine Frage oder ein Problem hatte. Wir kamen alle gut miteinander aus und unternahmen viel zusammen, ich zum Beispiel schloss Freundschaften für s Leben. Ich und meine Gastschwester haben oft mit der Familie gesprochen und hatten eine gute Zeit mit ihnen. Der Weg zur Schule war unkompliziert, wir fuhren nur 5- 7 Minuten mit dem Zug und mussten nicht weit gehen, da die Schule und die Gastfamilie nahe bei Bahnhof lagen. Wir haben sehr viel mit der Schule unternommen, meiner Meinung und deren anderer manchmal sogar etwas zu viel. Wir hatten von morgens bis Abends Programm und sind viel Bus und Zug gefahren( einmal einen Weg 1 Stunde mit dem Car bis in den Kanton Wallis für einen Zoobesuch), dies war teilweise anstrengend.

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2 weeks, July 2018

Destination (4.7 / 5)
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Teaching (4 / 5)
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Do you think you've made progress?

« Ich habe definitiv fortschritte gemacht, vokalem in der Sprache, ich bin viel selbstbewusster in der Kommunikation geworden. In der Grammatik habe ich ebenfalls viel Wissen bekommen. »

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« Ich fand die Abend Aktivitäten immer toll (Barbecue am See oder Picknicken am Strand etc.). Man hat viele neue Kontakte, auch mit zahlreichen Personen aus dem Ausland geknüpft. »

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Host family
The school personally selects the families in charge of welcoming young students. Students stay in double rooms, shared with another participant. This accommodation option is one of the best ways to immerse yourself completely in the region’s culture. Thanks to your daily interactions with the family, you'll learn how to express yourself in French in total immersion, all while getting to know the way of life of the French-speaking Swiss firsthand.

Note: This type of accommodation is best suited to independent students who will be able to get to the school on their own using public transport.

The school organises a leisure programme with numerous sports and cultural activities, including beach volleyball, swimming, evenings by the lake or sightseeing trips in the region to keep you entertained after your French classes! Two excursions (one half-day and one full-day) are organised every week, allowing you to explore the treasures of this wonderful area: visit Vevey and its "Alimentarium" museum, take a steamboat trip up Lake Geneva, visit Lausanne and its Olympic Museum and much more!

Sample weekly programme

	Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
Morning	Arrival to host family's home	Classes	Classes	Classes	Classes	Classes + test	Excursion to Gruyères	Free day with host family
Afternoon	Arrival to host family's home	Activity programme or PLUS course	Activity programme or PLUS course	Waterpark	Activity programme or PLUS course	Half day trip to Chillon Castle	Excursion to Gruyères	Free day with host family
Evening	Evening with host family	Evening with host family	Barbecue	Evening with host family	Pizza, fajitas or burger party	Evening with host family	Evening with host family	Evening with host family