WHAT WE LIKE about this Program! - Charming, cosmopolitan town on lake Geneva - Stunning views & countryside - Surrounded by majestic Swiss Alps - School located in the town center

Enjoy a French language course in Switzerland at our language school in the city of Montreux.

Montreux is situated on Lake Geneva (Lac Leman) in the French speaking part of Switzerland and is known as the "Pearl of the Swiss Riviera". Montreux is completely surrounded by the majestic Swiss Alps. The peaks of Mont Blanc, Matterhorn and a dozen other mountains soar skyward over 4000 meters.

To the west and east of Montreux, vineyards dot the lakeside terraces and reflect a gentle "joie de vivre" blessed by Bacchus, the god of wine. A charming cosmopolitan city, Montreux boasts a stunning six-mile promenade along the lake, riddled with hidden beaches and harbors. The town hosts many international events and festivals, as well as the world famous jazz festival in July.

SCHOOL FACILITIES - Convenient downtown location - 8 comfortable classrooms - Views over the lake - Amenities include terrace and computer lab with free internet access & WiFi

Our school is housed in a modern and attractive building, which is located in the centre of Montreux, overlooking Lake Geneva. Situated in the most lively and bustling streets in the town, the school features comfortable classrooms with a shady terrace and views over the lake. It is located only 5 minutes walking distance to both the bus and train station.

The Montreux International Jazz Festival, the Christmas Market, several cinemas, shopping centres, bars, restaurants, as well as several sports clubs and the famous Casino are all no more than 10 minutes walk from the front door.

PROGRAM BASICS - Open to all language levels - Unlimited course length - Courses run Monday through Friday (School is closed on Saturdays & Sundays) - Max. 10 students per class

Standard: (20 lessons per week)
Intensive: (25 lessons per week)
Super Intensive: (30 lessons per week)

All of the teachers work in their mother tongue and are professionally qualified to teach French as a foreign language. Many teachers regularly participate in teacher training sessions to refresh and enhance their skills so the students can benefit from their language learning experience to the fullest.

After classes are over for the day, our program allows you plenty of time to discover your new country, culture, traditions and everyday life.

Examples of typical cultural opportunities: visit to the Castle of Chillon, Vallorbe (beautiful stalactite caves), hiking in the Alps, visit to a local chocolate factory, water sports during the summer or skiing in the winter etc. Enjoy one of the cities many international events and festivals, as well as the world famous jazz festival in July!

Examples of weekend excursions: Geneva, the mediaeval village of Gruyères, the Olympic Museum in Lausanne, the glacier on Diablerets (3000 m.), the ski resorts of Verbier or Zermatt, and why not Milan (just 3 hours by train), Paris (4 hours by train), Lyon (3 hours by train).

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Host Family (private or shared rooms - 2 meals daily)
Living with a local host family is the most effective way to become fully immersed in the language and culture. All families are carefully selected and visited regularly to ensure quality standards. We choose only quality families who have a genuine interest in international exchange. Many families live near the school and the commute is usually no more than 20-30 minutes.

Self Catering Apartments (private or shared room) no meals.
Apartments are also located about 20-30 minutes away from the school and are shared with other international students. Apartments are co-ed, however, bedrooms are same-gender. The apartments always include a well-equipped kitchen (including cooking utensils), shared bathroom and living areas. The apartments vary in location, size and number of bedrooms, but expect to share with 2 - 4 other students.

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