Alpadia – Montreux-Riviera

About

Between the lake and mountains, the region around Lake Geneva offers an exceptional range of sports and cultural activities. Take a language course for teenagers (13-17 y/o) in Montreux and seize this unique opportunity to learn French in one of the most beautiful regions of Switzerland.

  • Central location near the main train station and just steps away from the promenades of Lake Geneva
  • Summer courses in Switzerland offer the ultimate immersion experience with students staying in a local French-speaking homestay
  • A modern course centre with excellent facilities including spacious classrooms and WiFi throughout
  • Varied activity programme with world-famous cultural events, outdoor leisure activitites and trips to Caillers Chocolate factory, Gruyères village, Vevey and Lausanne

Course package

  • Standard 20 (20 lessons, 15 hours per week)
  • Intensive 25 (25 lessons, 18.45 hours per week)

Lesson length
45 minutes

The lessons and course structure
Your French language summer course will follow a curriculum specifically designed for younger learners delivered by experienced teachers in a welcoming environment.

  • Speaking and listening skills
  • Reading, writing, vocabulary and grammar
  • Collaborative projects encouraging creativity, time management and leadership

Entry levels
All levels from beginner to advanced

Maximum class size
15 students

Accommodation
Homestay

Meal plan
All meals are included and we can cater for a range of dietary needs including vegetarian, vegan and no pork

Activities & excursions

  • Afternoon and evening activities at the school or in the local area
  • Excursions to nearby landmarks and tourist attractions

Shared transfers (one-way fare)

CHF 200 – Geneva GVA
FREE – Montreux train station

Application fee: 125 CHF

Premium additional courses: Adrenalin / Watersports 225 CHF per week


Main Focus
  • French
Secondary Focus
  • Adrenalin
  • Watersports
Activities
  • Badminton
  • Basketball
  • Beach
  • Evening Activities
  • Excursions
  • Football
  • Kayaking
  • Mini-Golf
  • Pedalo
  • Swimming
  • Table Tennis
  • Volleyba
Languages
  • French
Age Range
13-17
Duration
  • 1 week
  • 2 weeks
  • 3 weeks
  • 4 weeks
  • 5 weeks
  • 6 weeks
Starting Dates
30 June, 7 July, 14 July, 21 July, 28 July 2024
Price
  • 1 week: 1'575 CHF (20 lessons per week)
  • 2 weeks: 2'820 CHF (20 lessons per week)
  • 3 weeks: 4'230 CHF (20 lessons per week)
  • 4 weeks: 5'640 CHF (20 lessons per week)
Additional Information
  • Family stay: Yes
  • Meals: included
  • Airport transfer: not included
  • Insurance: not included
  • Laundry: not included

Facts & Figures

15
Participants per class
60
Participants per week
15
Nationalities
Switzerland, Spain, Germany, USA, UK
Top Nationalities
1 to 15
Ratio staff per participant
50/50
Ratio boys girls
1, 2
Participants per room


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