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

Montreux is situated next to 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, the Matterhorn and a dozen more 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.

Montreux is a charming cosmopolitan city and home to many famous people who have made this city their home. It has a stunning 6-mile promenade on long the lake, riddled with hidden beaches and harbors.

It plays host to many international events and festivals including classical music and the world famous jazz festival in July.

It also has a good selection of galleries, museums, restaurants, cafes, bars and boutiques. Another popular activity is a walking tour focusing on famous writers and artists like Hemingway and Chaplin, who have lived or stayed here in the past.

Just outside of the city to the north, there are the Pre-Alps where cheese making, skiing, hiking, paragliding, hot-air ballooning, rafting, canyoning, etc. reign supreme. Close by is the ancient Roman town of Vevey, La Tour de Peilz and the nearby villages of Corseaux, Corsier, Chardonne/Mont-Pèlerin, Jongny, St-Lègier/La Chiésaz and Blonay each make for a great day trips from the school.

Our program allows you plenty of time to discover your new country, culture and customs. Below are some of our recommended highlights. Some tours and packages can be organized when booking your program, please see the program price page for more information.

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Castle of Chillon,
Vallorbe beautiful stalactite caves,
hiking in the Alps,
visit a local chocolate factories,
great water sports,
skiing in the winter,
many international events and festivals

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SCHOOL FACILITIES
8 Comfortable classrooms, terrace, balcony views over the lake, modern equipment, computer lab with free internet access.

The school is housed in a modern and attractive building located in the center of Montreux over looking (Lake Geneva).

Situated on the most lively and bustling street in the town, the school overs comfortable classrooms with a shady terrace and views over the lake. Conveniently located only 5 minutes on foot, from both the bus or train station.

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

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THE BASICS
Course for all language levels - set dates for beginners - use of course materials - each student will be expected to take a short placement test on the first Monday morning - lessons are usually held in the mornings starting 09:00am each day - min age 18 - Max. 10 students per class - unlimited course length.

Standard: (20 lessons per week).
Intensive: (25 lessons per week).
Combined: (20 group + 8 private per week).
Super Intensive Course: (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.

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Host Family (private or shared rooms - 2 meals daily).

The vast majority of our students choose to stay with a host family. It is unquestionably the most effective way to really plunge yourself into French-speaking culture and to make rapid progress. There's no doubt that students who choose to live with a French-speaking family assimilate the language much more rapidly.

Daily contact with the family enables you to practice the language constantly, as well as to explore the mentality, expressions and customs of the French-speaking Swiss people in a pleasant and friendly setting.

NOTES: Airport transfers may be included or available, also extra nights can be booked before / after course (at an additional cost), please check price page for details. The Sunday night accommodation before your course begins on Monday, is included in the program price. All meals will be local custom and meal times may be different to what you are used to, however you are not obligated to eat all your meals with the family, just notify them when you will not be returning to eat.. Our families are diverse with young couples without children, couples with children (of all age groups) and older couples with grown children who are no longer at home. Please see the Accommodation link for additional information.
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