ALPADIA - Language Schools Montreux
Grand-Rue 42, Montreux, 1820, Switzerland
ALPADIA - Language Schools Montreux
This course is designed for students who wish to combine a group course with private lessons in order to acquire a deeper knowledge of the language. Taking extra private lessons is an excellent way of intensifying oral communication exercises outside a group. Our Combi programmes are ideal for students wishing to make the most of the course in terms of language progress. Thanks to tailor-made activities, the course will prepare students for future language challenges in various domains. This course is the STANDARD course + 10 individual lessons.
Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary and Grammar
ALPADIA does not hold classes on the holiday dates above. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.
Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.
Average | 8 students |
Maximum | 12 students |
Age range | 16 years old and older |
Average | 23 years old (19 in the summer) |
ALPADIA School 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.
The nationality and age mix at ALPADIA - Language Schools Montreux varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 23. In the summer, the average age is 19.
ALPADIA does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.
Our school in Montreux is on the main street on the edge of Lake Geneva. The beautiful promenade is surrounded by exotic plants, which help make this one of the most visited places in French-speaking Switzerland.
You can easily reach the school from your accommodation by bus or train with stations only five minutes away on foot. The course centre has comfortable and bright classrooms, a cafeteria plus a fully-equipped kitchen and welcoming terraces where you can relax with friends. The size of Alpadia Montreux means that we are able to give students our personal attention and be there for you when you arrive and throughout your stay.
Thanks to the many in-house computers and wireless network through-out the school, you can go online and check your emails for free. At the end of class, you can go straight onto the terraces by Lake Geneva with the other students or visit the shops nearby.
I liked the lessons of Ophelie, because she was always well prepared and the lessons were varied. She also spread a good mood in the class.
Show details » Read more...I made a lot of friends and great memories !
ALPADIA’s location is 5 minutes walk from the station, very easy to get to!!
And also the hotel affiliated with Alpadia was very comfortable.
In the school,I participated few activities.(making chocolate cake,crepes )
I really liked the quality of the materials and they were so delicious.
It was my first time in Switzerland
Overall very nice and helpful people but really depends on teacher and how many students are in the class.
Great location of the school and I really enjoyed the cultural activities in the group.
The class size was pretty good, and the teachers knew how to make it the best experience for all of the students. But the teachers can vary in energy and motivation. The School is not organized the best. There is a app that you get a login to get updates on the schedule, but this is managed really poorly and sometimes was only updated on Sunday evening. The activities were okay but often had to get cancelled because too little people entered. Otherwise the school was good.
Show details » Read more...It was an unforgettable experience. I had really good classes with amazing teachers, activities that were fun and at the same time educational. It was the ideal learning experience, because everyone was speaking in French so I could improve my French in a way that i couldn’t imagine.
The idea of living in a house with a French couple was a little scary at first, but after I realized that was really good, because I could also learn by living among the daily bases of an ideal Swiss life. Overall it was a really good experience that I will never forget.
As a 17 year old I was nervous to study abroad for the first time alone, but ALPADIA made my experience worthy and so much fun. Learning french was easy because the faculty was so fun making activities in class to help students understand the grammar/vocabulary easier. My host family were very welcoming as they introduced the Swiss culture to myself for the first time. Truly an unforgettable experience!
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I really liked my homestay family, because they took really good care of me!
The teachers were very helpful when I didn't understand something and knowledgeable.
The teaching material: books were good.
The location of the school was really good,because there was a bus station close by and a shopping center in the area.
The activities were really interesting, because you could learn about some cultural trades from Switzerland.
Negative:
The classrooms were a little too small and it was really hot in summer even though there were fans around.
The school administrative material: timetable, regulation etc. was all in French so it was difficult for a beginner (like me) to understand.
I enjoyed and learned a lot in only one week at the Language School in Montreux.
Teachers were experienced and helpful. They were also extremely respectful regarding your level of knowledge.
I am planning to return to improve myself. The school location and the facility were excellent.
I just knew one teacher, who was very good. I think that the apartment deserves another look! The location and facilities were wonderful.
Show details » Read more...I really enjoyed the experience, but I think one week was a short time. I think two weeks to make a "cycle" was more ideal, because when I was starting to understand the dynamics and what to study in the course methodology, the course was already concluding.
I really liked the standard classes (with Teacher Yoann) and classes of "Intensive Communication". I was only disappointed with and would not repeat the "Premium" classes. I expected written group work (as is stated on the site), but during the first class, the teacher said it was "individual work", and to ask help if I had any questions.
Location and access: Excellent.
Homestays are carefully selected and offer students the opportunity to learn more about the local culture in a comfortable setting while studying French in Montreux. These homes are often around 45 minutes away from the school by public transport. Families usually offer affordable meal plans that allow you to sample the local cuisine. If you have special requests or diet restrictions (because of religion or health reasons), please let us know in advance. Your housing starts on the Sunday before your first day of class and ends on the Saturday after your last day of class, unless otherwise noted. Learn more about homestay housing
Student residences are more suitable for an independent student, who is looking for clean, basic accommodation at an economic price. All students must be 18+. Your housing starts on the Sunday before your first day of class and ends on the Saturday after your last day of class, unless otherwise noted. Student residences often do not include any meal plan. Learn more about student residence accommodation
It is possible to live in a rented apartment during your study in Montreux, but this tends to be more expensive. ALPADIA provides some assistance with apartment rentals or you can rent an apartment on your own. Learn more about apartment housing
We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.
Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged Fr. 125 when you register.
Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Montreux based on your budget, schedule and preferences.
Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.
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