INTENSIVE French

ALPADIA - Language Schools Montreux

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Course description

The INTENSIVE course differs from the standard course because of its fast work pace and further investigation into subjects with a more communicative and relaxed approach with optional topics and conversation. The 5 additional lessons per week mainly focus on oral communication. A highly effective exercise based on immediate and hands-on practice which allows for longlasting language learning.

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary and Grammar

Class schedule

Course duration
1-52 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday (except for beginners)
Start dates for beginners
02 Dec 2024, 06 Jan 2025, 03 Feb 2025, 03 Mar 2025, 07 Apr 2025, 05 May 2025, 02 Jun 2025, 07 Jul 2025, 04 Aug 2025, 01 Sep 2025, 29 Sep 2025, 27 Oct 2025 and 01 Dec 2025
Classes per week
25 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 45 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday
School holidays
23 Dec 2024 - 05 Jan 2025, 01 Jan 2025, 02 Jan 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 29 May 2025, 09 Jun 2025, 01 Aug 2025, 22 Sep 2025, 25 Dec 2025

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 times

You can choose from the following class times:

Morning session
08:30 AM - 01:00 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

All levels, beginner to advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level. You may also take this test before your arrival in Montreux.

Class size

Average 8 students
Maximum 12 students

Student age

Age range 16 years old and older
Average 23 years old
(19 in the summer)

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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Reviews

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based on 10 reviews
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"The school is like a big family and I improved my French"

Maja Ludescher, student from Austria

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.

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My ratings for this school

Quality of teaching
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Housing
Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
14 Aug 2023 - 25 Aug 2023
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"I’ll say it was a great place to learn French !"

Rio Tachiiri, student from France

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

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
17 Apr 2023 - 28 Apr 2023
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"Nice experience to learn language & have holidays at the same time"

Marcella Majernik, student from Slovakia

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.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
16 Aug 2021 - 27 Aug 2021
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"It was a very welcoming and helpful language stay"

Dirk Klein, student from Switzerland

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.

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My ratings for this school

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Housing
Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
26 Jul 2021 - 13 Aug 2021
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"An amazing experience that boosted my French"

Theo Pracownik, student from Brazil

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.

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My ratings for this school

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Housing
Duration of study
3 weeks
Date of study
30 Sep 2019 - 25 Oct 2019
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"Life changing"

Shaikha Aldhaheri, student from United Arab Emirates

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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My ratings for this school

Quality of teaching
School facilities
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Housing
Duration of study
7 weeks
Date of study
5 Mar 2018 - 27 Apr 2018
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"It was a good learning experience."

Saphira Huesler, student from Netherlands

Positive:
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.

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My ratings for this school

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Housing
Duration of study
3 weeks
Date of study
10 Jul 2017 - 4 Aug 2017
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"I really enjoyed the language school in Montreux. Thank you!"

Judit Lovei, student from Canada

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.

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My ratings for this school

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Date of study
12 Jun 2017 - 16 Jun 2017
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"I would describe it as an amazing experience."

Fernando Gonçalves da Costa, student from Brazil

I just knew one teacher, who was very good. I think that the apartment deserves another look! The location and facilities were wonderful.

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My ratings for this school

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Date of study
13 Jul 2015 - 17 Jul 2015
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"An interesting experience, but the course should be taken with time, and should be planned out for short stays"

Cátia de Jesus Leira, student from Portugal

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.

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My ratings for this school

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Date of study
16 Mar 2015 - 20 Mar 2015
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.
housing

Housing

ALPADIA offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay, Double room (Bed & Breakfast)

NZ$ 538
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast (7 meals per week)
Distance to school: 45 minutes
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 538
Staying with a host family is a great way to dig deeper into local culture, to discover the environment and the daily life of your hosts. We maintain excellent contacts with our host families, who are carefully selected and evaluated in order to fulfil our quality requirements.

In a host family, your stay will take on another dimension by offering you numerous possibilities to practise the language outside of the French lessons, in a natural and encouraging setting, during, for example, meals, evenings and outings with the family.

Homestay, Single room (Bed & Breakfast)

NZ$ 642
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast (7 meals per week)
Distance to school: 45 minutes
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 642
Staying with a host family is a great way to dig deeper into local culture, to discover the environment and the daily life of your hosts. We maintain excellent contacts with our host families, who are carefully selected and evaluated in order to fulfil our quality requirements.

In a host family, your stay will take on another dimension by offering you numerous possibilities to practise the language outside of the French lessons, in a natural and encouraging setting, during, for example, meals, evenings and outings with the family.

Homestay,Double room (Half Board)

NZ$ 642
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Distance to school: 45 minutes
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 642
Staying with a host family is a great way to dig deeper into local culture, to discover the environment and the daily life of your hosts. We maintain excellent contacts with our host families, who are carefully selected and evaluated in order to fulfil our quality requirements.

In a host family, your stay will take on another dimension by offering you numerous possibilities to practise the language outside of the French lessons, in a natural and encouraging setting, during, for example, meals, evenings and outings with the family.

Homestay,Single room (Half Board)

NZ$ 735
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Distance to school: 45 minutes
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 735
Staying with a host family is a great way to dig deeper into local culture, to discover the environment and the daily life of your hosts. We maintain excellent contacts with our host families, who are carefully selected and evaluated in order to fulfil our quality requirements.

In a host family, your stay will take on another dimension by offering you numerous possibilities to practise the language outside of the French lessons, in a natural and encouraging setting, during, for example, meals, evenings and outings with the family.
student-residence

Aigle residence, Double room (No Meals)

NZ$ 828
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: In the city center of Montreux
Housing type: Student residence
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: No meals
Distance to school: 20 minutes by train or subway
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 12:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 12:00 PM
Restriction: 2 students must book together
NZ$ 828
Modern studios with double beds and a private bathroom, our residences have fully-equipped kitchens with fridge, stove, microwave and coffee machine and, indoor parking is available. Speak to an advisor to find out more.

Modern studios with double beds, private bathroom
Fully-equipped kitchen with fridge, stove, microwave and coffee machine
Single large and bright bedrooms with private bathroom
Communal fully-equipped kitchen (private fridge and microwave in the accommodation)

Aigle residence, Single person room (No Meals)

NZ$ 1,097
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: In the city center of Montreux
Housing type: Student residence
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Distance to school: 20 minutes by train or subway
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 12:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 12:00 PM
NZ$ 1,097
Modern studios with double beds and a private bathroom, our residences have fully-equipped kitchens with fridge, stove, microwave and coffee machine and, indoor parking is available. Speak to an advisor to find out more.

Modern studios with double beds, private bathroom
Fully-equipped kitchen with fridge, stove, microwave and coffee machine
Single large and bright bedrooms with private bathroom
Communal fully-equipped kitchen (private fridge and microwave in the accommodation)
apartment

Les Alpes apartment, Double room (No meals)

NZ$ 517
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: In the city center of Montreux
Housing type: Apartment
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, computers, wireless internet, free internet, and tV room
Distance to school: 5 - 10 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 12:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 12:00 PM
Restriction: 2 students must book together
NZ$ 517
Sharing an apartment with fellow Alpadia students is ideal if you are looking to be more independent. All apartments are located within walking distance to the school. Single and double bedrooms available, with shared bathroom. This is a guide price only, the final price will depend on the specific room type you choose. Speak to an advisor to find out more.

Single and double rooms
Shared bathroom
Within walking distance to the school
Sharing with Alpadia students only

Riviera apartment, Double room (No meals)

NZ$ 517
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: In the city center of Montreux
Housing type: Apartment
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, computers, wireless internet, free internet, and tV room
Distance to school: 5 - 10 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 12:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 12:00 PM
Restriction: 2 students must book together
NZ$ 517
Sharing an apartment with fellow Alpadia students is ideal if you are looking to be more independent. All apartments are located within walking distance to the school. Single and double bedrooms available, with shared bathroom. This is a guide price only, the final price will depend on the specific room type you choose. Speak to an advisor to find out more.

Single and double rooms
Shared bathroom
Within walking distance to the school
Sharing with Alpadia students only

Les Alpes apartment, Single person room (No Meals)

NZ$ 704
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: In the city center of Montreux
Housing type: Apartment
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, computers, wireless internet, free internet, and tV room
Distance to school: 5 - 10 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 12:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 12:00 PM
NZ$ 704
Sharing an apartment with fellow Alpadia students is ideal if you are looking to be more independent. All apartments are located within walking distance to the school. Single and double bedrooms available, with shared bathroom. This is a guide price only, the final price will depend on the specific room type you choose. Speak to an advisor to find out more.

Single and double rooms
Shared bathroom
Within walking distance to the school
Sharing with Alpadia students only

Riviera apartment, Single person room (No Meals)

NZ$ 704
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: In the city center of Montreux
Housing type: Apartment
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, computers, wireless internet, free internet, and tV room
Distance to school: 5 - 10 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 12:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 12:00 PM
NZ$ 704
Sharing an apartment with fellow Alpadia students is ideal if you are looking to be more independent. All apartments are located within walking distance to the school. Single and double bedrooms available, with shared bathroom. This is a guide price only, the final price will depend on the specific room type you choose. Speak to an advisor to find out more.

Single and double rooms
Shared bathroom
Within walking distance to the school
Sharing with Alpadia students only

Studio du Lac, Double room (No meals)

NZ$ 787
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: In the city center of Montreux
Housing type: Apartment
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, and tV room
Distance to school: 5 - 10 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 12:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 12:00 PM
Restriction: 2 students must book together
NZ$ 787
Ideally located next to the lake, the studio offers total independence and privacy, perfect for couples or friends studying together.

Single or double
Private kitchen & bathroom
Bright spacious studio apartment
A few minutes away from Lake Geneva

Vevey apartment, Double room (No meals)

NZ$ 828
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: In the city center of Montreux
Housing type: Apartment
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, and free internet
Distance to school: 5 - 10 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 12:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 12:00 PM
Restriction: 2 students must book together
NZ$ 828
Vevey

Studio du Lac, Single room (No meals)

NZ$ 994
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: In the city center of Montreux
Housing type: Apartment
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, and tV room
Distance to school: 5 - 10 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 12:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 12:00 PM
NZ$ 994
Ideally located next to the lake, the studio offers total independence and privacy, perfect for couples or friends studying together.

Single or double
Private kitchen & bathroom
Bright spacious studio apartment
A few minutes away from Lake Geneva

Vevey apartment, Single person room (No Meals)

NZ$ 1,097
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: In the city center of Montreux
Housing type: Apartment
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, and free internet
Distance to school: 5 - 10 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 12:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 12:00 PM
NZ$ 1,097
Vevey
visa

Visa support

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.

Flights and airport transfer

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.

Travel insurance

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.

Learn more about our insurance plan »

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