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Summer French Super Intensive

Alpine French School

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Learn French and enjoy mountain activities when you are not in classes. Based in the heart of Morzine, we are just minutes walk away from the mountain bike trails. Enjoy stunning alpine scenery and world class downhill and cross country trails, north shore and bike parks in Morzine, Les Gets, Chätel, Avoriaz Champéry & Morgins. The ski-lifts re-open in the summer and people swap their skis and snowboards for mountain bikes and Morzine becomes a mountain biking mecca. Our lessons are taught by experienced native French speaker teachers who know how to make learning fun, interactive and effective. We focus on communicative skills, with plenty of speaking and listening practice and interactive activities. Our standard package includes:

-Super French Intensive Course (15 hours of group lessons and 5 hours of private lessons)
- Mountain sport recommandations
- Recommandations of accommodation in the local area / help booking this
-Free unlimited access to our multimedia centre
-Free wifi

We can also arrange and advise on:
-Bike hire
-Airport transfers

Course topics

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

Class schedule

Course duration
1-12 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday (except for beginners)
Start dates for beginners
Every first Monday of the month
Classes per week
20 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 45 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday

Class times

Morning session
09:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Lesson
01:30 PM - 02:30 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 Morzine.

Class size

Average 7 students
Maximum 10 students

Student age

Age range 18 - 70 years old
Average 28 years old

Certificate

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

Alpine French School in the French Alps is a unique language school offering quality French classes combined with amazing activities! Combine learning French with Skiing/Snowboarding/Mountain Biking/Climbing/Other adventure activities. We also offer a wide range of other French Courses. See our website for more info, videos, photos, and pricing.

Quality French classes: fun interactive French classes taught by native speakers in a relaxed environment.
Established school: since 2003 our dynamic team has been offering quality French courses with a difference!
Choice of accommodation: host families, apartments, residences and hotels available.
Choice of activities: Skiing, snowboarding, mountain biking, climbing, watersports, and many more adventure activities.
Immersion in the town: with our innovative partnership scheme with the local community.
Social/cultural activity programme: to complete your experience!

Year opened
2003
Number of classrooms
5

Facilities

  • Social Activities
  • Cultural Trips
  • Wheelchair access
  • Free Internet
  • Wireless Internet
  • Computers
  • After-Class Seminars
  • Studying Area
  • Audio Learning
  • Sports Activities

Teacher qualifications

Native French speakers
All
Teachers with French teaching certification
All
Teachers with college degrees
Over 50%

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at Alpine French School varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 28. In the summer, the average age is 28.

teaches students from all over the world, including:

UK
40%
Germany
12%
Italy
10%
Spain
10%
Switzerland
8%
Australia
5%
Ukraine
5%
China
2%
Denmark
2%
Japan
2%
Other
4%

School holidays

Open dates
Year round
School holidays
None

School location

Alpine French School is located in a beautiful part of Morzine with stunning views of the surrounding mountains. Our brand new school is fully equipped to deliver engaging, quality language lessons. It's just 5 minutes walk to the centre of Morzine and the town's main ski lifts. With parking outside the building, you can either drive or walk to us.

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Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. The school is also not authorized to issue documents to support your visa application. If you need a visa, you have to apply for a visitor or tourist visa on your own.

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 Morzine 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.

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