(13-17 years)
Information about the camp
Montreux is located on the palm-fringed shores of Lake Geneva in a Mediterranean atmosphere and is often called the "Pearl of the Swiss Riviera". Together with our partner, we offer you a language camp in one of the most beautiful regions of Switzerland - a unique opportunity to learn French. Every year, students from all over the world enjoy this delightful mix of French lessons, sports, fun and new friendships. The modern course centre is centrally located near the main railway station and just a few steps from the promenades of Lake Geneva.
Fast Facts
- Immersion in the world of French
- Various outdoor activities
- French lessons (min. 20 lessons/week)
- Sports activities
- All-round supervision (on site - team from our partner)
- Various excursions
Included
- Registration fee
- Collective transfer from Montreux train station
- Accommodation with a host family with full board
- 24-hour supervision
- Welcome gift
- Course and teaching material
- Evaluation test
- Student card
- Certificate of attendance
- Pocket money service
- Various activities and excursions*
Not included
- Arrival and departure
- Transfer from Geneva, Lugano, Zurich and Bern (costs from CHF 60.-)
- French - private lessons
- Insurance (if necessary)
- Personal pocket money
- Visa (if necessary)
*for a stay of only one week, the excursions on Saturday and Sunday are not available
Activities included in the offer*
- Kayaking or pedal boating in the afternoon
- Evening programme with your host family
- Variety of sports activities in the afternoon
- Evening barbecue on the beach
- Fun at the Aquapark, a subtropical swimming pool
- Pizza, burger or fajita party in the evening
*all activities mentioned are included in the price. Deviations may occur!
Excursions included in the offer*
- Cailler chocolate factory
- City tour Gruyères
- Chillon Castle
- Museum of food "Alimentarium”
- Shopping tour & sightseeing in Vevey and Lausanne
- and much more.
*all excursions mentioned are included in the price. Deviations may occur!
Standard - 20 lessons/week
Language lessons (4 lessons of 45 minutes each) take place from Monday to Friday in the morning. Learning takes place in small groups and under the guidance of dynamic, young teachers.
Intensive - 25 lessons/week
In the additional 45-minute lesson per day, the focus is primarily on oral communication and the development of common projects. These five additional lessons per week offer an ideal complement to the group courses and promise particularly rapid learning success.
Premium programs - for a small extra charge you have the following options:
- Action and Adventure
- Creative Arts
- Water Sports
Important information
Pocket money service: Just like at the bank! A pocket money service is offered to participants at the residence. This is available daily for participants to deposit or withdraw money.
Supervision: The safety of the participants is our top priority. Our partner provides the best possible environment to make their stay at the camp a real success. The supervision of the participants is efficient and discreet and adapted to the age and the type of accommodation reserved. From the first day to the last, our partner's team is present to provide all participants with the required support and to ensure the necessary security. In the residences, round-the-clock supervision ensures optimal care. An emergency number is available around the clock in each course centre.
Internet access & telephone: Stay in touch! For regular contact with the family, nothing beats internet access. All of our partner's schools are set up so that participants have free access to their emails.
Health/accident insurance: When registering for one of the programs, you must prove that you have health and accident insurance cover that is valid in Switzerland. Our partner offers participants insurance from around CHF/€ 12.00/week; for participants taking part in Premium+ activities the fee is CHF/€ 15.00/week.
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