Institut Monte Rosa
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Description of Institut Monte Rosa
- Year of foundation: 1874
- Location: Montreux
- Age of students: 6-19 years
- Type of education: mixed
- Number of students: 65
- Programs: Trans-Academic Program (Business + Economics), primary school, high school, GCSE, A-level, Advanced Placement, summer, winter courses
- Accommodation: residence
- Price: from CHF 20300 per term with accommodation
- Ranking: the school is included in the TOP-5 of prestigious family-type boarding schools in Europe.
In Switzerland, the popularity of small private family schools is growing. One of the most prestigious is the Institut Monte Rosa in Montreux. The boarding school, founded in 1874, is located on the territory of "French Switzerland" that is very close to the picturesque town of Montreux. From the school there is no more than an hour drive to the capital of the country.
The school is surrounded by stunning scenery: on one side of the campus is a wide bay, on the other - a mountain ridge with luxurious terraces, covered with wood. Quite near there is the Chillon Castle, the famous landmark of the French part of the country. It is located on a rocky island in the middle of the lake. The city, near which the campus of the boarding school is located, is almost the most popular resort in Switzerland. The mild climate of Montreux makes your stay here quite comfortable.
Education at this school is a great opportunity to get a high-quality European education. A family school near Lake Geneva is the choice of those who want their child to be brought up in the best Swiss traditions.
The private school attracts students not only with favourable location. The pride of the boarding school is its graduates. Thanks to a high level of academic preparation, the students easily enter the most prestigious and high-ranking universities in the world. Many yesterday's students of the school today study at European University (Montreux), BSL (Lausanne), Schiller (Leysin), Webster (Geneva), AIU (London), IFM (Geneva), Regent College (Lausanne) and other universities.
What distinguishes Swiss schools, making them highly valued by parents?
Several factors make Swiss schools stand out: safety, the opportunity for year-round sports and activities (like water sports, skiing, snowboarding, rock climbing, hiking, and team sports), and the chance to learn multiple languages amidst a rich cultural backdrop. Swiss education paves the way to top universities, and many state-owned Swiss universities offer world-class education at minimal cost.
Programs and prices, tuition fees in Institut Monte Rosa
The program for this age includes pupils' studying in mathematics, computer, writing and reading, as well as various sports sections for children. One of the foreign languages ​​(Spanish, Italian or German) is studied at the choice of the child.
At this stage, students learn natural science, English, mathematics, sociology and the choice of another foreign language. The child's sports development is given great attention.
Advanced Placement
The course is designed for students who have already graduated from school and are going to enroll in US higher education institutions. This program provides an opportunity to study in-depth the economy, business and foreign languages, includes business subjects and other disciplines related to finance.
The trans-academic program is specially designed for students who will later be studied in other countries' schools, so for each student the program is signed individually. In addition to basic subjects, it includes preparation for TOEFL. Studying on this program lasts from 12 to 24 months and guarantees preparation at the highest level to enter the world's leading universities.
Summer language courses
- Dates: from June 21 to August 23 (check-in and check-out on Wednesdays).
- Minimum course duration: 2 weeks.
Tuition fees for language courses are 1,950 francs per week. Classes are held for studying such languages ​​as English, French or German, 20 lessons are conducted from Monday to Saturday (on a weekend) for 12 people in the group. Students have the opportunity to learn 2 languages ​​in turn and participate in various additional projects, for example, practice colloquial speech 2 times a week.
Children can attend business, literature, sociology and others lessons at no additional cost, depending on their own interests. However, teachers focus on such disciplines as phonetics and mathematics, in addition to language learning.
Impressive selection of sports activities at school:
- Football;
- Volleyball;
- Tennis;
- Athletics;
- Fitness;
- Mini golf;
- Archery;
- Water skiing;
- Sailing;
- Windsurfing;
- Basketball;
- Badminton;
- Mountain biking;
- Horse riding;
- Rafting and others.
Every child abroad will choose a lesson for himself.
Sightseeing and entertainment program
In the summer the program includes: excursions to the cities of Switzerland (Bern, Geneva, Lausanne and others), discos, international evenings, barbecue, karaoke, watching films. Sports activities: football, basketball, volleyball, badminton, tennis, ping-pong, mountain biking, track and field athletics, gymnastics, mini-golf, horse riding. The location of the school on the shores of Lake Geneva allows students to practice water skiing and sailing.
Accommodation and meal options:
- Comfortable accommodation in the residence of the school;
- 1-2-3-bed accommodation (1-bed accommodation is provided for an additional fee);
- Care and constant supervision of teachers;
- Accommodation with children of different nationalities.
Additional costs:
- Insurance;
- Laundry;
- Transfer;
- Accompanying adults;
- Registration fees;
- Deposit (refundable);
- Pocket money (at least 50 francs per week).
Summer language courses
- Dates: from June 24 to August 26 (check in and check out on Wednesdays)
- Minimal course duration: 2 weeks.
Classes are taught in languages ​​such as English, French or German, 20 lessons are conducted from Monday to Saturday (on a weekend) for 12 people in a group. Students have the opportunity to learn 2 languages ​​in turn and participate in various additional projects, for example, practice colloquial speech 2 times a week.
Children can attend business, literature, sociology and others lessons at no additional cost, depending on their own interests. However, teachers focus on such disciplines as phonetics and mathematics, in addition to language learning.
Impressive selection of sports activities at school:
- Football;
- Volleyball;
- Tennis;
- Athletics;
- Fitness;
- Miniature golf;
- Archery;
- Water skiing;
- Sailing;
- Windsurfing;
- Basketball;
- Badminton;
- Mountain biking;
- Horse riding;
- Rafting and others.
Every child abroad will choose a lesson for himself.
Excursion and entertainment program
In the summer the program includes: excursions to Switzerland (Bern, Geneva, Lausanne and others), discos, international evenings, barbecue, karaoke, watching films. Sports activities: football, basketball, volleyball, badminton, tennis, ping-pong, mountain biking, track and field athletics, gymnastics, mini-golf, horse riding. The location of the school on the shores of Lake Geneva allows students to practice water skiing and sailing.
Accommodation and meal options:
- Comfortable accommodation in the residence of the school;
- 1-2-3-bed accommodation (1-bed accommodation is provided for a surcharge);
- Care and constant supervision of teachers;
- Living with children of different nationalities.
- Insurance;
- Laundry;
- Transfer;
- Accompanying adults;
- Registration fees;
- Deposit (refundable),
- Pocket money (at least 50 francs per week).
Summer language courses
- Dates: from June 22 to August 24 (check-in and check-out on Wednesdays).
- Minimum course duration: 2 weeks.
Classes are held for studying such languages ​​as English, French or German, 20 lessons are conducted from Monday to Saturday (on a weekend) for 12 people in the group. Students have the opportunity to learn 2 languages ​​in turn and participate in various additional projects, for example, practice colloquial speech 2 times a week.
Children can attend business, literature, sociology and others lessons at no additional cost, depending on their own interests. However, teachers focus on such disciplines as phonetics and mathematics, in addition to language learning.
Impressive selection of sports activities at school:
- Football;
- Volleyball;
- Tennis;
- Athletics;
- Fitness;
- Mini golf;
- Archery;
- Water skiing;
- Sailing;
- Windsurfing;
- Basketball;
- Badminton;
- Mountain biking;
- Horse riding;
- Rafting and others.
Every child abroad will choose a lesson for himself.
Sightseeing and entertainment program
In the summer the program includes: excursions to the cities of Switzerland (Bern, Geneva, Lausanne and others), discos, international evenings, barbecue, karaoke, watching films. Sports activities: football, basketball, volleyball, badminton, tennis, ping-pong, mountain biking, track and field athletics, gymnastics, mini-golf, horse riding. The location of the school on the shores of Lake Geneva allows students to practice water skiing and sailing.
Accommodation and meal options:
- Comfortable accommodation in the residence of the school;
- 1-2-3-bed accommodation (1-bed accommodation is provided for a surcharge);
- Caring and constant supervision of teachers;
- Accommodation with children of different nationalities.
Additional costs:
- Insurance;
- Laundry;
- Transfer;
- Accompanying adults;
- Registration fees;
- Deposit (refundable),
- Pocket money (at least 50 francs per week).
Winter language courses
Departure and arrival to the school are carried out on Wednesdays, and the age of students is from 8 to 19 years. In the group there are no more than 12 people of different nationalities. In the courses one of the foreign languages ​​of choice (English, French or German) is in-depth studied. Also students have the opportunity to engage in snowboarding or downhill skiing in their free time.
It is possible for each student to select individually up to 4 subjects, depending on his interests. It can be business courses, history, economics and many other subjects. These classes will be conducted at no additional cost.
Schoolchildren will be studied in mountain skiing at the best resorts in mountainous Switzerland, and professional instructors will monitor them continuously on the trails. Not included in the price of ski equipment that can be rented locally or bring with you.
In the winter program, in addition to snowboarding and downhill skiing the school offers:
- Basketball, football, table tennis, basketball, badminton;
- Swimming pool.
The cost of the program includes:
- Accommodation with comfort in the residence of the school;
- 24-hour childcare;
- Distribution of children by gender and age.
Accommodation in a single room is available for a fee.
Additional fees:
- Insurance;
- Laundry;
- Transfer;
- Accompanying adults;
- Excursions;
- Registration fees;
- Deposit (refundable);
- Pocket money;
- Ski equipment rental.
Winter language courses
Departure and arrival to the school are carried out on Wednesdays, and the age of students is from 8 to 19 years. In the group there are no more than 12 people of different nationalities. In the courses one of the foreign languages ​​of choice (English, French or German) is in-depth studied. Also students have the opportunity to engage in snowboarding or downhill skiing in their free time.
It is possible for each student to select individually up to 4 subjects, depending on his interests. It can be business courses, history, economics and many other subjects. These classes will be conducted at no additional cost.
Schoolchildren will be studied in mountain skiing at the best resorts in mountainous Switzerland, and professional instructors on the trails will monitor them continuously. Not included in the price of ski equipment that can be rented locally or bring with you.
In the winter program, in addition to snowboarding and downhill skiing the school offers:
- Basketball, football, table tennis, basketball;
- Swimming pool.
The cost of the program also includes:
- Accommodation with comfort in the residence of the school;
- 24-hour childcare;
- Distribution of children by gender and age.
Accommodation in a single room is available for a fee.
Additional fees:
- Insurance;
- Laundry;
- Transfer;
- Accompanying adults;
- Excursions;
- Registration fees;
- Deposit (refundable);
- Pocket money;
- Ski equipment rental.
The school prepares for the DELF exam, as well as for other exams in French, including SAT II and the French exam in Advanced Placement.
Preparations are under way for the KET exam, as well as a number of other English exams, including PET, FCE and TOEFL.
Preparations are under way for the PET exam, as well as a number of other English exams, including KET, FCE and TOEFL.
Preparations are under way for the FCE exam, as well as a number of other English exams, including PET, KET and TOEFL.
The following academic levels are taught:
- SAT II, ​​The College Board
- Advanced Placement, The College Board
- Certificat / Diplôme, Groupement Suisse des Ecoles de Langues
- Zertifikat "Deutsch für Fremdsprachige", Institut Goethe München.
Spanish is being prepared for the following academic courses:
- SAT II, ​​The College Board
- Diploma de Estudios Hispanicos
- Advanced Placement, The College Board.
Preparations are made for the SAT exam during the academic program. The exam is required for admission to the leading universities in America.
Italian language courses are taught as part of the academic curriculum at school.
Additional Chinese (Mandarin) language courses are conducted as part of the academic curriculum.
Accommodation, meals, prices
Residences are provided separately. Students live in comfortable apartments for 2, less than 3 people. Accommodation in a separate room is arranged at the request of the child and his parents (by prior arrangement with the management of the boarding school). This accommodation is paid additionally.
Full board meals are provided for a standard three meals a day. The menu includes international cuisine. In addition, students can buy food, drinks in the cafeteria. The residence has an equipped kitchen. Laundry services are offered on a fee basis.
Subjects and sports
Advantages
The main advantages of the boarding school are the principles of its philosophy.
- Teaching staff is carefully selected for the school. Experienced teachers who possess classical, modern teaching methods get work here.
- Personal approach in providing educational services ensures maximum satisfaction of the academic needs of each student.
- Small number of classes guarantees the optimal learning outcome.
- Stimulating the students' internal motivation allows them to achieve outstanding results.
- Flexible timetable does not exclude the possibility of studying combined programs.
- The method of direct instruction allows to guarantee the effectiveness of academic, language preparation.
Facilities and equipment at Institut Monte Rosa
The Institut Monte Rosa occupies an old mansion reminiscent of a medieval castle. Almost ideal conditions for living and studying are created here. In the building there is an educational block with modern classrooms equipped with cabinets, laboratories, a library, a gym and a residential block with cozy apartments, a recreation room. A multimedia center is also available for students.
For the creative development of students, the family type boarding schools in Switzerland are equipped with audiovisual art, music, technology.
Admission dates and extra charges
In addition to the basic payment, there are some additional fees:
- Registration fee;
- Refundable deposit for reimbursement;
- Single room accommodation;
- Basic and additional study materials;
- Laundry services;
- Supervision
- Insurance
- Transfers.
Extras:
- Deposit for a course/programme 10000 CHF
- Registration fee (for a programme/course) 800 CHF
- Deposit on accommodation 500 CHF
- Deposit for a course/programme 5000 CHF
- Medical insurance 85 CHF
- Medical insurance 105 CHF
- Transfer (one way) 225 CHF
- Guardianship 120 CHF
- Registration fee (for a programme/course) 100 CHF
- Laundry service 750 CHF
Literature and references
Institution on the map
Residence permits, citizenship and other services
- Guardianship services during the studies
- Student supervision
Review about Institut Monte Rosa
Recommendations on when to apply
| Language courses, schools and children's language camps | Primary and secondary education - private schools | Preparation programmes for entering universities - higher education | Higher education (after completing accredited programs A-level, IB, High School) - Bachelor, Master, MBA |
| - we recommend to apply 6-9 months before the start of the course (some camps and schools offer discounts for early booking or for lengthy study programs) - there are some very popular and high demand children's camps, where the applications need to be submitted 1 year in advance (in particular Switzerland , Great Britain , USA , Canada , Austria) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the training program, - some schools have a specific time frame (September-November - please specify an individual school) - some schools require tests in several stages (UKISET, internal tests of the school: English, mathematics, logics, subjects, interview, some require a personal visit) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the program, - for Foundation and Pathway programs, IELTS and TOEFL certificates are usually required, respectively | - recommended submission one year before the start of the program, - the deadline normally closes in January, for TOP HEIs and, as a rule, in March in other universities - for a bachelor, a Foundation or Pathway preparatory program a completed A-level, IB, High School + IELTS / TOEFL are required - for Masters you need a graduated higher education, in some cases you need a pre-Masters program - MBA requires completed higher education, work experience preferably at least 2-3 years, etc. |
