Kaplan Language School Switzerland
Description of Kaplan Language School Switzerland
- Location: Montreux, Switzerland
- Age of pupils: 16+ years
- Language of instruction: French.
Kaplan Language School in Switzerland offers a successful combination of effective language programs and an amazing location, opening up the widest opportunities for recreation, excursions, sports, entertainment. Whatever education program you choose, studying will be a real adventure, will allow you to find friends from all over the world, discover the world of international education - and the most valuable features of Switzerland!
Kaplan Language School in Switzerland is perfect for those who appreciate the intimate atmosphere, small schools with a family atmosphere, where everyone knows each other in person and by name. The national composition of students is approximately as follows:
- 75% are Swiss citizens
- 5% — Russian
- 3% Colombian
- 2% are Spaniards and Mexicans.
All teachers of the school are accredited to work with international groups, they are able to teach students for whom French is foreign. Materials and topics of lessons are prepared and selected according to the interests of each group, its preferences, expectations from the program.
Programs and prices, tuition fees in Kaplan Language School Switzerland
French Course
- Available levels: any, from A1 to C1
- Duration: 1-48 weeks (for beginners of A1 level, the minimum duration is 2 weeks)
- Start: every Monday, year-round.
The universal program for learning French is a dynamic, interactive lesson (20 per week), in which all students in the group are involved: through discussions, group tasks, excursions, role-playing games, etc. Communication skills are actively developing, students begin to speak more confidently, actively expand vocabulary.
The program can be adjusted to the theme and interest of a particular group of students.
Price (per week, unless otherwise indicated):
- 1 week = 320 CHF
- 2-3 weeks = 305 CHF
- 4-7 weeks = 290 CHF
- 8-11 weeks = 270 CHF
- 12 weeks = 3000 CHF (per course)
- 13-23 weeks = 250 CHF
- 24 weeks = 5760 CHF (per course)
- 25-35 weeks = 240 CHF
- 36 weeks = 8280 CHF
- 37+ weeks = 230 CHF.
Intensive French Course
- Available levels: any, from A1 to C1
- Duration: 1-48 weeks (for beginners of A1 level, the minimum duration is 2 weeks)
- Start: every Monday, year-round.
This program reinforces the traditional course: it is ideal if you want to progress faster and more efficiently, to achieve the best results in the shortest possible time. There are two options for an intensive course:
- Intensive 25: 20 standard lessons + 5 communicative in mini-groups per week
- Premium 30: 20 standard lessons + 5 communicative + 5 lessons of written French per week.
Price Of Intensive 25 (per week, unless otherwise indicated):
- 1 week = 405 CHF
- 2-3 weeks = 390 CHF
- 4-7 weeks = 375 CHF
- 8-11 weeks = 355 CHF
- 12 weeks = 4020 CHF per course
- 13-23 weeks = 335 CHF
- 24 weeks = 7800 CHF per course
- 25-35 weeks = 325 CHF
- 36 weeks = 11 340 CHF
- 37+ weeks = 315 CHF.
Price Premium 30 (per week, unless otherwise indicated):
- 1 week = 555 CHF
- 2-3 weeks = 540 CHF
- 4-7 weeks = 525 CHF
- 8-11 weeks = 505 CHF
- 12 weeks = 5820 CHF (per course)
- 13-23 weeks = 485 CHF
- 24 weeks = 11 400 CHF per course
- 25-35 weeks = 475 CHF
- 36 weeks = 16 740 CHF
- 37+ weeks = 465 CHF.
Individual French lessons
- Available levels: any, from A1 to C1
- Duration: 1-48 weeks (for beginners of A1 level, the minimum duration is 2 weeks)
- Start: every Monday, year-round
- 1 lesson = 45 minutes.
Able to complement any course, make it more effective, customized to your requirements and need, topics and directions: preparation for tests, development of oral French, written speech, business French, etc. From 2021 available online!
Cost (per lesson) when booking a package:
- 1-4 lessons = 150 CHF
- 5-9 lessons = 125 CHF
- 10+ lessons = 100 CHF.
Combined French Course
- Available levels: any, from A1 to C1
- Duration: 1-48 weeks (for beginners of A1 level, the minimum duration is 2 weeks)
- Start: every Monday, year-round.
This course combines standard group French lessons (20-25 per week) and one-on-one lessons with a teacher (5-10 per week) that tailor your personal interests and needs. This is a quick and effective way to master the French language and improve its level, customize the program personally for yourself.
Price Combi 20+5 (per week, unless otherwise indicated):
- 1 week = 945 CHF
- 2-3 weeks = 805 CHF
- 4-7 weeks = 790 CHF
- 8-11 weeks = 770 CHF
- 12 weeks = 9000 CHF (per course)
- 13-23 weeks = 750 CHF
- 24 weeks = 17 760 CHF (per course)
- 25-35 weeks = 740 CHF
- 36 weeks = 26 280 CHF
- 37+ weeks = 730 CHF.
Price Combi 20+10 (per week, unless otherwise indicated):
- 1 week = 1320 CHF
- 2-3 weeks = 1305 CHF
- 4-7 weeks = 1290 CHF
- 8-11 weeks = 1270 CHF
- 12 weeks = 15 000 CHF (per course)
- 13-23 weeks = 1250 CHF
- 24 weeks = 29 760 CHF (per course)
- 25-35 weeks = 1240 CHF
- 36 weeks = 44 280 CHF
- 37+ weeks = 1230 CHF.
Preparing for Language Tests
- Required level of knowledge: from intermediate
- Duration: 4 weeks
- Number of lessons: 30/week
- Start: Consistent with current exam dates.
Preparation for the exams for knowledge of the French language DELF / DALF / TCF is not an easy and painstaking work, because the help and support of professional experienced teachers will be indispensable here.
The base of the course is the universal Course Standard 20, to which are added 2 daily classes aimed at preparing for exams. At thematic lessons, students analyze the structure of exams, their distinctive features, types of tasks, learn to solve them, master time management, highlight their strengths and weaknesses and work to eliminate gaps in knowledge. Mini-groups - up to 6 people - help the teacher to pay attention to everyone, working out all the details of future tests.
Price = 2150 CHF/4 weeks (30 lessons per week, exam fee is not included in the price).
Preparing for Language Tests
- Required level of knowledge: from intermediate
- Duration: 4 weeks
- Number of lessons: 30/week
- Start: Consistent with current exam dates.
Preparation for the exams for knowledge of the French language DELF / DALF / TCF is not an easy and painstaking work, because the help and support of professional experienced teachers will be indispensable here.
The base of the course is the universal Course Standard 20, to which are added 2 daily classes aimed at preparing for exams. At thematic lessons, students analyze the structure of exams, their distinctive features, types of tasks, learn to solve them, master time management, highlight their strengths and weaknesses and work to eliminate gaps in knowledge. Mini-groups - up to 6 people - help the teacher to pay attention to everyone, working out all the details of future tests.
Price = 2150 CHF/4 weeks (30 lessons per week, exam fee is not included in the price).
University Pathway
Course for foreign students who plan to receive higher education in Europe. The course will quickly and effectively raise the level of a foreign language, adapt to a new educational and cultural environment, tell about the features of enrollment in European universities - and raise your self-confidence to a new level!
Price (per course, CHF):
|
Number of English lessons |
Starting level – A1, for 44 weeks |
Starting level – A2, for 36 weeks |
Starting level – B1, for 28 weeks |
Starting level – B2, for 20 weeks |
Starting level C1, for 12 weeks |
|
20 |
11 350 |
9830 |
7910 |
6150 |
4310 |
|
25 |
14 750 |
12 550 |
9950 |
7510 |
4990 |
|
30 |
20 750 |
17 350 |
13 550 |
9910 |
6190 |
Additional costs:
- Application = 550 CHF
- Visa services = 300 CHF
- University Placement = 550 CHF.
Accommodation, meals, prices
Students are offered comfortable, proven accommodation options on the Swiss Riviera.
Host family (16+ years)= from 225 CHF/week
- Meals: breakfast or half board
- 1-2-bed rooms
- Shared kitchens and bathrooms
- Location in the city center.
This is a great opportunity to live in a French-speaking family and hone your skills in conversations with native speakers, learn more about the way of life, traditions and features of the Swiss.
Residence (18+ years) = from 390 CHF/week
- Modern studios with double bed
- Private room
- Fully equipped with private kitchen: refrigerator, microwave, oven, coffee machine
- Covered parking
- Close to supermarkets and restaurants, in quiet areas with calm neighbors.
Student apartments = from 265 CHF/week
- Rooms for 1-2 people
- Shared bathroom
- Alpadia Language School Students Only
- Within walking distance from the educational buildings.
Studios = 320 CHF/week
- For 1-2 persons
- Private kitchen and bathroom
- A couple of minutes walk from Lake Geneva.
Hotel B&B
- Rooms for 1-2 people on request
- A wide range of hotels and rooms for every budget.
Cost of living (per week)
Host family
|
Accommodation type |
1 week |
2-3 weeks |
4-7 weeks |
8+ weeks |
Extra night |
|
Private room, breakfast |
265 |
255 |
245 |
225 |
55 |
|
Private room, half board |
335 |
315 |
305 |
285 |
65 |
|
Double room, breakfast |
225 |
215 |
205 |
185 |
45 |
|
Double room, half board |
305 |
285 |
275 |
255 |
55 |
Student Apartments
|
Accommodation type |
1 week |
2-3 weeks |
4-7 weeks |
8+ weeks |
Extra night |
|
Private room |
305 |
285 |
275 |
265 |
55 |
|
Double room |
210 |
190 |
180 |
170 |
40 |
Studio
|
Accommodation type |
1 week |
2-3 weeks |
4-7 weeks |
8+ weeks |
Extra night |
|
Private room |
350 |
340 |
330 |
320 |
70 |
|
Double room |
245 |
235 |
225 |
215 |
50 |
Please note that the double room is only available for students who have booked a course and come together.
Residence, private room:
- 1 week = 390 CHF
- Extra night = 70 CHF.
Activities Kaplan Language School Switzerland
Students will be offered a rich, interesting, diverse extracurricular program - the Swiss Riviera has something to surprise everyone!
- From spring to autumn, you can go hiking in the mountains, engage in water sports (water skiing, sailing), master mountain biking; students play mini-golf and bowling, visit quest rooms, a water park and an amusement park in Aigle.
- In winter, you can go skiing or snowboarding, skating or sleigh rides, dog sledding, hiking and at the same time relax in Les Portes du Soleil.
- It is worth seeing the medieval Château de Silloon, ride an old steamboat on Lake Geneva, in winter do not miss the Christmas Market and the world-famous jazz festival.
- Excursions are organized to Mountain Studios, where the legendary Queen was recorded, in Vevey, the pearl of the Riviera. You can go to Geneva, Lausanne, Chamonix, visit the Olympic Museum, the Maison Callier chocolate factory and the Gruyère cheese factory.
- For better assimilation of knowledge, interesting events are organized within the school: cooking classes, conversation clubs, cinema evenings and board games.
Advantages
- Location in the city center
- Rich extracurricular programs
- School is an official accredited exam center
- 97% of students are satisfied with studying at Kaplan Montreux.
Facilities and equipment at Kaplan Language School Switzerland
The school is located near Montreux and Lake Geneva – it is the pearl of the country, the Swiss Riviera, one of the most touristy places visited. Nearby is the popular resort les Portes du Soleil, one of the largest in the world. The school and accommodation options are located within walking distance from the educational buildings: a daily short walk will not tire, but only deliver joy.
On campus there is a cozy cafeteria and vending machines, classrooms and a library, a living room for relaxation and an outdoor veranda, there is access to WiFi.
Admission dates and extra charges
Pay attention to public holidays and weekends when the school is closed:
- January 1-2
- April 2 and 5
- May 13 and 24
- August 1
- September 20
- Christmas holidays - from 25 to 31 December.
The cost of the programs is not included and is paid separately:
- Transfer (one way): Geneva airport = 190, Zurich airport = 650
- Registration fee = 110
- Courier services, delivery of documents = 100
- Life and health insurance = 12-18 weeks (required for courses of 90 days or more)
- Cleaning = 50.
Please note that during high season (21 June-22 September) all courses and accommodation options (except University Pathway) will be 10% extra charge.
Institution on the map
Residence permits, citizenship and other services
- Guardianship services during the studies
- Student supervision
Review about Kaplan Language School Switzerland
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. |
