Alpadia Montreux Language camp
Description of Alpadia Montreux Language camp
- Location of Alpadia Montreux: Montreux, Switzerland
- Students Age: 13-17 Years;
- Accommodation and Residence Type: Residence;
- Study Programs: Summer general French courses for teens;
- Language learned: French.
Alpadia is a famous summer camp in the famous Montreux-Riviera resort area. The Alpacia Montreux language school is a step away from the waterfront of Lake Geneva. Also it is located near the station. But transport accessibility is not the only advantage of the summer camp.
The summer camp in Montreux is an excellent choice for active teenagers. Spending a summer vacation in the Swiss lake district can be beneficial for health and academic purposes. Studying in the summer school will improve French, get acquainted with the sights of the Riviera and other resort regions on Lake Geneva, find many new friends, gain experience with people of different nationalities and cultures.
What is the protocol for medical emergencies, and are there medical professionals on-site?
We have a designated medical team and facilities to handle emergencies. All staff members are trained in basic first aid, and we have protocols in place for contacting medical professionals and parents in case of an emergency.
Programs and prices, tuition fees in Alpadia Montreux Language camp
General French for teens:
Short information about vacation course for those who want to improve French and spend the summer in the Swiss Alps.
The language program lasting 2 - 5 weeks is available in two versions:
- Standard (15 hours or 20 lessons per week)
Students are engaged in French at least 3 hours daily, except for weekends.
- Intensive (25 lessons per week)
Lessons are held in small groups. The emphasis is on communication.
The program provides for the study of French vocabulary and grammar. Particular attention is paid to the perception of speech by ear and communication on specific topics.
- The age of students: 13 to 17.
- Requirements for enrollment: the level of French - A1 and higher.
- Learning outcomes: improving conversational skills, expanding the general vocabulary, the practice of communication in a language environment.
- Class size: up to 12 people.
- The length of the lesson: 45 minutes.
The price of the program includes:
- Accommodation on full board basis;
- 24-hour observation of children;
- Studying;
- Educational materials;
- Entrance test;
- Student card (ticket);
- Welcome services;
- Pocket money storage service;
- Certificate of completion of the course;
- Standard leisure program (except for additional options: creativity, art of expression, tennis).
Individual lessons are also provided.
General French Course
- Age - from 16 years,
- Start dates are every Monday,
- The duration of training is from one week.
The French language course is available to students from 16 years old with any level of initial knowledge. The language level is important only at the stage of admission, since only certain dates are open for absolute beginners in French and the minimum duration of study is set at two weeks:
- 16 January,
- 20 February,
- 20 March,
- 17 April,
- 15 May,
- 12 June,
- 10 July,
- 7 August,
- 4 September,
- 2 and 30 October,
- November 27.
Students with levels ranging from elementary (A2) to advanced (C1+) can start on any Monday throughout the year and choose any duration starting from one week.
The program is the study of language basics: reading and writing, grammar, vocabulary, speaking and listening comprehension. Students can choose the intensity of the course - the number of lessons per week:
- Standard: 20 hours,
- Intensive: 25 hours,
- Premium: 30 hours,
- Combined: 20 group and 5 individual hours,
- Combined 2: 20 group and 10 individual hours.
The modern method of teaching consists in an informal setting and the use of role-playing games, debates, active discussion of personal interests and common topics. Communication between students helps them gain confidence in the use of French in everyday life, achieve better results and not lose interest in learning in the future.
Accommodation, meals, prices
Alpadia Montreux Summer Camp organizes accommodation for its students in host families. Teenagers live for 2 people in a room. Facilities, kitchen, recreation areas are shared. Meals in the family are provided on full board. In the menu there is European, French, Swiss cuisine. An additional advantage of family accommodation is an active language practice during after-hours.
Subjects and sports
Activities Alpadia Montreux Language camp
Extensive extracurricular program is one of the advantages of Alpadia Montreux-Riviera. Outsourses are organized for students. Foreign students can get acquainted with the sights of Montreux itself, colorful Lausanne, visit the cheese and chocolate factory, stroll through the castle of Chillon, get adrenaline in the "Labyrinth of Adventures", have fun in the water park.
The sports part of the program is represented by football, volleyball, basketball. Also, students are offered swimming, badminton, ping-pong, mini-golf, floorball and handball. The program includes beach games on the shores of Lake Geneva, riding on catamarans, kayaks.
Additionally, paid sections are offered:
- water sports (skis, sailing),
- art of expression (acting skills, public appearances, etc.);
- creativity (visual art, design).
Daily routine:
The schedule is determined by the intensity of the selected program.
Advantages
- The summer school for teenagers Alpadia Montreux-Riviera adhere to Swiss educational standards, it is created the French atmosphere and charm.
- The school offers an effective language program, interesting, easy to understand.
- At school, the rule is: speak French. Full immersion in the language environment accelerates academic progress.
- A wide range of extracurricular activities, a rich cultural program make learning boring and memorable.
Facilities and equipment at Alpadia Montreux Language camp
The school's infrastructure is represented by an auditorium, a gym, a cafeteria, several recreation areas, playgrounds. Wi-Fi is available on site.
Admission dates and extra charges
Additional fee:
- Transfer
- Application fee
- Medical Travel Insurance
Activities:
- Exclusive Tours
- Watersports
- Adrenalin
Extras:
- Transfer (one way) 140 CHF
- Registration fee (for a programme/course) 110 CHF
Literature and references
Institution on the map
Residence permits, citizenship and other services
- Guardianship services during the studies
- Student supervision
Review about Alpadia Montreux Language camp
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. |
