Description

Located on the east end of the Lake of Geneva, Montreux, the most visited Swiss Riviera resort, has long been an oasis for expatriates because of its spectacular views of the Dents-du-Midi mountain peaks, a profusion of Mediterranean vegetation and lakeside parks. Most densely populated during the summer months, this resort is favored year-round. The best way to discover the charms of this city is on foot where you can visit the old quarter with its zigzagging streets, hillside terraces and old houses. On the lake, only 2 miles south of Montreux, is the most impressive castle in the country, called the Chateau of Chillon.

School Facilities: School is located in the centre of Montreux, next to Lake Geneva and on the most lively and bustling street of the town. Casual and friendly classrooms, 2 balconies in front of Geneva Lake, one shadow terrace on the North, free internet connexion for students, snack and drink machines in cafeteria. Fitness center located in same building as school with different types of courses, sauna, Turkish bath, etc. Capacity is 70 students/day.

Participants: Majority of participants are 20-28 years but also some professionals. Most participants are from Europe, including other parts of Switzerland where the main language is Italian or German.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Languages

• French

Languages Used as a Medium of Teaching

• French

Subject Areas

• Culture
• French
• History

Cost in US$:

Program Fees Include:

French Immersion Program (included in tuition):
* 4 hrs/day classes (20 hrs/wk)
* Group classes (max 10)
* Private room in host family
* 2 meals daily
* Laundry facilities in homestay
* 2-3 organized activities per week
* Travel Assistance Program
* Emergency message service

Options (extra cost):
* Airport pickup in Geneva
* One-on-one classes
* Weekend excursions

Experience Required

no

Participants Travel

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Written Application

AmeriSpan Study Abroad's Mission Statement

Our mantra is "Every Language, Every Culture, Everywhere." AmeriSpan Study Abroad has over 15 years experience and over 30,000 past participants. Our staff has three passions: language, culture, and travel. Individually and as a group, we have accumulated experiences and knowledge related to these passions. AmeriSpan's staff has traveled to more than 65 countries, every continent except Antarctica, speak 10 languages, and we are happy to share this enormous amount of relevant knowledge with you. Every staff member has studied and/or lived abroad for extended periods of time. We are neither a language school nor a travel agent, we're a hybrid of the two: a language travel organization. AmeriSpan has evaluated hundreds of schools, host families and destinations to determine which programs to offer, and our independence allows us to give you unbiased evaluations of these programs. Our pledge to our participants is to make going abroad 'worry-free'. There is no risk in choosing an AmeriSpan program because you'll get the best program, best price and can cancel for any reason and get a full refund on every dollar we have received for your program.

Year Founded

1993