General information on language learning and language courses abroad for kids, teens, adults, and the over 50's: Information, Brochures.

1. Language
studies
French, German, Italian, English
ESL - Juniors 8 to 14 years
ESL - eens
T 13 to 17 years
2012 spring - summer
autumn Language study programmes for juniors and teens in Switzerland, France or Germany

2. Introduction
Why ESL? 4
General information 5
Language courses 8
Activities and leisure 10
Optional sports packages 16
French courses
Switzerland
Leysin-Juniors 20
Leysin-Teens 22
Montreux-Riviera 24
France
Paris-Igny 26
Valbonne s / Cannes 28
German courses
Switzerland
Zug 30
Germany
Freiburg 32
Westerwald 34
Italian courses
Switzerland
Ascona 36
English courses
Switzerland
Leysin-Juniors20
Zug 30
Ascona 36
France
Paris-Igny 26
Germany
Westerwald 34
Terms conditions 37
Enrolment form 38
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3. Welcome to ESL
Dear students,
dear parents,
Learning a language whilst having fun, it’s possible! An
ESL language study programme is a unique opportunity
to study a new language and to meet new friends from
all backgrounds, in the setting of magnificent active
holidays.
To date, we propose one of the largest offers of vacation
courses in Europe to you. Our various course centres
have been carefully selected in Switzerland, France and
Germany. They meet high quality standards in terms of
accommodation, teaching and extracurricular activities.
Fabien Produit In addition, they are situated in regions offering wide-
Director ranging possibilities of sports activities and attractive
excursions.
Our programmes are recognised by numerous international
organisations, vouching for our professionalism and the
quality of our products. We have created a welcoming,
stimulating and secure environment in order to offer our
students a memorable stay in the best conditions.
Being an ESL student means joining the thousands of
students from more than 70 countries worldwide who
have opted, since 1996, for one of our destinations.
We guarantee you an unforgettable stay and we look
forward to welcoming you soon in one of our course
centres.”
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4. General information
A few good reasons which have already persuaded our students
✓ Our students study in centres belonging to a school recognised by national and international labels.
✓ They have the possibility to get to know students from across the world.
✓ During the courses, they benefit from the dynamics of studying in small groups.
✓ According to their preference, they have the choice between accommodation in a residence
or in a host family.
✓ During their entire stay in the residence, they benefit from the peace of mind of 24-hour supervision.
✓ In addition, they participate in an incredible programme of activities and excursions, included
in the price.
✓ They are given the possibility to add an additional dimension to their language study stay by selecting various activities,
excursions and optional packages.
✓ In the same way, they compose their study programme thanks to the optional courses.
And, of course, all of them have gained maximum benefit from the sound advice of our team when making their choice.
A programme adapted to each age bracket
Various course locations are proposed according to your age and your level of autonomy. ESL organises optimised programmes
which are perfectly suited to the motivations and specific interests of each age group. Here are the two options proposed.
ESL-Teens (13-17 years) ESL-Juniors (8 / 10 -14 ans)
spring, summer, autumn summer
Leysin, Montreux-Riviera, Paris-Igny, Valbonne s/Cannes, Leysin, Westerwald
Zug, Freiburg, Westerwald, Ascona The ESL-Juniors programmes are destined for students of
The ESL-Teens programmes are aimed at students 8/10 to 14 years. Our young students benefit from specific
from 13 to 17 years. Destined for older students, supervision allowing for optimal care which is adapted to
this option takes place either in residential centres their age. In the same way, the class times, activities and
or with the option of host family accommodation. themed evening activities are adapted according to their
needs and interests.
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5. Why ESL ?
The ESL programmes
Attractive destinations!
We have carefully chosen the locations of our course centres whilst
considering the main criteria which contribute, as far as we are
concerned, to the success of a language study stay:
✓ The proximity of cultural and tourist attractions, for entertaining
activities and excursions.
✓ The ease of access by means of transport, particularly the proximity
of international airports and train stations.
✓ The diversity and quality of the facilities in the course venues and
in their surroundings, in order to offer our students a suitable
study environment, optimal accommodation and the possibility
to practise numerous sports.
The international renown of the chosen destinations.
Accommodation
A home away from home abroad!
It is certainly easier to communicate, to exchange and to discover
the culture around you when you feel at ease, “like at home”. In
this way, in a pleasant and convivial environment which meets your
expectations, you will be able to take full advantage of your language
study stay. ESL has therefore selected the accommodation options
which best suit the requirements of young students. According to
the region, our students can choose to stay in a residence or with
a host family. Whichever option you choose, you will be in an ideal
situation to practise the language you are studying every day.
The ESL residences
Living with young people of all nationalities, discovering various points
of view and making friends, residence accommodation allows you
to have a very enriching experience of community and international
life. According to the destination, the students are accommodated in
bedrooms with 1 to 4 beds with other ESL students. The language
classes, the majority of meals as well as some of the activities take
place within, or in the immediate surroundings of, the ESL campuses
(residence + course centre). On request and depending on availability,
our students may be accommodated with a friend.
The ESL host families
The conviviality of a family environment, a daily practice of the
language of the country and the discovery of a new culture are some
of the numerous advantages that accommodation with a host family
offers. You will stay in a double room and will share the common
rooms with the members of the family. You have breakfast and the
evening meal with the family and lunch in the cafeteria of the course
centre. On request and depending on availability, our students may
be accommodated with a friend.
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6. General information
Pocket money service
Just like at the bank!
In the ESL residences, a pocket money service is proposed to the
students. Functioning like a bank, the pocket money service is open
every day, allowing for the deposit or withdrawal of money by
the students.
Internet telephone access
Stay connected!
In order that each student may keep in contact with his/her family,
there is nothing like Internet access. All of the ESL course centres
are equipped in order that the students may access their e-mails for
free. On the other hand, the course venues in the Alps are situated in
regions which benefit from good network coverage for mobile phones.
Insurance
Travel with full peace of mind!
By means of our enrolment form, we propose to you to take out
various options of insurance cover described below. These insurances
are valid in Switzerland, in France or in Germany.
Health/accident
During your enrolment for one of our programmes, you will need to
certify that you are in possession of compulsory health and accident
insurance cover, valid in the country that you will have chosen to visit.
Cancellation
In addition, we strongly recommend to you to take out a cancellation
insurance, in the case where, at the last minute, you should be unable
to participate in the language study programme that you have booked.
ESL supervision
100% safety!
We look for the best environment possible in order that your
language study stay is a real success. The supervision of our students
is effective and discreet, adapted to the age-group and the type of
accommodation booked. In this way, each student can gain maximum
benefit from his/her stay in complete safety. From the first to the
last day, the members of the ESL team are present and available
to give the assistance requested by each student and to ensure
their necessary safety. In the ESL residences, a complete 24-hour
surveillance allows for optimal supervision. Students who choose ESL
host families benefit from more free time in accordance with their
parental authorisation. Emergency numbers, which are reachable on
a 24/7 basis, are in service in each of the ESL course centres.
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7. Arrival at the course centres
Very easy access!
By plane
Each of the ESL destinations is situated close to an international
airport: Geneva, Zurich, Cologne/Bonn, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt,
Basel Mulhouse, Milan or Nice…Whatever the chosen town or
/
city for your language study stay, you will benefit from facilitated
access! If you wish, you may book the “ESL airport transfer” service.
A member of our team will drive you directly to where you are staying.
A practical service for a smooth landing.
By car
Parents who wish to drive their children by car to the course venue
are welcome. Complete documentation with all of the necessary
information will be given to you prior to the stay. Please do not
hesitate to contact us for more detailed information.
By train
The “ESL train station transfer” service may be booked if you are
travelling by train. Just like our “ESL airport transfer”, a member of
the ESL team welcomes you at your arrival at the train station and
drives you to your destination.
+ By train, with ESL supervision
Bound for our Westerwald course centre in Germany only, an
accompanying adult takes care of the students from their departure
at the train station in Lausanne until their arrival at ESL Westerwald. In
this way, you will travel in a relaxed manner, without worrying about
the train changes to be carried out.
By bus
ESL organises bus transfers from the main cities in German-speaking
Switzerland, bound for the course centres located in French-speaking
Switzerland. This is a good opportunity to get to know some other
students before the arrival at the course centre.
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8. The ESL language courses
Learning a language has never
been so fun!
The ESL course programmes have been especially designed for
young students and are adapted to the level of each participant.
Thanks to sound teaching experience, ESL proposes an effective
and enjoyable approach to language learning. The teachers attach
particular importance to communication. They propose interactive
and motivating classes which allow for the easy practice of newly
acquired language skills. Progress is made naturally in a pleasant
atmosphere.This is the dream opportunity to develop your language
skills and to have an unforgettable experience.
The ESL teachers
Our teaching team is made up of young and dynamic teachers who
teach in their native language. The ESL teachers are chosen for their
teaching talent, their enthusiasm and for the attention they know
to give to each student. They make every effort in order to create a
relaxed, fun and stimulating atmosphere. The topics of the lessons
are as close as can be to the interests of the students. Even during
the extracurricular activities, the teachers encourage the students to
use the language being studied. This fun and motivating teaching is
the key to effective learning.
Courses adapted to your level
Whatever their level of skills in the language they are
studying, our students take a course adapted to their level.
At the beginning of their stay, all of the ESL students sit
an evaluation test, thanks to which each student is placed
in a class corresponding best to his/her level. Each week, a small
evaluation allows the teacher to accurately follow up on the progress
being made by each of his/her students.
The ESL certificate
At the end of your stay, you receive an ESL certificate
which attests to your participation in classes, validates
the language level reached and specifies the results obtained.
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9. Standard and intensive courses
Standard course
20 lessons per week
(Leysin-Juniors / 15 lessons per week)
Intensive course
25 lessons per week
(Leysin-Juniors / 20 lessons per week)
The ESL classes take place from Monday to Friday. In each course
venue, you have the choice between a standard course and an
intensive course. If you choose the intensive course, you benefit from
an additional lesson per day, focussed mainly on oral communication
and the development of common projects. The module of 25 lessons
is ideal for gaining maximum benefit from your group classes.
Optional couses
Conversation courses
This course includes two weekly lessons of 45 minutes. Thanks to
game-related exercises in various contexts (role plays, theatre, etc.),
the conversation course will allow you to develop your ability to
express yourself in a more fluent and natural way in various situations
of everyday life.
Private courses
In order to make maximum progress, you can choose the ESL private
course programme. This option allows you to benefit from an
additional 5 lessons of 45 minutes per week in order to reach your
personal objectives.
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10. Included activities
La structure de nos cours et notre répartition par niveau sont en accord avec le Cadre Européen Commun de Référence pour
les Langues (CECRL) qui constitue le cadre standard européen pour l’éducation des langues étrangères.
Le tableau ci-dessous est une synthèse de l’échelle du CECRL et vous permettra de situer rapidement le niveau linguistique
que vous pourrez atteindre pendant votre séjour linguistique ainsi que le niveau requis pour passer l’un des différents
examens officiels.
A fascinating programme!
At ESL, we are convinced that a great programme of activities is a key element to the success of a language
study stay. It is for this reason that, in all of our camps, we propose a very complete and varied programme,
offering numerous exciting opportunities for sports, encounters and leisure, which allow to create a warm
atmosphere, strengthen links of friendship between students and of course, greatly contribute to the practice
of the studied language. And in order that each of our young clients may participate in full security and that no
one is left out, all of the activities, organised and supervised by our teams of activity coordinators, are entirely
included in the price of the stay.
Sports Excursions Evening activities
Sports
In each of the course centres, a dozen or so varied sports, included in the programme, are proposed to students
during their stay. On a daily basis, several indoor or outdoor sports are organised and supervised by the ESL
team. According to your preferences, you can, for example, choose between beach volleyball, badminton,
basketball, football, street hockey, swimming and table tennis, among others.
Leysin- Leysin- Montreux- Valbonne
Sports Juniors Teens Riviera Paris-Igny s
/ Cannes Zug Freiburg Westerwald Ascona
Badminton • • • • • • • • •
Basketball • • • • • • • •
Beachvolley • • • • • •
Baseball •
Football • • • • • • • • •
Handball • • • • • • • • •
Beach games • • • • • • • • •
Swimming • • • • • • • • •
Pétanque, Bowls’ game • • • • • • •
Ping-Pong • • • • • • • • •
Piste Vita • • • • • •
Hiking • • • • • • • • •
Tchoukball • • • • • • • • •
All-sports tournament • • • • • • • • •
Streethockey • • • • • • • •
Volleyball • • • • • • • • •
Climbing (Indoor) •
Pool game • • •
Video games • • •
Tabletop soccer • • • • •
Bowling •
Nordic walking •
Field hockey •
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12. Included activities
Excursions
In order to add a cultural dimension to the activities programme, ESL also proposes numerous excursions. They
are organised each week in our various course centres. In this way, in Switzerland, you visit, depending on the
course venue, the medieval Château de Chillon, the Brissago Islands or the tourist city of Lucerne. Contemplate
Paris from the top of the Eiffel Tower or explore Monaco or the Île Sainte-Marguerite on the Côte d’Azur for
example. Westerwald proposes, among others, the Chocolate Museum in Cologne, or an incredible Sea life centre,
or even a crossing on the Rhine. And during your stay in Freiburg, be sure to visit Europa Park, one of Europe’s
largest theme parks! Each week, the discovery of the region in question takes place over a day and a half which
is dedicated to these excursions and which allow you to discover the region. Your camera is a must!
Leysin- Leysin- Montreux- Valbonne
Excursions Juniors Teens Riviera Paris-Igny s
/ Cannes Zug Freiburg Westerwald Ascona
“Le Château de Chillon” • • •
Gruyères • • •
Geneva, Lausanne • • •
Montreux, Vevey • • •
Le Bouveret • • •
Antibes, Monaco, Nice, St-Tropez •
Ste. Marguerite Islands •
Visit to Grasse •
Wildlife Park •
Lucerne, Zurich •
Boat excursion on the “Zuger See” •
Zoo in Zurich •
Museum of Technology in Winterthur •
Rhinefalls • •
Höll caves in Baar •
Sea Life Centre •
Volcano Park •
Chocolate museum •
Zoo in Cologne •
Bonn, Cologne •
Boat excursion on the Rhine •
Lugano, Locarno •
The Three Castles in Bellinzona •
Boat excursion on the “Lago Maggiore” •
Excursion to Bella, Madre and Brissago islands •
Excursion to Monte Tamaro with adventure park •
“La Tour Montparnasse” / “La Tour Eiffel” •
“Notre-Dame” / “Les Champs-Elysées” •
Excursion on a Bateau Mouche •
“Le Château de Versailles” •
Museum of Air and Space •
Disneyland Paris (included 1x per stay) •
“Musée d’Orsay” •
“Musée de la Marine” •
“Musée des Sciences” •
Europa Park (included 1x per stay) •
Nature Animal Park •
Karlsruhe/ Stuttgart •
Zoo in Basel •
Constance Lake •
Mercedes-Benz Museum •
Medias Museum •
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13. Evening activities
The evening activities organised by ESL are favourable moments during which you can practise your newly
acquired language skills in a relaxed way. Whether for cinema, barbecue or disco evenings, the ESL team in charge
of organising the activities make every effort in order that you may make memorable progress.
Leysin- Leysin- Montreux- Valbonne
Soirées Juniors Teens Riviera Paris-Igny s
/Cannes Zug Freiburg Westerwald Ascona
Movie evening • • • • • • • • •
Disco Party • • • • • • • • •
Barbecue /restaurant • • • • • • • • •
Beach Party • • • • • •
Themed evening • • • • • • • • •
ESL-Party • • • • • • • • •
Games • • • • • • • • •
Talent show • • • • • • • • •
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14. Optional activities
Memories for life!
And if you wanted more?
You want even more sport, more emotions, more adventures, more adrenaline?
Our team of activity coordinators have thought of you. Check out the list of
optional activities which are proposed and discover all the exhilerating
opportunities which are offered to you. Get the very most out
of your stay, discover new sports, participate in captivating
excursions and meet friends from the 4 corners of the
world.
With ESL, you will have memories for life!
Sports leisure
The optional «sports and leisure» programme is aimed
at ESL students who wish to take part in specific sports
like mountain biking, skateboarding or ice-skating, for
example. The optional nature of the leisure activities and
excursions is also provided for. Whatever the region of
your language study stay, a varied choice of additional
activities is available on all of the campuses.
Adventure
With ESL, even the most reckless won’t risk being
disappointed! The optional «adventure» activities
programme, supervised by qualified professionals, has been
designed in order to satisfy genuine thrill-seekers.
With activities such as paragliding, indoor wall climbing,
via ferrata, wakeboarding, Big Banana and karting, we have
brought together in our «adventure» option an explosive
cocktail made up of altitude, speed, boardsports and water.
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15. Leysin- Leysin- Montreux- Paris- Valbonne s/
Sports leisure Juniors Teens Riviera Igny Cannes Zug Freiburg Westerwald Ascona
CHF CHF CHF EUR EUR CHF EUR EUR CHF
Introduction to Scuba diving 65
Fitness 19 19 25 17 15 19 10 19
Introduction to Golf 50 60
Minigolf 5 5 5 15 5 4 5 6
Mountainbike 37 37 20 20 15 15
Paddleboat 10 10 10
Horse riding 31 31 35 26 26 39 26 20 39
Inline skating 15 12
Squash 14 14 12 17 12 17
Tennis 19 19 17 14 13 19 13 10 17
Shopping 25 25 21 15 20 25 20 20 21
Waterpark 35 35 35 30 24 25 20 20
Skatepark 10 free
Fishing 45
Curling 10 10
Ice skating 14 14
Snow shoe excursion 24
Tobogganing 20
Yoga 15 15 17 12 12
Arts 15 /h 15 /h 15 20 15 10
Bowling 15 15 15 12 12 12 free
Aerobic/Break-dance 17 17 17 17 17 17
Sea Life Centre 20 31 20
Free shuttle for Cannes /Antibes 9
Phantasialand 30
Funplanet 20 to 30 20 to 30 20 to 30
“Musée Grévin” 19
“Parc Astérix” 45
Disneyland Paris 70
Archery 12
Lasergame 15
Paris guided tour by bus 20
Europa Park 36
Leysin- Leysin- Montreux- Paris- Valbonne s/
Adventure Juniors Teens Riviera Igny Cannes Zug Freiburg Westerwald Ascona
CHF CHF CHF EUR EUR CHF EUR EUR CHF
Big Banana 24 24 24 33 30 15
Barefoot 50
Dirty-Scoot (2 runs) 52 52 35
Climbing (Indoor) 16 16 40 19 free 10
Sailing 60 60 60 36 35
Paragliding (tandem) 150 150 150 180 135 180
Parascending 81
“Via Ferrata” from 69 19
Waterski (1 run) 29 29 29 33 45 30 30
Waterski (1 private lesson) 50 51 40 70
Windsurf 45
Summer Bobsleigh 70 70 30 20 16 30
Wakeboard (1 run) 29 29 29 50 33 45 30 30
Wakeboard (1 private lesson) 50 51 40 70
Karting 30 30 from 23 30 from 15 25 35
Adventure park 40 40 40 27 26 35 25 15 35
Flying-fish 33
Wakeskate 50
Canoe Kayak 40
The activity prices shown are indicative only and may be subject to change.
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16. Sports packages
Training a specific sport!
Thanks to the sports packages, you can practise intensively the activity of your choice!
Whether tennis, sailing, horse riding, skiing/snowboarding, dance, downhill sports, football, golf or deep-sea diving, take full
advantage of your stay by taking part in one of our 11 optional packages. Organised and supervised by qualified instructors,
they are proposed as a supplement to the standard programme and do not encroach on the included multi-activities programme,
excursions or evening activities. Take advantage of your language study stay in Switzerland, France or Germany in order to
dedicate time to your favourite sport.
Adrenaline Leysin-Teens (summer)
3 sessions/week
Hair-raising descents that are bursting with adrenaline, this is what this programme proposes to you! Your
first two days of adventure take place at the handlebars of a mountain bike and a dirty scooter. Equipped
with all the protection you need, you develop your pilot skills on the specially prepared staggering slopes.
And that’s not all…sitting in a toboggan on a track, on a 3000m high glacier, you will tear down the slope
at great speed, lying flat along spectacular curves.
Dance Leysin-Teens (summer) / Montreux-Riviera
3 sessions/week
Do you have rhythm in your feet? Whether it’s an art, a sport or entertainment for you, this package provides
you with pleasure and well-being. Learn and improve the various dance techniques (hip hop, salsa, modern
jazz, etc.) and work towards the development of choreographies, guided by dance teachers.
Horse riding Leysin-Teens (spring – summer – autumn)
Leysin-Juniors / Freiburg / Westerwald / Paris-Igny
3 sessions/week
Are you passionate about horses and horse riding? Then this programme is made for you! Destined for
participants who wish to practise horse riding during their language study stay, this package offers the
opportunity to ride three afternoons per week. The horse riding lessons take place in riding schools and during
horse rides. The renvers, supporting rein and footing changes will no longer be a secret to you!
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17. Fees
Leysin- Leysin- Montreux- Paris- Valbonne Zug Freiburg Westerwald Ascona
Juniors Teens Riviera Igny s/Cannes
CHF CHF CHF EUR EUR CHF EUR EUR CHF
Tennis 215 215 145 120 215 120 120 195
Horse riding 195 195 145 150 95
Golf 120 165
Discover Scuba 160
Scuba CMAS 1 420
Scuba PADI 1 595
Sailling 160 160
Ski / Snowboard 205
Adrenaline 215
Dance 160 160
Football 120
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18. Sports packages
Westerwald Football
3 sessions/week
For budding professionals, we organise a football programme in the ESL centre in Germany. Thanks to the
outdoor and indoor (synthetic covered pitches) facilities, you can play without worrying about the weather.
Pamper yourself! Following the shrewd guidelines of a qualified trainer, improve your technique and vision of
the game within international teams, made up of students from the four corners of the world.
Zug / Valbonne s/Cannes Golf
3 sessions/week
Thanks to the great 18-hole golf courses located in the area of our course centres, practise your swing, perfect
your shots and hone your strokes on the green, all in a postcard-like setting.
This programme, lead by professional trainers, is destined for players of all levels, whatever their handicap.
Valbonne s/Cannes Scuba diving
Do you have a longing for the deep blue depths of the ocean? Take advantage of your language study stay on
the Côte d’Azur in order to discover deep-sea diving in complete safety. In a clear and glistening sea, discover
the silent and multicoloured ballet of the marine fauna in the company of real underwater professionals
who will share their passion with you. 3 options are proposed. They all include the hiring of the material, the
theoretical and practical classes and the exam fees, if it is the case.
«DISCOVER SCUBA» introduction to diving 3 sessions/week
This package is especially designed for beginners who wish to start with the basics of deep-sea diving. Following a theoretical introduction and practice in
the swimming pool, you will be able to embark on your first diving session in the sea in the company of qualified instructors.
«SCUBA / CMAS 1» diving training 6 sessions/fornight
If you wish to push your experience further, this package includes 6 technical diving sessions in the sea, up to a depth of 20 metres. An internationally
recognised official French certificate, “1er niveau de plongée” will be awarded to you at the end of the programme. This package is destined for students
staying for a minimum of 2 weeks in Valbonne s/Cannes. On request, the “2ème niveau” certificate can also be taken.
«SCUBA / PADI 1» diving training 8 sessions/fornight
The PADI training is the most recognised diving training programme in the world. In this way, you make your entrance into the world of diving by following
the «Open Water Diver» training. 8 diving sessions in the sea up to a depth of 18 metres are run by qualified instructors. An international certificate attesting
to the level is awarded, allowing for the continuation of the training worldwide. On request, the exam for the 2nd level can also be prepared and taken. This
package is destined for students staying for a minimum of 2 weeks in Valbonne s/Cannes.
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19. Ski / Snowboard Leysin-Teens (spring)
3 sessions/week
An undisputed kingdom of seasoned skiiers and snowboarders, Leysin is one of the nicest ski resorts in the
Swiss Alps. Thanks to the «ski/snowboard» package, you will be able to combine your language classes with
3 afternoons of snow sports under the supervision of ESL instructors. An ideal activity, perfectly suited to
this small corner of white paradise. This package is reserved for students who have already
practised skiing or snowboarding. The material is not included in the price of the package.
Tennis Leysin-Teens (summer - autumn) / Leysin-Juniors
Freiburg / Westerwald / Zug / Ascona / Valbonne s/Cannes / Paris-Igny
3 sessions/week
Improve your language level as much as your serve ! The training sessions, the single or doubles matches
and the shrewd advice of your coach will allow you to give the best of your racket! Qualified teachers give
instruction 3 times per week. In some course centres, according to the weather conditions, sessions may take
place at the end of the afternoon.
Sailing Montreux-Riviera / Ascona
3 sessions/week
With the “sailing” package, you will be able to perfect your skills in the basics of sailing a dinghy and
the manœuvres and techniques of the operation of sails. The package is proposed as much to novices as
experienced navigators and supervision is assured by professional instructors. The sessions take place in the
afternoon, 3 times per week, in the dream surroundings of Lake Geneva and Lake Maggiore. Whether in beam
reach position or rigging the symmetric spinakker…Sails ahoy!
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20. Leysin
The oxygen of the Alps
Located in the Swiss Alps, at an altitude of 1263 m, the charming resort of Leysin benefits from exceptional sun exposure which has
contributed to its renown amongst nature and mountain lovers.
A tourist destination for more than a century, barely 30 minutes away from Lake Geneva and the magnificent scenery of the Lavaux*,
Leysin has managed to remain attractive and evolve over time, developing its facilities and notably obtaining the very exclusive Swiss
«Families Welcome» label, with strict quality and security requirements for all animations and activities destined for children.
It is due to this privileged location that we have chosen Leysin to establish our Juniors courses, in order that our young people may, in addition
to the learning of languages, make the most of the fresh air and fun there whilst practising their favourite sports and leisure activities.
*Listed as UNESCO World Heritage
Key facts
Classes
Duration of a lesson (mins.) 45
Standard (lessons / week) 15
Intensive (lessons / week) 20
Sports packages
Tennis / horse riding
Accommodation
residence quadruple bedrooms
Transfers
Geneva airport
Leysin train station
Lucerne, Zurich, Egerkingen,
Bern
Zurich •
• Berne
• Leysin
Genève
• Lugano
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21. ESL Juniors
8 -14 years
French English / summer
The ESL Leysin course centre Dates prices in CHF / 2012
«Le Central-Résidence» Arrival on Sunday
Departure on Saturday
Our ESL “Le Central-Résidence” course centre is located a stone’s throw away
SUMMER :
from the main train station of Leysin. It possesses all of the comfort suited to
1.07 – 7.07 / 8.07 – 14.07 / 15.07 – 21.07 / 22.07 – 28.07
a successful language study stay in the Alps, including renovated classrooms,
29.07 – 4.08 / 5.08 – 11.08 / 12.08 – 18.08
welcoming restaurants, a beautiful sunny terrace, an indoor swimming pool, a
fitness room as well as relaxation and games areas.The bedrooms, modelled in Standard Intensive
a typically Alpine wooded and warm style, are equipped with a television and a 15 lpw 20 lpw
telephone, as well as a private bathroom. 1 Week* 1305 1395
2 Weeks 2315 2455
3 Weeks 3365 3565
4 Weeks 4455 4725
additional week 1105 1175
* subject to availability
Optional sports packages
Tennis 215
Horse riding 195
Transfers – return fare
Geneva airport:
Collective, according to schedule 200
(arrival on Sunday between 10 a.m. and 3.30 p.m.,
departure on Saturday between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.)
Collective, outside of schedule 380
(outside of schedules mentioned above)
Private 650
(arrival and departure at any time)
Bus, departure pick-up points:
-Lucerne140
-Zurich130
-Egerkingen120
-Berne110
Weekly programme (sample)
MONDAY TUESDAY Wednesday thursday friday saturday sunday
Fitness, Ping-Pong, Pool,
Morning
Football, Beachvolley, Lessons Lessons + small test Lessons Lessons + weekly test Excursion to:
Streethockey Shopping in Lausanne
Excursion to:
or
Ping-Pong, Amusement park
Excursion to: Arts workshop, Hiking, Horse riding
“ Fun Planet”
Afternoon
Mountainbike, Ball games, or
Visit of a Chocolate Climbing, Fitness,
Lessons Piste Vita, Free time in Leysin
factory or Aquapark Ice skating / hockey, Dirty-Scoot, Streetbasket,
Minigolf, Tennis Freesbee Squash, Tchoukball
Evening
Barbecue on
Talent show Movie evening “Challenges” evening Musical quizz evening Disco Party Welcome evening
the lake side
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22. Leysin
The oxygen of the Alps
It is no accident that Leysin welcomes so many international schools and students from around the world.
Everything is brought together here in order to offer ideal study conditions but also to satisfy the aspirations of a public which is young
and eager for discoveries.
The facilities of the dynamic resort of the Vaudois Alps allow you to devote a lot of time to a wide variety of sports and leisure activities
in a preserved natural setting, which complete the plentiful benefits of the nearby Swiss Riviera.
It is in this ideal environment that our course centres “Le Classic” in summer and “Le Central Résidence” in autumn propose tailor-made
programmes adapted to 13-17 year olds. With a judicious mix of language classes, sports and leisure activities, each student finds what
they are looking for and may blossom in full security and be perfectly supervised.
Key facts
Classes
Duration of a lesson (mins.) 45
Standard (lessons / week) 20
Intensive (lessons / week) 25
Optional courses
conversation private courses
Sports packages
tennis / horse riding / ski-snowboard
adrenaline / dance
Accommodation
residence double to
quadruple beedrooms
Transfers
Geneva airport
Leysin train station
Lucerne, Zurich, Egerkingen,
Bern
Zurich •
• Berne
• Leysin
Genève
• Lugano
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23. ESL Teens
13 -17 years
French / spring, summer, autumn
The ESL Leysin course centre Dates prices in CHF / 2012
«Le Classic» spring, summer Arrival on Sunday
Departure on Saturday
The ESL «Le Classic» course centre is ideally situated in the very centre of the
SPRING :
resort, close to the 2 sports centres. Equipped with classrooms, restaurants
8.04 – 14.04 / 15.04 – 21.04 / 22.04 – 28.04
and a cinema, it is a privileged spot for a language study stay. The students
are accommodated in double or triple bedrooms, with a private bathroom, a SUMMER :
1.07 – 7.07 / 8.07 – 14.07 / 15.07 – 21.07 / 22.07 – 28.07
telephone and a television. Thanks to the «Internet café» area, the student can
29.07 – 4.08 / 5.08 – 11.08 / 12.08 – 18.08
access their e-mails and the Internet for free. The language classes, meals as well
as some of the activities take place directly on the campus. AUTUMN :
30.09 – 6.10 / 7.10 – 13.10 / 14.10 – 20.10
Standard Intensive
SPRING / autUmn : 20 lpw 25 lpw
1 Week 1185 1245
2 Weeks 2085 2215
3 Weeks 3095 3295
additional week 1025 1095
SUMMER :
1 Week* 1305 1395
2 Weeks 2315 2455
3 Weeks 3365 3565
4 Weeks 4455 4725
additional week 1105 1175
* subject to availability
The ESL Leysin course centre Optional courses
«Le Central-Résidence» autumn Conversation course (2 Lessons / Week)
Private courses (5 Lessons / Week)
60
300
Our ESL «Le Central-Résidence» course centre is located a stone’s throw away Optional sports packages
from the main train station of Leysin. It possesses all of the comfort suited to
Tennis (summer/autumn) 215
a successful language study stay in the Alps, including renovated classrooms, Horse riding (spring/summer/autumn) 195
welcoming restaurants, a beautiful sunny terrace, an indoor swimming Ski/Snowboard (spring) 8.04 - 21.02 205
pool, a fitness room as well as relaxation and games areas. The bedrooms, Adrenalin (summer) 215
modelled in a typically Alpine wooded and warm style, are equipped with Dance (summer) 160
a television and a telephone as well as a private bathroom. Transfers – return fare
Geneva airport:
Collective, according to schedule200
(arrival on Sunday between 10 a.m. and 3.30 p.m.,
departure on Saturday between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.)
Collective, outside of schedule 380
(outside of schedules mentioned above)
Private 650
(arrival and departure at any time)
Bus, departure pick-up points:
-Lucerne140
-Zurich130
-Egerkingen120
-Bern110
Weekly programme (sample)
MONDAY TUESDAY Wednesday thursday friday saturday sunday
Morning
Horse riding
Lessons Lessons Lessons + small test Lessons Lessons + weekly test
or
Free time in Leysin Excursion to :
Streetbasket, Excursion to: or Geneva, visit
Beach volley, Excursion to: of ICRC Museum
Streethockey, Aquapark or Tennis, Paragliding, Hiking,
Afternoon
Football, Minigolf, Shopping in Montreux
Dirty-scoot, Funplanet or Football indoor, Mountainbike,
Pool, Fitness, and Jazz Festival
Indoor climbing, Labyrinthe Aventure “Pétanque”, Curling Arts workshop
Dance
Squash, Via Ferrata or Adventure park
Evening
Barbecue on the
Pimp my Friend Show Movie evening Free evening Disco Party Sports tournament Welcome evening
lake side
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24. Montreux-Riviera
The Pearl of the Swiss Riviera
“You wish to carry out a language study stay in an exceptional natural setting and learn French in one of the most beautiful regions of
Switzerland? Then Montreux is a must!
”Situated on the banks of Lake Geneva, in the French-speaking part of Switzerland, Montreux enjoys a mild and pleasant microclimate
which gives it a Mediterranean feel and has earned it the name “Pearl of the Swiss riviera”.
On following the quays lined with exotic trees, walkers are amazed each time by the breathtaking panorama they have before their
eyes. Between the lake and mountains, the region offers an exceptional choice of sports and cultural activities. Montreux welcomes
events on an international scale like the Montreux Jazz Festival or the Christmas Market, which have given this beautiful tourist region
its reputation for several years.
Key facts
Classes
Duration of a lesson (mins.) 45
Standard (lessons / week) 20
Intensive (lessons / week) 25
Optional courses
conversation private courses
Sports packages
sailing / dance
Accommodation
residence double bedrooms
Transfers
Geneva airport
Montreux train station
Lucerne, Zurich, Egerkingen,
Bern
Zurich •
• Berne
• Montreux
Genève
• Lugano
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25. ESL Teens
14 -17 years
French / summer
The ESL Montreux-Riviera course centre Dates prices in CHF / 2012
The course centre is located in the heart of Montreux, a stone’s throw away from Arrival on Sunday
the central train station and only 5 minutes’ walk from the quays of Lake Geneva. Departure on Saturday
Modern and welcoming, it is equipped with spacious and bright classrooms. SUMMER :
A common room equipped with computers with a free Internet connection 8.07 – 14.07 / 15.07 – 21.07 / 22.07 – 28.07
allows our students to access their e-mails. In addition, our centre has its 29.07 – 4.08 / 5.08 – 11.08 / 12.08 – 18.08
own gym room as well as a cafeteria where lunch is taken each day before
Standard Intensive
undertaking the afternoon activities.
20 lpw 25 lpw
1 Week* 1305 1395
2 Weeks 2315 2455
3 Weeks 3365 3565
4 Weeks 4455 4725
additional week 1105 1175
* subject to availability
Optional courses
Conversation course (2 Lessons / Week) 60
Private courses (5 Lessons / Week) 300
Optional sports packages
Sailing 160
Dance 160
Transfers – return fare
Geneva airport:
Collective, according to schedule200
(arrival on Sunday between 10 a.m. and 3.30 p.m.,
departure on Saturday between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.)
Collective, outside of schedule 380
(outside of schedules mentioned above)
Private 600
(arrival and departure at any time)
Bus, departure pick-up points:
-Lucerne130
-Zurich120
-Egerkingen110
-Bern100
Weekly programme (sample)
MONDAY TUESDAY Wednesday thursday friday saturday sunday
Morning
Lessons Lessons Lessons + small test Lessons Lessons + test
Excursion to:
Visit of Geneva city,
Free day with the
Excursion to: Hiking Red Cross Museum
Beach, Paddle boat, Paragliding, Aquaparc, Sports tournament , host family
Château de Chillon or and shopping
Afternoon
Minigolf, Big Banana, Mountainbike, on the lake side
or Shopping in Lausanne Musée de l’Alimentation
Dance Hip-Hop, Waterski, Horse riding,
or “Espace des Inventions” or
Basketball Pool “Pétanque”
or Fitness Adventure park
Evening
Evening with Barbecue on the
Jazz Festival Free evening Disco Party Free evening Welcome evening
host family lake side
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26. Paris-Igny
The capital of the French-speaking world
Imagine yourself at the top of the Eiffel Tower, or discovering the city from the bridge of a river boat. Sit down for a 3D projection which
is even better than the real thing at the geode of the Museum of Science, pose beside the wax statue of Zinadine Zidane, stroll along the
lively small streets of the Quartier Latin, applaud the Beaubourg street artists or admire the splendours of the Palace of Versailles and
tell yourself you’re not dreaming. Our destination of Paris-Igny promises you all this and much more besides.
A charming small town to the south-west of the Parisian belt, nicknamed the garden town, Igny is an oasis of fresh air and greenery
barely 25 minutes from the heart of the capital by RER (train).
This favourable location allows us to offer as extraordinary a destination as Paris in full security and to combine language classes, sports
and residence accommodation in a magnificent environment with the discovery of all the marvels of the city of lights.
Key facts
Classes
Duration of a lesson (mins.) 45
Standard (lessons / week) 20
Intensive (lessons / week) 25
Optional courses
conversation private courses
Sports packages
tennis / horse riding
Accommodation
residence single to
triple bedrooms
Transfers
Paris-Orly airport
Charles de Gaulle (Roissy)
airport
All Paris SNCF train stations
Paris
•
•
Paris - Igny
Genève •
• Bordeaux
Nice
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