Language courses abroad brochure

French &
German studies
Learning and living a foreign language
in Switzerland, in France or in Germany

2012 Montreux, Lyon, Berlin, Freiburg

Choosing ESL means 4
Study a foreign language at ESL 8
Progress on a European level 10
A course adapted to suit your aims 12
Certificates 14
The accommodation that is right for you 16

Switzerland 18
ESL - Montreux 18
Activities in Montreux 20

France 22
ESL - Lyon 22
Activities in Lyon 24

Germany 26
ESL / PROLOG - Berlin 26
Activities in Berlin 28
ESL - Freiburg 30
Activities in Freiburg 32
Terms conditions 34
Enrolment form 35

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Welcome to ESL

Dear student,
Some places you will just visit in passing. Montreux, Berlin,
Lyon or Freiburg are among those that you will keep coming
back to. So it is no coincidence that ESL has chosen these
destinations for its language schools. They are cultural and
touristic destinations of international renown, offering
an entertaining and welcoming environment as well as
quality infrastructures. You won’t be disappointed!
Add to this excellent teaching by experienced teachers,
interactive and dynamic lessons which ensure the
language skills you have acquired will last a long time,
Fabien Produit official exams which give your CV an edge, a variety of
Director activities and exciting excursions. With ESL, you are in
good hands!
As Director of the ESL schools, I am proud of our teaching
and administrative teams. They do everything possible to
ensure that your stay is a success in every way. The fact
that a large proportion of our students choose our schools
based on a friend or relative’s recommendation is alone
proof of this.
We look forward to welcoming you to one of our schools.”

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Choosing ESL means

Our priority is the quality of your stay
Make the right choice; choose ESL. With professional teaching provided by qualified teachers, lively, dynamic and effective courses, a
range of carefully chosen accommodation options, exciting activities and personalised services, we offer you the best so that you can
get the most out of your language stay.


Our accreditations An international atmosphere
The excellent quality of our services is confirmed by the accreditations Whether from Europe, America, Asia or the Middle East, ESL students
we receive from various official Swiss, French, German and international come from the four corners of the world. This is a unique opportunity
organisations specialised in the sector of education and educational for you to meet students from various backgrounds and share
tourism. When you choose an ESL school, you are choosing one of the different points of view. All ESL students have the same goal, to
best language schools around. immerse themselves in the language and culture of the country. The
variety in ages and professional/student expectations means that you
will definitely find a group of friends with the same interest as yours.
EAQUALS
When you get home from your language stay, your address book will
(European Association for Quality Language
be filled with contacts from the 5 continents.
Services)

FLE Location, location, location
(Qualité Français Langue Etrangère) Our schools are located in the best areas so that you can take full
advantage of everything your destination has to offer.
Close to our course centres, you will find commercial streets to go
SOUFFLE
shopping, lively nightlife areas with a range of cafés, restaurants, bars
(Groupement professionnel des organismes
and clubs, as well as parks and springs to chill out and practice sport.
d’enseignement du français langue étrangère)
Besides, must-see cultural places are at a reasonable distance from
the school, whether on foot or on public transport.
WYSETC
(The World Youth Student Educational Travel
Confederation)
One language study stay, two
destinations
ALTO Having trouble deciding between French-speaking Switzerland,
(Association of Language Travel Organisations) France or Germany? Can’t choose between Montreux, Lyon, Berlin
or Freiburg? With ESL, there’s no need to choose. If you like, you can
begin your language stay in Lyon and continue it in Montreux, on the
SFPS
banks of Lake Geneva, at the foot of the Alps; or take your German
(Swiss Federation of Private Schools)
language course between Berlin and Freiburg. You may, of course,
choose to visit the cities the other way around. Please don’t hesitate
to let us know your wishes.
Private School Register
24/7 assistance
AVDEP From the moment you arrive to the moment you leave, we offer you
(Association Vaudoise Des Ecoles Privées) personalised assistance. Our team is always available to answer your
questions or to help you during your language stay. You also have an
emergency number available to use around the clock.
CSN
(Swedish National Board of Student Aid)
Free WiFi connection
Bildungsurlaub Stay connected with ESL. Our schools have computer rooms with
free Internet access. For your utmost comfort, you can also go online
Gütesiegel des Schweizer anywhere in the school or in the student apartments; thanks to our
Tourismus wireless network.

ISO 9001:2000
(International Organisation
for Standardisation)

IHWO
International House World Organisation

More information on:
www.esl-schools.org


Choosing ESL means


Internationally recognised
certificates
Taking an exam has never been easier. At ESL, you can take advantage
of unrivalled flexibility when it comes to taking an official exam.
According to your level, availability and goals, you can choose to take
the DELF/DALF or the TCF exams for French, and the Goethe-Institut,
TestDaF or TELC exams for German. Exam dates are very flexible: up
to one exam per week. So you will have no trouble finding the exam
preparation course that suits you best. All of these French or German
language certificates are officially recognised by official institutions in
France and Germany. Add an international dimension to your CV and
make French or German your best asset for your future.

A range of accommodation
options
Since accommodation is an essential part of your language stay, ESL
takes particular care when choosing accommodation, whether host
families, student apartments or residences, shared apartments, hotels
or BBs for its students. Whether you wish to be in direct contact with
the locals or live with other students during your stay, we have the
accommodation option to best meet your needs.

Exciting activities
In order to make the most of your free time, ESL offers an exciting
range of activities every week. This relaxed and friendly environment
encourages conversation and the forming of friendships. It is a chance
for you to get to know the people in your class and to practise your
newly acquired language skills outside the classroom. Using the
language studied in a sports or social setting is a great way to develop
the skills that you will have learnt in class. You will improve your skills
without even realising it.

An enthusiastic team
Our schools’ reputation owes a lot to the quality of our teaching staff
and administrative team. All of the ESL team members are dynamic,
come from various backgrounds, have rich and varied experiences
behind them and are enthusiastic about cultural diversity. We are
already looking forward to welcoming you.

Organising your stay from A to Z
From accommodation booking, assistance with administrative
procedures, help in obtaining your visa, travel insurance, to a
personalised follow-up, ESL does everything to help you prepare for
your language study stay abroad. Please don’t hesitate to ask us
for advice and set off with peace of mind. If you so wish, ESL can
also organise your transfer from the airport to your accommodation,
perfect for a smooth landing.


Study a foreign language at ESL

A highly effective teaching
method
It is impossible not to improve at ESL. Our schools offer a modern
and effective teaching method delivered by qualified teachers, with
well-planned and motivating lessons adapted to all language levels
and which allow for maximum interaction between the teacher and
students. Each student also benefits from continuous assessment
throughout his or her stay. ESL offers an innovative, effective and
attractive way to learn a foreign language.

Handpicked teachers
Good teaching requires good teachers. Our carefully selected teachers
have all the necessary qualifications and experience to teach a foreign
language. However, we ask for more than just a degree from our
teachers. They are chosen for their enthusiasm, their ability to create
exciting and interactive lessons and for the attention that they pay to
each student. This lively and personalised teaching guarantees long-
lasting progress.

A learning level for everyone
Whatever your linguistic skills, ESL has a course to meet your needs
and goals. After a thorough assessment of your existing language
knowledge, you will be put in a class suitable for your level. Our
table of levels conforms to the Common European Framework of
Reference for Languages (CEFRL), which is the European standard for
foreign languages teaching. Multiple oral and written activities allow
the teacher to continuously assess progress and offer personalised
solutions to each student.

An effective teaching method
In order to guarantee effective and high-quality teaching, we have a
clear and efficient teaching plan. We are convinced that by making
communication our priority, with clearly identified objectives and the
use of interactive activities, we can achieve the best results.
Our classes have between 6 and 12 students, which means that you
can always take active part in lessons.
We have based our approach to language teaching on achieving
concrete, operational linguistic aims, and not on exercises and
automatic reflexes that are out of context.
In this way, you will develop your know-how and not just accumulate
knowledge you won’t know how to use. We use various recognised FLE
(French as a Foreign Language) and DaF (German as Foreign Language
– Deutsch als Fremdsprache) methods and regularly use the news as
well as other resources available for use in a multicultural class.


Course certificate and official
exams
At the end of your language study stay at ESL, you will receive a course
certificate stating the level you have reached. You can also take one
of the many French or German exams available in our schools or at
the official exam centres located close by.
In terms of exams, ESL offers a particularly impressive range:
- DELF/DALF exams, with 3 sessions a year, following a specific
preparation course.
- TCF exams, available once a month at the school, following
a specific preparation course.
- Goethe Zertifikat exams, available once a month,
following a specific preparation course..
- TELC Deutsch exams, available once a month at the school,
following a specific preparation course.
- TestDaf exams, with 5 sessions a year, following a specific
preparation course.
Recognised by French and German official institutions, these
certificates have an excellent reputation in the academic and
professional world. Passing one of these exams is a good asset for
your future.
Whatever your level, aims and availability, you will find the exam
that suits you.

Your first morning at the
language school
It is a great pleasure for us to welcome you at the school! It is also
an excellent chance for you to meet the ESL team members so that
you can put a face to the names of the people working to make your
language stay a success.
After a welcome speech, we will take you around the school and give
you all the documents and information you need before beginning
class. This includes a course guide, a student card (giving you
discounts in some shops and establishments) and a presentation of
the daily activities programme. You will have everything you need to
get your stay off to a great start.

Tailor-made teaching
A crucial factor that often makes all the difference is class size. At
ESL, we believe in teaching groups of limited numbers (between 6
and 10 students on average with a guaranteed maximum of 12),
so that each student is guaranteed a personalised assessment, even
in group classes. We guarantee high-quality teaching and excellent
teacher-student interaction, which means that students are given
more opportunity to practise the language studied. Classrooms with
modular furniture allow for flexibility and adapt to each individual
teaching style.


Progress on a European level

Our course structure and level testing are based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFRL),
which constitutes the European standard framework for language teaching.
The table below is a summary of the CEFRL grid to show you the language level that you can achieve during your stay as well
as the level required to take one of the official French / German exams.

your
progress

6

5

4

3

2

1
number of
weeks 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 48


CEFRL Grid
After many years of research, the official CEFRL (Common European
Framework of Reference for Languages) document was published in
2001 by the Council of Europe and helpw determine the candidate’s
language level in terms of his/her knowledge in various skills groups.
6 different language levels were defined and serve as a reference in
the language learning and teaching sector. An EU Council Resolution
recommended the use of this Council of Europe grid to establish
systems to determine language ability. Nowadays, it is an essential
reference document.

your level French German
on the CEFRL* exams equivalence exams equivalence

You understand everything you read or hear in a
range of subjects. You understand the subtleties Dalf C2 - Zentrale Oberstufenprüfung (ZOP)
Very advanced of the language and easily interpret complex
documents. You express yourself correctly and TCF 600-699 - Kleines Deutsches Sprachdiplom (KDS)
[C2] fluently without hesitation. You can debate e-TEF 834-900 - Großes Deutsches Sprachdiplom (GDS)
complex subjects.

- Goethe Zertifikat C1 (ZMP)
You understand the specifics of complex texts
Dalf C1 - TELC Deutsch C1
Advanced and oral outputs on subjects relating to social
and professional life. You express yourself with TCF 500-599 - TestDaF 4 TestDaF 5
[C1] confidence and precision when discussing a
e-TEF 699-833
range of topics. - Deutsche Sprachprüfung
für den Hochschulzugang (DSH)

- Goethe Zertifikat B2
You understand detailed information in texts or Delf B2
Upper intermediate oral output dealing with a familiar, concrete or - TELC Deutsch B2
abstract topic. You express yourself clearly about TCF 400-499
[B2] subjects that you are interested in. e-TEF 541-698
- TestDaF 3
- Zertifikat Deutsch für den Beruf

You understand the important information in Delf B1
Intermediate texts and oral output about known or expected - Zertifikat Deutsch (ZD)
situations. You express yourself with ease on TCF 300-399
[B1] subjects dealing with everyday life. e-TEF 361-540
- TELC Deutsch B1 + Beruf

You can understand practical information in sim- Delf A2
Upper elementary ple, messages of everyday life. You can make - Start Deutsch 2
yourself understood in familiar and expected TCF 200-299
[A2] situations. e-TEF 204-360
- TELC Deutsch A2 + Beruf

You understand short phrases if known or re- Delf A1
Elementary peated. You can express your basic needs. You
can identify and reproduce single words or TCF 100-299 - Start Deutsch 1
[A1] memorised expressions. e-TEF 69-203

The level achieved by each student depends upon his/her individual capabilities and his/her diligence.
*Common European Framework of Reference for the teaching of foreign Languages.


A course adapted to suit your aims

Because your goals are our main priority, we offer various course types so that you can find the one that best suits your
specific language needs. In order to guarantee the best teaching quality, our group courses include a maximum of 12
participants. The following are the various course types you can take during your language stay in one of our schools.

STANDARD course PRIVATE course
20 lessons per week Intensity and duration based on your needs
Levels: Beginner to advanced (A1➜C1) Levels: Beginner to advanced (A1➜C1)
Duration: 1 to 52 weeks Duration: Tailor-made
Lessons (45 min): 20 / week Lessons (60 min): Tailor-made to student’s requirements
Start dates: Every Monday*, all year round Start dates: All year round*
*Special dates for beginners (see price list) * except in July and August

Our standard course is an excellent choice if you want to improve your Are you looking for a customised and highly effective course? Treat
language skills and have free time on your hands. Classes normally yourself to a tailor-made programme! With one to one tuition you
take place in the morning, which means that you can make the most benefit from a lesson plan which is perfectly suited to your individual
of your time off in the afternoon to visit the city and take part in the aims. You will study according to your specific requirements at your
activities, or outings that the school offers. This is perfect for putting own pace with your own teacher.
your new language skills to the test!

COMBI 5 10 courses
INTENSIVE course 25 or 30 lessons per week
25 lessons per week
Levels: Elementary to advanced (A1➜C1)
Levels: Elementary to advanced (A1➜C1) Duration: 1 to 52 weeks
Duration: 1 to 52 weeks Lessons (45 60 min): 25 or 30 / week
Lessons (45 min): 25 / week (STANDARD course +5) (STANDARD course +5 or
Start dates: Every Monday, all year round +10 private lessons)
Start dates: Every Monday, all year round
The intensive course differs from the standard course because of its
fast work pace and further investigation into subjects with a more This course type is suitable for students wishing to combine a group
communicative and relaxed approach with optional topics and course with private lessons in order to fill their knowledge gaps or
conversation. The 5 additional lessons per week mainly focus on oral acquire a deeper knowledge of some difficult points by working
communication. A highly effective exercise based on immediate and individually with the teacher. Taking extra private lessons is an
hands-on practice which allows for long-lasting language learning. excellent way of intensifying oral communication exercises outside a
In BERLIN only group, which is perfect for shy or more demanding students.
For the 5th oral communication lesson, students can choose from one
of the following topics:
Business / Culture in Berlin / Hotel Gastronomy.

PREMIUM course
30 lessons per week
Levels: Elementary to advanced (A1➜C1)
Duration: 1 to 52 weeks
Lessons (45 min): 30 / week
(INTENSIVE course +5 in mini-group)

Do you want to maximise your progress during your stay? Then
choose the PREMIUM course! With 30 lessons per week, this
programme is ideal for motivated students who want to dedicate
themselves to studying. The 6th daily lesson is focused on writing
skills and organised in a mini-group of a maximum of 7 participants.
By choosing this course, you will significantly improve your language
Absolute beginners
knowledge, both oral and written, in a short space of time. The standard course for absolute beginners includes 20 lessons per
week. As soon as you will have reached an elementary level, you will
In BERLIN only
also be able to attend an intensive or PREMIUM course. Specific
For the 5th and 6th oral communication lessons, students can choose
start dates are available for absolute beginners level. Please consult
from one of the following topics:
these dates on the price list.
Business / Culture in Berlin / Hotel Gastronomy.


EXAM PREP course
25 lessons per week
Levels: Please refer to the chapter
“Certificates” and to the price lists
Duration: 1 to 6 weeks maximum
Lessons (45 min): 25 / week (STANDARD course
+ 5 exam preparation lessons)
This course type allows students who wish to prepare for a specific
exam to focus on the specific content of the chosen exam during the
last daily lesson. One important asset of this course is that it can be
booked at any time of the year, independently of exam session dates.
The maximum duration is 6 weeks, which allows students to make
the most of the course without repeating the same topics and doing
the same exercises.

EXAM PREP PREMIUM course
30 lessons per week
Levels: Please refer to the chapter
“Certificates” and to the price lists
Duration: 1 to 4 weeks maximum, prior to
the exam date
Lessons (45 min): 30 / week (STANDARD course
+10 exam preparation lessons)
Start dates: According to the duration as chosen,
and to the exam date
Ideal for students wishing to prepare for an exam in a very intensive
manner, this programme offers 2 daily preparation lessons to study
the specific content of the chosen exam. However, the course can only
be booked according to the official exam session dates, that is 1 to 4
weeks maximum prior to the exam date.

EXAM PREP
STANDARD INTENSIVE PREMIUM EXAM PREP PREMIUM COMBI 5 COMBI 10

4 lessons: 4 lessons: 4 lessons: 4 lessons: 4 lessons: 4 lessons: 4 lessons:
1st part

STANDARD STANDARD STANDARD STANDARD STANDARD STANDARD STANDARD
course course course course course course course

5th lesson: 5th lesson: 5th lesson: 5th lesson:
2nd part

5th lesson: 5th lesson:
Oral Oral Exam Exam
Private course Private course
communication communication preparation preparation

6th lesson: 6th lesson:
3rd part

6th lesson:
Written Exam
Private course
communication preparation


Certificates

Give your CV an international dimension
Come and study French or German at ESL and go home with an internationally recognised certificate in your suitcase! Each exam
has precise requirements and standards: ESL offers you specialised preparatory courses to help you get ready for the big day.
ESL’s greatest asset is to be able to offer many exam preparation courses as well as very frequent exam sessions: 3 times a year
for the DELF, 5 times a year for the TestDaF, and once a month for the TCF, the Goethe Zertifikat and the TELC Deutsch. You will
enjoy great flexibility to prepare for the exam of your choice when it best suits you.
These diplomas are delivered by official institutions: they validate your language ability in a very precise way according to the
CEFRL’s standards and are worldwide recognised.


DELF/DALF Goethe-Institut
Diplôme d’études en langue française Organisation appointed by the German federal
(Diploma in French Studies) government to promote the German language
and culture abroad
www.delfdalf.ch
www.ciep.fr www.goethe.de
The DELF (A1 to B2) and DALF (C1 and C2) are official diplomas The Goethe-Institut was created by the German federal government
awarded by the French National Ministry of Education in order to to promote the German language and culture abroad. Its head
certify skills in French as a Foreign Language. They are made up of office is based in Munich and it has 150 branches in 91 countries
6 independent diplomas corresponding to the 6 levels of the CEFRL. throughout the world, including 13 in Germany. The Goethe-Institut
Therefore, students have the possibility to enrol directly for the exam exams are recognised internationally and the related certificates are
of their choice. At each level, the 4 skills are evaluated: written and recognised in many countries as a proof of quality by employers and
oral expression, reading comprehension and listening comprehension. continuing education institutions. The German exams offered by the
An adapted version for teenagers is also available. Goethe-Institut correspond to the range of levels of the Common
Officially recognised in more than 150 countries, the DELF/DALF European Framework of Reference for languages (CEFRL): from A1
diplomas act as a reference when it comes to the certification of for beginners to C2 for those who have mastered the language. These
French as a foreign language, as much in professional fields as in the exams are proposed on fixed dates (see price list) in the regional
area of studies. These exams are proposed on fixed dates (see price testing centres, within direct proximity of the ESL schools in Berlin
list) in the regional testing centres, within direct proximity of the ESL and Freiburg.
schools in Montreux and Lyon.
As mentioned in the chapter “course”, ESL offers
As mentioned in the chapter “course”, ESL offers Goethe Zertifikat TCF preparation courses for the
DELF/DALF preparation courses for the levels: levels: B1 / B2 / C1
B1 / B2 / C1
TELC
TCF The European Language Certificates
Test de connaissance du français
(Test in French language skills)
www.telc.net
TELC GmbH is a subsidiary of the German Adult Education Association,
www.delfdalf.ch which is the greatest provider of continuing education in Germany,
www.ciep.fr with hundreds of sites in all of the federal Länder.
The TCF is part of the new wave of modern “thermometer” exams. The TELC Deutsch exams have become very important in Germany
A simple, fast and efficient evaluation gives you a professional over the past few years: for instance, as a partner of the German
validation of your level of French. The TCF is a multiple-choice government, TELC provides language tests for immigrants.
questionnaire. After the DELF/DALF, the TCF has become the most Not only does TELC offer German exams for the levels A1-C1, it also
popular exam to be taken at foreign language schools. Based on the provides exams in eight other languages and others are currently
CEFRL for foreign languages, it has already achieved high recognition. being developed.
Our schools in Montreux and Lyon are official TCF exam centres. The
exams are offered once a month at each school.
TELC Deutsch preparation courses for the levels:
As mentioned in the chapter “course”, ESL A1 / A2 / B1 / B2 / C1
offers TCF preparation courses for the levels:
A1 / A2 / B1 / B2 / C1
TestDaF
Test Deutsch als Fremdsprache
(German as a foreign language Test)
www.testdaf.de
The TestDaF can be taken in the whole world in more than 400 exam
centres and is recognised by German universities as a prerequisite for
foreign students. It assesses the language ability of the candidates in
writing, listening, reading and speaking. The levels TDB 3, 4 and 5 of
TestDaF correspond to the B2 and C3 levels of the Common European
Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFRL). To be accepted
in a German university, the level 4 of TesDaF is usually required
in all four competences, which corresponds to the C1 level of the
Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFRL).
Our school in Berlin is official TestDaF exam centre.

TestDaF preparation courses for the levels: C1


The accommodation that...

Quality accommodation is essential to the success of your language study stay. This is
why we take special care when choosing the accommodation we offer our students in our
various destinations. Whether 100% language immersion with a host family or in a shared
apartment, international life in a student apartment, complete independence in a hotel, you
will find the accommodation to suit your requirements.


... is right for you

Host Family Shared apartment WG (from 18 y.o. of age)
Montreux / Lyon / Berlin / Freiburg Berlin
Your stay will take on another dimension by living with a host family. WGs, or shared apartments, are an established accommodation
Language learning becomes natural during meals or cinema outings. option in German culture and allow students to live independently
Staying with a host family is a great way to learn about local culture, and centrally with Germans. In a single room, the flatmates benefit
experience daily life with your hosts and learn everyday expressions from the use of a kitchen, a living room and a bathroom. This option
and colloquialisms. We have an excellent relationship with our host is very advantageous, notably from a financial point of view. Berlin
families and they meet all of our requirements in terms of quality. abounds with very inexpensive restaurants!

Students’ apartment (from 18 y.o. of age) Studio (from 18 y.o. of age)
Montreux / Lyon / Freiburg Montreux
Students’ apartments are located in the town centre, close to our Perfectly situated in the centre of Montreux, our studios have an
schools, to various shopping areas, cafés and restaurants and are well equipped kitchen and a bathroom as well as an Internet connection,
served by public transport. This type of accommodation is particularly and represent an ideal accommodation option for couples and
suitable for students who wish to enjoy greater independence while students who are looking for independence and tranquillity as well
having contact with other students. as a superior level of comfort.
The apatments offer comfortable double and single rooms and are all
equipped with a TV, a fully furnished kitchen, a washing machine and Hotel and other accommodation
wireless Internet access. (from 18 y.o. of age)
Montreux / Lyon / Berlin / Freiburg
Students’ residence (from 18 y.o. of age) We have chosen different hotel types, from the most basic to the
Freiburg
most luxurious. These establishments are based in and around the
Our students’ residence is located in a quiet area of the town that is city centre. If you are interested in this type of accommodation, then
well served by public transport. Every single room is equipped with a please contact us for a selection.
private bathroom (shower), a bed, a closet and a space for study. On
each floor, students have the use of a shared fully equipped kitchen. Course without accommodation
A common laundry room and a leisure room with direct access to a Montreux / Lyon / Berlin / Freiburg
small park are also available to residents.
If you are organising your accommodation yourself, you can take a
course and take part in activities like the other students. In this case,
you only need to pay for the language course and any activities you
take part in.


Montreux
The pearl of the Swiss Riviera

The Pearl of the Swiss Riviera is on the banks of Lake Geneva at the foot of the Alpw and has an almost Mediterranean climate. Every
year, tourists and visitors from all over the world come to take part in events, which make this city of 25,000 inhabitants what it is
today. From Byron and Nabokov to Stravinsky, this long tradition of warm welcomes is still alive and kicking. In July, Montreux sways
and dances to the rhythm of the famous Montreux Jazz Festival, whilst in winter, Switzerland’s largest Christmas market gives the town
a magical atmosphere.
Every season here is extraordinary. A first class cultural calendar makes Montreux the ideal environment for studying French in a magnifi-
cent area. The Alpw in the background paint an impressive panorama on the water’s surface, a year-round paradise for sports fans. The
lakeside with its colourful houses and palm trees will guide you from the “Auditorium Stravinsky” to the famous “Château de Chillon”.
Discover the little coves for sunbathing, picnics or partying, exceptional flora, lively terraces and international restaurants.

Key facts
School
Minimum age 16
Students/class 8-12
Internet Free

Courses
Group private
Exam preparation
DELF/DALF, TCF

Accommodation
single and double rooms
Host family
Students’ apartment
Studio
Hotel

Transfer
Geneva airport 60 min.

Zurich •

• Berne

• Montreux

Genève
• Lugano


The ESL School in Montreux Fees dates in CHF / 2012
Our school in Montreux is on the main street on the edge of Lake Geneva and Courses start every Monday elementary to advanced levels
its beautiful promenade surrounded by exotic trees which, to this day, is still one Start dates for absolute beginners:
of the most visited places in French-speaking Switzerland. You can easily reach 9.01 / 27.02 / 30.04 / 4.06 / 23.07 / 3.09 / 8.10 / 5.11.2012
the school from your accommodation by bus or train with stations 5 minutes Bank holidays, lessons are not substituted (school closed):
away on foot. 2.01 / 6.04 / 9.04 / 17.05 / 28.05 / 1.08 / 17.09 / 25.12.2012

The course centre has comfortable and bright classrooms, a cafeteria with a fully- Group courses weekly fees

equipped kitchen and welcoming terraces where you can relax with friends. The Lessons STANDARD INTENSIVE PREMIUM COMBI 5 COMBI 10
per week
size of ESL Montreux means that we can give students our personal attention (lpw) 20 lpw 25 lpw 30 lpw 25 lpw 30 lpw
and be there for you when you arrive and throughout your stay. 1 week 455 565 775 1080 1455
Thanks to our many computers and wireless network throughout the school, you 2-3 weeks 425 535 745 1050 1425
can go online and check your emails for free. 4-7 weeks 400 505 705 1025 1400
8-11 weeks 375 465 665 1000 1375
At the end of class, you can go straight onto the terraces by Lake Geneva with 12 weeks* (total) 4140 5220 7500 -- --
the other students or visit the shops nearby. 13-23 weeks 345 435 625 -- --
24 weeks* (total) 8160 10320 14880 -- --
25-35 weeks 340 430 620 -- --
36 weeks * (total) 12060 15300 22140 -- --
37 and more 335 425 615 -- --
*low season discount and high season supplement are applicable
Private courses hourly fees
1-4 h. 150 5-9 h. 125 10 h. and more 100
Exam preparation courses weekly fees
DELF/DALF B1 – B2 – C1 // TCF A1 – A2 – B1 – B2 – C1
Lessons EXAM PREP1 EXAM PREP PREMIUM2
important info
per week
1
available 1 to 6 weeks,
(lpw) 25 lpw 30 lpw
all year round
1 week 565 775 2
2-3 weeks 535 745 prior to the exam
4-6 weeks 505 705* Exam fees not included
*maximum 4 weeks prior to the exam dates
Exam fees and dates DELF/DALF
Organised at the regional examination centre
Exam levels: DELF A1➜ B2 et DALF C1➜C2
Fees and dates 2012: www.delfdalf.ch
Exam fees and dates TCF
Organised at the ESL Montreux school
Exam levels: A1➜ C2
Fees: 120, obligatory examination only
Dates:
26.01 / 23.02 / 29.03 / 26.04 / 31.05 / 28.06 / 26.07 / 30.08 / 27.09 / 25.10 / 29.11 / 20.12.2012
Accommodation weekly fees
From Sunday to Saturday
Host family Host family Students’ Studio
BB HB apartment
Single room 285 355 335 355
Double room 235 305 230 255*
*only available for 2 participants booking this option together, fee per participant
Transfer
170 one way, from Geneva Airport
Additional information
Included in the price: Tuition, learning material, assessment test, ESL certificate, social
programme as described, student card, accommodation placement and taxes.
Low season discount: -10% on course accommodation fees
- from Sunday 30th of October 2011 until Saturday 28th of January 2012.
- from Sunday 28th October 2012 until Saturday 2nd February 2013.
High season supplement: +10% on course accommodation fees
- from Sunday 1st until Saturday 28th July 2012.
Enrolment fees: 110


Montreux
The pearl of the Swiss Riviera

Activities in Montreux
The Swiss Riviera and Montreux offer wide-ranging activities in
addition to your language course. From spring to autumn, you can
take part in several mountain and water sports. From climbing,
mountainbiking windsurfing, waterskiing, tennis, go-karting and
bowling to paragliding, the Riviera is a sports paradise. Between
March and September, festival fever hits the Lake Geneva region,
with highlights including the “Montreux Jazz Festival” and the “Paléo
Festival” in Nyon. Whatever the dates of your stay, you can bet that
you will find something you like.
Take time out to visit the famous medieval “Château de Chillon”, to
sail on a hundred year old steamboat on Lake Geneva or just stroll
along the lake banks among the palm trees and exotic flowers. In
winter, just 30 minutes away from Montreux, you will find one of the
world’s largest ski resorts. “Les Portes du Soleil” has everything; from
ice skating rinks to toboggan runs and snowshoe trekking. There is
nowhere better to fulfil your cravings for winter activities. For four
weeks in December, Montreux also plays host to Switzerland’s largest
and most famous Christmas market. Whenever you come, you will
always find something to do in Montreux.


Some events to keep in mind
”Festival International The worldwide capital of hot-air ballooning has been organising
January
de la Montgolfière” this alpine festival for more than 20 years
February Carnival Many cities around Montreux celebrate Carnival
March Geneva International Motor Show One of the world’s most popular, with many debuts
April Jazz Festival Cully Very interesting programme in a lovely vineyard, lots of free concerts
May Animai Festival Cultural event encouraging new talents
Montreux Volley Masters Competition between the best women’s volleyball teams in the world
June
”Fête de la musique” Celebration of music on a European scale
Montreux Jazz Festival Definitively one of the best of its kind in the world
For 33 years, international athletics event in Lausanne with several
July Athletissima
world records broken
Most famous outdoor pop music festival in Europe,
Paléo Festival
welcoming 65’000 people every day
Sidewalk Artist Festival Jugglers, mimes, acrobats and other street artists
Festival Rock Oz’Arènes Rock music festival taking place in a magnificent Roman arena
August
Swiss National Day
Sonchaux Accro Show Best delta and paragliding pilots competing over Lake Geneva
”Septembre Musical de Montreux” 3 weeks of classical music festival
September
Lavaux Harvest Harvest of a beautiful vineyard listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site
Underground Film Music Festival Discover new and unconventional talents
October
Lausanne Marathon Fantastic competition held on the banks of Lake Geneva
November Metropop Festival Urban music festival
Montreux Comedy Festival French-speaking world humour at its best
December
Christmas Market in Montreux The biggest in Switzerland!


Lyon
The City of Lights

University, art, culture, history, creation, gastronomy, contemporary dance… Lyon is a cosmopolitan city, which is always on the move and
pushing boundaries. Founded in 43 BC, the former Gaul capital is perfectly located between Northern Europe and the Mediterranean, on
the Saône-Rhône axis and at the foot of the Alps. Lyon is just two hours from Paris, Marcheilles and Geneva on the TGV (high speed train).
In terms of population, Lyon is the second largest city in France but it comes first in many respects. It has everything to seduce you,
including great culture, impressive restaurants from “bouchons” (traditional little restaurants in Lyon) to “Paul Bocuse’s” prestigious
restaurants, as well as a student population of 100,000.You should expect from day one your evenings in Lyon will remain unforgettable.
From “Bellecour” to “Terreaux”, from “St-Jean” to “St-Paul”, from the “Parc de la Tête d’Or” to the “Pentes de la Croix Rousse”, its
banks and pastel coloured old districts like little villages are as many invitations to go shopping as they are for strolls and exploration.
Bear witness to Lyon’s dazzling beauty on an evening stroll through the city. Wander through the city famous for its silver and gold
embroidered silks Lyon sparkles. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1998, discover its beauty and lose yourself in its energy and
its lifestyle. Welcome to Lyon.

Key facts
School
Minimum age 18
Students/class 8-12
Internet Free

Courses
Group private
Exam preparation
DELF/DALF, TCF

Accommodation
Host family
Hotel

Transfer
Lyon Saint-Exupéry
airport 30 min.

Paris •

Genève •
Lyon •
• Bordeaux

Nice•


The ESL school in Lyon Fees dates in EUR / 2012
Our school is in the heart of the city’s cultural and festive life in Lyon’s centre. Courses start every Monday elementary to advanced levels
The beautiful 19th century building is on the “Presqu’île” and surrounded by Start dates for absolute beginners:
two rivers on the “Rhone” river banks. The school has spacious and bright 9.01 / 27.02 / 21.05 / 2.07 / 30.07 / 27.08 / 5.11.2012
classrooms with high ceilings. Bank holidays, lessons are not substituted (school closed):
9.04 / 1.05 / 8.05 / 17.05 / 21.05 / 14.07 / 15.08 / 1.11 / 24.12.2012 until 4.01.2013
The WIFI network means you can read your emails and surf for free on one of
the in-house computers. Group courses weekly fees
Lessons STANDARD INTENSIVE PREMIUM COMBI 5 COMBI 10
Only a stone’s throw away from the biggest square in Lyon, straight after class per week
you can soak up the atmosphere in the numerous nearby cafés and restaurants, (lpw) 20 lpw 25 lpw 30 lpw 25 lpw 30 lpw
where Lyon’s students meet. 1 week 255 315 375 660 1045
2-3 weeks 220 275 335 615 1010
The school has direct access to the best pedestrian shopping areas in Lyon.
4-7 weeks 210 260 320 605 1000
There is a subway station and a bus stop less than 5 minutes’ walk away from 8-11 weeks 190 235 290 585 980
the school. 12 weeks* (total) 2160 2640 3240 -- --
13-23 weeks 180 220 270 -- --
24 weeks* (total) 4200 5160 6360 -- --
25-35 weeks 175 215 265 -- --
36 weeks * (total) 6120 7560 9360 -- --
37 and more 170 210 260 -- --
*low season discount applicable
1-4 h. 85 5-9 h. 81 10 h. and more 79
DELF/DALF B1 – B2 – C1 // TCF A1 – A2 – B1 – B2 – C1
important info
per week
1
(lpw) 25 lpw 30 lpw
all year round
1 week 315 375 2
Exam fees and dates DELF/DALF
Exam levels: DELF A1➜ B2 et DALF C1➜C2
Fees and dates 2012: www.ciep.fr
Exam fees and dates TCF
Organised at the ESL Lyon school
Exam levels: A1➜ C2
Fees: 65, obligatory examination only
Dates: 26.01 / 23.02 / 29.03 / 26.04 / 31.05 / 28.06 / 26.07 / 30.08 / 27.09 / 25.10 / 29.11 /
20.12.2012
Host family Host family Students’
BB HB appartment
Single room 195 240 215
Double room 160 205 155
Transfer
100 one way, from Saint-Exupéry airport
Low season discount: -10% on course accommodation fees
- from Sunday 30th of October 2011 until Saturday 28th of January 2012.
- from Sunday 28th October 2012 until Saturday 2nd February 2013.
Enrolment fees: 75


Lyon
The City of Lights

Activities in Lyon
Lyon is a destination which offers a wide range of activities. After your
French lessons, make the most of everything that this fun-loving city
has to offer. Welcome to Lyon! Sports fans can enjoy skiing in winter as
well as water sports during other seasons. If you love climbing, tennis
and other sports then Lyon fulfils all the necessary requirements. And
for those who love bike riding, you will enjoy the excellent network of
cycle lanes available. If culture and history are more your thing, then
there is lots to do and see, including its buildings and monuments, the
Museum of Fine Arts and the old town to name but a few. Lyon is also
the birthplace of cinema thanks to the “Lumière” brothers and home
to Europe’s best Festival of Lights.
Food lovers and cooks will salivate at the city’s culinary prowess. Lyon
is France’s gastronomic capital, “Paul Bocuse’s” birthplace, and home
to the famous “bouchons” restaurants. From cookery class to tastings,
from little markets to the “Halles Paul Bocuse”, you will be spoilt for
choice. Experience Fashion in Lyon with a range of department stores,
chic boutiques and up-and-coming designers. Locals and tourists unite
in their love of the many music festivals, jazz bars, the Biennales de la
Danse or contemporary art, street shows, discos on barges.
There is lots to keep you happy.


“Sirha Bocuse d’Or “ Contest International cooking contest and gastronomic festival
January
Swimming in Lyon Swim across Lyon with flippers
February DIY and Inventions Trade Fair Surprising, amusing, discover the most bizarre inventions
A real life investigation over several days, throughout the various
“Quai du Polar” Festival
districts of Lyon
March Avalanche Cup Mountain bike professional contest
Biennial Circus Festival Circus and Puppet Festival
April Harvest
April
”Salon Mahana” Ideas for travels and holidays
”Les Nuits Sonores” One of Europe’s most important electronic music festival
May The Night of Museums Free or reduced entry to museums
Vintage Fashion Market Find clothes from past decades
Festival ”Les Invités de Villeurbanne” Outdoor shows and music festival
Festival “Les Intranquilles” A mix of literature and performing arts
June Festival of Latino music and dance organised on the Barbe Island
Festival Y Salsa
on the Soane
Lyon River Festival Kayaking competition
”Le Fooding d’été” Giant picnic with 5 renowned French cooks
July National Day Anniversary of the French Republic
Jazz Festival of Vienne One of the most renowned festival in Europe
Cultural festival taking place in Roman amphitheatres: concerts,
The Fourvière Nights
August shows, movies, etc.
”Tout l’monde dehors” Free outdoor summer festival
Biennial International Dance festival Classical and contemporary dance
September
Next Generation Film festival Presenting tomorrow’s film-makers and actors
”La Vogue des Marrons” Carnival organised in the former Croix-Rousse district
October
”Salon Epoq’Auto International” Old cars and motorbikes
Coming out of the “Beaujolais Nouveau” 3rd Thursday of the month
November
”Salon Pollutec” Renewable energy trade fair
Fascinating display of light shows in the Old Lyon organised since the
Festival of Lights
Middle Ages, which draws thousands of visitors over the whole week
December
To prepare for Christmas in the best conditions and in a warm
Christmas Market in Lyon
atmosphere


Berlin
It has it all

The capital of Germany has a character of its own: Berlin is the city of contrasts and audacious architecture. Amidst its numerous parks,
forests and lakes, glass skyscrapers are exuberantly juxtaposed with classical historical buildings.
Its true richness resides in its cultural mix: it is the place where East and West merged for a marvellous renaissance. It is not surprising,
then, that it has become the hippest city in Europe with unrivalled cultural dynamism. See for yourself: 165 museums, 300 art galleries,
150 theatres! And on top of that, an open-minded, welcoming population with an infectious appetite for life, eager to invade the terraces
of cafés as soon as the sun is out. All in all, a highly enjoyable experience in a city like no other.
Berlin will seduce you.

Key facts
School
Minimum age 16
Students/class 8-12
Internet Free

Courses
Group private
Exam preparation
Goethe Zertifikat, TELC Deutsch,
TestDAF

Accommodation
Host family
Shared apartment WG
Hotel

Transfer
Schönefeld-Willy Brandt
Tegel airports 30 min.

• Hamburg

Berlin •

• Frankfurt

München
• Freiburg •


The ESL / PROLOG School in Berlin Fees dates in EUR / 2012
In the Schöneberg district, a stone’s throw from the main attractions of the Courses start every Monday elementary to advanced levels
capital, our language school offers students a unique opportunity to attend Start dates for absolute beginners:
German classes in one of the most beautiful areas of the city. Many cafés, bars 2.01 / 6.02 / 5.03 / 2.04 / 7.05 / 4.06 / 2.07 / 16.07 / 6.08 / 3.09 / 1.10 / 5.11 / 3.12.2012
and restaurants can be found along the lively streets of this central district, Bank holidays, lessons are not substituted (school closed):
easily reachable by public transport. From the metro station or the tramway 6.04 / 9.04 / 1.05 / 17.05 / 28.05 / 3.10 / 24.12.2012 until 4.01.2013
stop, you will be two minutes away from the spacious and welcoming premises Group courses weekly fees
of our course centre.   Lessons STANDARD INTENSIVE PREMIUM COMBI 5 COMBI 10
per week
Along with its large and bright classrooms, equipped with first-class learning (lpw) 20 lpw 25 lpw 30 lpw 25 lpw 30 lpw
facilities, the school has a conference room, an Internet café as well as a spacious 1 week 160 195 285 375 560
lounge, where students can meet up during the breaks and buy sandwiches 2-3 weeks 125 175 255 325 525
and drinks. 4-7 weeks 115 155 225 315 515
8-11 weeks 105 145 205 305 505
12 weeks* (total) 1200 1680 2220 -- --
13-23 weeks 100 140 185 -- --
24 weeks* (total) 2280 3240 4320 -- --
25-35 weeks 95 135 180 -- --
36 weeks* (total) 3240 4680 6300 -- --
37 and more 90 130 175 -- --
*high season supplement applicable
1-4 h. 45 5-9 h. 43 10 h. and more 40
Goethe Zertifikat B1 – B2 – C1 // TELC Deutsch A1 – A2 – B1 – B2 – C1 // TestDaf B2 – C1
per week important info
(lpw) 25 lpw 30 lpw
1
all year round
1 week 195 285 2
Exam fees and dates Goethe Zertifikat
Exam levels Goethe Zertifikat B1 - B2 - C1
Fees and dates 2012: www.goethe.de
Exam fees and dates TELC Deutsch TestDaf
Organised at the ESL / PROLOG school
Exam levelsTELC Deutsch A1➜ C1
Fees: A1 55 / A2 70 / B1 100 / B2 110 / C1 150
Dates: 26.01/23.02/29.03/26.04/31.05/28.06/26.07/30.08/27.09/25.10/29.11/20.12.2012
Exam levelsTestDaf B2 C1
Fees: 175
Dates: 9.02 / 26.04 / 14.06 / 20.09 / 13.11.2012
Host family Host family
BB HB
Single room 255 340
Double room* 190* 270*
Shared apartment WG
no meals BB HB
Single room 155 255 340
Double room* 145* 190* 270*
*only available for 2 participants booking this option together, fee per participant
Transfer
75 one way, from Schönefeld-Willy Brandt and Tegel airports
High season supplement: +10% on course accommodation fees
- from Sunday 1st of July until Saturday 1st of September 2012.
Enrolment fees: 75


Berlin
It has it all

Activities in Berlin
During your free time let yourself be carried away by the bustling
life of this vibrant capital steeped in history. A cosmopolitan city par
excellence, Berlin will seduce you with its diversity, audacity and
extravagance.
Each week, we offer our students a programme of activities and
excursions in order to allow them to discover this multifaceted city.
Museums, exhibitions, guided tours of the city, excursions to Postdam
or Dresden, visit of the famous Schöneberg town hall, or else bike rides
to the Wannsee. The programme will give you an overview of all the
existing possibilities of entertainment in Berlin.
Fans of architecture will be bewitched by this surprising mix of modern
buildings and historical monuments while history buffs will revel in
visiting the countless museums of the city. As for art lovers, they will
be spoilt for choices in this cultural hotspot.
Ideal for getting some fresh air, the German capital offers many green
spaces to relax and practise sport.
For aficionados, Berlin’s nightlife is a reference in Europe and mixture
of genres is commonplace in its bars, cafés, restaurants and nightclubs
with the most diverse atmospheres.

For gourmets, a week dedicated to agriculture and to the organic
International Green Week
January food industry
Night of the Museums Free access or special prices to visit museums in the city
Transmediale Festival International festival for art and digital culture
February
Berlinale International film festival, one of the world’s most prestigious
Important event for those who are preparing for the September
March Berlin Half Marathon
marathon
April Long Night of Opera and Theatre Stunning programme
May Carnival of Cultures An international range of cultural shows
Christopher Street Day Worldwide famous festival for the gay community
June
ILA Air show A gigantic fair presenting the latest creations in the sector
July Classic Open Air Festival Outdoor Classical Music Festival
Some 200 breweries represent more than 75 countries,
August Beer festival
offering 1500 varieties of beer
60’000 spectators attend this huge pyrotechnic festival, a rich
“Festival Pyronale”
combination of ancient methods and modern techniques
September
Among the most prestigious in the world, Berlin is THE place
Berlin Marathon
to break records
Illuminations and light shows on the main buildings of the city, such
October Festival of Lights
as the Brandenburg Gate, the Berlin Cathedral and the Fernsehturm
For 40 years, Berlin’s town centre has been dancing to the sound of
November JazzFest Berlin
jazz music during this week
Midnight countdown with the whole city celebrating the New Year
December New Year’s Eve
to the sound of live music and DJs


Freiburg
The Black Forest Capital

At the frontier between Switzerland and France, Freiburg claims its multicultural character while proudly exhibiting its glorious history.
The town is not only the capital of Bade Wurttemberg, it is also the capital of the Black Forest, a natural door that opens onto spectacular
mountainous landscapes and a luxuriant countryside along the Bade wine trail. A pioneer in solar energy and ecological constructions,
Freiburg is also one of the most ecological cities in Europe.
You will not fail to be seduced by this attractive university town, considered as the warmest in Germany. Stroll about the pedestrian
streets of its town centre, treat yourself to a delicious “Kaffee Kuchen” on the bustling terraces of its cafés or explore its architectural
treasures… by bike.

Key facts
School
Minimum age 16
Students/class 8-12
Internet Free

Courses
Group private
Exam preparation
Goethe Zertifikat, TELC Deutsch,
TestDAF

Accommodation
Host family
Students’ residence
Hotel

Transfer
Basel/Mulhouse airport 55 min.
Frankfurt airport 2 h.
Zurich airport 2 h.

• Hamburg

Berlin •

• Frankfurt

München
Basel / •Freiburg •
Mulhouse •
• Zürich


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