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AlpadiaMontreux, Switzerland

Grand' Rue 42 - 1820 Montreux - see on map
What we like about the school
  • Enjoy watersports on the lake or trekking in the Les Portes du Soleil.
  • Excellent nationality mix. No student nationality makes up more than 5% of students.
  • Rooftop terrace
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 0%
18-24 years 55.555555555556%
25-34 years 33.333333333333%
35-50 years 11.111111111111%
>50 years 0%
The average age outside summer is 5 years higher than in summer.

The school is located on the banks of Lake Geneva, at the foot of the Alps, the Swiss town enjoys an almost Mediterranean climate.

French Courses

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General Language
Intensive French CourseRecommended French course
25 lessons per week
|
12 students (max)
from
430CHF
Course Details
Standard French CoursePopular French course
20 lessons per week
|
12 students (max)
This course tends to sell out quickly!
from
340CHF
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Premium French Course
30 lessons per week
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8 students (max)
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590CHF
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Combi 10
30 lessons per week
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12 students (max)
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1525CHF
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Combi 5
25 lessons per week
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12 students (max)
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1010CHF
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Work & Study
Academic Pathway Programme 20
20 lessons per week
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12 students (max)
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370CHF
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Academic Pathway Programme 25
25 lessons per week
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12 students (max)
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400CHF
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Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress
DELF/DALF Exam Preparation Course Recommended French course
30 lessons per week
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8 students (max)
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520CHF
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Our prices for Alpadia include

  • INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival

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Alpadia

Accreditations and Quality seals
ALTOEAQUALSPreferential Terms in Case of Visa Refusal
French teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 8:20
Student gender mix
50% male / 50% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at Alpadia and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
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Year of school foundation
2003
Legal name/parent company
Tax registration ID: CHE-198.613.244

General school facilities

  • Cafeteria

  • Kitchen for student use

  • Snack vending machine

  • Drink vending machine

  • Computer lab

  • Library

  • Lounge

  • Rooftop terrace

  • Free WIFI

  • Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)

  • Paid parking (<500m)

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in most classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 10

Student Age / Nationality

Minimum age of students
16 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 7
Adult courses Throughout the year: 7
Junior courses In summer: 7
Junior courses Throughout the year: 7
Average age of students
In summer: 18 years
Throughout the year: 23 years
Read our recommendations for students in their 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s.

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
USA 3%
China 1%
Japan 1%
Other nationalities 95%

Information for all courses offered by Alpadia

Lesson duration
45 minutes
School's administrative fee
125.00 CHF
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Comments about courses

The minimum duration for A1 absolute beginners is two weeks.

Other fees:

  • Work experience/Internship placement fee: CHF 625.
  • Volunteering placement fee (duration from 1 week to 6 months): CHF 115.
  • Late registration fee: CHF 45.
  • Weekly accident/health insurance: CHF 15
Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 160 CHF. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024, 02 Jan 2024, 29 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 09 May 2024, 20 May 2024, 01 Aug 2024, 15 Sep 2024, 16 Sep 2024, 23 Dec 2024 - 31 Dec 2024.
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025 - 06 Jan 2025, 02 Jan 2025, 06 Jan 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 01 Aug 2025, 01 Nov 2025, 08 Dec 2025, 25 Dec 2025, 26 Dec 2025.
If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are missed lessons recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place at the school on the first day of the course.
Lessons needed per French language level
Level (CEFR) LESSONS needed per level WEEKS needed
(20 lessons per week)
A1 Beginner A1 to A2 80 4
A2 Elementary A2 to B1 160 8
B1 Intermediate B1 to B2 180 9
B2 Higher Intermediate B2 to C1 200 10
C1 Advanced C1 to C2 220 11
C2 Proficiency
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.

Visa Documents

Nationals from China require a visa to enter and study in Switzerland.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
No
Express shipment fee (via courier)
125 CHF
Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.

Accommodation

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Homestay
Single room, Breakfast
from
305 CHF
Homestay
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
from
320 CHF
Homestay
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast
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260 CHF
Homestay
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast & 1 meal
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275 CHF
Studio Apartment
Single room, No meals
from
460 CHF
Studio Apartment
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), No meals
from
365 CHF
Student Apartment
Single room, No meals
from
325 CHF
Student Apartment
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), No meals
from
240 CHF
Student Residence
Single room, No meals
from
500 CHF
Student Residence
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), No meals
from
370 CHF

FAQ about Alpadia, Montreux

  • French courses at Alpadia start at 340 CHF for Standard French Course course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you get the guaranteed best price.
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Alpadia varies from 8 students (Premium French Course ) to 12 students (Intensive French Course)
  • 100% of teachers at Alpadia hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at Alpadia comes from USA with a 3% representation, followed by students from China (1%) and Japan (1%).
  • Alpadia offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 18 during the summer and 23 for the rest of the year.

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