Montreux Junior Immersion
Switzerland Teenager Study Abroad

Program Snapshot Age Range: 14-17 Fun Ranking: Intensity: Some Homework Staff/Student: 1:14 (in class) Curfew: By Age - 8 pm & 10 pm

Montreux Junior Immersion

The majestic Alps, which cover approximately 60% of the country’s land, are famous for climbing, skiing, snowboarding, biking, hiking and other fun activities. Swiss cuisine borrows its culinary traditions from German and French cuisines. Some commonly eaten foods are rosti (crispy, fried and shredded potatoes), meat or cheese fondue, and raclette (cheese that is melted and then served on boiled potatoes with or without meats, gherkins and vegetables) to name only a few. In addition to cheese, Switzerland is known for its chocolate.

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

School Facilities: Centrally located next to Lake Geneva and on the most lively and bustling street in Montreux, the language school offers an excellent base for teens. Facilities include casual and relaxed classrooms, 2 balconies overlooking Lake Geneva, a terrace on the North side, Internet and computers for student use, and a cafeteria offering snacks and drinks. Capacity is 70 students/day. Students will stay in a homestay, with 3 meals daily. Lunch will be provided in the school cafeteria Monday – Friday (drinks not included.) Host family will provide breakfast and dinner daily and lunch on weekends.

Activities/Excursions: Organized activities, workshops and sports are included each afternoon and evening. In addition, one full day excursion is included each weekend. Optional activities are also offered at an additional cost.

Lodging & Meals: Homestay with 3 meals/day

Supervision: Teen participants will receive group language classes with other teens only. All teens are placed in group classes according to their language ability. During class time, participants are monitored by their language instructor and an administrative staff is always available for the students while at school. Organized activities are available everyday for all program participants. Staff members are always present during all activities and excursions. When they are not participating in program activities, they stay with the host family. **EXCEPTION: With special written authorization given by parent/legal guardian, participants will be able to go out unsupervised in the evenings. Teens with permission to go out at night, must notify the host family of their whereabouts and what time they will return home. There is a curfew of 8 PM for students ages 13-15 and 10 PM for students 16-17. Teen participants are responsible for making curfew and it is strictly enforced by the host family. The school directors will be contacted if curfew is broken by teen participants.
All teen participants are responsible for getting themselves to and from school/activities to their homestay each day.

To/From School: On Sunday, a member of the host family will explain to each participant the best way to get to school. Participants will travel unaccompanied , approximately 15 minutes walking or by public transportation.

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