Learn French in Switzerland - ESL Montreux - French Courses

At ESL, your courses are specially designed to meet the specific needs of non-Frenchspeaking international participants. We know that enjoying classes is the key to learning, and we offer lessons that are both challenging and motivating so that you’ll progress more rapidly.

The course centre



Our school is located on the main street of Montreux, on the banks of Lake Geneva. The beautiful promenade, which goes along the quays, is one of the most touristy places in French-speaking Switzerland. From the train station and bus stops, less than 5 minutes’ walk away, you can easily reach the course centre which 12 comfortable and bright classrooms, a cafeteria, a computer room and a resource centre. One benefits from a magnificent view of the lake and the Alps from the school whose terraces often serve as a setting for barbecues or raclette or fondue evenings
The size of ESL Montreux allows for great conviviality and personalised attention for each student throughout his/her stay.


On leaving the classes, the numerous public terraces lining the lake and the nearby shops invite you to immerse yourself in local life and to share pleasant moments with the other students and the native population.

Students from Switzerland and abroad

Switzerland has the special feature of being divided into four different linguistic areas and Swiss schools therefore have great experience in the teaching of foreign languages.


At ESL, we welcome not only students from abroad, but also from German-speaking, Italian-speaking or even Romansch-speaking Switzerland, which guarantees a very enriching cultural exchange.

Internet access

Our course centre is equipped with computers for free Internet access. In addition, our wireless networks allow you to connect for free everywhere in the school and in our student apartments.

Assistance and support

From the first to the last day of your stay, personalised support is proposed to you. In this way, our team is always at your disposal to give you information and help you. In addition, you can reach an emergency telephone number on a 24/7 basis.