French immersion in Switzerland
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Intensive French language learning and cultural immersion
Studying abroad for one term or for the academic year may be one of the most life changing experiences for any teenager. It comes with great opportunities to grow:
- Gain confidence in French
- Prepare for official language DELF certifications
- Validate a programme abroad and return home without repeating the year
- Experience a new culture and make new friends
Ages
11 to 16 years
Programme
French language (DELF)
Swiss programme
Accommodation
Boarding school (5 or 7 days)
Information & Fees
Academic programme
Learning French is the main objective of this programme. Admission is possible throughout the year.
In the context of learning French, students learn non only French as a foreign language but also subjects such as maths, science, history, or geography in French. The programme is based on the Swiss curriculum and can be adapted to the objectives and expectations of the student and its family. Exemple of daily schedule (Monday to Friday) :
- Morning :
- 3 hours of intensive French (FLE)
- 1 hour of Mathematics (in French)
- (optional) 1 hour of English ESL
- Afternoon:
- 1 hour of Science (in French)
- 1 hour of History-Geography (in French)
- 1 hour of personal studies
- Evening: 1 hour of personal studies
Long-term permission is usually granted from the student’s main school, as time abroad and additional foreign languages are highly esteemed by universities, and add value to a student’s future college applications. We recommend however, that parents check first with the school at home how they will validate Chantemerle’s curriculum.
Sports, art and nature activities
After the class and on weekends, Chantemerle proposes a rich programme of sports, art and outdoor activities.
During the ski season, between January and March, Chantemerle proposes a full ski/snow board package with teachers from the Swiss Ski Schools and access to local resorts (Portes du Soleil, Villars, Zermatt).
Learn more about Chantemerle’s activity and personal development program
Student athletes
Chantemerle caters to students who excel in both sports and performing arts, offering them the opportunity to pursue their passion at a high level while also maintaining an academic programme of the highes quality.
The range of sports includes skiing, football, basketball, tennis, ice-hockey, golf, and horse riding. Additionally, students at Chantemerle can also pursue excellence in the performing arts, specifically in piano and ballet.
