Chamonix, Insted
Chamonix

Insted
4.2 /5 12 Reviews

French school in Chamonix: Insted

From 306.- GBP
320.- EUR
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Key points

  • High-profile ski resort at the foot of Mont Blanc
  • Dynamic and qualified teachers
  • Wide range of sporting activities all year round

The school

Levels
Beginner to Advanced
School size
S
Accommodation
Apartment
Disabled access
Disabled access at school
Wifi
WiFi is free

The students

Minimum age
18 years
Average age
29 years
Nationality mix
Sweden, United Kingdom, United States, etc..
ratings
12 authentic opinions

Founded in 1999 in Chamonix, in the heart of the French Alps, our language partner school offers a brand new concept: the total language study experience. The aim is to offer students from all over the world an unforgettable stay associating French learning with alpine sports and activities. Besides its exceptional location, facing Mont Blanc, the school can rely on a team of skilled, dedicated and motivating teachers.

Located in Chamonix town centre, close to cafés and restaurants, the school welcomes you to a convivial course centre complete with a lounge area and coffee corner. After classes, you will be just steps from the chairlifts and minutes from the highest summits. Climbing, mountain-biking or hiking in summer; skiing, snowboarding or sledging in winter: after the excitement of the French lessons, live the alpine dream in one of the most beautiful regions in the world. The school offers you Courses PLUS so you can practise your favourite sports in combination with your French lessons.

Our partner school reopened on 29/06/2020.
Please note that due to the safety measures implemented following official recommendations and requirements, some school facts and services – such as the number of students per class, schedules, access to common areas as well as certain activities - may differ from those described on our website. Please contact us for more information.

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  • Level and needs assessment
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  • Activity programme

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Standard course

Beginner to advanced (C1), 1 - 12 week(s)
1 week From 306.- GBP
(320.- EUR)
Lessons
20 of 45 minutes
Course duration
1 - 12 week(s)
Levels
Beginner to advanced (C1)
Students/class
Max 18
Minimum age
18 years
Schedule
09:00-12:15
or 14:30-17:45 (depending on the season)
Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.
Course info
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Week(s)
Without accommodation
Shared apartment, double room, no meals
1
320 EUR
2
570 EUR
3
810 EUR
4
1040 EUR
1840 EUR
6
1470 EUR
2670 EUR
8
1860 EUR
3460 EUR
12
2520 EUR
4920 EUR
EUR 1 ≈ GBP 0.96   (Not-binding exchange rate)
Extras

Extras

Course Material (to be paid on site) 25 EUR
Accommodation deposit (apartment) (to be paid on site) 350 EUR
Options

Options

One-to-one course (1-9 lessons) (per lesson) 60 EUR
One-to-one course (10-29 lessons) (per lesson) 55 EUR
One-to-one course (30+ lessons) (per lesson) 50 EUR
Starting dates
06.01 / 13.01 / 20.01 / 27.01 / 03.02 / 10.02 / 17.02 / 24.02 / 02.03 / 09.03 / 16.03 / 23.03 / 30.03 / 22.06 / 29.06 / 06.07 / 13.07 / 20.07 / 27.07 / 03.08 / 10.08 / 14.09 / 21.09 / 28.09 / 05.10 / 23.11 / 30.11 / 07.12 / 14.12.2020
Bank holidays
10.04 / 13.04 / 01.05 / 08.05 / 21.05 / 01.06 / 14.07 / 11.11.2020

Arrival: Saturday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end

One-to-one course, 10 lessons/week

Beginner to advanced (C1), 1 - 52 week(s)
1 week From 583.- GBP
(610.- EUR)
Lessons
10 of 60 minutes
Course duration
1 - 52 week(s)
Levels
Beginner to advanced (C1)
Minimum age
18 years
Schedule
To be defined
Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.
Course info
Free quote
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Week(s)
Without accommodation
Shared apartment, double room, no meals
1
610 EUR
2
1160 EUR
3
1710 EUR
4
2260 EUR
3060 EUR
6
3360 EUR
4560 EUR
8
4460 EUR
6060 EUR
12
6660 EUR
9060 EUR
16
8860 EUR
24
13260 EUR
Extra week (24+)
550 EUR
EUR 1 ≈ GBP 0.96   (Not-binding exchange rate)
Extras

Extras

Course Material (to be paid on site) 25 EUR
Accommodation deposit (apartment) (to be paid on site) 350 EUR
Options

Options

One-to-one course (1-9 lessons) (per lesson) 60 EUR
One-to-one course (10-29 lessons) (per lesson) 55 EUR
One-to-one course (30+ lessons) (per lesson) 50 EUR
Starting dates
06.01 / 13.01 / 20.01 / 27.01 / 03.02 / 10.02 / 17.02 / 24.02 / 02.03 / 09.03 / 16.03 / 23.03 / 30.03 / 22.06 / 29.06 / 06.07 / 13.07 / 20.07 / 27.07 / 03.08 / 10.08 / 14.09 / 21.09 / 28.09 / 05.10 / 23.11 / 30.11 / 07.12 / 14.12.2020
Bank holidays
10.04 / 13.04 / 01.05 / 08.05 / 21.05 / 01.06 / 14.07 / 11.11.2020

Arrival: Saturday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end

100% authentic opinions

These students attended a course in this school through ESL – Language studies abroad and their evaluation has been checked. Students' opinions don't necessarily correspond to those of ESL – Language studies abroad, but reflect the individual experience of those participants. This is meant to provide you with further information about this school.

4.2/5
Overall rating

100% of students recommending this school

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12 students gave their opinion about this school

29 years old - Switzerland
/ 5
1 week, July 2019
Value for money (5 / 5)
Destination (5 / 5)
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58 years old - Switzerland
/ 5
3 weeks, September 2017
Value for money (5 / 5)
Destination (4.3 / 5)
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School (3.3 / 5)
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Teaching (5 / 5)
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Accommodation (3.3 / 5) (Shared apartment)
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Leisure (1.7 / 5)
Leisure activities offered by the school
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Do you think you've made progress?
« Ich habe auf jeden Fall grosse Fortschritte gemacht. Das Sprechen und Verstehen der Sprache fällt mir wesentlich leichter. »
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« Mir hat die familiäre Atmosphäre in der Schule sehr gefallen. »
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25 years old - Switzerland
/ 5
1 week, January – February 2017
Value for money (3 / 5)
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29 years old - Italy
/ 5
2 weeks, July – August 2016
Value for money (5 / 5)
Destination (4.7 / 5)
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26 years old - Switzerland
/ 5
2 weeks, July 2016
Value for money (5 / 5)
Destination (4.7 / 5)
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28 years old - Liechtenstein
/ 5
Chamonix - im Herzen der Alpenwelt! Wunderbare Möglichkeiten, die Berge zu Fuss oder per Bike zu entdecken; für alle, die neben dem Sprachenlehren auch noch etwas von der Natur erleben wollen! Als einziger Negativpunkt würde ich den Beamer nennen - das Klassenzimmer hat keine Rollläden und der Beamer schlecht. So war es teils mühsam, wenn etwas über den Beamer projiziert wurde.
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2 weeks, July 2016
Value for money (4 / 5)
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« Sehr kleine und persönliche Schule, angenehmes Lernklima, sympathische Lehrpersonen »
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41 years old - Sweden
/ 5
Mycket trevligt resmål. Överblickbart. Gott om aktiviteter och platser att besöka. Lite dyrt, vilket drar ner betyget något. Kunniga och engagerade lärare på skolan som lyckades göra undervisningen meningsfull för alla elever trots skiftande förkunskaper. Den lärare som jag huvudsakligen hade tog sig alltid tid att förklara ytterligare och var mycket lyhörd för frågeställningar från eleverna. Bodde i egen lägenhet i samma hus som skolan. Stort utbud av aktiviteter, främst sportiga men även kulturella.
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1 week, July 2016
Value for money (4 / 5)
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School (4.3 / 5)
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Teaching (5 / 5)
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Accommodation (4 / 5) (Other)
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Leisure (4 / 5)
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Do you think you've made progress?
« Ja, tack vare varierande undervisningsform med både muntliga och skriftliga övningar i klassen. Och förstås att vistas i landet. Jag var bara där en vecka så givet mina förkunskaper och att jag inte aktivt använt språket på många år så skulle jag behövt en längre vistelse. Sedan klarar man sig alltför bra med engelska på orten eftersom det är så mycket turister. »
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« Bra läge. Personligt bemötande. Trivsamt helt enkelt. »
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27 years old - Italy
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3 weeks, July 2015
Value for money (4 / 5)
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58 years old - Germany
/ 5
1 week, June – July 2015
Value for money (4 / 5)
Destination (5 / 5)
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School (4.8 / 5)
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Teaching (5 / 5)
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Accommodation (5 / 5) (Host family)
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« Die Mitarbeiter sind sehr freundlich. Die Schule wirkt sehr kompetent. »
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19 years old - Switzerland
/ 5
Es hat viele Skigebiete in der Region, mit vielen Ausflugs Destinationen. Im Dorf wusste man nicht ob man in England Schweden oder Frankreich ist den diese sprachen sind überall zu hören.
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12 weeks, January – April 2015
Value for money (4 / 5)
Destination (4 / 5)
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School (3.5 / 5)
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Leisure (3.7 / 5)
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Do you think you've made progress?
« Ja ich habe viel gelernt aber in der Freizeit das gelernte anwenden war unmöglich, die Mitschüler haben alle untereinander Englisch gesprochen. Wenn man in einem Laden nicht alles auf französisch versteht so haben die angestellten mit dir auf englisch gesprochen. »
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Top tips
« Den Schülern die nach Chamonix wollen zu sagen, dass es sehr sehr viele off pist Fahrer hat. Daher sollte man gute Ausrüstung haben. Für solche die die Piste bevorzugen, hat es nicht viele Mitschüler die mit dir Schifahren kommen. »
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Shared apartment (from 4 weeks)
With a capacity of 2 to 4 students, the shared apartments offered by the school are located right in the centre of Chamonix, close to the slopes and many tourist attractions. You can choose from staying in a single or twin bedroom or on a sofa bed in the living room. All apartments include a bathroom and an equipped kitchen. Bedlinen and towels are not provided. The apartments are usually small but well planned.

On request, it is possible to rent a studio for one person or for a couple.
Please note : during the summer, only studio accommodation is available.

Chamonix is a rider’s paradise! At 1035 meters above sea level, this convivial ski resort is surrounded by beautiful, picturesque ski areas: try the Grands Montets, the domaine de Balme, Le Brévent and La Flégère, easily accessible from the centre of Chamonix, or else the Aiguille du Midi, where you can see the Mer de Glace, an impressive 40km-long glacier. In the summertime, Chamonix is a great place to hike, with 160 different itineraries for all levels. Brave students will set off to climb the Mont Blanc or the Haute Route, which connects Chamonix to Zermatt. For thrill-seekers, paragliding, mountain-biking, climbing, canyoning and much more are also on offer!

The language school offers an activities programme to give you a chance to explore the area, meet the other students and speak French in a relaxed setting. Sign up for the Chamonix Race, the visit of the Alpine museum, the trip to Annecy, the wine-tasting session, raclette dinner, French movie evenings or travel to Courmayeur via the Mont-Blanc tunnel.

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