• the school
• young learners programmes
• accommodation
• leisure
• flights and airports
• student visa information

the school

On the edge of the forest, the junior residential ESL course centre at Les Paccots is surrounded by various sports facilities, such as a basketball court, volleyball court, football pitch and two tennis courts. In addition, other outdoor games and sports such as badminton or table tennis can be practised in the centre.

young learners programmes

Whether the students are beginners or very advanced, they will find a class for their level. When they arrive, they sit an entrance test, which enables us to place them in a course at their level. Each week, a quick evaluation of the students’ levels allows us to assess the progress being made.

- Standard 15 lessons per week (45 minutes per lesson)
- Intensive 20 lessons per week (45 minutes per lesson)

Courses take place in the mornings, from Monday to Friday. Both the standard and a more intensive option are offered to students at all course locations. Those choosing the intensive option benefit from an additional lesson each day that is purely focused on oral and written communication and comprehension.

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Accomodation:

The pupils are accommodated in rooms for 2 to 4 people, with every two rooms sharing one private bathroom.

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Leisure

ESL’s standard activity programme takes place every day and is fully included in the cost of the stay. Extremely varied, it enables students to take part in a wide range of sports and other activities. All these activities are organised, supervised and run by the ESL team for each course centre.

There is a full programme of excursions, for example, you can visit the fascinating medieval château at Chillon, the interactive Olympic Museum in Lausanne, or the international city of Geneva.

Whether it’s a film, barbecue or disco evening, the ESL entertainment team pulls out all the stops so that you, and the other ESL students, enjoy some unforgettable moments. These expertly-organised evenings offer another chance to practise the language being studied in a relaxed atmosphere.

Flights and Airports

Les Paccots is close to the international airports of Geneva (Switzerland). You can book the personal ESL pick-up service offered by ESL staff, which includes the transfer to your chosen course site.

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Student visa information

*The following countries have signed the Agreement on free movement of persons (ALCP):

Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italia, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, The Netherlands, United Kingdom.

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