Language Course

This year-long programme helps non-francophones acquire a solid knowledge of French and English. (For English speakers, other subjects can be substituted in place of the English part of the curriculum.) Intensive study of French covers the following subjects :

  • Literature
  • Essay-writing
  • Grammar
  • Spelling
  • Written and Oral Expression
  • Reading
  • French colloquial expressions
  • Vocabulary and Lexicology
An intensive study of languages
An intensive study of languages

At the end of the year, students receive a French Diploma awarded by the school, as well as a Certificate or Diploma awarded by the Alliance française. During the same year, students also study English with the aim of obtaining the following Cambridge Certificates : KET, PET, FCE (FIRST), CAE (ADVANCED) or CPE (PROFICIENCY) depending on their level of proficiency. Our school is an authorized TOEIC Test Centre. Students can sit the TOEIC Test, the world’s leading test of English, on our premises any date.

As well as languages, students also take lessons in Computer Studies.

The year is an excellent preparation for the continuation of studies either in our Swiss Maturité programme or in our Commercial Course. It also prepares students for apprenticeships or higher education, ensuring that they have highly-developed language skills. Extra tutoring and guidance can be organised throughout the year to orientate students towards their desired study programme.

Adresse

Institut "la Gruyère"
Collège international

Tél +41 26 921 21 15
Fax +41 26 921 16 14
info(at)institutlagruyere.ch

THE SCHOOL WORKS EVERYDAY TO:

Créer et développer un esprit de travail et d'étude chez chaque élève

 - create and develop a spirit of work and study in each student.

 - organise cultural and extra-curricular activities (conferences, theatre, shows and trips) to complement the teaching given in class.

- provide a quality of teaching that meets the needs of each student in a structure that is on a human scale. This tends to stimulate the intellectual curiosity of the students and helps them to become eco citizens who are respectful of the environment.

- maintain and develop an excellent quality to all the services provided to the students: catering, cleaning, transport, utilities, administration and security.

- develop and maintain a quality community life by encouraging the spirit of openness, respect and well-being.

- implement a quality management system in the context of continuous improvement.

- organise individual and team sports activities so the students have a healthy lifestyle.

- hire competent staff and value their professional roles.