Brillantmont International School - Language Programme

This programme is designed primarily for students who wish to spend a full year or, one or two terms studying languages.

Students follow an intensive course in French or English. They study their chosen language for 18 hours a week. These hours incorporate the study of grammar, the use of authentic materials, the use of the computerised language laboratory, the Internet and a field trip component to discover the local area. Students also study up to 2 more languages from those taught (French, English, German, Italian, Spanish), as well as 4 hours of sport per week.

On demand, the programme can be personalised. For example, if students would like to replace the second or third language by another subject – mathematics, they may do so.

Students who join our language programme are prepared for the ALTE (Association of Language Testers in Europe) examination in their chosen language (French – DELF unités 1 à 6; English – KET, PET, FCE; German – Goethe Institut; Italian – Università per Stranieri Perugia; Spanish – Instituto Cervantes).

Swiss 10th year

This programme is designed for Swiss German students who have completed their 9 years of education and would like to spend one year improving their language skills in French and English. At the end of the year, the students will have the possibility to enter for the official ALTE examinations in French (DELF unités 1 à 6) and English (University of Cambridge KET, PET, FCE).

The students study English for 12 hours per week – these hours incorporate the study of grammar, the use of authentic materials, the use of the computerised language laboratory and the Internet – and 15 hours of French. The extra 3 hours of French introduce the students to the language used in dealing with real-world business situations. Visits are organised to help the students in their choice of apprenticeship. Students also take sports classes.

Students can choose optional courses in ICT, Mathematics, German, Art, Photography.