Reviews

The course was really good and extremely fun. I learned a lot of French.

Carl Fredrik Sanders, 18, Sweden

I can speak so much more french now than before I came here and that's really fun. The combination of studying french and snowboarding is really good, you don't feel the pressure to be out in the slopes as when you're just skiing for a week. The teachers are really good and helpful, with a smile on their lips. I would definitely recommend the course.

Kajsa Ignberg, 20, Sweden

Je ne sais pas si j'ai amélioré mon français ou mon ski le plus. Je pratique les deux plus de trois heures par jour!

I don't know if I have improved my French or the skiing the most. I practice both more than three hours per day!

Misha Gordon Rowe, 19, USA

I find studying French and at the same time to be able to ski - a great combination. The teachers are helpful and enthusiastic about teaching. For anyone who is interested in learning French and ski/snowboard, I would definitely recommend Insted.

Gala Sucari, 19, Argentina

In 2008 I found myself questioning everyday life as "la crise" caused a near global meltdown. I've always had a desire to learn French in France itself so as to really live the experience. A quick internet search led me to Insted and I immediately signed up for a winter course in Chamonix. What an experience! The professionalism of the staff and the expertise of the lecturers cannot be faulted. The course was well structured and even an absolute beginner like me was able to learn and understand French! Add to this the fact that one is living in Chamonix - the world capital of mountain sport - and you can see why this was indeed a never to forget experience. I cannot recommend Insted and the good work of its staff more highly. Thank you again.
Rual Kemp, 36 Australia

I have learnt as much french as I wanted. I found the combination of skiing and studying good. Yes, if you want to learn french, meet fun people and ski, then you should go to Insted!

Richard Carlsson, 20, Sweden

This is the best place for a person with no French experience to begin learning French because everyone in the town speaks English, which allows you to start slow and build up your confidence to start conversing in French with the French. I knew nothing before I arrived in Chamonix and now I can have basic conversations in French with people. Also, it’s pretty sweet having the mountains at your disposal for climbing, skiing and/or snowboarding when you feel like taking a study break.
Vaughn Pourchot, 24, USA

During the autumn of 2008 I was recovering from a broken ankle and in passing the medical laboratory, found Insted right opposite. I think it was meant to be! With injury I now had some time to improve my somewhat retarded language skills. The staff were extremely helpful and our teacher Yannick was brilliant. As for my newly acquired language skills? Yes, definitely better.
Victor Saunders, UK

Mon sejour à Insted a éte super. J'appris beaucoup de français et rencontré beaucoup des nouveaux amis. La neige à ete pas bien, mais c'est seulement une petite partie de la suspension ici. En tout cas, je vais rester à Chamonix pour deux mois de plus et je suis sur, qu'il sera un saison super.

Niklas Skytting, 19, Sweden