Set up in Switzerland in 1996 by Alain Vadi and Patrick Siegenthaler, ESL is now established throughout Europe, Colombia and Panama. After being voted Europe’s Best Agency in 2010 and 2011, this vote strengthens ESL’s position as one of the industry leaders.
Through its specially selected partner schools, ESL offers learning opportunities to anyone wanting to become fluent in a foreign language. Language learners can study more than 20 languages in more than 200 different locations worldwide with ESL – Language studies abroad.
Specialist advisers provide personal support to those taking language courses abroad, before, during and after the trip. Free interviews are arranged with prospective students to help define their objectives and provide them with any expert advice they require.
ESL has developed a range of language programmes designed to suit learners of different ages with different aspirations:

- Summer camps for juniors and teens – from 8 to 17 years old
- Language courses for adults – from 16 years old upwards
- Business language courses for professionals – from 22 years old upwards
- Language courses for mature learners – from 50 years old upwards
- Gap year immersion programmes – from 18 years old upwards
- Language courses for families – with children from 3 years old upwards

To find out more about the available courses and destinations, visit the ESL website or contact one of the advisers directly by telephone or email.

ESL – Language studies abroad

Grand-Rue 50
Case postale 1204
CH-1820 Montreux 1
Phone: +41 (0) 21 962 88 80
Fax: +41 (0) 21 962 88 81
Mail: [email protected]