Home     About the college     Admissions    Language Courses    Academic Program    Boarding
 
 


 
FAQ concerning college

Q: What is the minimum age to be accepted at the Ardevaz College - SLS College ?
A: All students from the age of 14 are accepted in our school. Students under 18 will be placed from the school in host families. The students take classes from the international academic year 10 to 14. Our students, according to their studies are from 14 to 25 of age.

Q: How many students do you have per class ?
A: The Swiss Maturite Diploma or Baccalaureate diploma classes have between 10 to 16 students. For the language classes where we focus on intensive lessons, the classes are smaller, between 3 to 10 students. We don't exceed 10 students per class.

Q: If I have a problem or need an information, could I easily find some help from the administration ?
A: Yes, our administrative staff is there to help you to solve all the problems you could face and answer to all your question. Of course you can come by anytime during the office hours, but even when the school is closed, someone in charge of the school could be reached 24 hours and 7 days.

Q: What do I have to do if I am sick and I have to go to the hospital/doctor ?
A: During your first day of school, you receive all the emergency numbers. At any time, days and nights, you could also find someone to take care of you or go with you if necessary to get some medical assistance.

Q: Can I have access to the internet ?
A: Yes, in the school you can have access for free to the internet with high debit. All the computers can be used during the opening hours, moreover all the apartments have an internet connection for laptops.

Q: If I don't speak French or little English only, how can I be understand by my professors ?
A: All our professors have a long experience with non French speaking students. We have lots of students from different nationalities, the adaptation of the students is fast and easy.

Q: How much does the school material cost ?
A: Nothing! All the school material is given by the school without extra charges. Books, duplicates, print copies, cd

Q: What are the equipments in the class rooms ?
A: Each class room is furnished with a TV set, as well as a TV recorder,a DVD player, and radio. Many professors also use their own laptops during the lessons. .

Q: Is Ardevaz College - SLS College an accredited school ?
A: Yes, the Ardevaz College group is a member of the Swiss private school association. Moreover all the diploma from Ardevaz are 100% accredited in all the universities or hotel management schools around the world. The language certificate is accredited - EduQua - a Swiss governmental accreditation.

Q: What happens with my certificate of registration if I extend my studies at Ardevaz College - SLS College ?
A: Your registration certificate will be extended as long as you will study in our school.

Q: What's the difference between Ardevaz College and SLS College ?
A: In our College we have two different sections : Ardevaz College offers courses aim to students from the high school with two different diplomas, SLS College is a language school, gateway to the higher studies in Switzerland, which award to a language certificate at the end of the different modules.

Q: I am only 15 years old, but I have some relatives living in Switzerland, can I study at the Ardevaz College - SLS College ?
A: Yes, there is no problem. In this case you will be under your family responsibility.

Q: Can I work in Switzerland during my studies ?
A: No, only the students at the university are authorized to work in Switzerland.

Q: Why study French?
A: French is with English an official working language for: