What some students think
Judy & Grayson, Texas (USA)
The week my daughter and I spent with Raymonde and Michel exceeded our expectations in so many ways. Raymonde is an exceptional teacher and host who really makes an effort to tailor lessons and excursions to each individual. Despite my daughter and...
Sarah, Toronto (CA)
This was the first time I have studied as part of an immersive homestay, so I didn't know what to expect. I can honestly say it was a highlight of my summer ! Raymonde is a thoughtful host, an excellent teacher and a fun conversationalist. She made...
Graciela, Portland (USA)
A Five-Star French Immersion Adventure at My Teacher's Home! Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I recently embarked on a truly unique and unforgettable French immersion journey at Raymonde’s home in Gingins, and I can't express how remarkable the experience was. This...
Deborah, Los Angels (USA) & Morges (CH)
My long-weekend with Raymonde was an absolute pleasure as well as a hearty brain workout! Raymonde first asks for the objectives that you wish to achieve during the time spent together. Then she quietly assesses your strengths and weaknesses in...
Daniel, Charlotte USA
I can’t put in a few words the value of the immersion experience that I had with Raymonde. Not only is she an accomplished language teacher but, most important, she is an amazing human being. With her guidance and patience I was able to test the...
Revue Janet, Sydney
I had the most wonderful time staying with Raymonde in her lovely home, experiencing Swiss life and language immersion in this beautiful area of Switzerland. Raymonde and her partner Michel both made me feel very welcome and I was so lucky to be...
Lea and Sophie, Brisbane
My daughter and I spent a wonderful week with Raymonde and her partner Michel in their home in Switzerland. We chose to go in December which meant we were able to indulge in fondue, chocolate and other delectable Swiss food guilt-free after our...
Makiko, Japon
Raymonde is an excellent teacher and wonderful person. She constantly corrected my French in a friendly way, which was extremely helpful for the progress of my French. She is organized about things and always well prepared to teach. Her house was...
Koh, Seattle
I stayed with Raymonde for ten days and had the best time. Raymonde is thoughtful, energetic and well-organized. She understands your needs and is ready to work with you whether it is your language fluency or dietary needs. Aside from our morning...
Kristi and Lilly, Nebraska
I can’t say enough good things about my stay with Raymonde! I loved absolutely everything about my immersion experience here. Raymonde is a warm, caring, fun person who takes great care of her students. She is very generous with her time—she took...
Cathy and Mike, Vancouver
My wife and I really enjoyed our stay with Raymonde. She and her husband were wonderful hosts. The immersion really helped our speaking and listening skills and Raymonde introduced us to some great resources to continue our French learning. We...
Anna, London
I have just spent a few blissful days at Raymonde’s beautiful home in Switzerland. The opportunity to immerse myself in the French language and Swiss culture was an unforgettable experience. Raymonde is a wonderful host and teacher, and made me...
Pamela, Boston
What an enormous pleasure it was to return to Europe for my long-awaited, Covid-postponed séjour d’immersion chez Raymonde in Switzerland. Despite my anxieties about Swiss entry requirements in effect in January 2022, it was quite easy to negotiate...
Elizna
I recently had a weekend immersion with Raymonde and it was absolutely wonderful. I felt very welcome in her home which makes for an excellent learning environment. My primary goal was conversation practice and I definitely felt that I had...
Jane & Eleonore
My 27-year-old daughter and I spent a lovely week improving our French with Raymonde in September 2021, and we highly recommend an immersion stay with her in Gingins. She is a warm and welcoming hostess as well as an astute "prof". In addition to...