Central-Résidence Campus (8-12)
Central-Résidence Campus (8-12)
Central-Résidence Campus (8-12)
(05.04 - 18-04.2026 // 21.06 - 08.08.2026 // 27.09 - 17.10.2026)
Only 10 minutes' walk from the centre of Leysin, this course centre benefits from an ideal location surrounded by gorgeous mountains. Within the grounds, you'll find shops, a swimming pool, climbing wall, tennis and squash courts, a gym, cable cars and much more. The course centre, in addition to the classrooms, has a recreational room and a large dining hall. These conditions guarantee that you’ll learn while having fun, which is the most important thing for the success of your language study stay! Notes: - During the summer, the course centre also welcomes older participants, ages 13 to 17. The activities programme for the 8-12-year-olds, however, is organised separately. - The course centre also welcomes participants during spring and autumn. However, during this period there is only one age group (8-17) for the activities programme.
Courses & prices
All courses
No two individuals have the same language goals, which is why we offer a wide variety of courses and options that will guarantee you find the perfect one for you.
Standard French programme (Summer) (residence) (8-12 years)
Duration: 1 - 7 weeks
Levels: Beginner to Advanced (C1)
Intensive French programme (Summer) (residence) (8-12 years)
Duration: 1 - 7 weeks
Levels: Beginner to Advanced (C1)
Standard French programme (spring/autumn) (residence) (8-12 years)
Duration: 1 - 3 weeks
Levels: Beginner to Advanced (C1)
Intensive French programme (spring/autumn) (residence) (8-12 years)
Duration: 1 - 3 weeks
Levels: Beginner to Advanced (C1)
French + Tennis programme (residence) (8-12 years)
Duration: 1 - 7 weeks
Levels: Beginner to Advanced (C1)
French + Horse riding programme (residence) (8-12 years)
Duration: 1 - 7 weeks
Levels: Beginner to Advanced (C1)
What is included in the price
Included
School Highlights
Key points
- The campus is located in a beautiful, sunny and charming Alpine resort
- Excellent facilities including an indoor swimming pool and a stylish terrace with views of the Alps
- 24/7 support from the experienced staff
School facts
Student nationalities
Accommodation
ESL schools guarantee the same excellent standards for accommodation as they do for teaching. We take great pleasure in helping you find the most suitable accommodation for you.
Why choose our accommodation
Guaranteed Accommodation
Finding the right accommodation can be stressful. That’s why we guarantee that we’ll find the perfect housing option for you before you even land in your destination.
Convenient Transport
Our accommodation is hand-picked to make sure your journey to the classroom is as safe, reliable, and smooth as possible.
Safer and more comfortable
All of our accommodation options are rigorously screened to ensure you know exactly what you’re getting when you make the choice to book your program.
Leisure
After classes and at weekends, it's time for social activities, organised and supervised by a team of activities coordinators. These include sports, excursions, visits to local museums and the Château de Chillon, shopping in Montreux, etc. Optional excursions and sports activities are also offered on-site. All of these activities as well as the disco, cinema and barbecue evenings on the banks of Lake Geneva allow young students to share fantastic experiences together outside class. Great memories are guaranteed and your camera is a must!
COURSE PLUS COOKING Summer/Autumn Cooking is a great way to experience a country’s culture and take a little of it back home with you to share with your friends and family. This programme will see you learn both local and international cooking styles, all while receiving daily language lessons. Not only will you learn new vocabulary and phrases related to cooking, but you can also practise your listening and speaking skills by following recipes and communicating with others in the kitchen. Overall, this programme is the ideal way to learn a language in an interactive setting.
Programme This programme consists of daily language lessons alongside three cooking lessons per week. The cooking curriculum includes cooking a range of desserts and sweets such as macarons, Breton Far, chocolate mousse and gateau Basque. We will also delve into the preparation of savoury dishes like sauces and salads. Alongside the hands-on cooking experience, there will be a brief theoretical component that covers key concepts in cooking, including ingredients and fundamental kitchen techniques. At the end of the class, students will receive copies of the recipes to take home and recreate the dishes on their own.
Level required Any
Location In the residence kitchen
Number of students per group Minimum: 4 Maximum: 12
Timing 14:00 - 17:00 (Including travel time)
COURSE PLUS HORSE RIDING
Both horse riding and language lessons require patience, dedication, and a willingness to learn. Combining these two activities can be a unique and fun way to learn a new language while getting some fresh air, seeing the local area and spending time alongside your favourite animals.
Programme This programme includes daily language lessons alongside three horse riding lessons per week. Horse riding lessons can be adapted to all levels, from beginner to advanced, and can include rides in the centre or in the beautiful Swiss outdoors, depending on the weather and your riding level. Throughout the programme, you’ll learn to care for horses and the correct riding techniques, but please note that this programme is aimed as a fun addition to the camp experience, rather than a club-level course.
Level required Any
Materials Students should bring strong/sports shoes. You may also bring your own helmet, but one will be provided for you if you do not.
Location A horse riding club near the student residence
Number of students per group Minimum: 3 Maximum: 12
Timing Horse riding lessons will be held between 14:00 and 16:00 (Including travel time)
COURSE PLUS TENNIS
Tennis is a fun, engaging, and challenging way to get the blood pumping – which makes it the perfect activity to do after a long day of learning! In this programme, you’ll be able to combine your language lessons with tennis lessons delivered by professional instructors.
Programme This programme includes three tennis lessons per week
Level required Any
Materials Students should bring sports/tennis shoes and sports clothes. They can bring their own racket, but one will be provided otherwise.
Location An external tennis centre, 15 minutes from the school
Number of students per group Four students per court/trainer
Timing Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 14:00 - 16:00 (Please note this can vary depending on the number of participants and the availability of the courts) (Including travel time).
Sample weekly programme
| Part of the day | Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | Arrival and welcome | Classes | Classes | Classes | Classes | Classes+ Project presentation + Certificate Ceremony | Free time | Waterpark |
| Afternoon | Activity programme | Activity programme or PLUS course | Excursion to Labyrinth Adventure | Activity programme or PLUS course | Activity programme or PLUS course | Excursion to Chateau de Chillon and Montreux | ||
| Evening | Welcome party | Sports tournament | Barbecue | Movie night | Olympic games | Disco | Free time | Welcome party |
For stays of one week only, weekend excursions are not included
PLUS courses:
Tennis:
3 x 2 hours (3 afternoons per week)
Horse riding:
3 x 2 hours (3 afternoons per week)
Cooking:
Summer/Autumn
3 x 3 hours (3 afternoons per week)
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