Central Résidence Campus (13-17)

Leisure

In Leysin, sport has pride of place. The sports facilities located close to the course centre invite you to practice all sorts of outdoor activities in stunning natural surroundings. At weekends, the school organises full-day excursions to discover beautiful places like Montreux on the banks of Lake Geneva, the village of Gruyères or attractions like the Château de Chillon, the Olympic Museum in Lausanne or the Alimentarium in Vevey. Back to the residence, you will spend nice evenings playing, dancing or chatting – in English – with the other participants from all over the world.

Please note that some optional activities (tennis, adventure, horse riding) must be booked in advance.

COURSE PLUS ADRENALINE Spring/Summer With its breathtaking scenery and diverse range of activities, Leysin is the perfect destination for thrill-seekers looking for an adrenalin-fueled adventure. During this programme, nature will be your rollercoaster, as you toboggan, scoot, and bike down the vast mountain ranges and glaciers that make up this gorgeous part of Switzerland.

Programme Tobogganing on the 3000m glacier of Diablerets on an alpine coaster. Dirt scooting down the mountain on a specially designed track. For those looking for a more strenuous activity, the programme also includes mountain biking tours around the area. These tours are a great way to explore the beautiful mountain landscapes and enjoy the adrenalin rush of biking on rough terrain.

Level required any

Location The activities will take place across Leysin, aside from the toboggan, which will happen on the glaciers of Les Diablerets. Students will be taken to each of these activities by the school.

Number of students per group Minimum: 3 Maximum: 12

Timing Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 14:00 – 16:00 (Including travel time)

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: 6

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).