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Summer Ecological Leadership Program in Switzerland
TASIS - The American School in Switzerland:
TASIS - The American School in Switzerland is an international boarding school in the Swiss Alps that provides a 5-week summer leadership program for English speaking students (ages 14-18) from around the world. The TASIS Ecological Leadership Action Program (TELAP) is a challenging educational summer experience which carefully coordinates physical, emotional, intellectual, and ethical development. The course features various workshops and team-building activities that mostly take place outdoors. At the conclusion of the program, participants put into action what they have learned by means of a planned eco-action project in a European country. Our summer programs are set in the picturesque alpine village of Château-d’Oex, in the heart of French-speaking Switzerland. The village is 1 hour east of Lausanne, and is situated high in the Swiss Alps.
TASIS Ecological Leadership Action Program (TELAP)
- Duration: 5 weeks
- for English-speaking students ages 14-18
Modules include:
Environmental Studies & Ecology
Students attend theoretical and practical sessions with ecological experts in their specific field.
Physiological Wellness & Nutrition
Understand how our bodies work and factors which determine physical fitness is an important part of this program.
First Aid & Rescue and Wilderness Survival Skills
The program includes theoretical and practical instruction by an expert emergency-rescue practitioner in basic First-Aid skills, including CPR techniques.
Outdoor Adventures & Team-Building Activities
Throughout the program, time is dedicated every day to outdoor physical activities such as:
- Hiking and biking mountain trails
- Climbing, rock-climbing, and glacier-walking
- Canoeing, whitewater rafting, and kayaking
- Instruction on the basics of sailing
- Swimming, tennis, and horseback-riding
- Selective team-building exercises with obstacle courses and multiple high & low ropes courses
- Map work and orienteering workshops, including GPS instruction
Photography, Film-Making, Journalism & Social-Media Workshops
- How to use a digital camera to take high-quality photographs.
- How to film, edit, and choose video content to make one’s own videos.
- How to report events, issues, and trends through newspaper and magazine articles.
- How to use web-based technologies to interact, share, and communicate with the media and greater public for social effectiveness.
Address:
Château-d’Oex, Montreux, Switzerland
Some interested visitors submitting program inquiries to our school up to
2023-12-02 were from:
SAINT AUGUSTINE, USA; Short Hills, USA; Tunis, Tunisia, Tunisia; Ilkadim, Turkey; Colorado, USA; Arizona, USA; USA; RANCHO CUCAMONGA, USA; and more.
SAINT AUGUSTINE, USA; Short Hills, USA; Tunis, Tunisia, Tunisia; Ilkadim, Turkey; Colorado, USA; Arizona, USA; USA; RANCHO CUCAMONGA, USA; and more.
Aiglon College
Courses / Programs
Aiglon College is an accredited, English-speaking international boarding school for boys and girls ages 9 to 18 years. Aiglon offers the British National Curriculum in preparation for IGCSE (International General Certificate of Secondary Education) exams in middle school. We also offer the IB (International Baccalaureate) Diploma program to sixth form students. Conveniently located in Switzerland, Central Europe (just 90 minutes from Geneva International Airport), Aiglon offers a well-rounded education to students in a secure and friendly international community, with over 50 nationalities represented.
In both Junior and Senior Schools, courses are taught in English, with a high-quality ESL (English as a Second Language) programme for all non-English speakers. Exam results are important, but so is the need for independent learning skills so that Aiglon pupils will flourish at university.
Aiglon College meets the demanding standards required for UK, Swiss and International schools. We participate in accreditation and inspection programmes through the UK independent schools inspection system, the Council of International Schools and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.
International Boarding School Programs:
Junior School:
- All courses are taught in English
Middle School:
- Preparation for the University of Cambridge GCSE and IGCSE examination courses
Sixth Form:
- Preparation for the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme
- ESL (English as a Second Language) programme for all non-English speakers.
Junior School:
- All courses are taught in English
Middle School:
- Preparation for the University of Cambridge GCSE and IGCSE examination courses
Sixth Form:
- Preparation for the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme
- ESL (English as a Second Language) programme for all non-English speakers.
International Language Camps, French Alps, close to Geneva
Courses / Programs
• International Language Camps is a European camp for children and teenagers ages 7 to 17 years old from around the world. • The camps take place in Megève, a French ski resort in the Savoy Alps (French Alps), close to the Swiss and Italian borders. The nearest international airport is Geneva (only 75km away, and we can provide transfers from the airport).
• We offer holidays and vacations with a multitude of activities and a complete language teaching program, all in the heart of the French Alps.
• Our summer and winter camps give children the possibility to develop their linguistic skills in French or English and discover new activities and cultures.
• Our language programs offer an opportunity to learn a foreign language but also encourage campers to discover new cultures, to make new friends from around the world , to value different activities, to learn to live and work with others, to get involved with an international community and, most importantly, to blossom with this success.
• Everything is designed to establish an atmosphere of confidence and we encourage the campers to be active in their own learning, creating the desire to continue to learn and to communicate.
“Awesome camp! Super coaches! Varied activities! Fun guaranteed anytime during the summer! A unique opportunity to make new friends from other countries. Be prepared: you will want to go back...many times!"
- Nicolas, age 16
Summer French & English Language Camps for Kids & Teens (ages 7-17)
• Fun Program: 7-11 years old
• Adrenalin Program: 12-16 years old
• Intense Mountain Program: 14-17 years old
- You can choose to stay for 1-6 weeks.
- 'Piano Academy' & 'Dance Academy' optional add-ons available
- Each camp includes French or English classes, combined with sporting or artistic activities.
- Evening and weekend activities are also offered
Further Programs:
• Winter Camp (ages 7-17)
• Linguistic School Trip
• U.S. & Chinese Camps
• Fun Program: 7-11 years old
• Adrenalin Program: 12-16 years old
• Intense Mountain Program: 14-17 years old
- You can choose to stay for 1-6 weeks.
- 'Piano Academy' & 'Dance Academy' optional add-ons available
- Each camp includes French or English classes, combined with sporting or artistic activities.
- Evening and weekend activities are also offered
Further Programs:
• Winter Camp (ages 7-17)
• Linguistic School Trip
• U.S. & Chinese Camps
International School Zurich North
Courses / Programs
Situated just 5 minutes from Zurich International Airport in north-east Zurich, Switzerland, International School Zurich North (ISZN) is a multi-cultural, day IB World School that provides education in English to students ages 0-18. Affiliated to Cambridge IGCSE and GCSE Board of Exams, we maintain a high standard level of education for both local and expat children in Zurich.
As a private international school, we are outstanding when it comes for education, curriculum and personal development of a child. With a 1:8 staff to student ratio, it is easy for teachers to deliver individual attention to each child.
We have 40+ highly-qualified teachers at ISZN. With English being the primary mode of communication and language; we have teachers who have taught in different countries and are acquainted with diverse cultures and students.
Our teachers have 100+ combined years of teaching experience that makes the ISZN foundation of learning strong.
International Baccalaureate (IB) Education Programmes:
All subjects are taught in English
- Early Years Programme (under 3)
- Primary Programme (PYP) Early Years-Grade 5 (age 3-11)
- Middle School Programme Grade 6-10 (age 11-16)
- High School Programme Grade 11-12 (age 16-18)
All subjects are taught in English
- Early Years Programme (under 3)
- Primary Programme (PYP) Early Years-Grade 5 (age 3-11)
- Middle School Programme Grade 6-10 (age 11-16)
- High School Programme Grade 11-12 (age 16-18)
International School of Lausanne
Courses / Programs
The International School of Lausanne is an accredited, not-for-profit, open admissions English language-based school for day students of all nationalities, aged 3-18. Located near the beautiful Lac Leman in Le Mont-sur-Lausanne, which lies north of Lausanne in Canton of Waadt in western Switzerland, the International School of Lausanne has been providing an exceptional academic and extra-curricular programme for the local and international community since 1962. We are accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC).Our curriculum and educational strategies are drawn from best practices from around the world. In the Primary School the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme is in place and in Years 7 to 11 we have introduced the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme curriculum. Students in Years 12 and 13 (Grades 11 and 12) follow the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. Students’ results in the IBDP range from very good to excellent. A Learning Support Programme, including English as an Additional Language classes, is also an important part of our curriculum.
- English language-based day school following International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for boys and girls of all nationalites aged 3-18
- Early Childhood Centre
- Primary School
- Secondary School
- Primary Years Programme
- Middle Years Programme
- International Baccalaureate Diploma
- Learning Support Programme
- English as an Additional Language
- Core Subjects include English, French, German or Spanish, mathematics, science, arts, social studies and humanities
- Early Childhood Centre
- Primary School
- Secondary School
- Primary Years Programme
- Middle Years Programme
- International Baccalaureate Diploma
- Learning Support Programme
- English as an Additional Language
- Core Subjects include English, French, German or Spanish, mathematics, science, arts, social studies and humanities
Notre Dame International High School, Paris
Courses / Programs
Notre Dame International High School (NDIHS) is an international high school, conveniently located 30 minutes north-west of Paris, that provides an American-styled high school curriculum to students from around the world in Grades 9-12. Our summer French classes take place at the Nacel French Language School, close to the Tolbiac or Place d'Italie metro stations.
While our academic year curriculum is taught in English, we also offer an extensive French language and culture program as well as enrichment courses (music, art, physical education) throughout the year, taught by French teachers.
Our 2-week intensive French summer course in August is recommended for new and returning students, who are not native French language speakers, to prepare to study at NDIHS in September, when the academic year starts.
We teach students from beginner to advanced level. Students attend morning French classes, and discover the main Parisian sights in afternoon activities.
Students improve their French knowledge while settling in Paris and adapting to their new life in France. Accommodation is organized in a residence located in Paris city center.
- Intensive 2-week summer French course for high school students/ teenagers (Grades 9-12) to prepare for study at Notre Dame International High School.
- We teach students from beginner to advanced level.
- Students take part in French classes each morning and explore the sights of Paris in the afternoons.
- We teach students from beginner to advanced level.
- Students take part in French classes each morning and explore the sights of Paris in the afternoons.
Chelsea FC Foundation Soccer Schools, Nike Soccer Camps with Chelsea FC Foundation & Arsenal Football Development Summer Schools
Courses / Programs
• Soccer Camps International is a UK soccer schools specialist provider. We offer access to some of the most prestigious summer football camps in the London area, including Chelsea FC Foundation Soccer Schools and Arsenal Football Development Summer Schools.• Chelsea FC Foundation Soccer Schools offers 2-week soccer camps in London for boys ages 9-17 which can be combined with optional quality English language classes.
• Chelsea camps are held at Chelsea FC's training ground in Cobham (1 hour south-west of London), with accommodation in Roehampton University, just 7 miles south-west of Central London.
• Nike Soccer Camps with Chelsea FC Foundation offers weekly football camps in London for boys 9-17 & girls 12-17 which can be combined with optional quality English language classes.
• Arsenal Football Development Summer Schools provides residential football camps for boys ages 9-17 at 4 convenient locations in London and Southern England.
Participant Testimonial:
"I made some good friends at the camp. The Chelsea camp improved my speed, focus and decision making. This helped me to progress in my confidence level as a person on and off the pitch."
- Jervay, Bermuda, 13
Residential Summer Soccer Camps for Boys & Girls:
Arsenal Football Development Summer Schools:
• 1 or 2-week summer soccer camps for boys ages 9-17. English language lessons optional
Chelsea FC Foundation Soccer Schools:
• Weekly summer soccer camps for boys ages 9-17 (with optional English classes)
Nike Soccer Camps with Chelsea FC Foundation
• Camps for boys 9-17 & girls 12-17
We also work in association with:
• Manchester City Football Language School
• Manchester City Football Performance Program
• Liverpool FC International Academy
• Brighton FC Soccer Schools and Language Camp
Arsenal Football Development Summer Schools:
• 1 or 2-week summer soccer camps for boys ages 9-17. English language lessons optional
Chelsea FC Foundation Soccer Schools:
• Weekly summer soccer camps for boys ages 9-17 (with optional English classes)
Nike Soccer Camps with Chelsea FC Foundation
• Camps for boys 9-17 & girls 12-17
We also work in association with:
• Manchester City Football Language School
• Manchester City Football Performance Program
• Liverpool FC International Academy
• Brighton FC Soccer Schools and Language Camp