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Summer Leadership Program Abroad 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.
About The American School in Switzerland:
TASIS is an American international boarding school in Switzerland offering programs for students age 12-19. The school is accredited by both the European Council of International Schools (ECIS) and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC).
Why Choose the TASIS Ecological Leadership Action Program?
- Project-Based Learning
Project-based learning activities encourage respect for self and others, environmental stewardship, and leadership skills that carry over into other important aspects of a young person’s life.
- Expert Tutors
Our team of experts in their respective fields strive to make a world-class program
- Ecological Principles
We aim to teach young people to be change agents for the health of the planet’s ecosystems and social communities, as well as their own health and well-being.
Leadership Program for English-Speaking Students:
Our TELAP program carefully coordinates physical, emotional, intellectual, and ethical development.
TASIS Ecological Leadership Action Program (TELAP)
- 5 week program
- for English-speaking students ages 14-18
Modules include:
- Environmental Studies & Ecology
- Physiological Wellness & Nutrition
- Outdoor Adventures & Team-Building Activities
- Photography, Film-Making, Journalism & Social-Media Workshops
- First Aid & Rescue and Wilderness Survival Skills
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.
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
Family-friendly Courses at France Langue & Culture on the French Riviera - Summer 2024
Courses / Programs
• Combine a delightful summer holiday for all the family with learning French on the beautiful French Rivera!• Situated in Saint-Raphael on the Mediterranean coastline of south-east France, close to Nice and Cannes, France Langue & Culture is a family-friendly school that provides fun, educational language holidays for families, teens, and children.
• Established in 1977, France Langue & Culture is run by Edmond de Saenger, a former French professor and a native of the Saint-Raphael region.
• We offer children & families the opportunity to learn or improve their French language skills while enjoying an enriching holiday in the South of France.
• At our Children's Club for ages 6-12, children learn to memorize whole sentences and grammatical structures by the intensive use of French in games, songs, texts, and theater.
• For teen boys & girls ages 13-17, we provide a full immersion summer course with homestay accommodation offered by carefully selected French host families.
• Students are fully integrated into family life and can practise French in real-life situations.
Testimonial:
" I came with my son, who was 13 at the time. We had a very good experience with this program: our household (with a wonderful host and a group of other students) was wonderful; we enjoyed the classes; and we loved being in St. Raphael.
The people we met from many areas of the world were wonderful. In just two weeks, my French improved and I gained a lot of confidence in speaking."
- Miranda, USA
French Summer Courses - June, July & August
For young children, teenagers and families
• Two to Four Week Sessions
• Children's Club summer camps for children ages 6-12
• Full Immersion Student Course for teenagers ages 13-17, with homestay accommodation with French host families
• A wide range of sport and leisure activities
• We also offer courses for parents / adults / French teachers
For young children, teenagers and families
• Two to Four Week Sessions
• Children's Club summer camps for children ages 6-12
• Full Immersion Student Course for teenagers ages 13-17, with homestay accommodation with French host families
• A wide range of sport and leisure activities
• We also offer courses for parents / adults / French teachers
Let Me Play Sports Camps
Courses / Programs
• Let Me Play are leading specialists in hosting sports camps and sports tours. We provide residential summer sports camps in Loughborough University, Leicestershire in the East Midlands of England.• We offer Soccer Football, Basketball, Athletics & English Language Camps.
• Each year, we provide summer camps for UK-based and international students (ages 10-18) that include accommodation & meals. We also offer non-residential camps for local students.
• Our Soccer, Basketball, Athletics & English Language Camps are a great way to meet new friends, build self-confidence, develop skills, and learn new ones from industry professionals.
• Coming from overseas? We offer English lessons alongside all of our camps, as well as a dedicated English Camp! Just ask and we can create a custom English program just for you so you can learn a new language as well as a new sport!
• Best of all, we offer competitive prices too. Group discounts are available. Sightseeing tours are also available with each camp as an extra.
• Our sports camps are situated just 160km / 100 miles north of London, and within comfortable reach from London, Leicester, Nottingham, Derby, Birmingham, Coventry, Wolverhampton.
Student Review / Testimonial:
“Every single day was action packed with sport and sessions challenged our technical ability but were always great fun. The experience was worth every moment.”
- Football Camp Participant, UK
Sports Summer Camps for ages 10-18
For pupils from primary school to secondary school.
• Athletics Camp: Coaching in all track & field events.
• Soccer / Football Players Camp: Strategically designed to educate players on what it takes to be a professional footballer.
• Basketball Camp with international coaches.
Language Camps & Academic
• English Language Camp (run alongside sports camps)
Optional English lessons are available alongside all our sports camps!
For pupils from primary school to secondary school.
• Athletics Camp: Coaching in all track & field events.
• Soccer / Football Players Camp: Strategically designed to educate players on what it takes to be a professional footballer.
• Basketball Camp with international coaches.
Language Camps & Academic
• English Language Camp (run alongside sports camps)
Optional English lessons are available alongside all our sports camps!
ISSOS, Summer School 2026 at St Andrews & Cambridge Universities
Courses / Programs
• ISSOS offers summer school programs for international students aged between 13 - 18 years of age in July and August in St. Andrews University.• St Andrews is situated on the beautiful east coast of Scotland, approximately 50 miles (80km) north-east of Edinburgh and 80 miles (130 km) north-east of Glasgow. We also run a summer school in Cambridge, England.
• ISSOS offers teenagers a balanced summer experience of academia, fun and culture, where students can learn within an encouraging environment while having fun and making new friends from around the world. Our 3-week summer school programs are all-inclusive.
• We limit the number of students from one nationality to 10% in order to guarantee a truly international experience. International students come from all over the world, representing over 60 nationalities, creating a multicultural atmosphere.
• Students study one academic subject and one elective subject. In addition, we provide a full program of activities, trips, cultural enrichment and the ISSOS Highland Games.
• Students will be picked up by a uniformed member of staff at the selected international airports and accompanied to St Andrews.
Student Review:
"There is one word that describes ISSOS, amazing! ISSOS is an exceptional school and the staff work perfectly together. The social activities are great, a brilliant way of getting to know students from other classes and electives."
- Axel, Finland
Residential summer school programs 2026 for international students aged between 13-18 years combining learning, creative enrichment & adventure:
Academic Summer School programs:
• English Language programs (from beginner to advanced levels)
• Study Skills to prepare for final years of high school and entrance to university / college
• Business Studies & Entrepreneurship
• IB Extended Essay
• Debate
• Youth Leadership
• Creative Writing
Elective programs:
• Art
• Film
• Golf
• Tennis
• Theatre
Activities include:
• Day Trips
• Outdoor Activities
• Evening Entertainment
• Highland Games
Academic Summer School programs:
• English Language programs (from beginner to advanced levels)
• Study Skills to prepare for final years of high school and entrance to university / college
• Business Studies & Entrepreneurship
• IB Extended Essay
• Debate
• Youth Leadership
• Creative Writing
Elective programs:
• Art
• Film
• Golf
• Tennis
• Theatre
Activities include:
• Day Trips
• Outdoor Activities
• Evening Entertainment
• Highland Games
Léman International Academy, Geneva
Courses / Programs
Léman International Academy (LIA) is a family-size French / English bilingual, Christian international school situated in Cologny in the Canton of Geneva in the southwest of Switzerland, approximately 5 km from Geneva City Centre. We welcome both French and English speaking students ages 3 to 11 years from all ethnic and religious backgrounds in a multi-cultural and supportive learning environment. We follow both the Swiss Plan d'Etudes Romand and the North American standards. The mission of Léman International Academy is to inspire a passion for learning, encourage emotional and intellectual vitality, and empower students to grow with confidence and courage to contribute to the global community. Our approach is to facilitate learning in partnership with the student and his or her family. Our families love our values, our caring teachers and easily accessible location.
Our highly qualified staff guides their students in acquiring a framework of knowledge while encouraging them to develop their skills and self-confidence. Students will master grade-appropriate competencies while being nurtured in their natural curiosity to explore the world around them.
French / English bilingual programs for students ages 3-11 years:
- We use both the Swiss Plan d'Etudes Romand & the North American standards curriculum.
Subjects taught:
- In French (French, mathematics & at least 1 other) meet the objectives of the Swiss program.
- In English (English-language & at least 3 other subjects) are aligned with North American curriculum strands.
- Languages
- Mathematics & natural sciences
- Human & social sciences, Biblical culture
- Visual & musical arts
- Sport & health
- We use both the Swiss Plan d'Etudes Romand & the North American standards curriculum.
Subjects taught:
- In French (French, mathematics & at least 1 other) meet the objectives of the Swiss program.
- In English (English-language & at least 3 other subjects) are aligned with North American curriculum strands.
- Languages
- Mathematics & natural sciences
- Human & social sciences, Biblical culture
- Visual & musical arts
- Sport & health
International School of Schaffhausen (ISSH)
Courses / Programs
Located in Schaffhausen, north of Zurich, The International School of Schaffhausen offers high quality international education in English to local students and international students. We are an authorized IB World School for the primary program, the middle years program and the IB diploma program. Our Junior College boarding programme is specifically designed for teenagers aged 16-18 from around the world. We currently offer classes from nursery (age 3) through to grade 12 (age 18). Internationally-recognised standards, small classes with highly qualified staff and a modern infrastructure is what makes ISSH unique. Our students are invited to join our international community of learners, to share our passion for knowledge and to develop into lifelong learners.
We offer a unique residential programme and an international university entrance qualification, the IB Diploma, that will open doors to universities across Europe, America, Africa or Australasia. Due to our emphasis on fostering independence and the huge range of extra-curricular opportunities, our residential programme develops responsible young adults who are well prepared for university life abroad and have a clear vision of their talents, strengths and goals for life.
Situated just 51 km north of Zurich, our school is 3km from the main railway station, and is accessible by public transport (bus No 23), by road from Schaffhausen centre, and from the motorway coming from Singen or Winterthur.
- Early years program: For young learners ages 3-5 years.
- Primary years program: An international curriculum framework designed for children between the ages of 3 and 11 years.
- Middle years program: This is is designed for students aged 11-16 years.
- The IB Diploma program including boarding programme: (Grades 11 & 12). Leads to a world-wide recognized university entrance diploma, the International Baccalaureate.
Additionally: Extra curricular activities.
- Primary years program: An international curriculum framework designed for children between the ages of 3 and 11 years.
- Middle years program: This is is designed for students aged 11-16 years.
- The IB Diploma program including boarding programme: (Grades 11 & 12). Leads to a world-wide recognized university entrance diploma, the International Baccalaureate.
Additionally: Extra curricular activities.