Village Camps Leysin, Switzerland
Route de Belvédère 35 - 1854 Leysin - see on mapPay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
- Campers get to taste homemade cheese and ice-cream.
- Visit to the shores of the beautiful lake and city of Geneva.
- On campus accommodation offered
- Indoor swimming pool
Location: Village Camps Leysin is a junior summer cap situated high in the Alpine village of Leysin, Switzerland. The school is housed within the Village Camps-owned Swiss Alpine Centre, a space with south-facing terraces and panoramic views over the distant French Alps. This sunny alpine resort is around a 90-minute car journey or a 150-minute journey via public transport from Geneva International Airport (GVA).
Course selection: There are several summer camps available to students aged 13-17 during the summer months.
The language programmes are available in French and English. These programmes are all-inclusive of tuition, accommodation, meals, activities and excursions.
Activities within these camps can include international nights, ice skating, movie nights, campfires and many more.
Excursions included in these programmes can include trips to the Nestle Museum in Vevey, the Labyrinth Adventure Park, the United Nations building and Geneva Old Town, the Olympic Museum, the Maison Cailler - chocolate factory and more.
Accommodation: The accommodation is within the Village Campus Swiss Alpine Centre facilities, offering comfortable accommodation and a friendly place to eat and interact for all counsellors and campers.
School facilities: The school facilities include a snack bar, a gift shop, a music & dance studio, three dining rooms, an arts & crafts centre, a climbing wall, an auditorium and more. There are also several sports facilities in the village of Leysin.
French Courses
General Language
French Language Camp (10 to 17 years old)
15 lessons per week | 10 students (max)Offer!fromCHF 2,550CHF 2,487 / week Includes accommodationMore
French Language Camp (10 to 17 years old)
15 lessons per week | 10 students (max)
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CHF 2,550CHF 2,487 / week
Includes accommodation
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| Price at school (CHF) Our price (CHF) | 0 | 5,100 4,973 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Price in US$ | 6,420 |
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- Starting dates
- 2026: 05 Jul 2026, 19 Jul 2026, 02 Aug 2026
Prices
- Course price includes accommodation
- Apartment - shared / Residence, Shared room (multiple beds), Breakfast, lunch & dinnerInterested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 3 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:00 - Possible course durations
- 2 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 10 years
- Age range:
- 10 - 17 years
Students per class- Maximum: 10 / Average: 8
Lesson duration- 60 min
Additional information for all courses
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Our prices for Village Camps include
- INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
- INCLUDED Free access to swimming pool
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
Village Camps
- Accreditations and Quality seals
- French teacher qualifications
- 90% hold a university degree10% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
- Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
- Student gender mix
- 50% male / 50% female
- Offer for returning students
- You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at Village Camps and you book here.
- Year of school foundation
- 1972
General school facilities
Cafeteria
Drink vending machine
Games room
Auditorium
Billiards
Basketball court
Table tennis
Table soccer / football
Indoor swimming pool
Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)
Classroom equipment
TV in some classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 5
- Number of public PC workstations: 2
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| China | 15% |
| France | 15% |
| Italy | 10% |
| Switzerland | 10% |
| Germany | 10% |
| England | 10% |
| Netherlands | 10% |
| Spain | 10% |
| Other nationalities | 10% |
Age of students
| Percentage of students | |
|---|---|
| 1-18 years | 100% |
| 18-24 years | 0% |
| 25-34 years | 0% |
| 35-50 years | 0% |
| >50 years | 0% |
- Average number of students
- Junior courses - In summer: 100
- Minimum age of students
- 10 years for specific Junior courses
- Average age of students
- In summer: 13 years
Information for all courses offered by Village Camps
- Lesson duration
- 60 minutes
- Course material
- Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
- Comments about courses
Optional extras:
- Accident and illness insurance: CHF 140 per two-week session.
Transfers: - Geneva Airport: CHF 100 each way
- Lausanne Train Station: CHF 55 each way.
- Accident and illness insurance: CHF 140 per two-week session.
- Days without class
- In 2026 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2026 - 05 Jan 2026 - 18 Apr 2026, 18 Apr 2026 - 25 Apr 2026, 01 May 2026, 22 Dec 2026 - 28 Dec 2026, 31 Dec 2026, 30 Dec 2026. - Level test
- A test to assess your exact language level takes place at the school on the first day of the course.
Lessons needed per French language level
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.
FAQ about Village Camps, Leysin
What is the best price for a course at Village Camps, Leysin?
“French courses at Village Camps start at 2487 CHF for French Language Camp course with 15 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.”
Which countries are students of Village Camps from?
“The highest Nationality percentage at Village Camps comes from China with a 15% representation, followed by students from France (15%) and Germany (10%).”
Terms of Village Camps
- First day of course
- Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 9:00
- Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa Documents
Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 90 days.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
- Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
- No
- Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
- School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.
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