What we like about the school
- Healthy fresh food prepared by a private chef.
- Beautiful location in a quiet mountain town nestled high in the Swiss alps with amazing views.
- A variety of activities to choose from including hiking, swimming, team sports and games, baking, ice-skating and many more.
Location: Altitude Camps Verbier provides summer camps to junior students from the beautiful and scenic town of Verbier, Switzerland. The profound nature of the location allows for multiple outdoor activities to be a big part of these summer camps. Verbier is 1 hour 45 minutes from Geneva airport and 1 hour from the beautiful Swiss Riviera, Montreux.
Course selection: These summer programmes are available to students from 3-14 years. The Marmot Camps are day camps reserved for students aged 3 to 5 years. The Day Camps or Residential experiences are for students aged 6 to 14 years. Programmes are available in French and English. All courses include a quality activity and lesson plan, which engages students in the language they are learning, plus allows them to enjoy the beautiful location of Verbier, Switzerland. Activities included in the programmes can include museum visits, scavenger hunts, fire-building, baking, Mini-Olympics, mountain hiking, swimming, yoga, hockey and much more! These camps really are packed with fun and games for junior students to enjoy throughout.
Accommodation: The accommodation for the immersive summer programmes can be homestay within a local family or on-site camp accommodation with other students on the programme. The residential accommodation is generally 2-4 boys or girls per room, with each room having its own private bathroom. The residence has 24-hour security, and students are always welcome to speak with the in-house staff and camp counsellors whenever they wish.
- The language school Altitude Camps was founded in Verbier, Switzerland in 2000.
- Legal name / parent company: Altitude Camps SARL.
- Tax registration ID: CHE-292.031.759
- Covid-19 Status: School currently open
English Courses
School also offers courses to learn
French
General Language
Residential Camp (7 to 14 years old)

15 Lessons per week
| 8 Students (max)
Offer!
from
2650CHF
2584CHF
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price in CHF | 2650 2584 | 4975 4851 | 6950 6777 | 9000 8775 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 2676 | 5024 | 7018 | 9088 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
The course includes afternoon and evening activities, sports, team-building games and excursions.
Accommodation is usually for 2 to 3 students but there are also some rooms for 4 students.
Accommodation is usually for 2 to 3 students but there are also some rooms for 4 students.
Prices
Course price includes accommodation
On campus, Double room, Breakfast & lunch & dinner
Price includes
Supervision 24/7
Course specific data
This course takes place in a different location than main address of the school:
Chemin de Saint Christoph
, 1936
, Verbier
Starting dates
2022: 03 Jul. 2022, 10 Jul. 2022, 17 Jul. 2022, 24 Jul. 2022, 31 Jul. 2022, 07 Aug. 2022
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
Afternoon: 13:00 - 21:00
Morning: 9:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 21:00
Possible course durations
1, 2, 3, 4 weeks
Minimum required student age
7 years
Age range:
7 - 14 years
Students per class
Maximum: 8 / Average: 7
Junior
Day Camp (6 to 14 years old)
15 Lessons per week
| 8 Students (max)
Offer!
from
875CHF
832CHF
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Price in CHF | 875 832 | 1700 1615 | 2550 2423 | 3400 3230 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 861 | 1673 | 2509 | 3346 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
The course includes afternoon and evening activities, sports, team-building games and excursions.
Course specific data
Starting dates
For all levels except of absolute beginners:
2022: 04 Jul. 2022, 11 Jul. 2022, 18 Jul. 2022, 25 Jul. 2022, 01 Aug. 2022, 08 Aug. 2022, 15 Aug. 2022
See starting dates for absolute beginners
Starting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken an English course before:
04 Jul. 2022, 11 Jul. 2022, 18 Jul. 2022, 25 Jul. 2022, 01 Aug. 2022, 08 Aug. 2022, 15 Aug. 2022
04 Jul. 2022, 11 Jul. 2022, 18 Jul. 2022, 25 Jul. 2022, 01 Aug. 2022, 08 Aug. 2022, 15 Aug. 2022
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
Afternoon: 13:00 - 16:00
Morning: 9:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 16:00
Possible course durations
1, 2, 3, 4 weeks
Minimum required student age
6 years
Age range:
6 - 14 years
Students per class
Maximum: 8 / Average: 7
Marmot Camp (3 to 5 years old)
5 Lessons per week
| 4 Students (max)
Offer!
from
475CHF
452CHF
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price in CHF | 475 452 | 950 903 | 1425 1354 | 1900 1805 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 468 | 935 | 1402 | 1870 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
This course aims at encouraging the improvement of coordination and motor skills, the exploration of nature, the increase of awareness of the environment, learning how to play and work alongside other children and improving creativity and the ability of self-expression through art and play.
Healthy and fresh food and hot lunch every day.
Healthy and fresh food and hot lunch every day.
Course specific data
Starting dates
2022: 04 Jul. 2022, 11 Jul. 2022, 18 Jul. 2022, 25 Jul. 2022, 01 Aug. 2022, 01 Aug. 2022, 08 Aug. 2022
General course schedule
1 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 - 13:00
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Possible course durations
1, 2, 3, 4 weeks
Minimum required student age
3 years
Age range:
3 - 5 years
Students per class
Maximum: 4 / Average: 3
Information for all courses offered by Altitude Camps
Comments about courses
Transfer fee from Geneva airport: CHF 75 (one way), CHF 150 (round trip).
Lesson duration
60 minutes
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place at the school on the first day of the course.
Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 100 CHF. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
Days without class
In 2022 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan. 2022, 15 Apr. 2022, 18 Apr. 2022, 26 May 2022, 06 Jun. 2022, 16 Jun. 2022, 01 Aug. 2022, 01 Nov. 2022, 25 Dec. 2022, 26 Dec. 2022.
01 Jan. 2022, 15 Apr. 2022, 18 Apr. 2022, 26 May 2022, 06 Jun. 2022, 16 Jun. 2022, 01 Aug. 2022, 01 Nov. 2022, 25 Dec. 2022, 26 Dec. 2022.
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students but has to be returned to the school at end of course.
Our price includes
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
Note: All courses offered by Altitude Camps, Verbier can be reserved online with LanguageCourse.Net. In case a course is not listed above, just let us know.
Altitude Camps
“I believe we have that special touch of passion which you rarely find. Our team live in Verbier year round & bring knowledge & experience.”
English teacher qualifications
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 9:00
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee If you already attended previously a course at Altitude Camps and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school

General school facilities
Microwave for student use
Fridge for student use
Movie room
Games room
Lounge
Garden
Balcony / terrace
Student support desk
Copy machine
Printer for student use
Table tennis
Free coffee
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Free parking
Facilities for islamic students
Available area to pray at the school
Halal food offered at the school
Classroom equipment
TV in some classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
Number of classrooms: 3Number of public PC workstations: 1
Student Age
Minimum age of students
3 years for specific Junior courses
Average age of students
In summer: 11 years
Age of students
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
Free shipment via regular mail
Yes
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.
- What is the best price for a course at Altitude Camps, Verbier?English courses at Altitude Camps start at 452 CHF for Marmot Camp course with 5 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
- Is it possible to take a course at Altitude Camps as an absolute beginner?Yes. The following courses can be attended as an absolute beginner: Day Camp
- What is the number of students per class at Altitude Camps?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Altitude Camps varies from 4 students (Marmot Camp) to 8 students (Residential Camp )
- What is the qualification of the teachers at Altitude Camps?100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
- Is this price lower than booking directly with the school?Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
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