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.
- 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
School also offers courses to learn
General Language
French Language Camp (10 to 17 years old)
15 lessons per week | 10 students (max)Offer!from2525CHF2462CHF / week Includes accommodationMore
French Language Camp (10 to 17 years old)
15 lessons per week | 10 students (max)
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2525CHF2462CHF / week
Includes accommodation
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (CHF) Our price (CHF) | -- | 5050 4924 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 5974 |
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Starting dates
2025: 29 Jun 2025, 13 Jul 2025, 27 Jul 2025
Prices
Course price includes accommodation
Apartment - shared / Residence, Shared room (multiple beds), Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Interested 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: 10:00 - 13:00
Morning: 10:00 - 13:00
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
Special note for 2025 holiday season: If you plan to take a course during the high season months of April, June, July or August 2025 we urgently advise you to book as early as possible. In 2024 many schools were fully booked during the holidays, and the situation is unlikely to be different for 2025 due to a current shortage of teachers, which affects most schools.
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 degree
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
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.
Days without class
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025, 02 Jan 2025, 06 Jan 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 01 Aug 2025, 01 Nov 2025, 08 Dec 2025, 25 Dec 2025, 26 Dec 2025.
01 Jan 2025, 02 Jan 2025, 06 Jan 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 01 Aug 2025, 01 Nov 2025, 08 Dec 2025, 25 Dec 2025, 26 Dec 2025.
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 2462 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 9:30
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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