Alpadia Summer Camp Montreux, Switzerland
Rue de la Gare 33 - 1820 Montreux - see on mapWhat we like about the school
- Located near the main train station and just steps away from the promenades of Lake Geneva.
- Varied activity programme with world-famous cultural events, outdoor leisure activities and trips.
- Excellent nationality mix. No student nationality makes up more than 5% of students.
Location: Alpadia Summer Camp Montreux is a junior language camp located in the traditional resort town of Montreux, Geneva. Montreux is known as the "Pearl of the Swiss Riviera", due to its Mediterranean feel and mild to pleasant microclimate. The school facilities are modern and welcoming and are within walking distance of several attractions and sites of social and cultural interest.
Course selection: Students have fully immersive programmes for teens, from 13-17 years of age. These French programmes include tuition, accommodation, meals, 24-hour supervision, activities and excursions.
PREMIUM+ exclusive activities can also be added to this camp, additional costs apply.
Social and cultural: These junior programmes are full of activities and excursions for students to practise their use of French whilst enjoying social time and seeing new things. Activities included in the programme can include multisports, BBQs at the beach, pizza nights, kayaking, pedal boats, and more. Excursions can include trips to the Chocolate Factory Caillers, Gruyéres Village, visits to the old town, the aquapark, Chillon Castle and much more.
In Montreux, PREMIUM+ Activity plans are also available at supplementary costs. Such programmes include the Exclusive Tours, Adrenalin, and Watersports packages.
Accommodation: Accommodation is included, full board, and available in homestay with local families. Single and shared room types are given, both with shared bathrooms and subject to availability.
French Courses
General Language
Summer Standard Course (13 to 17 years old)
For the summer, only limited places left!20 lessons per week | 15 students (max)fromCHF 1,610 / week Includes accommodationMore
Summer Standard Course (13 to 17 years old)
For the summer, only limited places left!
20 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
from
CHF 1,610 / week
Includes accommodation
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our price (CHF) | 1,610 | 2,860 | 4,290 | 5,720 | 7,150 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Price in US$ | 2,027 | 3,600 | 5,400 | 7,200 | 9,000 |
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- Starting dates
- 2026: 28 Jun 2026, 05 Jul 2026, 12 Jul 2026, 19 Jul 2026, 26 Jul 2026
Optional extra activities: (price per week)
- Adrenalin: CHF 230,
- Tennis: CHF 230,
- Watersports: CHF 230.
Prices
- Course price includes accommodation
- Homestay, Double room, Breakfast, lunch & dinnerInterested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
- Price includes
- Supervision 24/7
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 45 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: 8:30 - 11:45 - Possible course durations
- 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 13 years
- Age range:
- 13 - 17 years
Students per class- Maximum: 15 / Average: 13
Lesson duration- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
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Junior
Summer Intensive Course (13 to 17 years old)For the summer, only limited places left!25 lessons per week | 15 students (max)fromCHF 1,760 / week Includes accommodationMore
Summer Intensive Course (13 to 17 years old)
For the summer, only limited places left!
25 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
from
CHF 1,760 / week
Includes accommodation
More
FREE changes
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our price (CHF) | 1,760 | 3,080 | 4,620 | 6,160 | 7,700 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Price in US$ | 2,216 | 3,877 | 5,816 | 7,754 | 9,693 |
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- Starting dates
- 2026: 28 Jun 2026, 05 Jul 2026, 12 Jul 2026, 19 Jul 2026, 26 Jul 2026
Includes:
- Tuition
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Excursions
- Activities
Optional extra activities: (price per week)
- Adrenalin: CHF 230,
- Tennis: CHF 230,
- Watersports: CHF 230.
Prices
- Course price includes accommodation
- Homestay, Double room, Breakfast, lunch & dinnerInterested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
- Price includes
- Supervision 24/7
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 5 daily lessons of 45 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: 8:30 - 12:45 - Possible course durations
- 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 13 years
- Age range:
- 13 - 17 years
Students per class- Maximum: 15 / Average: 13
Lesson duration- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
See Availability
Summer Intensive Course + 5 Private Lessons (13 to 17 years old)For the summer, only limited places left!30 lessons per week | 15 students (max)fromCHF 2,060 / week Includes accommodationMore
Summer Intensive Course + 5 Private Lessons (13 to 17 years old)
For the summer, only limited places left!
30 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
from
CHF 2,060 / week
Includes accommodation
More
FREE changes
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our price (CHF) | 2,060 | 3,685 | 5,525 | 7,365 | 9,210 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Price in US$ | 2,593 | 4,639 | 6,955 | 9,271 | 11,593 |
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- Starting dates
- 2026: 28 Jun 2026, 05 Jul 2026, 12 Jul 2026, 19 Jul 2026, 26 Jul 2026
Includes:
- Tuition (25 group lessons and 5 private lessons)
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Excursions
- Activities
Optional extra activities: (price per week)
- Adrenalin: CHF 230,
- Tennis: CHF 230,
- Watersports: CHF 230.
Prices
- Course price includes accommodation
- Homestay, Double room, Breakfast, lunch & dinnerInterested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
- Price includes
- Supervision 24/7
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 6 daily lessons of 45 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: 8:30 - 12:30 - Possible course durations
- 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 13 years
- Age range:
- 13 - 17 years
Students per class- Maximum: 15 / Average: 13
Lesson duration- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
See Availability
Summer Standard Course + 5 Private Lessons (13 to 17 years old)For the summer, only limited places left!25 lessons per week | 15 students (max)fromCHF 1,910 / week Includes accommodationMore
Summer Standard Course + 5 Private Lessons (13 to 17 years old)
For the summer, only limited places left!
25 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
from
CHF 1,910 / week
Includes accommodation
More
FREE changes
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our price (CHF) | 1,910 | 3,480 | 5,220 | 6,960 | 8,700 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Price in US$ | 2,405 | 4,381 | 6,571 | 8,761 | 10,951 |
See Availability
- Starting dates
- 2026: 28 Jun 2026, 05 Jul 2026, 12 Jul 2026, 19 Jul 2026, 26 Jul 2026
Includes:
- Tuition (20 group lessons and 5 private lessons)
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Excursions
- Activities
Optional extra activities: (price per week)
- Adrenalin: CHF 230,
- Tennis: CHF 230,
- Watersports: CHF 230.
Prices
- Course price includes accommodation
- Homestay, Double room, Breakfast, lunch & dinnerInterested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
- Price includes
- Supervision 24/7
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 5 daily lessons of 45 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: 8:30 - 12:30 - Possible course durations
- 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 13 years
- Age range:
- 13 - 17 years
Students per class- Maximum: 15 / Average: 13
Lesson duration- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
See Availability
Our prices for Alpadia Summer Camp include
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
computer lab1/10
outdoors2/10
Courtyard3/10
Beach fun4/10
games room5/10
Alpadia students 6/10
classroom7/10
cafeteria8/10
Dining area9/10
Alpadia, Montreux10/10
Alpadia Summer Camp
- Accreditations and Quality seals
FSEP, FSSP, VSP, Association Vaudoise des Ecoles Privées- French teacher qualifications
- 100% hold a university degree100% 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 Alpadia Summer Camp and you book here.
- Year of school foundation
- 1998
General school facilities
Cafeteria
Snack vending machine
Balcony / terrace
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)
Classroom equipment
TV in most classrooms
Electronic whiteboard in most classrooms
Air conditioning in most classrooms
Heating in most classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 3
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| USA | 3% |
| China | 2% |
| Korea | 1% |
| Other nationalities | 94% |
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: 214
- Minimum age of students
- 13 years for specific Junior courses
- Average age of students
- In summer: 13 yearsThroughout the year: 13 years
Information for all courses offered by Alpadia Summer Camp
- Lesson duration
- 45 minutes
- School's administrative fee
- CHF 130
- Course material
- Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
- Comments about courses
Additional fees:
- Airport transfer: CHF 210 one-way.
- Unaccompanied minors service (one-way fare): CHF 40.
- Transport pass from the host family to school is not included. The student may need to purchase it.
- Estimated price: CHF 25 - CHF 40 per week.
- Special diet supplement: CHF 80/week.
- Extra nights: CHF 100/night.
- Late registration: CHF 50.
Health insurance: CHF 20/week.
- Airport transfer: CHF 210 one-way.
- Days without class
- In 2026 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2026 - 28 Jun 2026, 03 Aug 2026 - 31 Dec 2026, 02 Jan 2026, 06 Jan 2026, 18 Apr 2026, 21 Apr 2026, 01 Aug 2026, 01 Nov 2026, 08 Dec 2026, 25 Dec 2026, 26 Dec 2026.If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are missed lessons recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools. - 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.
Leisure activities
Leisure programme for juniors (sample):
Activity calendar
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Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
- Not possible at the school.
Adults - Paid activities
- Not possible at the school.
Junior - Free activities
- - Multisports in the afternoon and BBQ at the beach in the evening
- Trip to Aquapark - subtropical swimming pool
- Kayaking or pedalo boating on Lake Geneva in the afternoon
- Trip to Chillon Castle or Alimentarium Food Museum
- Pizza, burger or fajita party in the evening Junior - Paid activities
- - Multisports in the afternoon and BBQ at the beach in the evening
- Trip to Aquapark - subtropical swimming pool
- Kayaking or pedalo boating on Lake Geneva in the afternoon
- Trip to Chillon Castle or Alimentarium Food Museum
- Pizza, burger or fajita party in the evening
FAQ about Alpadia Summer Camp, Montreux
What is the best price for a course at Alpadia Summer Camp, Montreux?
“French courses at Alpadia Summer Camp start at 1610 CHF for Summer Standard Course course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you get the guaranteed best price.”
Which countries are students of Alpadia Summer Camp from?
“The highest Nationality percentage at Alpadia Summer Camp comes from USA with a 3% representation, followed by students from China (2%) and Korea (1%).”
Alpadia Summer Camp offers courses for which ages?
“Alpadia Summer Camp offers courses from 13 years to 17. Average age is 13 during the summer and 13 for the rest of the year.”
Terms of Alpadia Summer Camp
- 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
- Legal name/parent company
- Tax registration ID: CHE-198.613.244
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
- Express shipment fee (via courier)
- 125 CHF
- 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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