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Village Camps
Zell am See, Austria

Gletschermoosstraße 13 - 5700 Zell am See - see on map
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
  • Experience an exciting stay overnight in a traditional Mountain Hut.
  • On campus accommodation offered
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Lessons are for 60 minutes, much longer than in most schools.
  • Tennis courts.

Location: Village Camps Zell Am See is a junior summer camp located on the outskirts of the Austrian town of Zell am See, on Lake Zell, south of Salzburg, Austria. The school is housed 10 minutes from Zell am See, in the village of Piesendorf, in the centre of a mountainous valley with 360' views. The camps are within the Notburgahof Chalet, a family-run hotel exclusive to Village Camps during their summer camp period.

Course selection: There are several summer camps available to students aged 13-17 during the summer months.

The language programmes are available in German and English. These programmes are all-inclusive of tuition, accommodation, meals, activities and excursions.

Activities within these camps can include international nights, prom nights, team-building exercises such as capture the flag, movie nights, campfires and many more.

Excursions included in these programmes can include trips to Salzburg, the Krimmi Waterfalls, the Sigmund Thun Klamm Gorge, and an overnight stay in a Moutain hut whilst participating in a two-day hike through the Austrian Alps.

Accommodation: The Chalet is very welcoming and friendly, ensuring students feel at home in the village of Piesendorf, in the heart of the Austrian Alps. Each room is shared between 2-5 campers and is with en-suite facilities. Bedroom sharing is aligned according to age and gender.

German Courses

General Language
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Price in US$ 4,076
Starting dates
2026: 05 Jul 2026, 19 Jul 2026
Prices
Course price includes accommodation
On campus, 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: 9:00 - 12:00
Possible course durations
2 weeks
Required minimum language level
Absolute Beginner (A0)
Minimum required student age
10 years
Age range:
10 - 17 years
Students per class
Maximum: 10 / Average: 8
Lesson duration
60 min
Junior
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Starting dates
2026: 05 Jul 2026, 19 Jul 2026
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: 9:00 - 12:15
Afternoon: 13:30 - 17:15
Possible course durations
2 weeks
Required minimum language level
Absolute Beginner (A0)
Minimum required student age
10 years
Age range:
10 - 17 years
Students per class
Maximum: 30 / Average: 25
Lesson duration
60 min

Our prices for Village Camps include

  • INCLUDED Organized activities
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes

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Village Camps

Accreditations and Quality seals
ALTOWYSE/FIYTOPreferential Terms in Case of Visa Refusal
German teacher qualifications
80% hold a university degree
20% 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.

General school facilities

  • Drink vending machine

  • Computer lab

  • Movie room

  • Games room

  • Lounge

  • Garden

  • Billiards

  • Volleyball court

  • Basketball court

  • Tennis courts

  • Table tennis

  • Outdoor swimming pool

  • Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)

  • Free parking (<500m)

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in some classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 6

Student Age / Nationality

Top student nationalities
Student Nationality Percentage of students
France 15%
Italy 10%
Switzerland 10%
England 10%
Netherlands 10%
Sweden 10%
Spain 10%
Germany 5%
Turkey 5%
Other nationalities 15%
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: 75
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: EUR 130 per two-week session.

    Transfers:
  • Salzburg Airport: EUR 200 (return)
  • Munich Airport: EUR 250 (return)
  • Zell am See Train Station: EUR 80 (return).
Days without class
In 2026 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2026, 06 Jan 2026, 26 Jan 2026, 21 Apr 2026, 01 May 2026, 29 May 2026, 09 Jun 2026, 19 Jun 2026, 15 Aug 2026, 01 Nov 2026, 08 Dec 2026, 25 Dec 2026, 26 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 German language level
Level (CEFR) LESSONS needed per level WEEKS needed
(20 lessons per week)
A1 Beginner A1 to A2 100 5
A2 Elementary A2 to B1 200 10
B1 Intermediate B1 to B2 225 11.25
B2 Higher Intermediate B2 to C1 250 12.5
C1 Advanced C1 to C2 275 13.75
C2 Proficiency
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.

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FAQ about Village Camps, Zell am See

What is the best price for a course at Village Camps, Zell am See?
“German courses at Village Camps start at 1731 € for German Language Camp course with 15 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.”
What is the number of students per class at Village Camps?
“Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Village Camps varies from 10 (German Language Camp) to 30 students (Adventure Camp - No Language Lessons)”
Which countries are students of Village Camps from?
“The highest Nationality percentage at Village Camps comes from France with a 15% representation, followed by students from England (10%) and Netherlands (10%).”

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Terms of Village Camps

First day of course
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at
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Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 90 days.
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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
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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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