Frequently Asked Questions by Parents

Rosey World is a commonwealth of the finest Swiss schools: Le Rosey, Le Régent International School and JFK International School. These three highly reputable and independent Swiss boarding schools share the same vision of education in a multi-cultural environment. All camps are organised and led by these schools.

All our camps have a fixed duration and to ensure the well-being of the children in an organised community, we do not accept late arrivals or early departures. All students are expected to complete the full programme.

Since Le Rosey’s foundation in 1880, students have lived at the school.

We like our camps to be the same way because we’re firm believers that the shared experiences of the boarding life are an irreplaceable and essential part of the Rosey experience.

Our sister school JFK International School has from its very inception created a community of boarders and non-boarders. To reflect this spirit, day camps are on offer at Swiss Outdoor Camp in Saanen.

We advise you to contact our sister school JFK in Saanen, Swiss Outdoor Camp where children from the age of 6 are welcome.

With the varied offer of programmes we organise, we’re sure you will find a camp where you can enjoy your time with other students your age.

For that reason, we will not be able to accept you to the chosen programme if you do not fall between the specified age range.

Le Rosey Camps does not organise winter camps, we only offer summer camps in June, July and August.

Our sister schools Le Régent and JFK International School do offer Winter Term options, in case you’re looking for a valuable academic winter experience.

In Rolle, 30km from Geneva city, Le Rosey’s main campus is situated within landscaped grounds covering 30 hectares. Camp “Le Classique” camps take place here in July and August.

The Schönried campus in the picturesque region of Gstaad hosts summer camp participants during camp “My Mountain Adventure” and “My Family” in large Swiss chalets set in some of the most beautiful landscapes in Switzerland.

During the “Excellence” camp, a small group of motivated and adventurous teenagers will embark on a 2-week journey through the Swiss Alps and aboard a sailing boat in the region of Svalbard.

Nestled between the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro and the Chyulu Hills, we have built a splendid African campus Chyulu Wilderness Camp.

Enrolment for our Summer programmes is available from November onwards. Places are limited and inquiries by telephone or in writing do not guarantee a reservation. We therefore advise you to submit your application at your earliest convenience. If you have any questions before deciding to apply, feel free to give us a call or to send us an email!

To ensure a balanced representation of age groups and nationalities among the children attending our summer camps, we will review all applications received during the first month of enrolment. You can expect to hear back from us within a month after submitting your application.

Please have a look at the page “Admission Procedure” for all details.

We accept payment by bank transfer or American Express (no Visa, Mastercard, etc.).

Our invoices are issued only in Swiss Francs (CHF). If you wish to make a payment in Euros or Dollars, your bank should do the conversion according to the exchange rate of the day.

The deposit of CHF 1,000 is non-refundable and non-transferable.

For payment schedules, cancellation and reimbursement, and general conditions please click here.

We have a separate Admissions Department and enrolment platform for the boarding school. You can find out more about the school’s application process here.

The chosen Morning Academy cannot be changed after registration. However, in Rolle, at “Le Classique” camps you are welcome to change any of the afternoon activities before the camp starts through your parent portal. Once camp has started and students have confirmed their choices they are expected to stay with those activities for the duration of the camp.

If a child isn’t enjoying one of their afternoon activities, they can always discuss it with the head of activities who will try to make the necessary changes.

At “My Mountain Adventure” and “My Family” children are not required to select afternoon activities at the time of applying, and instead participate in a collective programme.

At “Chyulu Wilderness Camp” and “The Excellence” students follow the set programme.

Our Language Academies are not suitable for native speakers of the same language; so if your child is a native English or French speaker – or bilingual in English and French – it’s best they choose a different Academy.

Students are divided by level according to the placement test done after arriving at the camp. We have 4 different levels from Complete beginner (no knowledge of the language) to Advanced (3+ years of language practice). The average of students per class is 12.

We pack a lot of lessons and activities into our programmes – and we also want the students to have some breaks during the day – so there is no time left to organise private lessons.

While students will have some 20-to-30-minute breaks during the day, we prefer they can use this time to socialise and to recharge. We therefore ask that any summer homework be completed before or after the camp, as students will not be able to miss scheduled activities in order to complete school work on their own.

Children will not have time to practice a musical instrument during camp.

Children who complete the full programme receive a written report with feedback from their teachers a few weeks after the camp ends.

Due to the short duration of the camps, it is not possible to offer extensive learning support. All students are expected to have a certain level of independence. If you have any specific concerns, please contact the Admissions Office before submitting your application.

Switzerland is part of Schengen States. Please read carefully the following link to determine if your child needs a visa to enter Switzerland: link of Swiss State Secretariat for Migration SEM.

If you require a formal invitation letter to obtain a tourist visa to enter Switzerland, please send an email, including a copy of your child’s passport, to our admissions office. The letter will be sent to you as soon as the payment for the camp has been received in full. Please make sure to request a multiple-entry Schengen visa. Please note that depending on the country, the process for obtaining a visa may take several weeks.

Parents are solely responsible for ensuring their children have the required visa and passport validity in order to participate in the camp in full.

Parents and children will be welcomed on our campus between 9am and 4pm for the registration process. Please note that parents are not allowed in the residential buildings.

During welcome day, parents will meet with the various Heads of the camp. Time will be given to each family to ensure any questions are answered and all information has been provided.

After having met their head of building and settled into their room, each child will participate in the planned games and activities, the first opportunity to meet new friends!

At the end of camp, children traveling alone are accompanied to Geneva airport on time for their return flights on the official departure dates and during specific time frames. This service is included in the camp fees. Outside these dates and time frames, parents are responsible for organising the transfers.

Le Rosey Camps does not organise transportation from/to Zürich Airport nor from/to a train station.

Any request for UM service must be reserved, confirmed and paid to the airline prior to the start of the camp.

No plane reservation, flight changes or visa applications can be made by Le Rosey Camps.

Teachers live on the floor with the students, ensuring everyone’s well-being and safety. They make sure students get up in the morning and get ready for their day. During mealtimes, each student is assigned a table which is also shared with the camp teachers.

With the exception of the youngest children, boys and girls sleep in separate buildings. However, lessons and activities are mixed.

In Rolle, students are split into Juniors (until age 12) and Seniors (13 onwards). The main difference is an earlier bedtime and the possibility of doing different activities over the weekend as well as living in different buildings.

Some of the youngest boys and girls may be in a co-ed building on our main campus in the boys’ side, where one floor is for boys and one floor is for girls.

The ratio between teachers and students is 1:4.

All our rooms are recently-built, or renovated, spacious double rooms with an ensuite bathroom. Single or triple rooms are not available.

A mini-safe is provided per student. All bedding and towels are provided.

There is no air conditioning in the rooms, but in case of a heatwave fans are available.

Yes, as long as both students are the same age and gender, and both families have submitted the same request.

If no special request is made, we will assign roommates so that each room is occupied by 2 different nationalities/cultures to make sure an intercultural exchange can happen.

Room attribution takes place right before camp starts, and therefore we are unable to introduce you to your child’s future roommate’s family in advance.

Children may be invited for the weekend by their parents, or by a guardian approved by the parents, during specific timeframes, from Saturday until Sunday before dinner. Visits on campus during the week, however, are not allowed.

On Saturday morning, there will be two periods of the Academy chosen.

For the rest of the weekend, excursions and activities both on- and off-campus await! Depending on the camp, these range from adventures in the Alps, karting, laser tag, discos, water sports, etc.

For those children whose parents are visiting for the weekend, you may leave campus after Saturday morning lessons and return on Sunday before dinner if you have sent the weekend leave invitation before Friday midday.

Every evening has something different in store! From inter-team competitions to discos, karaoke, movie nights, BBQs or a show.

Both English and French are used daily.

Absolutely! We know how important birthdays are, and especially so if it’s the first time the children are celebrating it away from home.

We’ll organise cake, balloons and sing happy birthday in the dining room.

Please contact the Camp Direction if you’d like to leave a gift to be given to your child on their special day.

When your child’s place at the camp has been confirmed, we will send you our recommended packing list by email. There is no uniform during the camp.

Dirty laundry is collected from the rooms, washed, ironed and returned to the rooms throughout the camp.

Our staff with label your child’s laundry on the day of your arrival.

The suggested amount of pocket money is included in the invoice sent to you. Children will be able to withdraw small sums of pocket money, 2 or 3 times per week, from the person in charge. This pocket money will be primarily used to buy some snacks. However, there is no credit card payment system on campus.

Any remaining balance of pocket money is given to the child upon departure.

Internationally-inspired meals are served buffet-style. Meals are prepared by our own chefs who pay meticulous attention to quality, presentation and flavour to produce healthy, balanced menus. During mealtimes, each student is assigned a table which is also shared with the camp teachers. Attendance at all meals is compulsory.

Any food allergies should be clearly indicated in the health questionnaire. Meals on the menu containing pork will be indicated. Vegetarian menus are also offered.

Unfortunately, we are unable to provide Kosher, Halal or vegan meals.

Parents who wish to find accommodation close to our campus when they leave/pick up their children will find plenty of quality hotels in Geneva and Gstaad.

Mobile phones are allowed, but their use is restricted to the student’s room and to specific times during the day: before breakfast, after lunch and before dinner, strictly following the rules given by the Camp Director. The rest of the day phones must remain in the student’s room.

Children are required to hand in their phones to the teacher on duty for the night.

Repeated abuse of our phone policy will result in confiscation of the device.

Wi-Fi is available during the camp, strictly following the rules given by the Camp Director.

We want to limit technological distractions throughout the camp, which is why tablets, laptops and video games are not allowed.

Anything that can connect to the internet is treated as a phone. As most smart watches can connect to the internet, we recommend bringing a simple digital or analogue watch instead. Connected glasses are not allowed.

Insurance of emergency expenses in case of accident and illness is included in the price of the camp.

This is a travel insurance and assistance solution providing cover in the event of a medical emergency resulting from illness or accident. If the child’s health/accident insurance in his/her country of residence does not cover the costs abroad or if the child does not have health/accident insurance, our insurance is activated to cover the costs in Switzerland during the camp. In all cases, our provider will contact the child’s health insurance, if it exists.

Parents are requested to provide a health questionnaire for their child before the start of camp.

Healthcare professionals are available 24/7 on campus. They are qualified to give first aid and deal with minor ailments. They are in regular contact with local doctors and ensure that the children take their medication. Any prescribed medication is kept and administered by the nurse; self-medication is not allowed.

Our staff are vigilant regarding to the school rules on the personal hygiene of each child such as taking a shower daily, brushing teeth and wearing appropriate clothing.