Summer School

Get ready to return to school after the summer break. With revision courses in the mornings and your own choice of different sports, tech and creative activities in the afternoons, along with evening entertainment and weekend excursions, we are convinced that the best way to get good results is to make sure that you also have time to enjoy yourself!

In the morning & afternoon: Academies

There are 4 daily periods of 45 minutes devoted to the Academy of your choice:

  • ENGLISH You have the option to combine English classes with French or Maths. Or, you can choose to devote all 4 periods to intensive English. Please note that Language Academies are not suitable for native speakers.
  • FRENCH You have the option to combine French classes with English or Maths. Or you can choose to devote all 4 periods to intensive French. Please note that Language Academies are not suitable for native speakers.
  • MATHS You have the option to combine Maths classes with English or French. Maths is taught in English only. 
  • THEATRE Daily specialist workshops with industry professionals culminating in an exciting performance for friends and family. Construct exciting characters, expand your voice, and discover how to use mask, movement and gesture to ignite your storytelling using TENSION, EMOTION, ATMOSPHERE and MEANING. Find out what goes on behind the scenes as we add lights, sound, set and costume! Students should have a good command of the English language (equivalent or similar to CEFR B1/IELTS 4.0-5.0/TOEFL 42-71).

 

From 13 years old:

  • NEW IN 2023 CREATIVE WRITING Examine, discuss and debate a range of literary works before taking to the page yourself to create a work of fiction or nonfiction of your own. With close analysis of different writers (including your favourites), discover what ingredients make for an excellent piece of writing and use these new skills to bring your characters and worlds to life.Students should have a good command of the English language (equivalent or similar to CEFR B2).
  • NEW IN 2023 DIGITAL CREATIVITY Give your creativity a digital boost with this introductory course into all things tech-enabled: shooting and editing photos, videos, and drone footage; creating digital illustrations; understanding the basics of 3D animation. Cover a wide range of software from Photoshop to Premiere Pro, After Effects, Procreate and Blender. Let your creativity fly! This Academy is limited to 12 students.
  • LEADERSHIP Hands-on workshops in self-defence, public speaking, non-verbal communication, physical expression & dance, critical thinking, as well as outdoor challenges and expeditions in nature to embark on your journey to personal success. Students should have a good command of the English language (equivalent or similar to CEFR B1/IELTS 4.0-5.0/TOEFL 42-71). This academy is limited to 30 students.
  • TECH Learn. Code. Create! Our tech wizards will guide you through three main modules: coding, robotics and 3-D design to create your own project and learn how to creatively use the latest technology. This academy is limited to 15 students.
Summer School Academies

In the afternoon: Sports, Tech & Creative Activities

Choose 5 from the following options: Archery, Badminton, Basketball, Beach volleyball , Cooking, Creative arts, Digital photography, Fitness training, Football, Golf (practice only), Horse riding, Indoor climbing, Nautical sports (Sailing, Stand-up-paddling), Pool Activities (Swimming and Water Games), Robotics, Self-defence, Singing, Sports Mix (Baseball, Frisbee, Uni-hockey...), Street dance, Table tennis, Tennis, Wake-boarding and wake-surfing, Water-skiing, Web design, Yoga.

In the evening: Entertainment

Every evening has something different in store! From inter-team competitions to discos, BBQs, movie nights, karaoke, s'mores around the fire, entertainment by buildings or a Swiss-themed dinner.

And at the weekends...

There are two periods for the Academy of your choice on Saturday morning.

For the rest of the weekend excursions and activities both on- and off-campus await! These range from adventures in the Alps, karting, laser tag, practising water sports at our nautical centre and more.

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

Summer School on the weekends

Daily Timetable

Summer School Timetable