Alpadia Engelberg

About

Located just 45 minutes from the bustling tourist town of Lucerne, Engelberg is one of the most popular mountain resorts in central Switzerland. The lush forest and impressive mountain peaks provide an ideal location for hiking, mountain biking and other outdoor adventures. With a summertime bobsled run, a cheese-making monastery, a rope park and more, there’s plenty to do at Alpadia Engelberg.

  • Summer school is located in the centre of Engelberg in Switzerland, in a beautifully renovated 12th century Benedictine monastery
  • The choice of German or English summer language courses
  • Modern facilities with single and twin bedrooms, spacious classrooms, games areas and excellent indoor and outdoor sports facilities, including tennis courts
  • Varied activity programme including trips to Zurich, Lucerne, Lido or Bern

Course package

  • Standard 20 (20 lessons, 15 hours per week)
  • Intensive 25 (25 lessons, 18.45 hours per week)

Lesson length
45 minutes

The lessons and course structure
Your German or English language course will follow a curriculum specifically designed for young learners delivered by experienced teachers in a welcoming environment.

Speaking and listening skills
Reading, writing, vocabulary and grammar
Collaborative projects encouraging creativity, time management and leadership skills

Accommodation
Residence

Meal plan
All meals are included and we can cater for a range of dietary needs including vegetarian, vegan and no pork

Activities & excursions

Afternoon and evening activities at the school or in the local area
Excursions to nearby landmarks and tourist attractions

Shared transfers (one-way fare)
FREE – Engelberg train station
CHF 160 – Airport Zurich ZRH

Application fee: 125 CHF

Premium additional courses: Adrenalin / Tennis: 230 CHF per week, Amusement Park: 150 CHF per week.


Main Focus
  • English
  • German
Secondary Focus
  • Adrenalin
  • Tennis
  • Creative Arts
Activities
  • Badminton
  • Basketball
  • Evening Activities
  • Excursions
  • Football
  • Mini-Golf
  • Sightseeing
  • Singing
  • Swimming
  • Table Tennis
  • Uni-Hockey
  • Volleyba
Languages
  • English
  • German
Age Range
10-17
Duration
  • 1 week
  • 2 weeks
  • 3 weeks
  • 4 weeks
  • 5 weeks
Starting Dates
29 June, 6 July, 13 July, 20 July, 27 July 2025
Price
  • 1 week: 1'695 CHF (20 lessons per week)
  • 2 weeks: 3'120 CHF (20 lessons per week)
  • 3 weeks: 4'680 CHF (20 lessons per week)
  • 4 weeks: 6'240 CHF (20 lessons per week)
Additional Information
  • Boarding: Yes
  • Meals: included
  • Airport transfer: not included
  • Insurance: not included
  • Laundry: not included

Facts & Figures

15
Participants per class
150
Participants per week
30
Nationalities
Switzerland, Ukraine, China, France, Italy, Spain
Top Nationalities
1 to 15
Ratio staff per participant
50/50
Ratio boys girls
1, 2
Participants per room


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