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Schwarzsee Bilingual Camp

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French Camp in Switzerland for teenagers

Come and improve your French Skills in our beautiful lakeside chalet! Taking place in the picturesque setting of Schwarzsee,our bilingual camp offers you the chance to improve your French skills and a proactive and immersive environment.
From the teachers to the kitchen and cleaning staff, everyone who works in this camp speaks French either natively or fluently, and all workshops and activities outside of the classroom take place only in French !

Outside of the classroom, you'll get to explore the mountains, swim in the lake, sing around the campfire and much, much more - all in French , of course!

The price includes: 15 hours of French or German lessons (in small groups of 6), 2 workshops, 3 excursions, an evening program, full-pension accommodation, registration fees, airport transfer from/to Geneva Airport.

Optional extras: intensive courses (2/3 additional afternoon classes - 100 or 150 CHF per week),

Arrival/Departure: Sunday/Sunday

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities

Class schedule

Course duration
1-4 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
20 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 45 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday
School holidays
25 Dec 2024

Class times

Morning session
09:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Morning session
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

Absolute beginner
Elementary
Pre-intermediate
Intermediate
High intermediate
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level.

Class size

Maximum 7 students

Student age

Age range 10 - 17 years old
Average 14 years old

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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School description

Come and improve your language skills in our beautiful mountain chalet!
Located at the edge of the country‘s Fribourg region, Schwarzsee is the gateway to the Alps. Stunning mountains and a quaint little village are centered around a small lake, creating one of the most picturesque landscapes that Switzerland has to offer.

Our camp is aimed at 10 to 17-year-olds and takes place on the Schwarzsee campus, just a short walk from the lake, where you can improve your English, French or German skills in a proactive environment that truly gives you a taste of the Swiss mountain life. Outside of the classroom, you‘ll get to explore the mountains, swim in the lake and roast marshmallows over an open fire underneath a starry sky - the likes of which we can guarantee you‘ve never seen before!

Year opened
2007
Number of classrooms
8

Facilities

  • Social Activities
  • Cultural Trips
  • TV Room
  • Wheelchair access
  • Eating Area
  • Free Internet
  • Wireless Internet
  • After-Class Seminars
  • Studying Area
  • Sports Activities

Teacher qualifications

Native French speakers
Over 50%
Teachers with French teaching certification
Over 50%
Teachers with college degrees
Over 50%

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at Schwarzsee Bilingual Camp varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 14. In the summer, the average age is 14.

Schwarzsee Bilingual Camp teaches students from all over the world, including:

Switzerland
50%
China
10%
Germany
10%
Italy
10%
Spain
10%
Russia
5%
USA
5%

School holidays

Open dates
Year round
School holidays
25 Dec 2024

School location

Located at the edge of Switzerland‘s Fribourg region, Schwarzsee is the gateway to the Alps and offers up some of the country‘s most breathtaking scenery. As well as providing the perfect environment for young people to develop their language skills, Schwarzsee also boasts a plethora of hiking trails, meaning that you can easily discover every corner of this beautiful mountainous region.

The village and stunning mountain range are centred around Die Schwarzee (German for The Black Lake), which is so-called because of the dark colour given to it by its high sulphur content - which makes it one of the healthiest places in Switzerland to bathe during the summer months, so don‘t be afraid to jump in!

In the daylight, Schwarzsee is an awe-inspiring sight, but it truly becomes special when the sun goes down: Due to its mountainous location, and lack of a nearby metropolis, Schwarzsee is home to one of the most crystal clear, star-studded skies that you‘re likely to find in the whole of continental Europe - a truly awe-inspiring sight that‘s not to be missed!

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Housing

Schwarzsee Bilingual Camp offers the following housing types:
student-residence

Schwarzsee campus: 4-person shared room, full board

Included
weekly
Age range: 10 - 17 years old
Address: Seestrasse 119, Schwarzsee, Fribourg 1716, Switzerland
Location: Schwarzsee Campus
Housing type: Student residence (on-campus)
Room type: 4-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (21 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, telephone, tV room, carpet, hardwood, heating, 24/7 supervision, garden, sports facilities, and other
Distance to school: 1 - 2 minutes by walk
Availability: 16 Jul 2023 - 13 Aug 2023, 07 Jul 2024 - 04 Aug 2024
Check-in: Sunday, after 04:00 PM
Check-out: Sunday, before 10:00 AM
Included
The Schwarzsee campus was completely renovated in 2016 and offers modern furnished rooms, a large living room and spacious classrooms.

Just next to the beautiful wooden architecture, a large sports complex invites you to let off some steam. In addition to an indoor gym, there are several beach volleyball, football, basketball courts, a climbing wall and a lawn for a variety of games and activities. You can also play table tennis, table football or billiards.

The pretty village of Schwarzsee is only a 10 minute walk from the campus. The lake is only 300m from the accommodation, so a jump in the cool, fresh water is not to be missed!

Schwarzsee campus: 2-person shared room, full board

NZ$ 408
weekly
Age range: 10 - 17 years old
Address: Seestrasse 119, Schwarzsee, Fribourg 1716, Switzerland
Location: Schwarzsee Campus
Housing type: Student residence (on-campus)
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (21 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, telephone, tV room, carpet, hardwood, heating, 24/7 supervision, garden, sports facilities, and other
Distance to school: 1 - 2 minutes by walk
Availability: 16 Jul 2023 - 13 Aug 2023, 07 Jul 2024 - 04 Aug 2024
Check-in: Sunday, after 04:00 PM
Check-out: Sunday, before 10:00 AM
NZ$ 408
The Schwarzsee campus was completely renovated in 2016 and offers modern furnished rooms, a large living room and spacious classrooms.

Just next to the beautiful wooden architecture, a large sports complex invites you to let off some steam. In addition to an indoor gym, there are several beach volleyball, football, basketball courts, a climbing wall and a lawn for a variety of games and activities. You can also play table tennis, table football or billiards.

The pretty village of Schwarzsee is only a 10 minute walk from the campus. The lake is only 300m from the accommodation, so a jump in the cool, fresh water is not to be missed!
visa

Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you.

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Schwarzsee based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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