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International Language Camps
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This camp is designed for the young ones who are leaving home for the first time. The counselors are specialized in looking after this age group and making sure they feel comfortable and confident.
For children 6 - 9 years old
With or without accommodations
1 to 5 weeks

Objectives and spirit

Live the language you learn
Experience a summer of discovery in a cosmopolitan atmosphere
Enjoy the incredible range of activities in the magnificent setting of Megève
Live in a community, share the camp values in the spirit of respect, and gain a greater understanding of yourself and others
Learn or improve your French or English, at your level and your rhythm
Try new challenges
Discover life in the Alps through excursions
Learn to be independent away from the family

During the Fun camp you will…

Follow an intensive academic program (in the morning):
Three one-hour lessons daily for the intensive acquisition or refinement of English or French, as a foreign language. We divide the campers into groups of no more than eight per class based on the level of language skills. We use a variety of resources in the classroom (theatre, role-playing, interactive whiteboards).

Take part in your favorite sports:
Swimming, ice skating, crazy golf, hiking with dogs, rafting, fishing, climbing, summer bobsleigh, adventure park in the trees, games, hiking in the low mountains, Artchery tag, trampoline, golf, lutte, ...
Optional one week program : tennis or golf lessons (see the Options in the menu on the right).

Discover new artistic and cutlural activities:
Theatre, arts & crafts, drawing, painting, dance, film-making, potery
Visit of a farm, animal park, organic lake, ...

WEEK-END ACTIVITIES
Discover a rich program of excursions.
Climb to the top of the ‘Mer de Glace’ (Sea of Ice) in Chamonix by funicular railway. The Mer de Glace is one of the most important sites in the valley of Chamonix. It is the largest glacier in France (7 km long and 200m deep). The funicular railway departs from Chamonix and makes its way up the sides of the Aiguilles de Chamonix to an altitude of 1913 m.
Visit Annecy and its lake: tour the historic town of Annecy and experience its beautiful canals and blue-green lake. Annecy is known as ‘The Venice of the Alps’!

DRAMA PRODUCTION AND END OF CAMP PROGRAM
The last day of camp is dedicated to the presentation of a big theatrical production, the culmination of the theatre and dance workshops. Parents are welcome to attend the show.
The last night is reserved for the disco, where the children can dance while enjoying their non-alcoholic beverages!
Camp timetable

During the week:
07.30 – 8.15 Breakfast
08.30 – 8.45 Leave for school
08.45 – 09.00 Assembly
09.00 – 09.55 1st period of language class
09.55 – 10.10 Break
10.10 – 11.05 2nd period of language class
11.05 – 12.00 3rd period of language class (theatre immersion)
12.15 – 13.00 Lunch
13.00 – 13.30 Quiet time
13.30 – 15.00 Creative activity
15.00 – 17.45 Sports or discovery activity
18.00 – Day Campers leave
18.00 – 19.00 Free time / Shower/ Options
19.15 – 19.45 Dinner
20.00 – 21.30 Evening activities, disco Friday night
21.30 – Bedtime

Weekend:
Saturday
morning: fun activities
afternoon: theatre production
Sunday
field trip.

Course topics

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

Class schedule

Course duration
1-5 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
15 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 60 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday

Class times

Morning session
09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Lunch
12:15 PM - 01:30 PM
Activity
01:30 PM - 06:00 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

All levels, beginner to advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level.

Class size

Average 5 students
Maximum 8 students

Student age

Age range 6 - 9 years old
Average 7 years old

Certificate

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

Our aim is to teach languages to children so they can progress and enrich their vocabulary while enjoying learning. During the morning, we offer English and French lessons based on the programs designed for the University of Cambridge and Alliance Française examinations.

All of our teachers are qualified and experienced in teaching young people; the teachers are all native speakers. Their motivation is behind the specific character of our program and guarantees its success.
We want our lessons to be lively and different from typical school lessons. The language classes are limited to a maximum of eight participants per class.
They are set up based on the level of the children, allowing greater participation and improvement.
We focus on conversation and gaining confidence.
Lessons are based on the direct method and require the active participation of the student. Teachers work exclusively in their native language.
During the summer camps, to use their linguistic knowledge, the campers produce a play assisted by the teachers and counselors. Each child can give their best performance by having fun.

In the afternoon, the activities:
Every day includes a complete and different program, guaranteeing fun! It’s in a friendly environment,
and in safety, that our enthusiastic and dedicated staff organizes the activities of the day.
ILC organizes sports and enjoyable activities outside or inside (in bad weather) using the large number of facilities in and around Megève.
Campers will participate in the life of Megève by presenting a show to the people of Megève at the
end of the week. This is a way to put into practice everything they have learned during their stay, and
also to display their artistic talents. Creative workshops such as video editing, scrapbooking,… are also
proposed.
At the end of the day, we get together for a special event: team games, evening activities, etc. This time
is also reserved for reading, dreaming or group discussions.
The aim of these activities is to have fun; but we also focus on providing a multilingual environment, because it is at such a time that campers from all over the world communicate together and share
emotions. Our programs are also aimed at developing the talents and the physical aptitudes of each participant. The activities are diverse and we promote individual adaptation while creating an overall positive effect on the group. The activities proposed are based on the age of the participants and adapted to their wishes. All service providers are qualified in their relevant activity.
Week-end excursions visit impressive sites such as the Mer de Glace (Chamonix Mont-Blanc) or the
wonderful Lake Annecy.

Year opened
1996
Number of classrooms
6

Accreditations

Facilities

  • Cultural Trips
  • Elevators
  • Free Internet
  • Sports Activities

Teacher qualifications

Native French speakers
All
Teachers with French teaching certification
All
Teachers with college degrees
All

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at International Language Camps varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 7. In the summer, the average age is 7.

teaches students from all over the world, including:

France
50%
USA
20%
Qatar
10%
Russia
10%
Australia
5%
Spain
5%

School holidays

does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

School holidays
None

School location

Our summer and winter camps are located in Megève, a French ski resort with an international reputation.
Megève is located in the heart of the Savoy Alps, close to Switzerland and Italy. Located in a preserved
mountain environment at 1113 meters, Megève is a safe and secure village with a delicate charm
far from the city life. Megève combines the charm and elegance of a winter and summer sports resort
with a real Savoy village, rich in its history and its people. In the summer, Megève invites you to enjoy walks,
mountain biking and horse riding, along with water and air sports.
Perfectly equipped with a sports infrastructure, Megève offers a wide choice of activities linked to the
mountains and comes to life in the summer with a large classical music festival and a jazz competition
which everyone can enjoy. There are wonderful nature walks and you can make all kinds of discoveries by
following paths, animal tracks, or the clouds.
The nearest international airport is Geneva, and access to Megève is easy at only 75 kilometers.

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reviews

Reviews

50% recommend

based on 2 reviews
5 stars
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"Very enjoyable"

Julia

Our two kids, a 13-year old boy and an 8-year old girl had a wonderful time in International Language Camps. Both were more than happy. We are a Russian family and it was really great because the kids had improved their French as a language. They had learned English in the lessons, they had a lot of different sports activities and of course the nice friendly atmosphere of pure Swiss alps Megev and nice people who organize all of it.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
4 Jul 2015 - 18 Jul 2015
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
Elodie, Admissions Manager at International Language Camps responded to this review.
19 February 2018

Thank you very much for your message, we hope to see your kids next summer in Megève!

"Was hoping for an intensive language immersion week, instead got an adventure camp where many languages from around the world were spoken."

Guy Karen

Teachers spoke mostly English to my children!

The camp focused more on activities instead of language learning.

The young teachers could not handle behavior issues appropriately, so it took most time away from learning.

Expectations were not set at beginning of the week with parents. A parent meeting would have been nice.

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Date of study
13 Jul 2015 - 17 Jul 2015
Would you recommend this school?
No
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Housing

International Language Camps offers the following housing types:
hotel

4-star hotel - 2-person shared room - Breakfast, lunch, and dinner - 2 students must book together

NZ$ 1,724
weekly
Age range: 6 - 17 years old
Address: 159 Rue Mgr Conseil, Megève, Haute-Savoie 74120, France
Location: HOTEL CHALET SAINT GEORGES
Housing type: 4-star hotel
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (21 meals per week)
Facilities: Private bathroom, laundry, telephone, tV room, carpet, 24/7 supervision, and garden
Availability: 04 Jul 2021 - 14 Aug 2021
Check-in: Sunday, after 05:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 04:00 PM
Restriction: 2 students must book together
NZ$ 1,724
At International Language Camps we consider the quality of the accommodations to be an essential condition for the well being of the participants, and therefore our programs are organized solely in top quality hotels.
Campers enjoy staying in either double rooms or suites (4 people) decorated in the Alpine style synonymous with calm, comfort and relaxation.
This 3* hotel invites you to enjoy its relaxing, laid-back ambience. A chalet that combines tradition and comfort, the charm of a cosy atmosphere.

We are the only camp organizers to propose accommodations of this quality.
We employ the following criteria for room allocation:
same sex,
same age group,
different native languages.
Safety and security are of top importance in our camps. The counselors' rooms are situated close to the children’s rooms, on the same floor.
We are very conscious of allowing the campers time to rest, depending on their needs. Bed time varies, therefore, depending on their age and the activities planned in the program.
To maintain an organization at a comfortable level, we deliberately limit capacity to 40 children per session. This allows us to create a multicultural dynamic and to look after the well being of each of our participants.

Meals

The children have their meals in a restaurant Our chef focuses on creating a balanced and delightful menu for our campers. We will provide special menus (vegetarian, gluten-free etc) with advanced notification.
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 Megève 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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