Aiglon Summer School

The world is open to discovery. When students join the Aiglon Summer School, they are entering not just as learners but explorers. Our rich lessons combined with unique outdoor adventures ensure they leave confident, capable and ready for whatever’s next.

Our students and parents would agree that the Aiglon Summer School experience is a unique first step on a fascinating journey. Whether intended as a taster in consideration of applying to our full academic year, or just to obtain a new perspective in this beautiful part of the world, students aged 8-17 will find their experiences are ideal preparation for the challenges ahead, with enormous fun to be had too!
Students benefit from the same care and camaraderie that is evident in our house boarding system; nurtured by house parents who genuinely care for their students – no matter how short the stay, and bonding with fellow students while partaking in inter-house competitive activities. Students leave Aiglon with a sense of pride in being accepted as a member of their house.

Two Distinct Programmes

THE CLASSIC (AGES 8-12)

New opportunities to combine enriching education with expeditionary adventure awaits in the Classic summer programme. This is a chance to dive into untested waters with the assistance that students will be supported and encouraged.

THE EAGLE (AGES 13-16)

An ambitious, exciting journey supports the development of the young people who enter our Eagle summer programme. We help students prepare not just for our mountain expeditions, but to relish opportunities in the world beyond.

KICKOFF (AGES 10-16)
For aspiring football enthusiasts, our exclusive partnership with Manchester City Football School offers an unparalleled opportunity to refine their skills and learn from the best in the sport.

ADVENTURE (AGES 12-16)
A one-week course focused on hiking, rock climbing, and campcraft in the Swiss Alps, including a two-day climbing adventure. The course will teach essential survival skills and provide plenty of practical mountaineering tips

RIDE (AGES 12-16)
A one week course focusing on mountain biking in the Swiss Alps, including a night away on a 2 day mountain biking adventure. The course will teach bike skills, bike maintenance and downhill performance, whilst building student stamina.

A TYPICAL DAY:
07:30 wake up → 08:00 breakfast → 09:00 morning courses/specialised courses start → 10:25 break → 12:00 lunch → 13:15 prep for afternoon activities → 14:00 afternoon activities/specialised courses → 17:00 free time → 18:30 dinner → 19:30 evening activities → 21:30 bedtime

THE CLASSIC AND THE EAGLE PROGRAMMES:

Morning courses:

“CLASSIC” STUDENTS (AGES 8-12): Interactive French, Interactive English, Art Explorer, Science and Robotics Investigator, Switzerland Explorer, Sports Discovery

“EAGLE” STUDENTS (AGES 13-16): Interactive French, Interactive English, Photography and Art, International Entrepreneur, Leadership Challenge, Sports Discovery

Afternoon/Evening activities:

Students rotate through a varied activity plan within a group of students the same age. They are assigned a staff group leader that accompanies them to all activities which may include: art, camp craft, team games, drama, orienteering, hiking, swimming, bowling, climbing (indoor and outdoor), golf, mini-golf, cookery, ice skating, river rafting, canyoning (older students), tennis, stand up paddle boarding, wake surf, body board, surfing (older students), bridge swing, real fly (for older students), kayak, trampoline, bubble football, archery.

In the evenings, themed evenings, games and competitions are organised by our events team.

Trips & expeditions:

Students will take part in an overnight expedition, leaving campus for two days to explore our local Alpine environment. Non-residential students join the expedition, and are included in the overnight camping. For one week only students, please check with the Summer School Office if the week selected includes the expedition phase.

Students will have the chance to try an adventure activity such as rafting, canyoning or a climbing course, along with hiking and pitching a tent. Expedition is an opportunity to work as a team, then to relax around the campfire! Day excursions include visiting Lac Léman and many of the beautiful lakeside towns, visiting museums and discovering local traditional Swiss products.

THE SPECIALISED PROGRAMMES:

Kickoff programme:

A week of intense football training.

June 21-27: for students aged 10 to 13
June 28-July 4: students aged 13 to 16
July 5-11: for students aged 10 to 13
July 12-18: for students aged 13 to 16 July 19-25: for students aged 10 to 13

Adventure: For students with a good level of fitness who love the outdoors.

June 28-July 4: for students aged 12 to 16
July 12-18: for students aged 12 to 16
July 26 to August 01: for students aged 12 to 16

Ride: For students with prior mountain biking experience who are ready to take their skills to the next level.
June 28-July 4: for students aged 12 to 16
July 12-18: for students aged 12 to 16

DATES AND PRICES 2024 AGES 8-16

THREE WEEK PROGRAMME (RESIDENTIAL) – CHF 10,400
21 June to 11 July; 12 July to 01 August

TWO WEEK PROGRAMME (RESIDENTIAL) – CHF 7,400
21 June to 04 July; 05 July to 18 July; 19 July to 01 August

ONE WEEK PROGRAMME (RESIDENTIAL) – CHF 3,900 for all one week residential programmes
Classic (ages 8 to 12) and Eagle programmes (ages 13 to 16): 21 June to 27 June; 05 July to 11 July; 19 July to 25 July

Kickoff programme (ages 10 to 16):
21 June to 27 June; 28 June to 04 July; 05 July to 11 July; 12 to 18 July; 19 July to 25 July

Adventure (ages 12 to 16):
28 June to 04 July; 12 to 18 July; 26 July to 01 August

Ride (ages 12 to 16):
28 June to 04 July; 12 to 18 July

NON-RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMME (DAYTIME ONLY) – CHF 1,900.- (per week, does not include pocket money)
Students attend each day from 08:30 to 17:00
22 June to 27 June; 29 June to 04 July; 06 July to 11 July; 13 July to 18 July; 20 July to 25 July; 27 July to 01 August