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. A TYPICAL DAY: 07:30 wake up → 08:00 breakfast → 09:00 morning courses start → 10:25 break → 12:00 lunch → 13:15 prep for afternoon activities → 14:00 afternoon activities → 17:00 free time → 18:30 dinner → 19:30 evening activities → 21:30 bedtime MORNING COURSES: “CLASSIC” STUDENTS (AGES 8-12): Interactive French or English (Beginner to Advanced level), Art Explorer, Science and Engineering Investigator, Robotics and Coding, Switzerland Explorer, Sports Discovery, Manchester City Football School (5 full days of football training) “EAGLE” STUDENTS (AGES 13-16): Interactive French or English (Beginner to Advanced level), Photography and Web Design, International Entrepreneur, Leadership Challenge, Sports Discovery, Manchester City Football School (5 full days of football training) AFTERNOON 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, wakesurf, body board, surfing (older students), bridge swing, real fly (for older students), kayak, trampoline, design challenge. 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. DATES AND PRICES 2024 AGES 8-16 FOUR WEEK PROGRAMME (RESIDENTIAL) - CHF 12'800 22 June to 19 July THREE WEEK PROGRAMME (RESIDENTIAL) - CHF 10'100 22 June to 12 July; 06 July to 26 July TWO WEEK PROGRAMME (RESIDENTIAL) - CHF 7'200 22 June to 05 July; 06 July to 19 July; 13 July to 26 July ONE WEEK PROGRAMME (RESIDENTIAL) - CHF 3'700 22 June to 28 June; 06 July to 12 July; 20 July to 26 July NON RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMME (DAYTIME ONLY) - CHF 1'600 (per week, does not include pocket money) Students attend each day from 08:30 to 17:00 23 June to 28 June; 30 June to 05 July; 07 July to 12 July; 14 July to 19 July; 21 July to 26 July