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.

PROGRAMMES:

THE CLASSIC Ages 8-12

Aiglon’s Classic programme offers younger students a dynamic blend of academics, sports, and creativity. Courses like English, French, and science foster ∂dramhands-on learning, while outdoor activities promote teamwork and personal growth. This holistic experience encourages students to explore new interests in a supportive environment.

Students select their morning courses, and then participate in a range of afternoon and evening activities and an expedition.

THE EAGLE Ages 13 - 16
Aiglon's Eagle programme, designed for older students, provides more advanced academic and leadership challenges. With courses like entrepreneurship, photography, and leadership, it equips students with key life skills while still promoting fun and active engagement with sports and outdoor adventures.

Students select their morning courses, and then participate in a range of afternoon and evening activities and an expedition.

SPECIALIZED PROGRAMMES

KICKOFF Ages 10 -16

Our exclusive partnership with Manchester City Football School offers an unparalleled opportunity.

Training sessions follow a specialised curriculum – the City Play Model – providing players with insights into the team's playing philosophy and methodology. Interactive off-field workshops allow players to learn more about football education topics that help support player development and performance.

We recommend students join for one week of the dedicated football programme, Kickoff, followed by a second week and continue as a student in the Classic or Eagle programmes.

Packing Considerations: For Kickoff, please can we add students to bring football boots (ideally not new and already worn and suitable for artificial grass), shin pads, training/running shoes (for indoor activity).

The Summer School provides a Manchester City football kit as part of the course, and students can take this home. This includes 2 x t-shirts, shorts, socks, sports jumper and sports trousers. The students are expected to wear this each day for the football course, then their own casual clothes in the evening if they are residential students.

ADVENTURE Ages 8 - 16

A one-week course focusing on hiking, rock climbing and campcraft in the Swiss Alps, including a two-day hiking and climbing adventure. The course will teach survival skills with plenty of practical mountaineering tips. For students with a good level of fitness and love for the outdoors!

Time out on the mountain, hiking and developing skills such as map reading, and identifying flowers and animals. Learning to understand and grade hikes all lead to planning and embarking on a Swiss mountain expedition.

Packing Considerations: a rucksack, waterproof jacket, fleece or insulated down jacket, hiking trousers (x2), a pair of strong walking boots, walking socks, sleeping bag and mat, torch, sunglasses, water bottle, warm hat.

RIDE Ages 12 - 16

A one week course focusing on mountain biking in the Swiss Alps, including a night away on a two-day mountain biking adventure.

The course will teach bike skills, bike maintenance and downhill performance, whilst building student stamina. For students with prior mountain biking experience, ready to take their skills to the next level! Students will learn both how to get the most from their bike as well as explore and plan journeys through our local area.

Packing Requirements: Downhill mountain biking clothing and protection equipment. You are welcome to bring your own full-suspension bike, or use an Aiglon-provided bike.