ALPADIA Engelberg — summer school in Switzerland
- Engelberg, Switzerland
- Boarding school
- age from 10 to 17












Program description and what is included
- Full board accommodation
- 24-hour supervision
- Welcome pack
- Tuition (Standard program 20 lessons per week) and course material
- Assessment test
- Language certificate
- Student card
- Pocket money service
- Included package of activities & excursions
- Return transfer to/from Zurich airport
Description
Situated in the renovated 12th century Benedictine monastery in the centre of the village, our campus offers maximum comfort with spacious classrooms, modern single and twin bedrooms, a games area and plenty of space to socialise and relax. The course centre also features an indoor sports hall and outdoor sports facilities, including football fields, volleyball, basketball and tennis courts. This location offers students everything they could possibly need and more, to ensure an enjoyable and activity-rich summer camp language immersion experience in the Swiss Alps.
The campus is equipped with maximum comfort classrooms, a student lounge, a canteen and games room and plenty of areas for students to relax and socialise. There is an indoor sports hall and outdoor sports facilities such as football, volleyball, basketball and tennis courts. Additionally, ALPADIA Engelberg offers the children lessons in tennis, sailing, kayaking, bobsleigh and mountain biking, as well as art workshops. In the evening children will never get bored: games, discos, shows, barbecues and German films will be organized every day. At weekends the pupils will stay in Zurich or Zug.
Students are accommodated in single/twin rooms with shared bathroom facilities on campus. Meals are provided three times a day and a packed lunch is available during weekend excursions.
Why choose this school
- At a popular & beautiful mountain resort in a Swiss private school
- In a renovated 12th century Benedictine monastery
- Plenty of outdoor & indoor sports areas for students
- Great communal spaces for students to socialise
- Modern twin or single bedrooms with in-room sink and shared bathroom – one building has en-suite bathrooms
- Bright & spacious classrooms for dynamic learning
- Free WiFi in the residence common area
- Residence, dining and classrooms all under one roof
School infrastructure
- Modern refurbished twin or single bedrooms
- Sink, desk, wardrobe, chair & lamp in rooms
- Shared bathroom (4 showers) & 4 toilets on each floor
- 6-8 bedrooms per floor
- Common lounge & dining areas
- Bedsheets provided
- Free WiFi in a central communal area at the residence
Sport infrastructure
Generous sports grounds both indoor and outdoor, for a wealth of activities
Hobbies and clubs
- Creative Arts - 130 CHF per week
- Adrenalin - 220 CHF per week
- Tennis - 220 CHF per week
Recommended arrival cities
- Zurich
Nearest airports
- Zürich Airport - 30 minutes
Location
Engelberg, Switzerland
Sample program
1 day
Day. Registration
Evening. Welcome party
2 day
Day. Package activities
Evening. Sports tournament
3 day
Day. Package activities
Evening. Movie night
4 day
Day. Hiking excursion
Evening. BBQ
5 day
Day. Package activities
Evening. Free evening
6 day
Day. Package activities
Evening. Disco party
7 day
Day. Shopping excursion to Lucerne
Evening. Talent night
FAQ
How to book?
Write to us on Whatsapp or fill in the form and we will get back to you.
Cancellation policy
If canceled at least two weeks in advance, you will be refunded the amount paid except for:
- Travel Class services for booking 55 EUR;
- ticket refunds are made according to the airline's rules (unless otherwise requested, tickets are purchased by default at the most favorable, usually non-refundable fare).
If canceled less than two weeks before the start of the program, additionally will be taken:
- the first week of the Program at the School;
- additional services (medical insurance, meeting at the airport, additional excursions), if they have already been ordered.
¿Es necesario tener un nivel mínimo de inglés?
No, el primer día se realizará una prueba de nivel para ubicar al estudiante en la clase más adecuada, tomando en cuenta sus habilidades y conocimientos previos.
How is the transfer to school arranged?
1. Parents check in their child for the flight. Airlines usually allow independent flights from the age of 12. You can order an escort service for a minor (100-150 euros) so that an airport employee accompanies the child at the airport.
2. If you book a transfer, the child will be met at the airport by a school representative with a sign with the student's name.
Is the flight ticket included in the price?
Yes, flight tickets from Spain and Italy are included.
¿Cómo se garantiza la seguridad de los estudiantes?
Todos nuestros destinos, alojamientos y actividades están cuidadosamente seleccionados siguiendo protocolos estrictos de supervisión.
Durante toda la estancia, los estudiantes cuentan con la presencia constante de staff local y monitores, disponibles las 24 horas del día, los 7 días de la semana. Los chicos nunca están solos: están acompañados en clase, durante las comidas, en las actividades deportivas, las excursiones y también durante la noche en las residencias. Todo el personal está formado en primeros auxilios y tiene experiencia trabajando con adolescentes.
Las familias tienen total tranquilidad gracias a nuestro teléfono de emergencia 24/7.
Trabajamos únicamente con colegios y organizaciones con años de trayectoria comprobada. Tenemos procedimientos claros para cualquier tipo de emergencia médica o situación que pueda surgir.
Muchas familias nos eligen precisamente por la tranquilidad que les proporciona saber que sus hijos están seguros y bien cuidados en todo momento.
¿Qué contactos tenemos durante el viaje de nuestros hijos?
Durante toda la estancia tendrá los contactos principales:
- Nuestro número de emergencia 24/7
- El director del centro (se lo facilitamos antes de la salida)
- El monitor si viajan en grupo

