Teenager Program in Leysin, Switzerland (10 -18 years of age)

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Leysin

Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: Dates vary

Description: Our school campus is located in the heart of the village in a very modern building, which offers spectacular views over the Alps.

All facilities are within a few minutes walk and include: local shops, swimming pool, climbing wall, tennis and squash courts, fitness center, mountain chair lifts and many other amenities.

Students study in comfortable, bright classrooms with a view and the Center also has a recreation room, cinema, private disco, large dining hall for meals and sunny social rooms offer spectacular views over the Alps. The maximum capacity is 150 students and the program has been operating since 1995.

The staff live at the Center with the students and are present throughout the night to deal with any little problem that might arise. A qualified, camp medical doctor is on-call 24 hours a day.

School residence (shared rooms) with 3 meals daily.

The residence is located within the school building Center and offers comfortable shared accommodation in rooms with 2 or 3 beds. Each room has its own private bathroom. Students are assigned according to age and gender. The camp teachers reside on the same floor as the students and provide 24-hour supervision. A night supervisor is also present to ensure a quiet and safe atmosphere.

The students have full access to the Center facilities, including Internet access during free time.

Meals are served in the spacious campus dining room and dishes are traditional Swiss cuisine and international dishes are prepared for special events. The school offers a laundry service after the first two weeks for a very small fee and the bed linen is washed by the school, with no fee. A school telephone is available at the Center during restricted hours. Students can make calls home using international phone cards which are available for sale on-site.

Highlights: Leysin, situated at an altitude of 1263 m. in French-speaking Switzerland, is in the very heart of Europe and the jewel of the Alpes Vaudoises. This area enjoys exceptional sunshine hours (which have ensured its reputation as a tourist attraction since the late 19th century) an ideal place for out door all year round activities.

The village has succeeded in the combination between traditional charm and the vibrancy of a world-famous international and cosmopolitan winter/summer holiday center.

Whether an active sports enthusiast, or simply desiring peaceful relaxation on one of Leysin's famous sunny terraces, this charming resort is safe and friendly, ideal for teenagers learning abroad!

Cost in US$: Pricing varies.

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Switzerland Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work in Groups of Max. 14

Application Process Involves:

• Written Application