CERAN Juniors Summer Academy, Champéry (Ages 12-17)
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Nestled in the canton of Valais, CERAN’s own Chalet de Champéry provides the setting for this intensive, five-star quality summer program. It offers children aged 12-17 the opportunity to make quick progress in learning English or French, while at the same time enjoying a fantastic selection of sports and recreational activities against a stunning mountain backdrop.
Champéry is a resort town in the heart of the Swiss Alps, 50 minutes from Lausanne and 1.25 hours from Geneva, where international flights arrive. The village is situated at 1050 m in the Chablais region at the foot of the Dents-du-Midi and the Dents Blanches, and is one of Switzerland’s oldest tourist destinations. The alpine location of the camp offers a wide range of mountain activities such as hiking, canyoning, tree climbing, and many others. Along the village street are numerous traditional chalets with their carved balconies and typical roofs, while visitors are delighted by the charming little shops, bars and restaurants. Champéry also houses a multifunctional sports center a with a wide range of sports and leisure facilities that cater to elite athletes, sports lovers and families alike. It also hosts the figure skating school of world-renowed skater and 2006 Olympic medalist Stéphane Lambiel.
CERAN Switzerland SUMMER Academy AT A GLANCE
- Location: Champery, Switzerland
- Age Range: 12-17
- Maximum number of students: 77
- Number of lessons per week: 21 hours
- Maximum number of students per class: 9
- Ratio of staff to students: 1 : 3
- Number of excursions per week: 2-3
School address: CERAN Juniors Switzerland, Rue du Village 63, 1874 Champéry
CERAN Juniors Switzerland Summer Academy
Why study on the CERAN Juniors Switzerland Summer academy?
- Exceptional destination with secure facilities
- CERAN locations are equipped with high-tech teaching tools
- Educational and fun activities and excursions
- French or English full immersion programs
- Small classes – no more than 9 students per class, with an average of 7
- Native-speaker instructors trained in the CERAN methodology
- International camps with an excellent mix of nationalities
- Students progress quickly (1 CEFR level in 2.5 weeks on average) and if not satisfied, they can come back for free
- Weekly topic combined class, activities and excursions to make the program more academic, interesting and fun
The facilities
CERAN juniors switzerland FaCILITIES AT A GLANCE
- Large, traditional Swiss chalet that is property of Chateauxform (CERAN’s parent company) and utilized year round
- 11 classrooms including a large auditorium with breathtaking views of the Dents du Midi mountain range
- All rooms equipped with high-tech, intuitive, ready-to-use equipment
- Free internet access
- Sauna and hammam
- Large terrace with views of the Swiss Alps
- Mutli-sports center with badminton, basketball, handball, indoor football, climbing wall, swimming pool and skating rink located 150m from chalet
More on the CERAN juniors switzerland Facilities and Services
Student Welfare
CERAN provides various types of support to students, including medical assistance. A team of qualified doctors and nurses are located close to the campus.
CERAN’s staff is present 24/7 to ensure the safety and well-being of the students. The staff members are highly trained and experienced in handling all types of situations that students may require assistance.
Airport Transfers
For an additional cost, group transfers are available to and from Geneva for arrival and departure at a designated time. Arrival is on Sunday and departure is on Saturday at 9 a.m. Individual transfers are also available.
The courses
COURSE CONTENT AND SAMPLE TIMETABLES
French or English Language Course
Thanks to well-balanced programmes which combine teaching and leisure, the CERAN Switzerland Juniors Academy offers language immersion courses in groups of 7 to 9 students. The lessons and activities are organised by language level and age group.
CERAN Academy students all benefit from 28 group lessons of 45 minutes each per week, which include speaking, reading and comprehension lessons in the morning. The afternoon is dedicated to writing lessons and projects in which the language is put into practice. Vocabulary and grammar are taught through the practice of everyday situations such as introducing one’s self, giving an opinion on current affairs or the study of different themes which lead to multimedia presentations, exhibitions of paintings, photographs or videos.
Up to 8 extra individuals lessons can also be included each day for students who wish to address a particular difficulty or knowledge gap or for those wishing to prepare for a school exam or international tests such as Cambridge, TOEFL, DALF, etc.
Upon arrival, students will receive a Welcome Pack containing course materials. For students who have booked one-to-one tuition, the center recommends bringing with them any assigned homework or reading.
Sample Timetable
Residential Accommodation
The Chalet de Champéry is in a prime location in the center of Champéry, an authentic Swiss alpine village. Its traditional architecture, made entirely of wood, offers a warm atmosphere as soon as students walk through the front door. The Chalet has 77 cozy guest rooms, including single and twin rooms with en-suite bathrooms.
Meals
Full board is included in the price of the program. The centre offers fine cuisine that is suitable for an international clientele and can cater for any special dietary requirements on request.
Laundry
Bed linen is supplied by the centre. A free laundry service is provided every Monday.
Insurance
Insurance covering medical and travel assistance, personal liability and trip cancellation is not included in the price of the program. Marshall Language Services has a policy available through Guard.Me that covers these elements, as well as an additional policy through CareMed that covers cancellation under a wider range of circumstances, including the need to repeat school exams. A summary of these policies may be downloaded below.
Dates and Fees
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ceran juniors belgium
CERAN also offers a similar, high quality program for Juniors and Young Adults aged 9-25 in Belgium, at its year round Chateaux near Spa, and in its summer location in Ferrieres. In Belgium, campers can study French, English, German or Dutch with additional lessons taught by professionals in golf, tennis, and horseback riding.
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