Les Elfes International Verbier Winter camp for children
Description of Les Elfes International Verbier Winter camp for children
Winter camp Les Elfes International Verbier is a winter camp for children and teenagers in one of the most beautiful areas of the Swiss Alps. The winter camp for international students Les Elfes is located in Verbier. This resort is among the most popular in Europe. Opportunities for active winter holidays in Verbier is more than enough. Here tourists will enjoy 450 kilometers of ski slopes on the slopes of the mountains.
Many people choose Verbier for winter holidays. The resort is known for its sunny, mild climate, there isn't practically bad weather. Verbier has a developed infrastructure. There are excellent conditions for resting foreign students and adults.
The school in the resort of Verbier attracts by a convenient location. The campus is in the center of the resort. Up to the Italian and French borders from here, it takes not more than 30 minutes walking. To Geneva from the city is about 2 hours drive, to Zurich - less than an hour. The location of the resort, where winter language camp is locating, practically does not limit the choice of the excursion program.
Winter camp Les Elfes offers foreign students several winter sessions. Duration of studying varies from 1 to 2 weeks. The camp for international students is open for 8 - 18 years. An addition to the language lessons here is the winter activity. Skiing, snowboarding, flat skiing and much more are offered to beginners and experienced junior athletes.
Camp educational process includes also an extensive cultural program. During the winter sessions in camps in Switzerland , foreign students can take part in many local events. Children and teenagers are given the opportunity to celebrate the Catholic and Orthodox Christmas, the New Year in the European and Chinese calendar, the carnival (akin to the Brazilian, takes place on January 28), the completion of the Freeride World Tour (the final takes place in Verbier), Easter. A bright holiday will be the closing of the ski season at the Swiss resort. At each event, the guests are waiting for a lot of surprises, impressions, positive emotions, prizes, gifts, pleasant surprises, memorable fireworks.
Language programs are offered in two levels of intensity: standard (8 hours per week), intensive (15 hours per week). The emphasis in both cases is on the development of oral speech, understanding of a foreign language, speaking skills.
A bit of history
- The camp Les Elfes International Verbier has been functioning since 1987. The resort of Verbier, known throughout the world, has become the main base of Les Elfes
- There was built its own campus with 140 beds and sports playgrounds in 1995.
- Five years later, in 2000, the school opened a new campus in Crans-Montana with 50 beds. Also Les Elfes purchased a new camp in La Tzoumaz (ski resort of La Tzuma), also known as North Verbier with a new building with a capacity of 60 students at the boarding house.
Taking into account all the above camps, the school has a total capacity of 250 beds for international students during each season (spring, summer and winter).
5000 students per year
In 1987, the school welcomed 500 students a year, and is now pleased to receive more than 5,000 foreign students from more than 50 countries per year, as well as around 200 international schools that participate in one of the many programs offered by Les Elfes.
The head office is located in Verbier outside the main campus, there are a total of 100 employees working in various fields, especially in the summer.
What is the protocol for medical emergencies, and are there medical professionals on-site?
We have a designated medical team and facilities to handle emergencies. All staff members are trained in basic first aid, and we have protocols in place for contacting medical professionals and parents in case of an emergency.
Programs and prices, tuition fees in Les Elfes International Verbier Winter camp for children
Standard English Program
Short Information about a standard conversational course for those wishing to learn the language for communication in everyday situations.
The program includes 8 hours of foreign language per week. Lessons are held in the morning. Before and after the students can attend sports classes. On them, children and teenagers practice their conversational skills in the process of mastering a new sport or honing the skills of skiing, snowboarding. Foreign language lessons take the form of interactive. The attention of students is offered by game modules, discussions, activities, thematic meetings and many other things.
The age of students: 8 to 18.
Start dates: December-April.
Requirements for enrollment: any level of foreign language proficiency.
Educational result: improvement of language skills, development of communicative abilities.
The size of the class: 7 students.
The length of the lesson: 45 minutes.
The cost of the program includes study, meals, accommodation, sport, excursions.
Intensive course English
Short information about the course for those who want to spend more time studying foreign languages, to combine their studies with winter holidays in the Alps. Studying takes 15 hours a week.
The combined course includes academic, sports, entertainment modules. The first two are alternate. Foreign language lessons can take place in the morning and in the afternoon. The same goes for sports. At the lessons, students develop oral speech, practice reading, listening, discussing a given topic in a mini-group.
Student age: 8 to 18 years old.
Start dates: December-April.
Enrollment requirements: any level of language knowledge.
Educational result: pronunciation correction, speech development, vocabulary replenishment, language barrier overcoming.
The size of the class: 7 students.
Duration of the lesson: 45 minutes.
The cost of the program includes studies, meals, lodging, sports, excursions.
The standard French program
Short information about a standard conversational course for those wishing to learn the language for communication in everyday situations.
The program includes 8 hours of foreign language per week. Lessons are held in the morning. Before and after the students can attend sports classes. On them, children and teenagers practice their conversational skills in the process of mastering a new sport or honing the skills of skiing, snowboarding. Foreign language lessons take the form of interactive. The attention of students is offered by game modules, discussions, exercises, thematic meetings and many other things.
- The student ages: 8 to 18 years old.
- Start dates: December-April.
- Requirements for enrollment: any level of foreign language proficiency.
- Learning outcomes: improvement of language skills, development of communicative abilities.
- Class size: 7 students.
- Duration of the lesson: 45 minutes.
Intensive French course
Short information about the course for those who want to spend more time studying foreign languages, to combine their studies with winter holidays in the Alps. Studying takes 15 hours a week.
The combined course includes academic, sports, entertainment modules. The first two are alternate. Foreign language lessons can take place in the morning and in the afternoon. The same goes for sports. At the lessons, students develop oral speech, practice reading, listening, discussing a given topic in a mini-group.
- Student age: 8 - 18 years.
- Start dates: December-April.
- Admission requirements : any level of language training.
- Learning result: pronunciation correction, the development of speech, the replenishment of vocabulary, overcoming the language barrier.
- Class size: 7 students.
- The length of the lesson: 45 minutes.
The standard German program
Short information about a standard conversational course for those wishing to learn the language for communication in everyday situations.
The program includes 8 hours of foreign language per week. Lessons are held in the morning. Before and after the students can attend sports classes. On them, children and teenagers work out their conversational skills in the process of mastering a new sport or honing the skills of skiing, snowboarding. Foreign language lessons take the form of interactive. The attention of students is offered by game modules, discussions, activities, thematic meetings and many other things.
- The student age: 8 to 18 years old.
- Start dates: December-April.
- Requirements for enrollment: any level of foreign language proficiency.
- Learning outcomes: improvement of language skills, development of communicative abilities.
- Class size: 7 students.
- Duration of the lesson: 45 minutes.
Intensive German course
Short information about the course for those who want to spend more time studying foreign languages, to combine their studies with winter holidays in the Alps. Studying takes 15 hours per week
The combined course includes academic, sports, entertainment modules. The first two are alternate. Foreign language lessons can take place in the morning and in the afternoon. The same goes for sports. At the lessons, students develop oral speech, practice reading, listening, discussing a given topic in a mini-group.
- Student age: 8 to 18 years old
- Start dates: December-April.
- Admission requirements: any level of language proficiency.
- Educational result: pronunciation correction, speech development , Replenishment of vocabulary, overcoming the language barrier.
- Class size: 7 students.
- The length of the lesson: 45 minutes.
The standard Spanish program
Short information about a standard conversational course for those wishing to learn the language for communication in everyday situations.
The program includes 8 hours of foreign language per week. Lessons are held in the morning. Before and after the students can attend sports classes. On them, children and teenagers work out their conversational skills in the process of mastering a new sport or honing the skills of skiing, snowboarding. Foreign language lessons take the form of interactive. The attention of students is offered by game modules, discussions, activities, thematic meetings and many other things.
- The student age: 8 to 18 years old.
- Start dates: December-April.
- Requirements for enrollment: any level of foreign language proficiency.
- Learning outcomes: improvement of language skills, development of communicative abilities.
- Class size: 7 students.
- Duration of the lesson: 45 minutes.
Intensive Spanish course
Short information about the course for those who want to spend more time studying foreign languages, to combine their studies with winter holidays in the Alps. Studying takes 15 hours a week.
The combined course includes academic, sports, entertainment modules. The first two are alternate. Foreign language lessons can take place in the morning and in the afternoon. The same goes for sports. At the lessons, students develop oral speech, practice reading, listening, discussing a given topic in a mini-group.
- Student age: 8 to 18 years old
- Start dates: December-April.
- Admission requirements: any level of language proficiency.
- Educational result: pronunciation correction, speech development, replenishment of vocabulary, overcoming the language barrier.
- Class size: 7 students.
- The length of the lesson: 45 minutes.
Accommodation, meals, prices
Winter Camp Les Elfes offers full board accommodation. The residences are in the center of Verbier resort. Boys and girls live separately. Students live in triple rooms. Facilities are designed for several apartments.
In general, in the residence also there is a dining room, a kitchen, a recreation room, a cozy living room, a games room, a computer center.
Meals are organized on full board (all days of the week)
Subjects and sports
Activities Les Elfes International Verbier Winter camp for children
Extracurricular program is primarily winter sports. In the resort the whole season is snowy. The school offers winter sports training in an intercultural environment. Students of all ages are offered 3 - 6 hours of sports every day, except Sundays. The most popular in the camp are snowboarding and ski lessons. Also, foreign students can learn how to drive a sleigh on downhill slopes, skate.
Sports programs are divided into levels. Beginners ride on special gentle slopes. Classes are held in mini-groups under the guidance of an instructor. Training takes about a week. At the end of the course beginners can confidently stand on skis or snowboard, ride on the main trails of the Verbier zone.
Snowboarders and skiers of the middle level are also offered a specialized program. For them, there are briefings, demo lessons. Blue and red descents are available in the Verbier zone for mid-level athletes. At the end of the course skiers are allowed to ski on the black slopes.
A dynamic recreation awaits the athletes of the advanced level. For them the most difficult trails of the skiing area are open. In classes with an instructor, athletes can learn new elements, for example, threading techniques or dynamic short turns.
The excursion part of the program in Verbier includes many directions and routes. For international students, one excursion is provided for a full day a week and a few for half a day. Guests of Switzerland can visit a chocolate factory and a cheese factory, churches, museums, see the splendor of winter Geneva, get to know more closely with Zurich.
You will not be bored on campus either. For foreign students are organized evening entertainment. Their format can be different, from a barbecue to a theatrical show.
The daily routine
In the Winter camp Les Elfes the program is flexible. Language lessons are combined with sports training and cognitive activities.
Advantages
- Winter camp Les Elfes International Verbier has a convenient location in the heart of the Swiss Alps.
- The Winter Camp accepts international students from all over the world for studying. Every season, it is attended by representatives of more than 50 nationalities.
- Intercultural environment and special atmosphere allow children and adolescents not only to improve their language skills, but also to acquire important social skills.
- Language, sport, and creativity studying is conducted under the guidance of experienced teachers, trainers, and instructors.
- The educational process in the winter camp in Verbier is technologically advanced. Effective technical means of teaching are actively used in classes and electives.
- Excellent conditions are created for study and rest. On campus, international students do not have to be bored. Organized activities and excursions supplement the main program, making it as interesting as possible.
- The camp is universal. It is aimed at children and adolescents with any level of basic language, sports training. All programs are offered in several variations: for beginners, intermediate and advanced students.
Facilities and equipment at Les Elfes International Verbier Winter camp for children
The winter camp in Verbier has advanced academic, technical, material resources. Education in the school is held in modern classrooms. Each of them is equipped with interactive technology. Wireless Internet is available on campus. In the educational building there is a computer classroom and a library. Several workshops and a music class were opened for creative pursuits.
The camp also has its own cinema. There is also a disco in the camp.
Sports infrastructure is represented by internal objects, equipment and inventory, there are playgrounds and fields (for badminton, golf, football, basketball, volleyball), walls for climbing skills, trampoline. On the campus there is also a center for the rental of sports equipment. Here you can take skis, snowboard, shoes, special clothes.
Sports program
Short information: the program is part of every language course. The students choose the sports direction at their own discretion.
About the course. The sports program is extremely diverse. It includes:
Skiing. Skating is offered on the routes at an altitude of 1500-3300 m in 4 valleys. On the day, students attend 6 classes: 3 in the morning and 3 in the afternoon.
Snowboard. Skating is almost without rules and restrictions. Training is conducted by experienced instructors. On the day, 6 lessons are offered, divided into two equal blocks.
Karting on the ice - driving along the ice path in a specially designated place for this. Classes are coundected with an instructor for 6 hours a day. Students of intermediate level of preparation and advanced carters can take part in amateur competitions.
Ice climbing. The direction is available for older students. On the route, the work of the group is supervised by experienced instructors.
Other areas. On campus of winter camp a wide range of all-season sports is offered: swimming, squash, hockey, figure skating, curling and others.
Students age 8 to 18 years.
Start dates: December-April.
Requirements for admission: sports training at beginner to advanced level.
The result of the training: physical development, acquisition of new skills, experience, familiarity with the sport of interest.
Class size: classes are held in small groups.
Lesson duration: 1 hour.
Admission dates and extra charges
Additional fees:
- studying +7 hours per week (total 15 hours per week) - 105 Franks per week
- registration fees - 200 Franks per student
- transfers (Geneva airport) - 170 Franks in both directions
- accident insurance - 120 Franks per week
- rental of ski equipment 150 Franks per week
- rent of ski clothes - 108 Francs per week
- rent of a helmet - 15 Francs per week
- pictures of souvenirs - 20 Franks
- laundry services - 55 Franks on the week
Extras:
- Registration fee (for a programme/course) 150 CHF
- Transfer (return) 170 CHF
- Medical insurance 120 CHF
- Other 60 CHF
Literature and references
Institution on the map
Residence permits, citizenship and other services
- Guardianship services during the studies
- Student supervision
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Recommendations on when to apply
| Language courses, schools and children's language camps | Primary and secondary education - private schools | Preparation programmes for entering universities - higher education | Higher education (after completing accredited programs A-level, IB, High School) - Bachelor, Master, MBA |
| - we recommend to apply 6-9 months before the start of the course (some camps and schools offer discounts for early booking or for lengthy study programs) - there are some very popular and high demand children's camps, where the applications need to be submitted 1 year in advance (in particular Switzerland , Great Britain , USA , Canada , Austria) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the training program, - some schools have a specific time frame (September-November - please specify an individual school) - some schools require tests in several stages (UKISET, internal tests of the school: English, mathematics, logics, subjects, interview, some require a personal visit) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the program, - for Foundation and Pathway programs, IELTS and TOEFL certificates are usually required, respectively | - recommended submission one year before the start of the program, - the deadline normally closes in January, for TOP HEIs and, as a rule, in March in other universities - for a bachelor, a Foundation or Pathway preparatory program a completed A-level, IB, High School + IELTS / TOEFL are required - for Masters you need a graduated higher education, in some cases you need a pre-Masters program - MBA requires completed higher education, work experience preferably at least 2-3 years, etc. |
