Study Abroad programmes in Switzerland

One of the most life changing experiences for any teenager

Study abroad programmes for middle school and high school students

Chantemerle proposes a study abroad experience combining academic learning with cultural exposure, language acquisition, and personal growth. 

Studying abroad comes with great opportunities to grow:

  • Gain confidence in French, English or German
  • Add value to future college applications
  • Get exposure to different perspectives and cultures
  • Build character, leadership skills, and autonomy
French immersion Switzerland at Chantemerle

Ages

Middle school students Ages 11-15

Programmes

Language certifications (DELF, Cambridge, Goethe) Swiss curriculum
IGCSE/A level curriculum

Accommodation

Full board

Informations

General brochure

Academic programmes

Admission is possible throughout the year, students may enroll for one term to one year.

Learning French is one of the main objective of this programme. In the context of learning a new language, students can also learn English or German languages. The participants are also encouraged to participate in Maths, Science, History, or Geography classes in French or in English. The programme is based either on the Swiss curriculum or the Cambridge IGCSE / A level curriculum and can be adapted to the objectives and expectations of the student and its family. Students prepare for language certifications such as the DELF, Cambridge and Goethe that are recognised worldwide and is valid for life.

Long-term permission is usually granted from the student’s main school, as time abroad and additional foreign languages are highly esteemed by universities, and add value to a student’s future college applications. We recommend however, that parents check first with the school at home how they will validate Chantemerle’s curriculum so that the student can return home without repeating the year.

Exemple of daily schedule (Monday to Friday) :

Balancing study and sport activities

Sports, art and nature activities

  • Intensive French (FLE)
  • Mathematics (in French or in English)
  • English ESL
  • Optional : German
  • Science (in French or in English)
  • 1 hour of History-Geography (in French or in English)
  • Research project (in French or in English)
  • Personal study time
  • Personal study time
  • Social time

After the class and on weekends, Chantemerle proposes a rich programme of sports, art and outdoor activities.

During the ski season, between January and March, Chantemerle proposes a full ski/snow board package with teachers from the Swiss Ski Schools and access to local resorts (Portes du Soleil, Villars, Zermatt).

Chantemerle also accompany students who excel in other sports such as football, basketball, tennis, ice-hockey, golf, and horse riding.

Learn more about Chantemerle’s activity and personal development programme

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