This Summer programme is designed for young people to develop their English language skills through a ‘learning by doing’ approach. Through a combination of English classes and interactive activities, your child will improve their confidence and grow as global citizens by learning to understand and respect other cultures.
For ages 3-16, students develop their English language skills through themed lessons and activities.
Students aged 5-16 will also get to practice their English by going on weekly study tours.
- Course type
- Young Learners
- Language level
- Beginner (A1) - Proficient (C2)
- Lesson hours per week
- 15-30 hours
- Course dates
- July and August
- Course Length
- 1-6 weeks
- Price
- From CHF 405.-
- Location
- Bell at Colombettes , Bell in Zug
Learning objectives
With our Summer Program, your child will be able to:
- Be more at ease in English
- Develop speaking skills
- Learn, understand and respect different cultures
Little Explorers (3-4 years)
Designed to develop the English language skills of young children through a ‘learning by doing’ approach.
Activities are created around a weekly theme such as Under the Sea, Busy Bugs, On the Farm and On Safari. Snacks and outdoor play are included in the daily routine, along with focused play and craft activities, stories, music, rhymes and songs.
Young Explorers (5-9 years)
Classes are based on age-appropriate weekly themes such as Extraordinary Earth, Animals and Habitats, Future and Beyond and Food for Thought.
Students improve their English language skills through vocabulary games, role play and project-based learning.
Summer Explorers (10-16 years)
Beginner Explorers - Ages 10-14:
For beginners or false beginners in English, this course will allow them to learn the basics of the language, while strengthening their self-confidence and preparing them for their first English lessons.
Intermediate Explorers - Ages 11-16:
For students who have already studied English for two years or more. Students will review all language skills: reading, writing, listening and speaking.
Young Ambassadors -Model United Nations- (14-17 years)
Ages 14-17 (Intermediate+ and Native speakers)
Students take roles of ambassadors and problem-solve current international issues. Development of key skills such as teamwork, critical-thinking and negotiation while using English.
Only available for full days during weeks 3 and 5 (30 hours per week, students bring packed-lunch)
For more information, please dowload the programme's brochure : Young Ambassadors
Course Schedule
Week 1 From June 29 to July 3
Week 2 From July 6 July to July 10
Week 3 From July 13 to July 17*
Week 4 From July 20 to July 24
Week 5 From August 3 to August 7*
Week 6 From August 10 to August 14
* "Young Ambassadors" program available on these dates
Price (CHF)
Option 1
Half days 405.- (09.00 - 12.30)
15 hours a week, mornings only.
Option 2
Full days 695.- (09.00 - 17.00)
30 hours a week, students bring their lunch.
Morning option (08.00 - 09.00)
75.- per child per week | 100.- per family per week
What we learn with pleasure, we never forget.
Alfred Mercier
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