Ski & Language Experience - A Swiss Alps Immersion Program for Adults

Bourg Saint Pierre

Ski & Language Experience - A Swiss Alps Immersion Program for Adults

From 1800 CHF

Courses start every Monday throughout the year, with arrivals on Sunday


Key points

● get to know Switzerland

● have local experiences

● explore the Alpine winter

● learn and practice English and French

School details

Levels: A1-Beginner to C2-Proficient

Accommodation: dormitory with shared bathroom, double room with shared bathroom, double room with private bathroom

More accommodations

Arrival and departure: Arrival is on Sunday and departure is on Saturday.

Average age : 18 Years

Features




Course duration:
1 - 52 weeks
Levels:
A1-Beginner to C2-Proficient
Age group:
Adults
Start dates:

Winter
22.02 / 01.03.2026

Language Courses:
English
About this course:

Ski Course

During 12 hours of lessons per week, our experienced and fully-certified instructors will help you to develop your skills no matter what your level and needs may be; whether you're a complete beginner looking to learn the basics or an experienced intermediate looking to fine-tune your technique, friLingue's got you covered!

English Course

- Classes are held in groups of 6 participants in average. Small groups provide an efficient and individualized learning environment.
- 15 hours of English lessons per week.
- Young, highly motivated teachers
- Communication and practical language usage at the core of the syllabus
- Individualized teaching that helps you to improve your language competence (speaking, listening, reading or writing)
- Our teachers use modern methods such as role play, theater, games and audiovisual tools to make the educational process more fun and interesting!

Also included in this price: 
-Accommodation in a coliving space
-Half board:  breakfast and dinner every day
-Ski pass
-Excursions - transport and entrance fees

What's not included:
-Travel insurance
-Flight tickets
-Lunch
Personal expenses
Transfer to/from Geneva airport

Winter

Weeks Price
1 Week 1800 CHF Book now
2 Weeks 3200 CHF Book now

Petit Vélan Hostel

Our own small hostel, Petit Vélan, is located in Bourg St. Pierre and has 23 beds. There are two four-bed rooms, four double rooms with private bathrooms, and one shared room. We also regularly use the accommodation as a classroom. Breakfast is served at Petit Vélan. Lunch and dinner are enjoyed at Relais de Dranse. The camp staff transport the young people by car every day.

Accommodation Description Price Gallery
dormitory with shared bathroom No Fee
double room with shared bathroom 200 CHF / per week
double room with private bathroom 300 CHF / per week
single room with private bathroom 500 CHF / per week
  Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
    Breakfast
Morning Ski lesson Ski lesson Language lesson Ski lesson Ski lesson Full day excursion
    Lunch (not included)  
Afternoon Transfer from Geneva airport to the camp Language lesson  Language lesson  Excursion Language lesson Language lesson Full day excursion
  Dinner
Evening Welcome evening: presentations and welcome drinks. Evening programme Evening programme Evening programme Evening programme Evening programme Free evening

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Laundry service
For participants who want to wash their clothes.
40 CHF

Special diet
Gluten-free, lactose-free
100 CHF

Extra Night
200 CHF

Accompanied train journey from Zurich or Bern (for participants from Switzerland)
Our staff will meet you at Zurich/Bern train station and travel with you and other young people to the language camp of your choice. The train ticket is included in the price of the accompanied train journey.
Bern: 60 CHF / Zurich: 80 CHF per journey
If you have a GA travelcard, the following prices apply: Bern 20 CHF per journey - Zurich 25 CHF per journey.

Please note: For subsequent changes (cancellation or new camp destination) 10 days or less before the start of camp, we charge a CHF 40 administration fee.

Airport transfer (for participants from abroad)
Please note that flight tickets are not included in the price.
1. Geneva: Every Sunday - CHF 150 per trip

Arrival between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
Departure between 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
The first group leaves at 2:30 p.m. and the second at 6:00 p.m.

2. Geneva: For arrivals outside the specified times of 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. - CHF 400 per trip
3. Private airport transfer from Geneva or Zurich - CHF 500 per trip

Location




5 reasons to choose friLingue

Language Camps

18 Years

Nationality mix

friLingue is hugely popular in the domestic market as well as internationally, providing international and local Swiss students the opportunity to mix and exchange languages within the camp.

Security

We place emphasis on a young, creative and motivated teaching body and an international atmosphere with volunteers from all over the world

Locations

Our camps are held in some of Switzerland's most stunning and unique locations - expect Alpine mountains and freshwater lakes that will take your breath away!

Teaching

Our young, creative and diverse group of teachers are encouraged to use more fun and interactive methods, making the language more accessible to each student.

Small class sizes

Our classes are held in small classes of around 6 students, providing more teacher-student contact that allows the teacher to focus upon the specific learning needs of each student. Average number of students per class in 2023: 5.

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