Join a French summer camp in Lausanne, Switzerland, on the shores of Lake Geneva. Students aged 15 to 19 can live at a Swiss boarding school with students from around the world while combining 16.5 hours of French classes per week with supervised sports, cultural visits, excursions and evening activities. Day options and alternative English, German or science courses are also available.
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What can you expect from this French summer camp in Lausanne?
The French summer camp in Lausanne is designed for teenagers who want to make measurable progress in French while experiencing life in French-speaking Switzerland.
You attend intensive French classes every weekday morning. Afternoons, evenings and weekends include a structured program of sports, water activities, cultural visits and excursions. Boarding students live on campus, receive all meals and participate in the complete activity program.
The school is centrally located in Lausanne, within walking distance of the train station and public transportation. Lake Geneva, the Lavaux vineyards and the Swiss Alps are all within reach for activities and excursions.
Why choose this Swiss summer camp?
- 16.5 hours of French classes every week
- French courses from beginner to advanced level
- Central location in Lausanne
- Up to 14 activities each week
- Full board, laundry and health and accident insurance
- Highly qualified native-speaker staff and teachers
- Geneva Airport transfers during the scheduled arrival and departure periods
- Professional supervision throughout the program
How do the French courses work?
Students attend 16.5 hours of French classes per week, from Monday to Friday, generally between 9:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
French courses are available from A1 beginner level to C1 advanced level. Students complete a placement assessment at the beginning of their stay so that they can join a class suited to their current ability.
Classes are taught by qualified native French-speaking teachers. Lessons help students develop their speaking, listening, reading and writing skills while becoming more confident using French in practical situations.
Additional private French lessons can be booked for , with a maximum of three private hours per week.
What does a typical weekday look like?
A typical weekday begins with breakfast, followed by classes from approximately9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Students have lunch on campus before participating in supervised afternoon activities.
After dinner, boarding students join evening activities before bedtime at approximately 10:30 p.m. Weekend days generally include brunch, free time, an afternoon activity or excursion, dinner and an evening program.
The schedule may change according to the activities and excursions planned for each week.
Is this a French-only immersion camp?
French is the local language in Lausanne and the main language of the French course. However, the camp welcomes international students and also offers English, German and science courses. Camp life is therefore international and multilingual rather than exclusively French-speaking.
Students enrolled in French nevertheless receive structured French tuition every week and have opportunities to use the language while discovering Lausanne and French-speaking Switzerland.
What activities are included?
Your French immersion camp in Switzerland includes many activities. Boarding students can participate in up to 14 supervised activities per week, organized during afternoons, evenings and weekends.
The schedule changes from week to week, but activities can include:
Tennis, badminton, padel, golf and archery
Sailing, paddleboarding, wakeboarding and other activities on Lake Geneva
Aquaparks and swimming
Hiking, climbing, canyoning and adventure parks
Karting, laser tag, paintball and bubble soccer
Visits to the Olympic Museum, Chillon Castle and museums in Lausanne or Geneva
Excursions to Montreux, Annecy, Evian, Interlaken or other Swiss destinations
Chocolate factory visits
Lakeside barbecues and evening social activities
Activities depend on the weekly calendar, weather conditions, participant numbers and availability.
Optional Activities
Private language or mathematics lesson: CHF 130 per hour
IELTS examination: CHF 800
Paragliding: CHF 250
Two-day Europa Park excursion, including one hotel night, transportation, meals and supervision: CHF 850
Additional night: on request
Where will students stay?
Boarding students live in a residence at the school in central Lausanne. The boarding house has separate floors for girls and boys and offers both single and twin rooms.
Three room categories are available:
Standard Room: Shared shower and toilet facilities outside the room
Comfort Room: Shower and refrigerator in the room, with shared toilets; available for girls only
Comfort+ Room: Private shower, toilet and refrigerator in the room
Room categories and single rooms are subject to availability.
What meals are provided?
Boarding students receive full board, which means:
Breakfast
Lunch
Afternoon snack
Dinner
Drinks and snacks during selected activities
Lunch and dinner are served at the table, with a buffet of starters and desserts. When the weather permits, students may also eat outside or participate in a barbecue.
Families should provide complete information about allergies, medical diets, religious dietary requirements or other food restrictions during the application process.
Program Dates 2027:
- Sunday June 27 - Saturday July 10, 2027
- Sunday July 4 - Saturday July 17, 2027
- Sunday July 11 - Saturday July 24, 2027
- Sunday July 18 - Saturday July 31, 2027
- Sunday July 25 - Saturday August 7, 2027
- Sunday August 1 - Saturday August 14, 2027
Longer stays of up to four weeks can be arranged on request.
French summer camp in Switzerland 2027
* Prices in EUR
- Arrival on Sunday from 12:00
- Departure on Saturday morning or afternoon.
- Places are limited!
Transfer
Airport transfer to and from the Summer Camp in Lausanne – max. 2 students per trip:
- Basel airport<–> Lausanne (approx. 2.5 hours): Single fare CHF 600, return fare CHF 1,200
- Zürich airport <–> Lausanne (approx. 3.5 hours): Single fare CHF 900, return fare CHF 1,800
💰 What's Included in the Price?
- French course and Teaching material
- Residential Accommodation with full board (breakfast, lunch, dinner, an afternoon snack), standard double room
- Daily leisure program and weekly excursions (up to 14 activities per week)
- 24/7 supervision
- Transport to activities
- Weekly laundry service
- Health and accident insurance
- Transfer from Geneva airport to the camp on Sundays between 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm
- Transfer from the camp to Geneva airport on Saturdays at 11:00 am to arrive at the airport around 12:00 pm
🚫 What's Not Included?
- Round-trip international airfare
- Non compulsory insurances (luggage lost, flight delay etc.)
- Visa, passport and medical exam fees
- Comfort Room supplement (200 to 500 CHF per week)
- Single Room supplement (from 700 CHF per week)
- Personal expenses and spending money
- Cancellation and Emergency Repatriation Insurance
- Application fees (65 EUR)
Age: between 15 and 19 years old.
Minimum language level: beginner
Frequently Asked Questions
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The school provides laundry services for all boarding students. The camp staff collects all clothes from the room once a week for washing, drying and ironing.
All new boarding students who aren't a complete beginner in French are required to take a language test on their first day so they can be assigned to a class that corresponds to their French level at that time.
The Lausanne summer camp also offers several alternative academic programs:
Intensive English: 16.5 hours per week, levels A1 to C1
Intensive German: 16.5 hours per week, levels A1 to C1
Fun Sciences: Mathematics, physics, chemistry, coding, robotics and laboratory projects taught in English
Science Preparation: Intensive mathematics, physics and chemistry for students aged 16 to 19 preparing for final examinations, university studies or entrance requirements
Students can also combine one language with Fun Sciences within the same 16.5-hour weekly schedule. Contact your Nacel advisor to ask for more details!
Students staying privately in or near Lausanne can attend as day students.
The basic day package includes 16.5 hours of classes from Monday to Friday and lunch on campus. Afternoon activities, evening activities and dinner can be added according to the selected package.
Please contact your Nacel advisor for the applicable day-program price.
A professional team supervises boarding students at school, in the residence and during organized activities and excursions. The structured daily schedule allows students to develop independence within a supervised international environment.
Students must attend their scheduled classes and activities and follow the residence rules, activity instructions and established bedtime.
Specialized activities such as paragliding, canyoning and water sports are operated according to local safety requirements and may involve qualified external instructors.
Geneva Airport transfers are included for boarding students when flights respect the camp’s scheduled transfer periods.
Arrival
Students should arrive at Geneva Airport on Sunday between 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Departure
The group transfer leaves the camp on Saturday at approximately 11:00 a.m. and arrives at Geneva Airport at approximately noon.
A private Geneva Airport transfer outside these scheduled times costs CHF 250 each way.
Yes. The French program accepts students from A1 beginner to C1 advanced level. Students complete a placement assessment at the beginning of the program if they aren't a complete beginner.
Yes. Boarding students receive up to 14 activities per week, including afternoon, evening and weekend activities. Certain premium activities require an additional fee.
Health and accident insurance during the program is included. Families should arrange separate coverage for cancellation, repatriation, lost luggage and travel delays.
The Lausanne summer camp welcomes students aged 15 to 19 in a boarding school and offers 16.5 hours of French combined with up to 14 activities and excursions per week. The Montreux summer camp is designed for younger teenagers aged 13 to 17 and combines French classes with accommodation in a Swiss host family.
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