Alpadia Engelberg, Switzerland
Benediktinerkloster 5 - CH-6390 Engelberg - see on mapWhat we like about the school
- Great picturesque location to discover local attractions.
- Plenty of outdoor and indoor sports areas for students.
- Excellent nationality mix. No student nationality makes up more than 10% of students.
- Tennis courts.
What we dislike about the school
- Older students should consider that the average age of students at the school is significantly younger than at most other schools.
Location: Alpadia Engelberg is a junior summer centre located in the beautiful mountain resort town of Engelberg, Switzerland. The school is housed in a traditional and renovated 12th-century monastery, surrounded by mountains, open spaces and many amenities, in the town centre. Several gondola lifts up the mountains are also within walking distance. The school is around a 75-minute car journey from Zurich airport.
Course selection: These courses are available to students aged 10-17 years, during the summer months. All courses are inclusive of tuition, accommodation, meals, activities and excursions. Courses are available for learning English or German.
Language packages of 20, or 25 lessons per week are available with Alpadia Engelberg
Social and cultural: At an altitude of 1000m, the town of Engelberg and its surrounding areas are ripe with opportunities for sports and recreational activities. Activities included in these summer programmes can include trips to a rope park, a cheese-making factory, mountain biking, a bobsled run, hiking trails and much more.
PREMIUM+ activity programmes are available for this school. Such programmes include Adrenalin, Creative Arts and Tennis. Additional costs apply.
Accommodation: Accommodation is full-board in residence. Room type is in single or twin rooms with shared bathrooms, subject to availability. 24-hour supervision is given to students throughout the course and accommodation.
German Courses
General Language
Summer Standard Course (10 to 17 years old)
For the summer, only limited places left!20 lessons per week | 15 students (max)fromCHF 1,710 / week Includes accommodationMore
Summer Standard Course (10 to 17 years old)
For the summer, only limited places left!
20 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
from
CHF 1,710 / week
Includes accommodation
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our price (CHF) | 1,710 | 3,160 | 4,740 | 6,320 | 7,900 |
| Price in US$ | 2,064 | 3,813 | 5,720 | 7,626 | 9,533 |
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- Starting dates
- 2026: 28 Jun 2026, 05 Jul 2026, 12 Jul 2026, 19 Jul 2026, 26 Jul 2026
Optional extra activities: (price per week)
- Adrenalin: CHF 230,
- Amusement park: CHF 150,
- Tennis: CHF 230.
Prices
- Course price includes accommodation
- Apartment - shared / Residence, Double room, Breakfast, lunch & dinnerInterested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
- Price includes
- Supervision 24/7
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:30 - 11:45 - Possible course durations
- 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 10 years
- Age range:
- 10 - 17 years
Students per class- Maximum: 15 / Average: 13
Lesson duration- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
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Junior
Summer Intensive Course (10 to 17 years old)For the summer, only limited places left!25 lessons per week | 15 students (max)fromCHF 1,830 / week Includes accommodationMore
Summer Intensive Course (10 to 17 years old)
For the summer, only limited places left!
25 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
from
CHF 1,830 / week
Includes accommodation
More
FREE changes
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our price (CHF) | 1,830 | 3,380 | 5,070 | 6,760 | 8,450 |
| Price in US$ | 2,209 | 4,079 | 6,118 | 8,157 | 10,196 |
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- Starting dates
- 2026: 28 Jun 2026, 05 Jul 2026, 12 Jul 2026, 19 Jul 2026, 26 Jul 2026
Includes:
- Tuition
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Excursions
- Activities
Optional extra activities: (price per week)
- Adrenalin: CHF 230,
- Amusement park: CHF 150,
- Tennis: CHF 230.
Prices
- Course price includes accommodation
- Apartment - shared / Residence, Double room, Breakfast, lunch & dinnerInterested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
- Price includes
- Supervision 24/7
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 5 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:30 - 12:30 - Possible course durations
- 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 10 years
- Age range:
- 10 - 17 years
Students per class- Maximum: 15 / Average: 13
Lesson duration- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
See Availability
Summer Intensive Course + 5 Private Lessons (10 to 17 years old)For the summer, only limited places left!30 lessons per week | 15 students (max)fromCHF 2,140 / week Includes accommodationMore
Summer Intensive Course + 5 Private Lessons (10 to 17 years old)
For the summer, only limited places left!
30 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
from
CHF 2,140 / week
Includes accommodation
More
FREE changes
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our price (CHF) | 2,140 | 4,000 | 6,000 | 8,000 | 10,000 |
| Price in US$ | 2,583 | 4,827 | 7,240 | 9,653 | 12,066 |
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- Starting dates
- 2026: 28 Jun 2026, 05 Jul 2026, 12 Jul 2026, 19 Jul 2026, 26 Jul 2026
Includes:
- Tuition (25 group lessons and 5 private lessons)
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Excursions
- Activities
Optional extra activities: (price per week)
- Adrenalin: CHF 230,
- Amusement park: CHF 150,
- Tennis: CHF 230.
Prices
- Course price includes accommodation
- Apartment - shared / Residence, Double room, Breakfast, lunch & dinnerInterested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
- Price includes
- Supervision 24/7
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 6 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:30 - 12:30 - Possible course durations
- 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 10 years
- Age range:
- 10 - 17 years
Students per class- Maximum: 15 / Average: 13
Lesson duration- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
See Availability
Summer Standard Course + 5 Private Lessons (10 to 17 years old)For the summer, only limited places left!25 lessons per week | 15 students (max)fromCHF 2,020 / week Includes accommodationMore
Summer Standard Course + 5 Private Lessons (10 to 17 years old)
For the summer, only limited places left!
25 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
from
CHF 2,020 / week
Includes accommodation
More
FREE changes
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our price (CHF) | 2,020 | 3,780 | 5,670 | 7,560 | 9,450 |
| Price in US$ | 2,438 | 4,561 | 6,842 | 9,122 | 11,403 |
See Availability
- Starting dates
- 2026: 28 Jun 2026, 05 Jul 2026, 12 Jul 2026, 19 Jul 2026, 26 Jul 2026
Includes:
- Tuition (20 group lessons and 5 private lessons)
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Excursions
- Activities
Optional extra activities: (price per week)
- Adrenalin: CHF 230,
- Amusement park: CHF 150,
- Tennis: CHF 230.
Prices
- Course price includes accommodation
- Apartment - shared / Residence, Double room, Breakfast, lunch & dinnerInterested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
- Price includes
- Supervision 24/7
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 5 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:30 - 12:30 - Possible course durations
- 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 10 years
- Age range:
- 10 - 17 years
Students per class- Maximum: 15 / Average: 13
Lesson duration- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
See Availability
Our prices for Alpadia include
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
School reading1/10
Cafeteria2/10
Students in class3/10
Double Room4/10
School building 5/10
Bedroom6/10
Sports hall7/10
classroom8/10
Excursion9/10
Outdoor Activity10/10
Alpadia
- Accreditations and Quality seals
FSEP, FSSP, VSP, Association Vaudoise des Ecoles Privées- German teacher qualifications
- 100% hold a university degree100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
- Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
- Student gender mix
- 50% male / 50% female
- Offer for returning students
- When you book here, you will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you have already attended a course previously at Alpadia.
General school facilities
Computer lab
Lounge
Tennis courts
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)
Classroom equipment
TV in some classrooms
Electronic whiteboard in some classrooms
Air conditioning in most classrooms
Heating in most classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 3
Additional comment about facilities of school
Indoor sports centre, sports field.
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| USA | 8% |
| Japan | 4% |
| China | 3% |
| Korea | 3% |
| Other nationalities | 82% |
Age of students
| Percentage of students | |
|---|---|
| 1-18 years | 100% |
| 18-24 years | 0% |
| 25-34 years | 0% |
| 35-50 years | 0% |
| >50 years | 0% |
- Average number of students
- Junior courses - In summer: 47
- Minimum age of students
- 10 years for specific Junior courses
- Average age of students
- In summer: 12 yearsThroughout the year: 12 years
Information for all courses offered by Alpadia
- Lesson duration
- 45 minutes
- School's administrative fee
- CHF 130
- Course material
- Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
- Comments about courses
Airport transfer: CHF 160 one-way.
Unaccompanied minors service (one-way fare): CHF 40.
CHF 50 deposit to be paid in cash on arrival. (Refundable).
Weekly accident/health insurance fee: CHF 20.
Late registration:CHF 50.
Booking with confidence: CHF 80.
Extra nights: CHF 180/night- Days without class
- In 2026 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2026 - 28 Jun 2026, 03 Aug 2026 - 31 Dec 2026, 02 Jan 2026, 06 Jan 2026, 18 Apr 2026, 21 Apr 2026, 01 Aug 2026, 01 Nov 2026, 08 Dec 2026, 25 Dec 2026, 26 Dec 2026.In 2027 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2027 - 28 Jun 2027, 03 Aug 2027 - 31 Dec 2027, 02 Jan 2027, 06 Jan 2027, 18 Apr 2027, 21 Apr 2027, 01 Aug 2027, 01 Nov 2027, 08 Dec 2027, 25 Dec 2027, 26 Dec 2027.If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are missed lessons recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools. - Level test
- A test to assess your exact language level takes place at the school on the first day of the course.
Lessons needed per German language level
The data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.
Leisure activities
Leisure programme for juniors (sample):
Activity calendar
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Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
- Not possible at this school.
Adults - Paid activities
- Not possible at this school
Junior - Free activities
- - Indoor sports centre
- Sports fields
- Tennis courts
- Student lounge Junior - Paid activities
- All activities and excursions are included in the price. There is an extra fee for the premium activity pack.
FAQ about Alpadia, Engelberg
What is the best price for a course at Alpadia, Engelberg?
“German courses at Alpadia start at 1710 CHF for a Summer Standard Course course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you get the guaranteed best price.”
Which countries are students of Alpadia from?
“The highest Nationality percentage at Alpadia comes from USA with a 8% representation, followed by students from Japan (4%) and China (3%).”
Alpadia offers courses for which ages?
“Alpadia offers courses from 10 years to 17. The average age is 12 during the summer and 12 the rest of the year.”
Terms of Alpadia
- First day of course
- Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 8:20
- Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
- Legal name/parent company
- Tax registration ID: CHE-198.613.244
Visa Documents
Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 90 days.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
- Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
- No
- Express shipment fee (via courier)
- 125 CHF
- Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
- School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.
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