Alpadia Leysin, Switzerland
Central Résidence & SPA Route du Belvédère - 1854 Leysin - see on mapWhat we like about the school
- Rich choice of excursions and entertainment.
- Beautiful mountain location with on-site restaurant.
- Excellent nationality mix. No student nationality makes up more than 10% of students.
- Indoor swimming pool
Location: Alpadia Leysin is a junior language centre available to students at various times throughout the year. The school is housed in "Le Central-Résidence" hotel, in the centre of Leysin, in the beautiful setting of the Swiss Alps. Alpadia Leysin is surrounded by green peaks and mountains, ensuring a unique learning experience for all junior students.
Course selection: The school offers fully immersive programmes for juniors and teens. These programmes are for learning English or French and include tuition, accommodation, meals, 24-hour supervision, activities and excursions.
"PREMIUM+", exclusive activities can also be added to this camp. Additional costs apply.
Social and Cultural: These programmes are ripe with activities and excursions for students to gain productive social time with their peers. Activities in the programmes can include football, badminton, basketball, dodgeball, handball, yoga, swimming, table tennis, mini golf and much more. Excursions included in these programmes can include Cailer chocolate factory, Gruyères village, Chillon Castle, Labyrinth adventure park, Vevey & Montreux, Olympic museum, Aquapark and much more.
The PREIMIUM+ activities packages at Leysin include Adrenalin (mountain biking, dirt scooter, toboggan run), Cooking, Horse Riding, and Tennis.
Accommodation: The accommodation is given in the hotel where the school programmes are taught.
School facilities: The school facilities include a student lounge, an indoor swimming pool, and free WIFI.
French Courses
General Language
Summer Standard Course (8 to 17 years old)
For the summer, only limited places left!20 lessons per week | 15 students (max)fromCHF 1,670 / week Includes accommodationMore
Summer Standard Course (8 to 17 years old)
For the summer, only limited places left!
20 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
from
CHF 1,670 / week
Includes accommodation
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our price (CHF) | 1,670 | 2,980 | 4,470 | 5,960 | 7,450 | 8,940 | 10,430 | 11,920 | 13,410 | 14,900 |
| Price in US$ | 2,016 | 3,596 | 5,394 | 7,192 | 8,990 | 10,787 | 12,585 | 14,383 | 16,181 | 17,979 |
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- Starting dates
- 2026: 05 Apr 2026, 12 Apr 2026, 21 Jun 2026, 28 Jun 2026, 05 Jul 2026, 12 Jul 2026, 26 Jul 2026, 02 Aug 2026, 27 Sep 2026, 04 Oct 2026, 11 Oct 2026
Optional extra activities: (price per week)
- Adrenalin (only for students over 13 years old): CHF 230
- Cooking: CHF 140
- Horse riding: CHF 230
- Tennis: CHF 230
Prices
- Course price includes accommodation
- Hotel / Hostel, Shared room (multiple beds), 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, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 8 years
- Age range:
- 8 - 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 (8 to 17 years old)For the summer, only limited places left!25 lessons per week | 15 students (max)fromCHF 1,770 / week Includes accommodationMore
Summer Intensive Course (8 to 17 years old)
For the summer, only limited places left!
25 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
from
CHF 1,770 / week
Includes accommodation
More
FREE changes
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our price (CHF) | 1,770 | 3,180 | 4,770 | 6,360 | 7,950 | 9,540 | 11,130 | 12,720 | 14,310 | 15,900 |
| Price in US$ | 2,136 | 3,837 | 5,756 | 7,674 | 9,593 | 11,511 | 13,430 | 15,348 | 17,267 | 19,185 |
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- Starting dates
- 2026: 05 Apr 2026, 12 Apr 2026, 21 Jun 2026, 28 Jun 2026, 05 Jul 2026, 12 Jul 2026, 26 Jul 2026, 02 Aug 2026, 27 Sep 2026, 04 Oct 2026, 11 Oct 2026
Includes:
- Tuition
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Excursions
- Activities
Optional extra activities: (price per week)
- Adrenalin (only for students over 13 years old): CHF 230
- Cooking: CHF 140
- Horse riding: CHF 230
- Tennis: CHF 230
Prices
- Course price includes accommodation
- Hotel / Hostel, Shared room (multiple beds), 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, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 8 years
- Age range:
- 8 - 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 (8 to 17 years old)For the summer, only limited places left!30 lessons per week | 15 students (max)fromCHF 2,060 / week Includes accommodationMore
Summer Intensive Course + 5 Private Lessons (8 to 17 years old)
For the summer, only limited places left!
30 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
from
CHF 2,060 / week
Includes accommodation
More
FREE changes
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our price (CHF) | 2,060 | 3,760 | 5,640 | 7,520 | 9,400 | 11,280 | 13,160 |
| Price in US$ | 2,486 | 4,537 | 6,806 | 9,074 | 11,342 | 13,611 | 15,879 |
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- Starting dates
- 2026: 05 Apr 2026, 12 Apr 2026, 21 Jun 2026, 28 Jun 2026, 05 Jul 2026, 12 Jul 2026, 26 Jul 2026, 02 Aug 2026, 27 Sep 2026, 04 Oct 2026, 11 Oct 2026
Includes:
- Tuition (25 group lessons and 5 private lessons)
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Excursions
- Activities
Optional extra activities: (price per week)
- Adrenalin (only for students over 13 years old): CHF 230
- Cooking: CHF 140
- Horse riding: CHF 230
- Tennis: CHF 230
Prices
- Course price includes accommodation
- Hotel / Hostel, Shared room (multiple beds), 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, 6, 7 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 8 years
- Age range:
- 8 - 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 (8 to 17 years old)For the summer, only limited places left!25 lessons per week | 15 students (max)fromCHF 1,960 / week Includes accommodationMore
Summer Standard Course + 5 Private Lessons (8 to 17 years old)
For the summer, only limited places left!
25 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
from
CHF 1,960 / week
Includes accommodation
More
FREE changes
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our price (CHF) | 1,960 | 3,560 | 5,340 | 7,120 | 8,900 | 10,680 | 12,460 |
| Price in US$ | 2,365 | 4,296 | 6,444 | 8,591 | 10,739 | 12,887 | 15,035 |
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- Starting dates
- 2026: 05 Apr 2026, 12 Apr 2026, 21 Jun 2026, 28 Jun 2026, 05 Jul 2026, 12 Jul 2026, 26 Jul 2026, 02 Aug 2026, 27 Sep 2026, 04 Oct 2026, 11 Oct 2026
Includes:
- Tuition (20 group lessons and 5 private lessons)
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Excursions
- Activities
Optional extra activities: (price per week)
- Adrenalin (only for students over 13 years old): CHF 230
- Cooking: CHF 140
- Horse riding: CHF 230
- Tennis: CHF 230
Prices
- Course price includes accommodation
- Hotel / Hostel, Shared room (multiple beds), 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, 6, 7 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 8 years
- Age range:
- 8 - 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 Internet access and use of school computers
- INCLUDED Free access to swimming pool
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
Social activity1/11
School building 2/11
Students and teacher3/11
Students and teacher4/11
Classroom5/11
Games room6/11
Football7/11
Shared room8/11
Swimming pool9/11
Students in class10/11
Dining Hall11/11
Alpadia
- Accreditations and Quality seals
FSEP, FSSP, VSP, Association Vaudoise des Ecoles Privées- French 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.
- Year of school foundation
- 2010
General school facilities
Snack vending machine
Games room
Lounge
Garden
Balcony / terrace
Volleyball court
Table tennis
Indoor swimming pool
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)
Classroom equipment
TV in most classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 3
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| USA | 6% |
| China | 3% |
| Korea | 3% |
| Japan | 3% |
| Other nationalities | 85% |
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: 620
- Minimum age of students
- 8 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 210 one-way (Between 08:00 and 19:00)
Unaccompanied minors service (one-way fare): CHF 40.- Days without class
- In 2026 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2026 - 12 Apr 2026, 27 Apr 2026 - 21 Jun 2026, 10 Aug 2026 - 11 Oct 2026, 26 Oct 2026 - 31 Dec 2026.In 2027 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2027 - 12 Apr 2027, 27 Apr 2027 - 21 Jun 2027, 10 Aug 2027 - 11 Oct 2027, 26 Oct 2027 - 31 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 French 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.
Accommodation
Hotel Central Residence Shared room (multiple beds), Breakfast, lunch & dinner 
Private bathroom
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CHF 1,670/ week Show more
Hotel Central Residence
Shared room (multiple beds), Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Private bathroom
from
CHF 1,670/ week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in CHF | 1670 | 2980 | 4470 | 5960 | 7450 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 2,067 | 3,688 | 5,532 | 7,376 | 9,220 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in CHF | |||||||||||
| Price in US$ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
- Check-in
- Sunday 14:00-16:30
- Check-out
- Saturday 9:00-11:30
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- Price extra night
- CHF 190 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Shared room (multiple beds)
- Private bathroom
- Included
- Includes
- Daily cleaning, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Private bathroom.
- Meals
- Breakfast, lunch & dinner.
- Minimum age of students
- 8
- Maximum age of students
- 17
FAQ about Alpadia, Leysin
What is the best price for a course at Alpadia, Leysin?
“French courses at Alpadia start at 1670 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 6% representation, followed by students from China (3%) and Japan (3%).”
Alpadia offers courses for which ages?
“Alpadia offers courses from 8 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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