28 June - 02 July 2019: Come back to the mountain for Aiglon's 70th. Visit our site for more details.
Morning Courses
Balancing a desire to continue learning and the need for an enjoyable summertime experience, Aiglon's Summer School morning courses offer the opportunity to both learn, and enjoy the process!
Each day at Aiglon's Summer School begins with morning coursework. Now, you have even greater variety in your course selection. Beyond just intensive language programmes, take a look below at the variety of courses offered for both "The Classic" and "The Eagle" programmes. A different course is selected for each week of attendance, to gain a wider understanding of a variety of topics. (Language courses can be taken consecutively throughout any and all weeks of attendance.)
"The Classic" Programme Morning Course Options
Single or multiple week curriculum options.
Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced Courses for students looking to improve their skills in English. Aiglon uses interactive games and collaborative classroom projects to engage students and develop language skills. The mother tongue of the Summer School is English, so students have a high level of exposure to English during their stay - we find that this makes for enjoyable learning alongside activities and new experiences.
Single or multiple week curriculum options.
Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced Courses for students looking to improve their skills in French. Aiglon uses interactive games and collaborative classroom projects to engage students and develop language skills. The mother tongue of the local region is French, and part of the french course is exploring the local area using french skills learnt at Aiglon. The Summer School also has a French social evening where all students learning French come together to practise new skills with the french speaking staff. We find that enjoyable learning alongside activities and new experiences is a brilliant way for students to absorb a language!
Two week curriculum option only.
Weeks 1 & 2 are FULLY BOOKED
Weeks 3 & 4 PLACES AVAILABLE - starting 20 July
Weeks 4 & 5 PLACES AVAILABLE - starting 27 July
The Maths and Science investigator course is a new and exciting course at Aiglon, perfect for students that have many questions of why and how things happen! Students build a course folder of activities which range from rocket building and robot programming to mountain science and botany. The course is hands on and interactive - a great new extension to the Summer School. Recommended for students that have intermediate English and above.
Two week curriculum option only. (Weeks 3 & 4 only, starting 20 July)
The Performing arts course is perfect for students that love to be on the stage! Script creation, costume planning, coaching on performance skills, filmmaking and editing - all culminating in a performance to the whole summer school. An exciting course that will develop confidence in students! Recommended for students that have intermediate English and above.
"The Eagle" Programme Morning Course Options
Single or multiple week curriculum options.
Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced Courses for students looking to improve their skills in English. Aiglon uses interactive games and collaborative classroom projects to engage students and develop language skills. The mother tongue of the Summer School is English, so students have a high level of exposure to English during their stay - we find that this makes for enjoyable learning alongside activities and new experiences.
Single or multiple week curriculum options.
Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced Courses for students looking to improve their skills in French. Aiglon uses interactive games and collaborative classroom projects to engage students and develop language skills. The mother tongue of the local region is French, and part of the french course is exploring the local area using french skills learnt at Aiglon. The Summer School also has a French social evening where all students learning French come together to practise new skills with the french speaking staff. We find that enjoyable learning alongside activities and new experiences is a brilliant way for students to absorb a language!
Two week curriculum option only.
Weeks 1 & 2 are FULLY BOOKED
Weeks 3 & 4 PLACES AVAILABLE - starting 20 July
Weeks 4 & 5 PLACES AVAILABLE - starting 27 July
The Maths and Science investigator course is a new and exciting course at Aiglon, perfect for students that have many questions of why and how things happen! Students build a course folder of activities which range from rocket building and robot programming to mountain science and botany. The course is hands on and interactive - a great new extension to the Summer School. Recommended for students that have intermediate English and above.
Two week curriculum option only.
Weeks 1 & 2, starting 6 July - FULLY BOOKED
Aiglon has the perfect setting for a leadership course, using the school campus and mountains to learn important leadership skills. The course has an exciting structure which varies from body language and public speaking skills to team challenges, map reading and orienteering, Recommended for students that have intermediate English and above.
One week curriculum option only. (Week 5, 3rd - 9th August)
Want to enjoy Aiglon's Eagle Programme, but also conscious that summertime is important for SAT or ACT preparation? Aiglon offers a special SAT and ACT preparation course in conjunction with "The Eagle" programme. Join Aiglon's Summer School, and spend one week (3 - 9 August) immersed in the specialised SAT & ACT preparation course. Students may also attend the Summer School for only this course.
Please note that this course is intensive - SAT preparation sessions will run in the morning and evening. Students are able to join a Summer School afternoon activity during this week, or if they wish, attend a supervised SAT study session in the afternoon. There is an additional charge of CHF 700 to attend this course.