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St. Bernard Language Camp

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French, English and German language study holiday in Switzerland with friLingue!

Learn English, French or German ​​in our very own chalet in the Valais Alps, located in the Val d'Entremont, between France and Italy.

This camp in Liddes, Saint Bernard is aimed at young people between the ages of 8 and 17. Language lessons are held in small groups of 6 participants in average. Our sympathetic and dynamic teachers ensure that you will learn French, English or German with pleasure.

The region around the Great St. Bernhard
The Great St. Bernhard Pass has been connecting the north with the south of Europe for thousands of years. The region saw numerous pilgrims on their way to Rome, but also traders and soldiers, including Napoleon's army, who marched to Marengo around 1800. Liddes is situated on a magnificent vantage point, facing the rising sun, at the entrance of the nature reserve of Combe de l'A.

The Dranse (Dranze)
The 25 km long spring river Dranse d'Entremont has its origin in the area of ​​the Great St. Bernhard Pass. It flows northwards and is collected in the Lac of the Toules for energy production. Then the Dranse d'Entremont crosses a height difference of 800 m in the valley of the Val d'Entremont, which lies west of the Grand Combin. In the Talkessel of Orsières, she takes the third head stream from the left, the "Dranse de Ferret", and then flows further northwards to Sembrancher.

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities

Class schedule

Course duration
1-4 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
20 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 45 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday

Class times

Morning session
09:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Morning session
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

All levels, beginner to advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level.

Class size

Average 6 students
Maximum 7 students

Student age

Age range 8 - 17 years old
Average 15 years old

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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School description

Learn languages in the Valaisian Alps. In the Val d'Entremont, close to the French and Italian borders, we‘ll be holding this extra-special language camp in the first ever friLingue-owned chalet!

This camp in Vichères-Liddes (VS) is aimed at young people aged between 10 and 17. Language lessons are held in small groups of 6 participants. Our enthusiastic and dynamic teachers are sure to make learning French or German an absolute pleasure. You can stay with us for 1, 2 or 3 weeks!

Accommodation in 4, 6 or 8-bedded rooms

Our spacious chalet "Relais de Dranse", renovated in 2014, is situated in Liddes, in a wonderfully quiet location on the Dranse, a headstream of the river Rhone, about 5 minutes below the pass road to the Aosta Valley in Italy. Sprawling countryside and no passing traffic make it absolutely perfect for a relaxed language stay in the Valaisian Alps!

Year opened
2017
Number of classrooms
8

Facilities

  • Library
  • Social Activities
  • Cultural Trips
  • TV Room
  • Eating Area
  • Free Internet
  • Wireless Internet
  • Studying Area
  • Sports Activities

Teacher qualifications

Native French speakers
Over 50%
Teachers with French teaching certification
Over 50%
Teachers with college degrees
All

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at St. Bernard Language Camp varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 15. In the summer, the average age is 15.

St. Bernard Language Camp teaches students from all over the world, including:

Switzerland
50%
Spain
15%
France
10%
Germany
10%
USA
10%
Russia
5%

School holidays

St. Bernard Language Camp does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

School holidays
None

School location

Vichères-Liddes is about 55 minutes from Montreux and only 20 minutes from Martigny, the Great St. Bernard Pass and the Aosta Valley in Italy. Vichères-Liddes is a small paradise for nature lovers and sports enthusiasts, with its mountains, ski resort, varied hiking trails and nature reserves.

Our spacious chalet "Relais de Dranse", renovated in 2014, is situated in Liddes, in a wonderfully quiet location on the Dranse, a headstream of the river Rhone, about 5 minutes below the pass road to the Aosta Valley in Italy. Sprawling countryside and no passing traffic make it absolutely perfect for relaxed language stay in the Valaisian Alps!

The region around the Great St. Bernhard

The Great St. Bernhard Pass has been connecting the north and south of Europe for thousands of years. The region saw numerous pilgrims pas through on their way to Rome, as well as traders and soldiers, including Napoleon's army, who marched to Marengo around 1800. Liddes is situated on a magnificent viewpoint, facing the rising sun at the entrance of the nature reserve, “Combe de l'A“.

The Dranse (Dranze)

The 25 km long spring river Dranse d'Entremont has its origin in the area of ​​the Great St. Bernhard Pass. It flows northwards and is collected in Lake Toules for energy production. The Dranse d'Entremont crosses a height difference of 800m in the Val d'Entremont, west of the Grand Combin.

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Housing

St. Bernard Language Camp offers the following housing types:
homestay

Chalet 6 person shared room, full board

£ 96
weekly
Age range: 10 - 17 years old
Location: Relais de Dranse
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 4-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (21 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, telephone, tV room, carpet, hardwood, heating, 24/7 supervision, garden, sports facilities, and other
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 04:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 10:00 AM
£ 96
Our spacious chalet "Relais de Dranse", renovated in 2014, is situated in Liddes, in a wonderfully quiet location on the Dranse, a headstream of the river Rhone, about 5 minutes below the pass road to the Aosta Valley in Italy. Sprawling countryside and no passing traffic make it absolutely perfect for relaxed language stay in the Valaisian Alps!

Chalet 4 person shared room, full board

£ 191
weekly
Age range: 10 - 17 years old
Location: Relais de Dranse
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 4-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (21 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, telephone, tV room, carpet, hardwood, heating, 24/7 supervision, garden, sports facilities, and other
Availability: 09 Apr 2023 - 07 May 2023, 25 Jun 2023 - 20 Aug 2023
Check-in: Sunday, after 04:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 10:00 AM
£ 191
Our spacious chalet "Relais de Dranse", renovated in 2014, is situated in Liddes, in a wonderfully quiet location on the Dranse, a headstream of the river Rhone, about 5 minutes below the pass road to the Aosta Valley in Italy. Sprawling countryside and no passing traffic make it absolutely perfect for relaxed language stay in the Valaisian Alps!
student-residence

Chalet 8 person shared room, full board

Included
weekly
Age range: 10 - 17 years old
Location: Relais de Dranse
Housing type: Student residence (on-campus)
Room type: 4-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (21 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, telephone, tV room, carpet, hardwood, heating, 24/7 supervision, garden, sports facilities, and other
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 04:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 10:00 AM
Included
Our spacious chalet "Relais de Dranse", renovated in 2014, is situated in Liddes, in a wonderfully quiet location on the Dranse, a headstream of the river Rhone, about 5 minutes below the pass road to the Aosta Valley in Italy. Sprawling countryside and no passing traffic make it absolutely perfect for relaxed language stay in the Valaisian Alps!
visa

Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you.

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Liddes-Vichères based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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