AlpadiaEngelberg, 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.
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% |
Special Offers
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
School also offers courses to learn
General Language
Summer Standard Course (10 to 17 years old)
20 lessons per week
|15 students (max)
Only limited places left for the summer months!
from
1610CHF
Includes accommodation
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in CHF | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | 1610 | 2970 | 4455 | 5940 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 1756 | 3240 | 4859 | 6479 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in CHF | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | 1695 | 3120 | 4680 | 6240 | 7800 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 1849 | 3403 | 5105 | 6806 | 8507 |
See availability
Starting dates
2024: 30 Jun 2024, 07 Jul 2024, 14 Jul 2024, 21 Jul 2024, 28 Jul 2024
2025: 29 Jun 2025, 06 Jul 2025, 13 Jul 2025, 20 Jul 2025, 27 Jul 2025
2025: 29 Jun 2025, 06 Jul 2025, 13 Jul 2025, 20 Jul 2025, 27 Jul 2025
Special Offers:
Free application fee for students who booked a stay with Alpadia in the past. : for enrolments of a minimum of 1 weeks. Only valid for bookings at this website before Dec 31, 2024. Only valid for courses starting before Dec 31, 2024.
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Includes:
- Tuition
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Excursions
- Activities
Optional extra activities: (price per week) - Adrenalin: CHF 225
- Creative arts: CHF 130
- Tennis: CHF 225.
Prices
Course price includes accommodation
Apartment - shared / Residence, Double room, Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Interested 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
Morning: 8:30 - 11:45
Possible course durations
1, 2, 3, 4 weeks
Minimum required student age
10 years
Age range:
10 - 17 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 13
Special note for 2025 holiday season: If you plan to take a course during the high season months of April, June, July or August 2025 we urgently advise you to book as early as possible. In 2024 many schools were fully booked during the holidays and the situation is unlikely to be different for 2025 due to a current shortage of teachers, which affects most schools.
Additional information for all courses
See availability
Junior
Summer Intensive Course (10 to 17 years old)
25 lessons per week
|15 students (max)
Only limited places left for the summer months!
from
1715CHF
Includes accommodation
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in CHF | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | 1715 | 3190 | 4785 | 6380 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 1871 | 3480 | 5219 | 6959 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in CHF | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | 1815 | 3350 | 5025 | 6700 | 8375 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 1980 | 3654 | 5481 | 7308 | 9135 |
See availability
Starting dates
2024: 30 Jun 2024, 07 Jul 2024, 14 Jul 2024, 21 Jul 2024, 28 Jul 2024
2025: 29 Jun 2025, 06 Jul 2025, 13 Jul 2025, 20 Jul 2025, 27 Jul 2025
2025: 29 Jun 2025, 06 Jul 2025, 13 Jul 2025, 20 Jul 2025, 27 Jul 2025
Special Offers:
Free application fee for students who booked a stay with Alpadia in the past. : for enrolments of a minimum of 1 weeks. Only valid for bookings at this website before Dec 31, 2024. Only valid for courses starting before Dec 31, 2024.
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Includes:
- Tuition
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Excursions
- Activities
Optional extra activities: (price per week) - Adrenalin: CHF 225
- Creative arts: CHF 130
- Tennis: CHF 225.
Prices
Course price includes accommodation
Apartment - shared / Residence, Double room, Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Interested 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
Morning: 8:30 - 12:30
Possible course durations
1, 2, 3, 4 weeks
Minimum required student age
10 years
Age range:
10 - 17 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 13
Additional information for all courses
See availability
Summer Intensive Course + 5 Private Lessons (10 to 17 years old)
30 lessons per week
|15 students (max)
Only limited places left for the summer months!
from
2025CHF
Includes accommodation
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in CHF | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | 2025 | 3810 | 5715 | 7620 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 2209 | 4156 | 6234 | 8311 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in CHF | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | 2125 | 3970 | 5955 | 7940 | 9925 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 2318 | 4330 | 6495 | 8660 | 10825 |
See availability
Starting dates
2024: 30 Jun 2024, 07 Jul 2024, 14 Jul 2024, 21 Jul 2024, 28 Jul 2024
2025: 29 Jun 2025, 06 Jul 2025, 13 Jul 2025, 20 Jul 2025, 27 Jul 2025
2025: 29 Jun 2025, 06 Jul 2025, 13 Jul 2025, 20 Jul 2025, 27 Jul 2025
Special Offers:
Free application fee for students who booked a stay with Alpadia in the past. : for enrolments of a minimum of 1 weeks. Only valid for bookings at this website before Dec 31, 2024. Only valid for courses starting before Dec 31, 2024.
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Includes:
- Tuition (25 group lessons and 5 private lessons)
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Excursions
- Activities
Optional extra activities: (price per week) - Adrenalin: CHF 225
- Creative arts: CHF 130
- Tennis: CHF 225.
Prices
Course price includes accommodation
Apartment - shared / Residence, Double room, Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Interested 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
Morning: 8:30 - 12:30
Possible course durations
1, 2, 3, 4 weeks
Minimum required student age
10 years
Age range:
10 - 17 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 13
Additional information for all courses
See availability
Summer Standard Course + 5 Private Lessons (10 to 17 years old)
25 lessons per week
|15 students (max)
Only limited places left for the summer months!
from
1920CHF
Includes accommodation
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in CHF | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | 1920 | 3590 | 5385 | 7180 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 2095 | 3916 | 5874 | 7831 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in CHF | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | 2005 | 3740 | 5610 | 7480 | 9350 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 2187 | 4079 | 6119 | 8158 | 10198 |
See availability
Starting dates
2024: 30 Jun 2024, 07 Jul 2024, 14 Jul 2024, 21 Jul 2024, 28 Jul 2024
2025: 29 Jun 2025, 06 Jul 2025, 13 Jul 2025, 20 Jul 2025, 27 Jul 2025
2025: 29 Jun 2025, 06 Jul 2025, 13 Jul 2025, 20 Jul 2025, 27 Jul 2025
Special Offers:
Free application fee for students who booked a stay with Alpadia in the past. : for enrolments of a minimum of 1 weeks. Only valid for bookings at this website before Dec 31, 2024. Only valid for courses starting before Dec 31, 2024.
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Includes:
- Tuition (20 group lessons and 5 private lessons)
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Excursions
- Activities
Optional extra activities: (price per week) - Adrenalin: CHF 225
- Creative arts: CHF 130
- Tennis: CHF 225.
Prices
Course price includes accommodation
Apartment - shared / Residence, Double room, Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Interested 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
Morning: 8:30 - 12:30
Possible course durations
1, 2, 3, 4 weeks
Minimum required student age
10 years
Age range:
10 - 17 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 13
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
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Alpadia
Accreditations and Quality seals
FSEP, FSSP, VSP, Association Vaudoise des Ecoles PrivéesGerman teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 8:20
Student gender mix
50% male / 50% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at Alpadia and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Legal name/parent company
Tax registration ID: CHE-198.613.244
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
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 years
Throughout the year: 12 years
Top student nationalities
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| USA | 8% |
| Japan | 4% |
| China | 3% |
| Korea | 3% |
| Other nationalities | 82% |
Information for all courses offered by Alpadia
Lesson duration
45 minutes
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Comments about courses
Airport transfer: CHF 155 one-way.
CHF 50 deposit to be paid in cash on arrival. (Refundable).
Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024, 02 Jan 2024, 29 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 09 May 2024, 20 May 2024, 01 Aug 2024, 15 Sep 2024, 16 Sep 2024, 23 Dec 2024 - 31 Dec 2024.
01 Jan 2024, 02 Jan 2024, 29 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 09 May 2024, 20 May 2024, 01 Aug 2024, 15 Sep 2024, 16 Sep 2024, 23 Dec 2024 - 31 Dec 2024.
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025 - 28 Jun 2025, 03 Aug 2025 - 31 Dec 2025, 02 Jan 2025, 06 Jan 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 01 Aug 2025, 01 Nov 2025, 08 Dec 2025, 25 Dec 2025, 26 Dec 2025.
01 Jan 2025 - 28 Jun 2025, 03 Aug 2025 - 31 Dec 2025, 02 Jan 2025, 06 Jan 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 01 Aug 2025, 01 Nov 2025, 08 Dec 2025, 25 Dec 2025, 26 Dec 2025.
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
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.
Visa Documents
Nationals from Singapore 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.
FAQ about Alpadia, Engelberg
- What is the best price for a course at Alpadia, Engelberg?German courses at Alpadia start at 1610 CHF for Summer Standard Course course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you get the guaranteed best price.
- What is the number of students per class at Alpadia?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Alpadia varies from 15 students (Summer Standard Course) to 15 students (Summer Standard Course)
- What is the qualification of the teachers at Alpadia?100% of teachers at Alpadia hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
- 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. Average age is 12 during the summer and 12 for the rest of the year.
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