Les Elfes InternationalVerbier, Switzerland
Rue du Centre Sportif, 20 - 1936 Verbier - see on mapPay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Learning progress guarantee.
- 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% |
Location: Les Elfes International is located in the beautiful Alpine village of Verbier, in Switzerland's Valais canton. Housed in the Swiss alps and primarily a mountain resort for vacation activities and winter sports, Verbier offers a spectacular opportunity for students to further their understanding of language, whilst enjoying the beauty and astonishing surroundings of the Swiss Alps.
School facilities: The facilities of the school are extensive, designed to give students a great experience both academically and socially. These facilities include a cafeteria, library, movie room, games room, lounge area, several sports fields or pitches, an outdoor and an indoor swimming pool and much more. All classrooms are equipped with heating and have ample natural light to create an optimal learning environment.
Course selection: Course selections are available during the peak seasons of Summer and Winter when Verbiers is most attractive to visitors. Designed for Junior students, with three age groups distinguished according to the programmes and activities involved, Les Elfes International offers a unique opportunity for students to embrace the language, whilst creating memorable moments along the way. All courses can be customised to include specific field trips and excursions depending on a student's preferences.
Accommodation: Accommodation in shared facilities along with a full board meal plan is included in the price of each programme, with additional activities and excursions supplementary to the costs.
German Courses
General Language
Conversational Language Course - Summer Camp (6 to 17 years old)
8 lessons per week
|7 students (max)
This course tends to sell out quickly!
Offer!from
2800CHF2730CHF
Includes accommodation
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in CHF | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | -- | 56555514 | 84008190 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 6123 | 9095 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in CHF | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | -- | 56555514 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 6123 |
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Starting dates
2024: 09 Jun 2024 - 22 Jun 2024, 23 Jun 2024 - 06 Jul 2024, 07 Jul 2024 - 27 Jul 2024, 28 Jul 2024 - 10 Aug 2024, 11 Aug 2024 - 24 Aug 2024
2025: 08 Jun 2025, 22 Jun 2025, 06 Jul 2025, 20 Jul 2025, 03 Aug 2025, 17 Aug 2025
2025: 08 Jun 2025, 22 Jun 2025, 06 Jul 2025, 20 Jul 2025, 03 Aug 2025, 17 Aug 2025
This course is divided into three age groups:
- Discoveries (3-10 years old)
- Explorers (11-14 years old)
- Pioneers (15-17 years old)
It includes 8 hours of Language course per week, full-board accommodation, morning and afternoon activities.
Compulsory:
Health insurance: CHF 120
Cancellation insurance: CHF 80
Prices for 2 weeks vary depending on the start date:
from 09 Jun to 22 Jun: CHF 4810
from 23 Jun to 06 Jul: CHF 5655
from 28 Jul to 10 Aug: CHF 5655
from 11 Aug to 24 Aug: CHF 4550
Choose 1 compulsory additional course for CHF 200: - Arts/Cooking/Theatre (age 6+)
- Etiquette and Table Manners (age 6+)
- Leadership Training Program (age 12+)
- First Aid Course & Mountain Fitness (age 14+)
Add an optional sport or service: - Extra 7 hours of language classes per week: CHF 175 per week.
- Tennis (max 3 hours per week): CHF 75 per hour.
- Golf (max 3 hours per week): CHF 120 per hour.
- Horseback riding (max 3 hours per week): CHF 75 per hour.
- Paragliding: CHF 180 per flight.
- Laundry: CHF 60 per wash.
- Photo souvenir with logo: CHF 25.
Prices
Course price includes accommodation
On campus, Shared room (multiple beds), Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Interested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
Price includes
Supervision 24/7
Course specific data
General course schedule
1-2 daily lessons of 50 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: 8:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:30 - 21:55
Morning: 8:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:30 - 21:55
Possible course durations
2, 3 weeks
Minimum required student age
6 years
Age range:
6 - 17 years
Students per class
Maximum: 7 / Average: 6
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
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Junior
Conversational Language Course - Winter Camp (6 to 17 years old)
8 lessons per week
|7 students (max)
Offer!from
2275CHF2219CHF
Includes accommodation
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in CHF | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | 22752219 | 45504437 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 2464 | 4927 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in CHF | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | -- | 47604641 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 5154 |
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Starting dates
2024: 14 Dec 2024, 21 Dec 2024, 28 Dec 2024
2025: 14 Jan 2025, 18 Jan 2025, 01 Feb 2025, 15 Feb 2025, 01 Mar 2025, 15 Mar 2025, 29 Mar 2025, 12 Apr 2025
2025: 14 Jan 2025, 18 Jan 2025, 01 Feb 2025, 15 Feb 2025, 01 Mar 2025, 15 Mar 2025, 29 Mar 2025, 12 Apr 2025
It includes 8 hours of Language course per week, full-board accommodation, morning and afternoon activities.
Compulsory:
Health insurance: CHF 120
Cancellation insurance: CHF 80
Helmet rental: CHF 15 per week
Add an optional sport or service:
- Extra 7 hours of language classes per week: CHF 175 per week.
- Equipment package to purchase
(goggles, gloves, hoodie and socks): CHF 150. - Full skiing equipment (skis, bindings, ski-poles and shoes): CHF 125 per week.
- Full snowboard equipment (snowboard, bindings and shoes): CHF 140 per week.
- Rental of ski clothing (jacket and pants):?CHF 108 per week.
- Laundry: CHF 60 per each time.
- Photo souvenir with logo: CHF 25.
- 3-minute HD individual ski movie: CHF 285.
Prices
Course price includes accommodation
On campus, Shared room (multiple beds), Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Interested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
Price includes
Supervision 24/7
Course specific data
General course schedule
1-2 daily lessons of 50 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: 8:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:30 - 21:55
Morning: 8:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:30 - 21:55
Possible course durations
1, 2 weeks
Minimum required student age
6 years
Age range:
6 - 17 years
Students per class
Maximum: 7 / Average: 6
Additional information for all courses
See availability
Our prices for Les Elfes International include
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
- INCLUDED Free access to swimming pool
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
- INCLUDED For junior courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program
- INCLUDED Learning progress guarantee
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Les Elfes International
Accreditations and Quality seals
ECIS, NCA, MAIS, NESA, EARCOS, AISA, BSMEGerman 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 8:30
Student gender mix
50% male / 50% female
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Year of school foundation
1987
Legal name/parent company
Les Elfes Int. SA | Tax registration ID: CHE-165.592.753
General school facilities
Cafeteria
Movie room
Games room
Lounge
Garden
Balcony / terrace
Soccer field / football pitch
Outdoor swimming pool
Table soccer / football
Table tennis
Tennis courts
Basketball court
Volleyball court
Billiards
Printer for student use
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)
Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)
Laundry (paid)
Paid parking (<500m)
Classroom equipment
Air conditioning in some classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 4
- Number of public PC workstations: 1
Student Age / Nationality
Average number of students
Junior courses - In summer: 120
Junior courses - Throughout the year: 120
Minimum age of students
6 years for specific Junior courses
Average age of students
In summer: 15 years
Throughout the year: 15 years
Top student nationalities
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| Brazil | 15% |
| USA | 15% |
| Saudi Arabia | 14% |
| Switzerland | 10% |
| China | 10% |
| Italy | 7% |
| France | 7% |
| England | 5% |
| Spain | 5% |
| Thailand | 4% |
| Vietnam | 2% |
| Turkey | 2% |
| Germany | 2% |
| Chile | 2% |
| Sweden | 1% |
| Netherlands | 1% |
Information for all courses offered by Les Elfes International
Lesson duration
50 minutes
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Comments about courses
Transport by private bus:
- Geneva to Les Elfes, return ticket: CHF 170.
- Martigny to Les Elfes, return ticket: CHF 80.
- Transfer on dates Other than arrival and departures dates, one way: CHF 150.
Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 100 CHF. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024, 07 Apr 2024, 18 May 2024, 01 Aug 2024, 25 Dec 2024.
01 Jan 2024, 07 Apr 2024, 18 May 2024, 01 Aug 2024, 25 Dec 2024.
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 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, 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.
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 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)
180 CHF
Free shipment via regular mail
Yes
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.
Leisure activities
| activity possible | distance from school | |
|---|---|---|
| Basketball | | - |
| Cooking | | - |
| Football (soccer) | | - |
| Golf | | 2 km |
| Horse riding | | 0.5 km |
| Mountainbiking | | - |
| Music | | - |
| Sailing | | 20 km |
| Skiing | | 0.5 km |
| Squash | | 0.5 km |
| Swimming | | 0.5 km |
| Tennis | | 0.5 km |
| Volleyball | | - |
| Yoga | | 0.5 km |
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Junior - Free activities
More than 40 outdoor activities are part of Les Elfes summer camp program
Videos about leisure activities at Les Elfes International Verbier
Leisure programme for juniors (sample):
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FAQ about Les Elfes International, Verbier
- What is the best price for a course at Les Elfes International, Verbier?German courses at Les Elfes International start at 2219 CHF for Conversational Language Course - Winter Camp course with 8 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
- What is the number of students per class at Les Elfes International?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Les Elfes International varies from 7 students (Conversational Language Course - Summer Camp) to 7 students (Conversational Language Course - Summer Camp)
- What is the qualification of the teachers at Les Elfes International?100% of teachers at Les Elfes International hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
- Which countries are students of Les Elfes International from?The highest Nationality percentage at Les Elfes International comes from Brazil with a 15% representation, followed by students from USA (15%) and Saudi Arabia (14%).
- Is this price lower than booking directly with the school?Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
- Les Elfes International offers courses for which ages?Les Elfes International offers courses from 6 years to 17. Average age is 15 during the summer and 15 for the rest of the year.
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