Swiss Boarding Schools Disentis & ZurichWinterthur, Switzerland
Grüzefeldstrasse 32 - 8400 Winterthur - see on mapPay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
- The camps takes place at two locations, the mountain campus and the city campus.
- Welcome dinner.
- Tennis courts.
Age of students
| Percentage of students | |
|---|---|
| 1-18 years | 92.233009708738% |
| 18-24 years | 4.8543689320388% |
| 25-34 years | 0.97087378640777% |
| 35-50 years | 0.97087378640777% |
| >50 years | 0.97087378640777% |
The average age outside summer is 1 years higher than in summer.
Location: Swiss Boarding Schools Disentis & Zurich Winterthur is located between two campuses, one in the mountains of Disentis, and the other in Zurich, both in Switzerland. This impressive arrangement ensures that summer and winter programmes can be given the best in education and activities for junior students to thrive in the school's international atmosphere.
Course selection: These programmes are available to junior students during the summer and winter school breaks. Programmes are arranged for learning German or English and include tuition, activities, accommodation (residence, full-board), sports and lots of fun!
The groups are international students aged 13-17.
Each programme contains 24/7 supervision of all meals.
These 2-weeks camps offer a rare blend of mountains meets city from two independent campuses offering junior students a rare look into the beauty and culture that Switzerland has to offer, whilst getting to expand their knowledge of the German and/or English language with a like-minded group of peers.
Getting around: Airport transfers to and from local airports on arrival and departure are included in the course prices.
School facilities: The school facilities vary between the mountain and city campuses.
Social and cultural: The winter programmes from the mountainous Dessentis campus include skiing, snowboarding, sledging or cross-country skiing for the afternoon.
Activities and interesting happenings from the city campus include visits to Switzerland's largest science museum, Technorama, or museums such as the Fotomuseum, Kunsthaus, playing sports in the school's state-of-the-art indoor sports facilities and much more.
Movie nights, board game nights and playing cards are also popular nighttime activities.
German Courses
School also offers courses to learn
General Language
Summer Holiday Camp (13 to 15 years old)
20 lessons per week
|15 students (max)
Only limited places left for the summer months!
Offer!from
1995CHF1946CHF
Includes accommodation
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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| Price in CHF | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | -- | 39903891 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 4355 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in CHF | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | -- | 39903891 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 4355 |
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Starting dates
2024: 07 Jul 2024, 04 Aug 2024
2025: 13 Jul 2025, 20 Jul 2025
2025: 13 Jul 2025, 20 Jul 2025
Prices
Course price includes accommodation
On campus, Single room, Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Interested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
Price includes
Supervision 24/7, Airport transfer (return trip)
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
2 weeks
Minimum required student age
13 years
Age range:
13 - 15 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 11
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
Winter Holiday Camp (14 to 16 years old)
12 lessons per week
|15 students (max)
This course tends to sell out quickly!
Offer!from
1495CHF1458CHF
Includes accommodation
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in CHF | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | -- | 29902916 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 3263 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in CHF | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | -- | 35003413 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 3820 |
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Starting dates
2024: 21 Jan 2024, 31 Jan 2024
2025: 03 Feb 2025
2025: 03 Feb 2025
Prices
Course price includes accommodation
On campus, Single room, Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Interested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
Price includes
Supervision 24/7, Airport transfer (return trip)
Course specific data
This course takes place in a different location than main address of the school:
Via Sogn Sigisbert 1, 7180, Disentis
General course schedule
2-3 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
Afternoon: 13:30 - 18:15
Morning: 8:30 - 11:45
Afternoon: 13:30 - 18:15
Possible course durations
2 weeks
Minimum required student age
14 years
Age range:
14 - 16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 11
Additional information for all courses
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Our prices for Swiss Boarding Schools Disentis & Zurich include
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
- INCLUDED Welcome dinner
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Free airport pickup for all junior courses (both ways)
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
- INCLUDED For junior courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program
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Swiss Boarding Schools Disentis & Zurich
Accreditations and Quality seals
Cambridge International Examinations and Pearson EdexcelGerman 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 7:30
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 Swiss Boarding Schools Disentis & Zurich and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Legal name/parent company
Tax registration ID: Swiss School So No Tax Number
General school facilities
Restaurant
Cafeteria
Snack vending machine
Drink vending machine
Fridge for student use
Microwave for student use
Kitchen for student use
Library
Movie room
Games room
Lounge
Auditorium
Garden
Rooftop terrace
Balcony / terrace
Self-study areas
Lockers
Bike rental
Table soccer / football
Table tennis
Soccer field / football pitch
Copy machine
Printer for student use
Billiards
Gym
Volleyball court
Tennis courts
Basketball court
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Smoking zones (outdoors)
Tourist information
Assistance with entrance ticket purchases
Assistance with reservations for restaurants, bars, clubs
Assistance with organizing transportation
Laundry (paid)
Career guidance service (free)
Guidance for further higher education (free)
Free parking (<500m)
Classroom equipment
TV in all classrooms
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 30
- Number of public PC workstations: 20
Facilities for disabled students
Accessible Toilet
Disabled car park
Wheelchair access to cafeteria
Wheelchair access to reception
Wheelchair access to classroom
Additional comment about facilities of school
Large paid underground parking (very secure) available for all visitors.
Student Age / Nationality
Minimum age of students
13 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 1
Adult courses Throughout the year: 1
Junior courses In summer: 3
Junior courses Throughout the year: 1
Average age of students
In summer: 14 years
Throughout the year: 15 years
Top student nationalities
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 20% |
| China | 10% |
| Italy | 5% |
| Germany | 5% |
| Thailand | 5% |
| Turkey | 5% |
| USA | 5% |
| Spain | 5% |
| Iran | 5% |
| Vietnam | 2% |
| Korea | 2% |
| Japan | 2% |
| Brazil | 2% |
| England | 2% |
| Netherlands | 2% |
| Iraq | 1% |
| Saudi Arabia | 1% |
| Sweden | 1% |
| France | 1% |
| Israel | 1% |
| Venezuela | 1% |
| Chile | 1% |
| Other nationalities | 16% |
Information for all courses offered by Swiss Boarding Schools Disentis & Zurich
Lesson duration
45 minutes
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Comments about courses
During the summer and winter holidays, the school offers holiday camps to 13 to 16-year-olds from all over the world. The summer camps last 14 days, winter camps 10 days
In the holiday camps, it combines learning German or English with sport, fun and entertainment. Participants have a daily structure, that gives them enough freedom to pursue their interests and spend time with like-minded peers.
Numbers are limited per nationality per camp to make for a truly diverse international experience.
Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024, 02 Jan 2024, 19 Mar 2024, 02 Apr 2024, 01 May 2024, 21 May 2024, 01 Aug 2024, 25 Dec 2024, 26 Dec 2024.
01 Jan 2024, 02 Jan 2024, 19 Mar 2024, 02 Apr 2024, 01 May 2024, 21 May 2024, 01 Aug 2024, 25 Dec 2024, 26 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.
School policy regarding bank holidays:Full number of lost classes are made up
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 Germany do not require a visa for travelling to Switzerland and attending a language course.
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)
1 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 | |
|---|---|
| Basketball | |
| Dancing | |
| Field Hockey | |
| Football (soccer) | |
| Golf | |
| Horse riding | |
| Ice Hockey | |
| Mountainbiking | |
| Music | |
| Sailing | |
| Skiing | |
| Squash | |
| Swimming | |
| Table Tennis | |
| Tennis | |
| Volleyball | |
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
Not offered.
Adults - Paid activities
Not offered.
Junior - Free activities
The summer programme in the mountains includes hiking, mountain biking and climbing. The Grisons Alps offer variety, fun and action.
In the city, a range of sports are available: football, handball, floorball, mountain/cross-country biking and much more. There is also a wide range of art and culture on offer.
At the Mountain Campus, skiing, snowboarding, sledding or cross-country skiing are on the winter programme in the afternoon.
In the city, a range of sports are available: football, handball, floorball, mountain/cross-country biking and much more. There is also a wide range of art and culture on offer.
At the Mountain Campus, skiing, snowboarding, sledding or cross-country skiing are on the winter programme in the afternoon.
Junior - Paid activities
Not offered.
Video about leisure activities at Swiss Boarding Schools Disentis & Zurich Winterthur
FAQ about Swiss Boarding Schools Disentis & Zurich, Winterthur
- What is the best price for a course at Swiss Boarding Schools Disentis & Zurich, Winterthur?German courses at Swiss Boarding Schools Disentis & Zurich start at 1458 CHF for Winter Holiday Camp course with 12 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
- What is the number of students per class at Swiss Boarding Schools Disentis & Zurich?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Swiss Boarding Schools Disentis & Zurich varies from 15 students (Summer Holiday Camp) to 15 students (Summer Holiday Camp)
- What is the qualification of the teachers at Swiss Boarding Schools Disentis & Zurich?100% of teachers at Swiss Boarding Schools Disentis & Zurich hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
- Which countries are students of Swiss Boarding Schools Disentis & Zurich from?The highest Nationality percentage at Swiss Boarding Schools Disentis & Zurich comes from Switzerland with a 20% representation, followed by students from China (10%) and Poland (5%).
- Is this price lower than booking directly with the school?Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
- Swiss Boarding Schools Disentis & Zurich offers courses for which ages?Swiss Boarding Schools Disentis & Zurich offers courses from 13 years to 16. Average age is 14 during the summer and 15 for the rest of the year.
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