30,000+
Young students enrolled
130+
Nationalities represented
47
years of experience
Switzerland Intensive language courses for teenagers
Welcome to CERAN Academy Switzerland, where innovative education meets stunning alpine scenery.
Our intensive language courses, and adventure-filled language camp are held in a beautiful chalet located in the heart of the Swiss Alps, in the charming resort town of Champery.
Located just 50 minutes from Lausanne and 1 hour and 15 minutes from Geneva, students can immerse themselves in the natural beauty of the region while receiving top-notch language instruction in either English or French.
Languages
English and French
Destination
Chalet de champéry, Rue du Village 63, 1874 Champéry, Switzerland
Courses
28 lessons of 45 minutes / week
Groups
maximum 7 to 9 students
Age
12 - 17 years old
Date
02 - 29 Juy 2023
At CERAN Academy, we understand the importance of personalized education and strive to provide the best possible learning experience for each of our students. Our courses are expertly designed to meet the unique needs and goals of every individual student, ensuring that they get the most out of their stay with us.
Our dedicated teachers employ innovative teaching methods to ensure that each student reaches their full potential.
Through tailored courses and individualized attention, we are committed to helping our students achieve their linguistic and communication goals.
Whether your child is a beginner or an advanced speaker, our courses are designed to help them achieve new heights and succeed in their language learning journey.
Exciting excursions
The chalet's idyllic alpine location provides ample opportunities for outdoor adventures and mountain activities.
From invigorating hikes to heart-pumping canyoning and tree climbing, there's no shortage of excitement and exploration.
And for those seeking a truly unique and breathtaking experience, it's even possible to visit a glacier perched at an awe-inspiring altitude of 3000 meters.
Sport activities
At CERAN Academy, we promote an active and healthy lifestyle, which is why we have a multi-sports center located just 150 meters from the chalet.
The center offers a wide range of activities, including badminton, basketball, handball, challenging climbing wall, highskating, indor and outdoor swimming pool, tennis.
Whether it’s to improve their fitness, have fun with friends, or just take a break from academic pursuits, our students have access to world-class sports facilities that cater to their every need.
Leisure activities
Our programs also offer a diverse range of recreational activities and workshops.
The program includes short film production and talent shows. Outdoor activities like tree climbing are also included.
The program aims to provide a well-rounded and exciting experience that will help the participants to develop their skills and to express themselves in the language they are learning.
Your child will have fun during the cultural activities on Wednesdays (visits to Alpine towns and villages) and at weekends (sleeping in a high mountain refuge).
THE CERAN METHODOLOGY
Developed in 1975 and continually updated and improved, the CERAN methodology focuses on communication
and enables young learners to express themselves in the target language with greater confidence.
THE CONCEPT OF IMMERSION
From morning to evening, students practice the target language with their classmates, teachers and supervisors, even outside the classroom during meals, activities and excursions. Non-stop practice!
QRI ® QUESTION, ANSWER, INTONATION
A technique of reinforcement and assimilation of the language based on mutual listening between the trainer and the learner and repetition. Did you know that neuroscientific studies have shown that you have to repeat something at least5 times in order to remember it?
VERBO-TONAL
Every language has its own music, rhythm and intonation. This verbo-tonal method corrects students’ phonetic errors, improves pronunciation and reduces the influence of their mother tongue to enable better communication.
KEY SENTENCES
They summarize each lesson and are recorded for students to practice and use in different contexts.
Seriously Fun
CERAN Academy’s goal is to provide a global and personalized solution to all your child’s language training needs.
Our teams are present at every stage of your child’s project: whether it is to prepare your child’s arrival by discussing their needs and expectations, or to personally accompany your child during their stay at our campus.
28 lessons of 45 minutes / week (equivalent to 21 hours of classes), including speaking, reading, and comprehension lessons in the morning, while the afternoon is dedicated to writing lessons and projects in which the language is put into practice.
Vocabulary and grammar are taught through the practice of everyday situations such as introducing oneself, giving one’s opinion on current affairs, or the study of different topics which lead to multimedia presentations, exhibitions of paintings, photographs or drama performance.
It is possible to add extra individual lessons each day. 2, 4, 6 or 8 lessons more during the week in order to work on a specific difficulty, a gap, to prepare for a school exam or international tests such as Cambridge, TOEFL, DALF, etc.
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Our commitment
Exceptional destinations
and secure facilities
Centres equipped with
high tech teaching tools
Immersion
programmes
High ratio of 1 staff member
to 3 students
Small classes – no more than 9 children per class with an average of 7
What is the cost* of a language immersion program in Champery?
*7.7% local VAT included. **minimum stay of 2 weeks.
Transport information
The easiest way to get to the site is via the airport or the train station in Geneva or Lausanne.
A group transfer is available for arrival on Sunday at a specific time and departure on Saturday at 9am (143CHF one way). It will also be possible to choose an individual transfer (430CHF one way)
At CERAN, your child's success is our top priority
That's why we offer a commitment to your satisfaction, guaranteeing that if you're not fully satisfied, your child will receive free retraining to ensure his/her success.
Discover the benefits of our personalized learning experience
Vocabulary and grammar acquisition
Your child will learn the basics of the target language and acquire a general knowledge of the language, including grammar, vocabulary, and sentence structure.
Intensive and efficient language learning
Through immersion, he/she will develop their mastery of the language quickly and efficiently by being fully immersed in the language and culture.
Cultural understanding
Children will learn about the culture of the target language, which will help them understand the context of the language and how it is used in real-life situations.
Intercultural communication
He/she will learn how to communicate with people from different cultural backgrounds and expand their cultural understanding.
Confidence in speaking
Your kid will learn how to use the language in different situations, which will to help to be more confident when communicating with native speakers in the future.
And much much more
100% native speaking teachers
All our teachers are native speakers and are strictly selected and trained to use the CERAN language method.
A personalised support adapted to your child’s needs
A language training at CERAN is a unique human experience in a fun and friendly environment.
A unique and fast learning method
An international environment
The students come from different countries around the world. A good mix of nationalities.
Satisfied or reformed guarantee
At CERAN, your child’s success is our top priority
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- You contact us on +32 87 79 11 22
- You fill out the registration form
- You schedule a discovery call with an advisor
- Courses where the target language is the only language spoken, based on the patented CERAN method.
- A communicative and interactive approach.
- Residential courses with a good mix.
By immersion, and whatever the type of training (residential immersion, distance learning or on our campuses), only the target language is used.
Indeed, it has been proven that the brain is more stimulated in an immersive situation, which allows for a better acquisition of knowledge.
Our patented method, based on a communicative and interactive approach, allows a more natural and rapid progression of the language studied.
Our trainers are all native speakers, experienced, and trained in the CERAN method.
The programme of your kid is tailored to their situation and needs.
Our intensive language immersion courses allow your child to gain confidence and progress even faster thanks to a combination of intensive courses and permanent coaching from our teachers during meals, breaks, and evenings.
An unforgettable human experience awaits your child!
- Intensive & Adventure : 4875 CHF (Price for 2 weeks)
- Extra week : 2437 CHF
- 2 extra individual lessons : 165 CHF (per week)
- Booking Fee : 75 CHF ( non refundable)
- Serenity package : 75 CHF (recommended)
*7.7% local VAT included.
**minimum stay of 2 weeks.
While staying with a host family, your child may not have the opportunity to speak the native language for an extended period of time.
Additionally, the individuals with whom they do speak the language may not be trained in teaching and may not correct their grammatical errors.
At CERAN Academy, we prioritize providing a comprehensive language immersion experience for your child.
Our experienced native-speaker teachers lead small group sessions, ensuring that your child is surrounded by the target language from morning to night.
Your child will have ample opportunities to practice and develop their language skills in a supportive and structured environment.
You can have confidence in the quality of language instruction at CERAN Academy.
Absolutely. At CERAN Academy, your child’s safety and well-being are of utmost importance to us.
Our staff members are highly qualified and trained to provide round-the-clock supervision.
In fact, we maintain a ratio of one staff member for every three students, ensuring that each child receives individual attention and support.
You can have peace of mind knowing that your child is in good hands while they are with us.
It is certainly possible for your child to follow a specific dietary regimen. There are a variety of regimes suited to specific dietary needs, such as gluten-free, halal, vegan, etc.
It is important to correctly fill the form during the registration to determine the best regimen for your child based on their individual needs and health status.
Do you need advice or help to register your child?
One of our friendly CERAN Academy advisors will be reaching out to you soon to help answer any questions you may have and provide any assistance your child may need.
CERAN is a reputable language and culture institution that has been operating in France, Belgium, and Switzerland since 1975.
It has successfully trained over 150,000 students.
Contact us :
International Booking Center
+32 87 79 11 22
