Kickstart English! Summer Camp

Combining a traditional camp feeling with the amenities of our world-class school and facilities, Kickstart English! at the International School of Berne is one of the best day summer camps in Switzerland.

Kickstart English! is an English learning camp for local children ages 7 - 15 and a vocational English course for ages 16 - 18. Our varied program provides kids and teenagers a unique learning experience and parents the convenience and value they desire.

Whether creating an having a lively conversation, playing crazy games, or going out on a local excursion, there is no better place for your child to learn English while making friendships and memories that will last a lifetime.

Dates for 2023

This year, we offer this popular camp over two 1-week sessions held Monday to Friday from 9:00 – 16:00:

Week 1: July 10-14, 2023
Week 2: July 17-21, 2023

Students may sign up for one or both weeks, and you will receive a CHF 50 discount for enrolling your child for both weeks.

Activities

We strive to create a program that truly meets the needs of your family and your child. We want camp to be more than "just" fun, but also a place of rich learning and growth.

Each morning, students benefit from English language classes, and in the afternoons, they participate in an assortment of fun, age-appropriate team-building activities and outings. In addition, students will have plenty of opportunities to use their newly-acquired English vocabulary with new friends and teachers.

Our Camp Levels

Discover which level is the best fit for your child:

English 1

This group for younger students introduces the English language with various activities designed to increase language acquisition through action.

Ages: 7 - 9 years old
Grades: 1-3 or Swiss Harmos year 3h-5h in August 2022
Experience Level: No previous exposure to English is required.
Cost: CHF 500 per week, including all snacks, lunches, and activity fees.

English 2

This level provides your child with a head start in the English they will be learning or have already begun at their regular school.

Ages: 10 -1 2 years old
Grades: Grades 4-6 or Swiss Harmos years 6h-8h in August 2022
Experience Level: Previous exposure to English is helpful but not required for this level.
Cost: CHF 550 per week, including all snacks, lunches, and activity fees.

English 3

Vocational English

Vocational English is an intensive, immersive English course run concurrently with camp. Your child will gain confidence in spoken and written English and take classroom learning into social and professional environments. This class is perfect for teenagers who finished their obligatory schooling and are in or moving into the next stage of learning.

Ages: 16 - 18 years old
Experience Level: At this level, we recommend students have previously studied English.
Cost: CHF 650 per week, including all snacks, lunches, and activity fees.

About our School

The International School of Berne (ISBerne) is a fully accredited, International Baccalaureate® (IB) World School providing education for 275 students aged 3 to 18 in Gümligen. Since 1961, our private, day school has had a long-standing reputation for innovative and highly qualified teachers, world-class facilities, a diverse community, and excellent academic results.

How to Register

Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity for your child to Kickstart their English learning! Join us for an unforgettable summer of fun and learning at the International School of Berne.

To enrol your child in our Summer Camps, please complete the following pdf form and submit it to our school office. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact us at +41 31 959 1000 or office@isberne.ch.

English - Registration Form

Deutsch - Anmeldeformular

The Summer Camp has been outstanding this year – thank you! We really appreciate it! We'll be back again next year!

MARIA, Parent