Students: 40 from 15 countries Student-Staff ratio 4:1 Learn a Language Located in a beautiful alpine setting, the Middle School Progam at Château-d’Oex is offered to students aged 11-13 to learn English or Frenchin a structured boarding learning environment.
Students have many opportunities throughout the day to practice the skills they learn in class as they meet new friends, develop their independence, and explore Switzerland.
Based in a lovely chalet in the picture-postcard mountain region of the French-speaking part of Switzerland, the program exposes students to the beauty of our surroundings and takes advantage of the stunning settings for sports and cultural activities. For many of the students this will be their first experience away from home. Trained staff members are always present to help students adjust to their new environment and to encourage them to find common bonds with fellow students. To assist with language learning, no two students with the same mother tongue are roomed together.
Take a look at a video where MSPCD students talk about what makes the middle school program in Château-d'Oex so special.
The Middle School Program at Château-d’Oex is based on the strong academic programs that TASIS is known for and provides an opportunity for children to learn a certain amount of independence through mountain sports coupled with the cultural and historical appreciation of the area.
We are proud to provide a program in Switzerland that is specifically designed for the needs of Middle School students who are at a critical stage in their development and need a certain amount of freedom and autonomy within clearly set boundaries and guidelines.
Sports and Activities Tracks During the program, students can participate in a variety of activities, such as an outdoor-adventure skills program, orienteering, soccer, basketball, tennis, climbing, adventure sports, and arts and crafts. The village soccer field, indoor basketball court, Olympic-sized outdoor pool, tennis courts, and bowling alleys are all popular attractions located within easy walking distance of the chalets.
During the program, students may also choose from a variety of outdoor pursuits such as hiking, whitewater rafting, and canyoning.
Travel and Discover Day trips include visits to popular sites such as: the Castle of Gruyère and the nearby cheese-making factory, the fascinating Caillier chocolate factory is always popular, as is walking up Glacier 3000 near Gstaad. Longer day trips take in the exciting cities of Geneva, Lausanne, Bern, and Lucerne. These trips offer excellent opportunities to learn about the varied cultures of Switzerland.
