friLingue Schwarzsee English Camp

Schwarzsee, Switzerland

Adventure CampsLanguage Camps

Full English immersion by an alpine lake — with an entirely English-speaking staff team. friLingue's Schwarzsee English Camp puts teenagers aged 12–17 on a spacious lakeside campus in the Fribourg Prealps, where English is not just taught in mini-classes of 6 but lived all day, from mountain activities to evening programmes. Key facts: Ages 12–17 • Schwarzsee, Fribourg, Switzerland • Monolingual English immersion camp, levels A1–C2 • Lakeside campus, full board, 4-bed and double rooms • Sunday starts 19 July, 26 July, 2 August 2026, 1–3 weeks (season 12 July – 8 August); Saturday departure (Sunday with airport transfer) • CHF 1,550/1 week, CHF 2,550/2 weeks, CHF 3,700/3 weeks • Average class of 6, 3 weekly excursions + 2 workshops • Certificate of participation • Optional dance course. Best for: teens who want maximum English progress through true immersion — outdoor mountain adventures, lake activities and international friends, all in English. Parents should check: final dates, prices and availability; supervised transfer options (Geneva CHF 150/way Sundays, Zurich/Bern train transfers, unaccompanied-minor service CHF 100/way); insurance (not included); special diet supplement CHF 100; visa requirements where applicable. Information checked against official provider sources on 7 July 2026. Details may change — always confirm directly with the provider before booking.

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Age

12–17 * yrs

Language

English

Program type

Adventure Camps, Language Camps

Accommodation

Campus

About

About the Course

Monolingual English immersion: lessons in mini-groups of 6 on average, all levels A1–C2, taught and lived with a fully English-speaking staff team. Certificate of participation included. Optional dance course.

What’s Included

Fees include lessons, full-board lakeside accommodation, excursions, workshops and activities. CHF 1,550/1w, 2,550/2w, 3,700/3w. Transfers extra: Geneva CHF 150/way (Sundays), supervised trains from Zurich (CHF 80) and Bern (CHF 60), unaccompanied-minor service CHF 100/way. Insurance not included.

Accommodation

A spacious campus right by the Schwarzsee lake: 4-bed and double rooms with full board. Arrival Sunday; departure Saturday, or Sunday with a booked airport transfer.

Meal Plan

Full board included. Special diets (gluten-free, lactose-free and similar) carry a CHF 100 supplement — request when booking.

Activities & Excursions

3 weekly excursions and 2 workshops: mountain hikes in the Fribourg Prealps, lake swimming and water fun, sports, creative sessions and evening programmes — all in English.

Facilities

A lakeside campus at Schwarzsee (“Black Lake”), one of Switzerland’s prettiest small alpine resorts — WiFi, dining, classrooms and direct access to mountain trails and the lake.

Camp Experience

For teens serious about English progress: full immersion with English-only staff, an international peer group and the Swiss outdoors — the friLingue formula rated 5.4/6 by families.

Language Camp prices

English Immersion Camp (ages 12–17)

Summer 2026

Monolingual English camp with a fully English-speaking staff team: lessons in groups of 6 on average plus outdoor mountain and lake activities, all conducted in English. All levels A1–C2; certificate of participation.…

15 Lessons
12–17 * yrs
True immersion — English in class, at me

Morning English lessons Monday–Friday in mini-groups (average 6); afternoons of mountain and lake activities, 3 weekly excursions and 2 workshops; evening camp programme in English.

True immersion — English in class, at meals, on hikes and in the evening programme, on a lakeside campus in the Fribourg Prealps. Optional dance course.

Included items

  • Accommodation
  • Activities
  • Excursions
  • Meals
  • Tuition

Price from

$1,920

Daily Schedule

Saturday, July 11, 2026

  1. 7:00 AM

    Breakfast

    Scheduled activity

  2. 8:30 AM

    Classes

    Scheduled activity

  3. 12:30 PM

    Lunch

    Scheduled activity

  4. 6:30 PM

    Dinner

    Scheduled activity

  5. 8:00 PM

    Evening activities

    Scheduled activity

  6. 10:30 PM

    Lights out

    Scheduled activity

Included items

Highlights

  • 24/7 supervisionRound-the-clock supervision ensuring student safety.
  • International studentsMulticultural environment with students worldwide.
  • Small groupsPersonalized attention in small class groups.

Activities

  • Arts & Crafts
  • Excursions
  • Hiking
  • Movie Night
  • Outdoor Sports Games
  • Swimming

Facilities

  • Cafeteria
  • Outdoor fields
  • Residence accommodation
  • WiFi

Optional Extras

Other

Transfer

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School

friLingue Language Camps

friLingue is Switzerland's leading language camp organiser for children and teenagers aged 9–17, running French, English and German camps at its own alpine properties: Liddes-St. Bernard (Valais), Schwarzsee (Fribourg), Braunwald (Glarus) and more. Classes average just 6 participants, with full-board accommodation, 3 weekly excursions, 2 workshops and optional extras from horse riding to tennis. Camps run in summer, spring and autumn, with supervised transfers from Geneva, Zurich and Bern.

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Location

Map showing camp locationfriLingue campus, Schwarzsee, Fribourg, Switzerland, Schwarzsee

Frequently Asked Questions

The Schwarzsee English Camp welcomes ages 12–17. Younger children (from 9) can join friLingue’s St. Bernard camp in Valais.

Lessons, full-board lakeside accommodation, 3 weekly excursions, 2 workshops, activities and a certificate. Transfers, insurance, special diets and the optional dance course cost extra.

Staff live on campus and supervise around the clock; friLingue offers supervised Geneva transfers on Sundays, escorted train transfers from Zurich/Bern and an unaccompanied-minor service (CHF 100/way).

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