Will my child be housed with other children their age?
Yes, students will live in dorms with and among students who are in the same age and gender group as them.
Are siblings/friends allowed to room together?
No. At LAS Summer in Switzerland, we have many children from around the world who are away from home for the first time. Part of the summer experience is learning to mix with children from different cultures—an important and enjoyable part of our program. The Summer Director will consider rooming requests only in exceptional circumstances.
Will you let children who speak the same language room together?
No. We always separate children who speak the same language in order to encourage them to communicate with their roommates in English.
Do you have a laundry service or does my child have to do his/her own laundry?
At LAS Summer in Switzerland, students learn independence by doing their own laundry. All students, including our youngest, are given the help and guidance they need to learn how to wash, dry, and iron their clothing.
Does my child have to bring bed linen?
No, LAS Summer in Switzerland provides fresh linens during the session.
Does the school provide towels?
Students have to bring their own bath and beach towels.
What if my child is sick?
There is a Health Center in the main school building with nurses who live on campus and are on-call 24 hours a day. If a doctor is required, there is a clinic situated in Leysin less than 5 minutes from our school. The doctor is qualified to treat patients in most emergencies. The nearest hospital is in Rennaz, 35 minutes from school.