Lugano, Switzerland - Sprachreise

Courses for boarding & day students ages 4+-18

Programs

Campus in Lugano & Chalets in Château-d’Oex, Switzerland

Summer TASIS

THE AMERICAN SCHOOL IN SWITZERLAND

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In 1956, Mrs. M. Crist Fleming founded TASIS The American School in Switzerland to provide quality American college-preparatory education in the heart of Europe. Her daughter and one of TASIS’ first graduates, Lynn Fleming Aeschliman, is Chairman of the Lugano Board of Directors and maintains the family tradition and commitment to educating the young. TASIS is the oldest American boarding school in Europe. Along with her sister school, TASIS The American School in England, founded by Mrs. Fleming in 1976, TASIS is renowned for excellence and leadership in international education.

TASIS’ prestigious reputation extends Mrs. Fleming’s original vision of a community of young people from many lands united by a commitment to international understanding.

For additional information regarding TASIS boarding schools and summer programs visit www.tasis.com.

TASIS HISTORY

TASIS is a family of international schools that welcomes young people from all nationalities to an educational community that fosters a passion for excellence along with mutual respect and understanding. Consistent with the vision of its founder, M. Crist Fleming, TASIS is committed to transmitting the heritage of Western civilization and world cultures: the creations, achievements, traditions, and ideals from the past that offer purpose in the present and hope for the future. Seeking to balance the pursuit of knowledge with the love of wisdom, and promoting the skills of lifelong learning, an appreciation for beauty, and the development of character, each school combines a challenging academic program with opportunities for artistic endeavor, physical activity, and service to others. Believing in the worth of each individual and the importance of enduring relationships, TASIS seeks to embody and instill the values of personal responsibility, civility, compassion, justice, and truth.

MISSION STATEMENT

CONTENTS

TASIS Summer Program Lugano, Switzerland English, French, Italian, Art History, Drawing & Painting Ticino, Digital Photography, AC Milan Soccer

Middle School Program Lugano, Switzerland English, French, Italian,

Le Château des Enfants Lugano, Switzerland English, French, Italian Minnows Program

TASIS French Language ProgramChâteau-d’Oex, SwitzerlandParis, FranceIntensive French

Ages14-17

Château-d’Oex, Switzerland

English as a Second Language French

Ages11-13

Musical Theater, AC Milan Soccer

Middle School Program

Ages14-18

Ages11-13

Ages4+-10

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he beautiful campus of The American School in Switzerland welcomes children ages 4 -18 from more than 50 different countries as boarding or day students for its summer programs. Since 1956, TASIS has invited students to spend a special part of their summer learning, playing, and discovering alongside peers from around the world. Our carefully-selected staff includes teachers from Switzerland, the United States, England, Italy, France, and elsewhere. Our counselors come mainly from U.S. colleges and universities and work tirelessly to support children in the dorms, on playing fields, and during excursions. Our low student-staff ratio allows for significant daily contact between children and adults.

Nestled on the hillside of Montagnola, a short drive from Lugano, our school enjoys an impressive view of Lake Lugano and surrounding mountains. In the distance one can view the border of Italy, a reminder that Lugano, in the Italian-speaking Swiss canton of Ticino, was once a part of northern Italy.

Along the lake down below, the city of Lugano is renowned for its medical, commercial, and banking facilities — all examples of the security and stability that distinguish Switzerland. Though cosmopolitan, Lugano also offers historical charm with its broad

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piazzas and arcaded, cobblestone streets, lined with sidewalk cafés, restaurants, jewelry stores, fashion boutiques, and local food specialty shops. Cosmopolitan yet traditional, urban yet surrounded by natural riches, our setting in beautiful Ticino offers a myriad of cultural and recreational opportunities. Indeed, all three programs view the School’s environs as a natural extension of the campus.

The 17th-century Villa De Nobili, a national historical building, lies at the heart of the campus. Still displaying a museum collection of medieval armor, the Villa contains dining rooms, classrooms, dormitories, and offices. Within a short walk from the Villa are student and faculty residences, classrooms, art and photography studios, computer and music rooms, and the theater, snack bar, and the student common room.

On-campus sports facilities include an outdoor pool, a multi-purpose hard court, a small playing field, and the modern but classically-styled Palestra (gymnasium), which includes a basketball and volleyball court, fitness center, and dance studio. Students use nearby facilities for tennis, soccer, and water-sports activities. Recently added to the campus, the handsome M. Crist Fleming Library houses an extensive collection of books and periodicals.

TASIS CAMPUS

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Château-d’Oex, SwitzerlandLES CHALETS

The chalets, where our two programs are housed, are situated in the picturesque village of Château-d’Oex. This lovely village is in the French-speaking canton of Vaud in a vast, sunny valley known as the Pays-d’Enhaut, famed for its beautiful, centuries-old Swiss chalets, signed like works of art by their creators, with window boxes full of flowers. A village of 3,000 inhabitants, Château-d’Oex features a charming center filled with cafes, restaurants, bakeries, boutiques, and a medieval church perched above the town. Students, counselors, and teachers all live, eat, and attend classes in four classic alpine chalets located just minutes from the center of town. The chalet rooms offer breath-taking views of the surrounding valley and Alps. Château-d’Oex is located between the larger town of Gstaad and the quaint village of Gruyères, both of whichare visited often during the program. The setting offers much for students who love the outdoors, as the surrounding countryside boasts numerous hiking and mountain biking trails, and whitewater sports are offered on the fast-flowing River Saane. Château-d’Oex offers real-world language experience in the context of a delightful Alpine village, giving students a summer they will cherish forever.

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Courses offered:English as an Additional Language

FrenchItalian

Digital PhotographyArt History

(first session only)

Drawing & Painting Ticino (second session only)

skills at the lower level to sophisticated reading and writing skills at the advanced level. Placement tests administered at the beginning of each session help determine the appropriate level of each student, although adjustments can be made later, if warranted. Our courses inspire EAL students to become fully integrated into the English- speaking community of the summer program.

FrenchOur summer French program teaches and reinforces the fundamentals of listening and reading comprehension as well as speaking and writing skills. Grammatical structures and vocabulary, essential for developing communicative competency, are presented and emphasized at the earliest levels. Through readings and discussions, classes also explore the culture of various francophone countries.

Students interested in a more full-immersion French language experience are encouraged to apply to the TASIS French Language Program in Château-d’Oex (see page 23) in French-speaking Switzerland.

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Ages 14 -18

Lugano, Switzerland1st session: June 25 - July 22, 2010 2nd session: July 25 - August 14, 2010

The TASIS Summer Program offers academic subjects balanced with recreational activities and free time for boarding and day students ages 14 -18. Students select a course of study from a list that includes languages and the arts. The TASIS staff includes teachers, counselors, two co-Directors, the Academic Dean, the Dean of Students, and the Sports Director.

LEARN a LANGUAGEAll of our courses share a commitment to our international population of students and to our unparalleled location. Guided by outstanding teachers and counselors, we offer a unique opportunity for young people to learn and grow. Our language classes emphasize spoken fluency and provide countless opportunities for students to practice the language they are learning, whether in our language lab, in conversation with their instructors, or with other native speakers in the program and beyond.

After completing the program, students receive a full academic report, including a letter grade, course description, and teacher comments. The program’s enviable location offers teachers and counselors many resources to support their work. To enhance language learning, students will be housed with roommates who speak a language other than their own.

English as an Additional LanguageOur summer EAL program focuses on the development of the four basic language skills: writing competency, reading proficiency, listening comprehension, and speaking. Offering beginning through advanced levels, our EAL program guides students through a logical progression of skills and challenges, from mastering basic vocabulary and speaking

Students: 160 from over 30 countries Student-Staff ratio 4:1

TASIS SUMMER PROGRAM

Italian Lugano, in Italian-speaking Switzerland, is an enviable location for students interested in studying Italian language and culture. Our summer Italian program generally offers beginning and intermediate level courses. Classes emphasize the fundamentals of listening and reading comprehension as well as speaking and writing skills. Grammatical structures and vocabulary, essential for developing communicative competency, are also stressed.

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Our courses in Art History, Painting, and Digital Photography engage students both in classes on campus and during off-campus excursions where they pursue their subject firsthand. Art classes avail themselves of the countless architectural examples and stunning vistas near the school and beyond. Teachers and counselors of all subjects lead frequent field trips to both academic and recreational destinations. Classes generally meet throughout the morning, with some days committed to field excursions that begin in the morning and continue into the afternoon.

Digital Photography

This course introduces students to the basics of digital photography, from capturing the best image to outputting the image for print and the web. Students learn to use image-editing software (Adobe Photoshop) using the School’s graphics computer lab of Apple G3 and G4 computers. Once the basics of digital photography are mastered such as composition, pixel size, color balance, sizing, and contrast, the class moves on to more advanced concepts, such as cleaning images, color channels, masking, alpha blending, filters, and special effects.

The TASIS campus serves as a springboard for many photographic outings. Students consider the classical human figure at the Vela Sculpture Museum, explore abstract patterns and textures of water and granite formations in Val Verzasca’s mountain and river setting, and discover timeless architecture and picturesque villages bordering the area’s many lakes. The course culminates in an exhibit of student photography.

The first few days include a review of essential photo-graphic principles. However, to make the most of this course, students should come to the program with an understanding of the fundamentals of traditional print photography. Each student must bring a digital camera with no less than 2.5 megapixel resolution, an on-camera USB or FireWire connector, and an appropriate connector cable for downloading to a computer. Extra equipment such as off-camera flash, tripod, and filters are helpful, but not required.

LEARN ART HISTORY, PAINTING, OR DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY

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Art History: High Renaissance & Leonardo in Lombardy (first session only)

The Art History course provides students with a general introduction to the discipline through classroom instruction, on-site visits, and workshops. Numerous field trips provide access to both the major sites of interest in the Ticino region and the world-class art-historical sites in Milan:

Leonardo da Vinci’s Last Supper, Bramante’s churches, and major works by Raphael, Mantegna, Botticelli, Pollaiolo, Luini, and Michelangelo. Special consideration is given to the impact of Leonardo da Vinci’s 20-year presence in

Milan and to the work of his followers.

Students have the opportunity to visit world-renowned museums and galleries, including the Brera Gallery, Sforza Castle, the Ambrosian Library Collection, and the Poldi Pezzoli Collection.They take longer day trips to Como and Varese, as well as half-day trips that will be complemented by classroom lectures and student presentations. Emphasis is placed on specific techniques of examining, evaluating, and responding to works of art. Students engage in a process of “close looking”, through which a selected work of art serves as the basis for a discussion of topics including evolutions of style, authorship, originality, reception theory, and sociopolitical concerns.

This course is ideal for rising juniors and seniors, especially for students who will soon be taking AP Art History or the IB equivalent. However, no prior knowledge of the subject is required. This course is offered to students ages 15 and above, and limited to students at EAL level 4 or higher.

Drawing & Painting Ticino(second session only)This on-site outdoor landscape drawing and watercolor painting class gives students the chance to visually express themselves as they learn to analyze, comprehend, and discover the world around them. Students in the class

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frequently venture beyond the studio to work en plein aire. Such outdoor freehand sketching allows the students to discover Ticino’s architecture, public spaces, and landscape through drawing. Students learn about perspective, shade, shadow, and watercolor technique and keep a sketchbook as a catalog of their visual notations of Ticino. Larger-scale and more detailed drawings and paintings are pursued in the studio. Challenging, structured, and fun, this course emphasizes the importance of drawing and painting and is designed both for beginners and for those with experience. The course ensures the careful observation of our beautiful surroundings in Ticino as well as the individual development of each student’s artistic capabilities. Students present their drawings and paintings at an exhibition at the end of the course.

Following morning class time, students participate in a array of activities available at the school and nearby. Typicalafternoon activities include soccer, basketball, tennis, volley-ball, swimming, sailing, and windsurfing as well as dance, music, photography, and studio art. After a full day of activities, students can spend the evening hours playing recreational sports, relaxing in the student common room, or having a gelato or pizza at the school snack bar. Students can also

SPORTS AND ACTIVITIES

attend special artisan workshops, challenge the staff in ping pong and volleyball, or practice their acts for the traditional talent show. Weekly cultural performances feature guest artists such as a dance company from La Scala, an opera singer, or an a cappella singing group. Evening social time offers students the opportunity to practice the languages they are learning and to appreciate the multi-cultural, multi-lingual experience that TSP offers.

Students are offered the opportunity to participate in the AC Milan Junior Camp, an intensive soccer program under the supervision of AC Milan coaches. This is a unique opportunity to learn high-quality soccer skills in a healthy, safe, and fun environment. Due to the special nature of this joint venture, students attend the soccer program four afternoons per week

to allow them to maximize the experience of this focused clinic. Participating students are issued an AC Milan soccer kit.

TRAVEL and DISCOVER Under the guidance of staff, students participate in an array of trips, including half-day excursions on Wednesdays and Sundays, full-day trips on Saturdays, and optional extended weekend trips to distant cities such as Paris, Venice, and Rome. Different trips are offered every weekend, as our location allows us easy access to magnificent central European landscapes and cities. The program uses traditional means of transport, such as funiculars and cable cars, to explore our rich cultural, artistic, and natural

08:15-09:05 Breakfast09:20-09:35 Morning meeting 09:40-14:35 Selected course of study and activity periods with a break for lunch14:45-18:00 Afternoon sports, arts, and/or excursion

A Typical Day

18:25-19:15 Dinner19:30-19:40 Evening meeting19:40-22:00 Evening activities / free time, or study hall 22:00 Return to dorms, check-in23:00 Lights out

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surroundings. Close to home, students discover the incomparable beauty of the Italian Lakes region — Lugano, Como, and Maggiore — that has attracted tourists and artists for centuries. More adventuresome students can join one of our outdoor adventure trips such as hiking, sailing, river rafting, and even glacier-walking. Specific details of trips and additional charges are available after enrollment or upon request.

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Ages 11-13


MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAM

The TASIS Middle School Program provides a structured learning environment appropriate for boarding and day students aged 11-13, combining formal classroom lessons with activities and excursions. Students are challenged each day to practice the skills they have learned in class as they meet new friends, develop their independence, and explore Switzerland. TASIS offers students a multi-cultural environment amidst a beautiful landscape – the ideal setting for language immersion and personal development.

Courses offered:

English as an Additional Language

French

Students: 120 from 30 countries Student-Staff ratio 4:1

Musical Theater (1st session only)

Italian(2nd session only)

Situated in the mountains of Switzerland, TASIS seeks to expose students to the awe-inspiring beauty of our surroundings. To ensure that every student can appreciate the experience, trips are designed to accommodate varying levels of physical ability.

For many children, the summer at TASIS will be their first residential experience away from home. Staff is always present to ensure safety and provide comfort to the students.

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Afternoon Sports Clubs:AC Milan Junior Camp

Tennis AcademyNEW

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Activity TracksAll students participate in one selected activity twice a week for the duration of the session. Under the guidance of trained instructors, students begin to master a skill, whether it is archery, art, tennis, windsurfing, mountain biking, sailing, rock climbing, waterskiing, horseback riding, or soccer. Through a concentrated focus on these activities, students begin to build their confidence and their understanding of commitment.

To enhance language learning, students are housed with roommates who speak a language other than their own. Each student’s day is carefully structured to include a variety of educational activities from classes and singing to mountain adventures and museum tours. The goal is to balance the need to monitor students and the freedom they desire so that they learn to develop their own sense of responsibility and independence. Students are offered age-appropriate, supervised independence on overnight, day trips, and occasional trips to Lugano. Students may shop and explore in small groups for short periods of time, checking in regularly with a TASIS staff.

ACADEMICS

SPORTS and ACTIVITIES

The Musical Theater class, like the language classes, provides structured learning in the morning. As students learn the “language” of musical theater, they will also have opportunities outside of class to test and use this learning. Over the course of four weeks, students will receive rigorous training in singing, acting, dance, and public speaking. In addition, students will have the opportunity to work in areas such as stage combat, mime, improvisation, writing, composing, and directing. All of the students in the class will participate in the final musical performance.

Sunday Language DaySundays provide students with an informal opportunity to communicate and work in their targeted subject. Students work with their class preparing and hosting a variety of projects such as a puppet show and a carnival for the younger students of Le Château des Enfants. This hands-on approach engages the students and increases their confidence and willingness to speak in the target language.

(first session only)Musical Theater

MSP students have the opportunity to participate in the AC Milan Junior Camp. This is a unique opportunity to learn high quality soccer skills in a healthy, safe, and fun environment. Under the supervision of AC Milan coaches, students work on their fundamentals, learn strategies, and improve their overall understanding of the game. Due to the special nature of this joint venture, the soccer track takes place three afternoons a week so students may maximize the experience of this focused clinic. Participating students are issued an AC Milan kit bag, complete with practice uniforms and socks.

The TASIS Middle School Program offers appropriately challenging language instruction to students at all levels in English as an Additional Language, French, Italian. Students have three hours of formal classroom instruction daily. Through written and oral exercises, students study the basic concepts needed for mastery of the target language. Teachers prepare lessons tailored to the skill level of the whole class as well as for each individual. Students keep a portfolio of their journals, exercises, and writing samples so that they can see their progress and continue the work when they are home.

Students in all of the language classes students will spend time in a formal classroom setting learning the grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation of the target language. Taking advantage of the region, students also explore the greater Lugano area as an extended classroom and practice their newly acquired skills. In addition to local museums and attractions, students may also improve their language skills in daily interactions with the local community, including TASIS teachers and staff.

MSP SPORTS CLUBS

The MSP Sport Clubs are designed to enhance existing skills and to prepare students for the formative years of adolescence. The intense sports meet three times a week and do not allow students to participate in other organized sports. Students in these programs receive certified instruction designed especially for the Middle School student.

TENNIS ACADEMYThis intense program is designed for students who wish to enhance and improve their current tennis skills. Upon arrival, students are tested and placed according to level and experience. Students practice three afternoons a week with certified tennis instructors for two hours at a time. Each student is given a kit that includes a bag, a jersey, shorts, and socks. Players are expected to bring their own racquet. Staff to student ratio is 1 to 5, with a maximum of 20 students in the program. Enrollment is based on a first-come, first-served basis.

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07:15 – 08:15 Breakfast08:25 – 08:35 Morning Meeting08:40 – 11:30 Classes (three 50-minute classes)11:30 – 12:05 Lunch12:05 – 13:30 Musical Rehearsal or Quiet Dorm Time13:35 – 17:00 Afternoon Activities (Mon.+Thurs. Specialized Activity “Track” day) 17:00 – 17:30 Dinner Preparation17:30 – 18:10 Family-style dinner 18:15 – 19:15 Singing Class by Language19:15 – 20:45 Evening Activity20:45 – 22:00 Free time/shower time/ phone time (after 1st week)22:00 – 22:15 Quiet time22:15 Lights Out

Tuesday & Wednesday Schedule

07:30 – 08:30 Departure for All-Day Trip 17:00 Return by Dinner Wednesday (then follows regular evening schedule)21:00 – 21:30 Return from All-Day Trip Tuesday

Day students may participate 7 days a week, including all evening activities. Departure and arrival times for day students vary and will be communicated daily.

Overnight Trips *

Students can also choose from an array of optional Overnight Trips as a way to extend the day-trip experience. Like the day trips, the overnight excursions blend indoor and outdoor activities, guided tours, and independent exploration. Overnight trips allow students to further explore a new culture or destination. The overnight experience allows the students to be culture immersed for an enhanced experience. Students can choose from a variety of options such as Château-d’Oex, Luzern, Nice, St. Moritz, Andermatt, Verona, Lausanne, or Cinque Terre. Each trip is specifically designed to maximize the discovery and adventure of its destination. A blend of cultural education and physical activity, these trips are always successful at broadening horizons, building friendships, and providing lasting memories.

* The additional fee for these trips will be available in the Spring.

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TRAVEL and DISCOVER

Day Trips

Tuesdays and Wednesdays are the MSP ‘weekend’, when students explore the fascinating attractions that make Switzerland such a popular destination. Extending to cities such as Bern and Milan, the mountains and valleys of Monte Tamaro and Val Bavona, and to historical sites such as the outdoor Ballenberg Museum and the Borromea

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Afternoon and Evening Activities

Special afternoon excursions and evening activities are planned to further enhance each student’s experience. This combination of artistic, cultural, and athletic endeavors contribute to the formation of healthy, well-rounded young people. During afternoon excursions, guides are provided in the target language who offer the students insight to the many treasures of this region. Whether investigating the history of a local villa or museum, navigating mountain forests on a bicycle, or remaining on campus to create art with a local artisan, students experience much of what Ticino has to offer.

Islands, day trips always have a cultural and educational purpose. Students are given the space to learn, spend time with friends, and practice their target language within a safe, yet stimulating, environment.

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Students: 100 from over 20 countries Student-Staff ratio 3:1

TASIS SUMMER PROGRAM

Courses offered:

English as an Additional Language

French

Italian

Ages 4+-10


Le Château des Enfants is an international, educational summer camp for young children from all nations, back-grounds, and cultures. It provides a unique blend of traditional camp activities for boarding (6-10-year olds) and day (4+-10-year olds) students with French, English, and Italian language learning in a warm, safe, and nurturing environment. With the experienced and caring support of our multilingual international staff, our program encourages an interchange of experiences and customs among children. The program aims to help children develop greater independence and self-confidence in the context of a well-supervised and diverse community. Through creative learning activities, excursions, and sports, we acquaint children with a foreign language while fostering positive social interactions. Villa Belvedere, on the hillside overlooking the TASIS campus, serves as our students’ summer home, offering bedrooms, classrooms, and dining facilities for our special summer community. The Minnows day program for 4 to 6 year olds is based in a charming facility five minutes away. To enhance language learning, boarding students are housed with roommates who speak a language other than their own. Our staff includes the Director, an Assistant Director, a Head Counselor, a Program Assistant, and the Nurse, as well as teachers and counselors with various specialties in sports, arts, and music.

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LEARN a LANGUAGEChildren are exposed to a variety of languages and cultures, but English remains the principal language of the program. In morning and afternoon lessons of 4-5 students each, children learn French, English, or Italian. Our bilingual teachers create a friendly and appropriately-challenging learning environment, buoyed by drama, singing, and the wonderful energy generated by the children. Children who learn to sing and play-act in a new language soon begin seeing that language as more familiar and less foreign. These events—whether in a morning class or afternoon activity—stimulate children’s imaginations, develop their confidence, and serve as invaluable components of language instruction. At the end of each session, parents are invited to see their children perform the songs they have learned in French and English after the final evening banquet.

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SPORTS and ACTIVITIESThroughout the session, the children participate in a varied program of recreational and artistic activities. In our arts and crafts program, they put their creative young minds and hands to work producing paintings, puppets, collages, and papier-maché or clay models. Children especially enjoy drama as a way to explore language. Each child participates in two percussion workshops, and learn to play various rhythmic instruments and drums. A special science program introduces the children to a variety of hands- on projects. We offer age-appropriate sports including volleyball, tennis, soccer, and a daily swim class. Some of our excursions include paddle boating, climbing through medieval castles in Bellinzona, visiting a fishing museum,

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The 4+ (between Pre-K and K) to 6-year-old children form our Minnows Day Program from Monday to Friday. The Minnows start their day at Belvedere on the hill with the older children for our morning meeting. Then they are transported to their own campus five minutes down the hill, Al Focolare. From there the Minnows have their own language classes in English, French, or Italian, as well as a special age-appropriate physical, artistic, and musical activities, including nature walks, and excursions to the local zoo, Swiss Miniature amusement park, sightseeing in Lugano, and an adventure to nearby castles. The Minnows have access to a playground, sand box, and water play.

MINNOWS Ages 4+- 6

07:00-07:45 Wake, dress, and tidy rooms07:45-08:30 Breakfast08:40 Room check08:50 Morning meeting09:00 Language class10:00-12:00 Sport, tennis, swimming, and excursions12:00 Lunch13:00-14:00 Rest time14:00 Second language class15:00 Activities, art, drama, or excursions16:00 Goûter/afternoon snack 16:20 Art and drama17:20 Singing18:00 Dinner18:45 Games, parties, and excursions20:00 Showers and PJs20:30 Story time, milk and cookies21:00-21:15 Lights out

A Typical Day

Day students participate Monday-Friday, 8:45-18:00, in all weekday language classes and activities including local excursions off campus. Children 8 years of age and older are welcome to join the overnight camping trip in the mountains. Families are cordially invited to attend some evening cultural events.

CAMPINGOur 8-10-year-olds enjoy a special overnight camping experience that begins with an afternoon dip in a spring-fed mountain stream and culminates with roasting marsh- mallows and singing around the campfire while overlooking spectacular moonlit views of Lake Lugano and the surrounding peaks. Some of the younger children join us for swimming and for a barbeque around the fire, before returning to the campus for the night.

and a chocolate factory. Ten-year-olds are invited to participate in a challenging ropes class that encourages self-confidence, teamwork, and problem solving. In the evening, our staff organizes special activities for boarding children that include games, a scavenger hunt, sports tournaments, a sand castle contest, bingo, fondue, and ice-cream-sundae parties. Each evening we conclude our busy day with children and staff settling in for a pajama party with cookies and milk along with a bedtime story read aloud. Our boarding children also enjoy many evening and weekend activities, including a mime performance, a Harry Potter night, a Hawaiian Luau, puppet and talent shows, a casino night, a sock hop, a soccer tournament, and a sunset funicular ride up Monte San Salvatore.

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After lunch they have a rest period, followed by activities such as arts and crafts, snacks, water play, and building sand castles. Our science specialist provides a variety of science experiences a few afternoons each week. Parents pick up their 4+–5-year-olds at 15:00, while 6-year-olds may stay until 18:00. At 15:00 the 6-year-olds join the older children on the main campus for swimming and singing.

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TASIS SUMMER PROGRAMAges 14 -17

Session: June 25 - July 22, 2010

The TASIS French Language Program welcomes students at all levels of French. Located in the stunning alpine villge of Château- d’Oex, the program allows for unparalleled immersion in the French language. In the beautiful surroundings of the chalets and village, students strengthen their language skills in an intimate setting as they get to know each other and their teachers. This program is especially appealing to students who seek a spectacular country setting blended with a big city experience.

LEARN a LANGUAGEStudents participate in daily language classes taught by experienced TASIS instructors. An average class size of 10-12 students ensures personal attention and rapid progress. Upon arrival, students take oral and written placement tests and are grouped according to ability. The unique local setting offers students great success in speaking French both inside and outside the classroom.

In addition to structured classroom academics, a teacher-guided “language-in-life” activity period refines oral competency through cooking, watching French videos, and playing French games.

Teachers evaluate students’ academic performance on the basis of class participation, oral and written examinations, homework, and daily journal entries. By summer’s end, students receive a full academic report, including a letter grade, course description, and teacher comments for use in future French course placement.

TASIS teachers use both modern and traditional teaching methods that make learning French dynamic and fun. Acting, games, videos, oral and written exercises, readings, and conversation all form part of the learning environment. Evening activities complement the language learning process with activities such as French films, bonfires with singing and conversation, and sports matches against local teens on the village soccer field.

TA SIS FRENCH LANGUAGE PROGRAM

Students: 65 from 15 countries

Student-Staff ratio 1:6

Course offered:Intensive French

Optinal 5th week in Paris, France: July 22 - July 30, 2009

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Château-d’Oex, Switzerland

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Each day, students choose from a variety of outdoor pursuits such as hiking, whitewater rafting, canyoning, and a morning tandem paraglide* flight. The program also uses the village soccer field, basketball court, Olympic-sized outdoor pool, tennis courts, and bowling alleys, all located within walking distance of the campus.

*With parental permission and at an extra cost.

Optional Sports Programs

for Intermediate to Advanced levelsStudents may choose only one of these optional programs.

Spaces are limited. Sign-up sheets can be found in the

information packet emailed to students in the spring.

Tennis: Certified instructors encourage young tennis

players of intermediate and advanced ability to improve

their skills. A two-hour workout is offered two times a week

and includes drills, stretching and conditioning, strategy,

match play, and video analysis. Interested students must

bring their own racquets.

Horseback Riding: Intermediate to advanced riders,

with confidence in galloping, benefit from six sessions of

indoor and outdoor riding. An experienced instructor

from the local riding hall works with students to focus on

the disciplines of dressage, jumping, and voltige.

SPORTS

ACTIVITIESThere are numerous alpine traditions to explore. On the mountainsides above Château-d’Oex, students can observe up close the life and labor of Swiss farmers with their centuries-old summer tradition of making cheese from the rich milk produced by cows who have fed on the tender alpine grass. We include visits to popular sites such as the Castle of Gruyere and nearby Etivaz Caves, known for its high-quality Swiss cheese. On weekends, students also enjoy dancing in Gstaad’s Palace Hotel, seeing feature films in the local cinema, attending open-air musical performances, and exploring nearby villages.

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A TYPICAL WEEK-DAY

Interested students can end the summer session with an extra six days in Paris, the French capital and city of lights. Students travel with their teachers from Château-d’Oex on a scenic bus journey through France and stay in a centrally-located hotel. Visits include the Louvre, the Tuilerie Gardens, and the Champs Elysée.

*There is an additional fee for this program. Please check the application for the price. Limited enrollment: 25 students.

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08:00-08:45 Breakfast09:00-13:00 Classes13:00-13:45 Lunch14:00-17:00 Sports & Activities18:00 Dinner19:00-20:00 Study Time20:00-22:00 Evening Activities and time to enjoy the village22:30 Check-in23:15 Lights out

A Typical Day

Optional Fifth-Week In Paris*

EXTEND THE FRENCH ADVENTURE

TRAVEL and DISCOVEREach week we include a half-day and a full-day excursion to one of Switzerland’s many sites of cultural interest and importance, such as Geneva, Bern, Zermatt, and Montreux (known for its jazz festival). These trips com-bine guided visits with free time to explore in smaller groups. Optional overnight trips are offered to students who enjoy hiking and camping in mountain huts and surrounding themselves with remarkable natural beauty.

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Courses offered:

Intensive French

English as a Second Language

Ages 11-13

Chateau-d’Oex, SwitzerlandSession: June 25 - July 22, 2010

MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAM at CHÂTEAU-D’OEX

Students: 45 from 10 countries Student-Staff ratio 4:1

Located in a beautiful alpine setting, the Middle School Program at Château-d’Oex is offered to students aged 11-13 who wish to learn or improve English or French in 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.

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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. The Middle School Program at Château-d’Oex is based on the strong academic tradition of TASIS 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 the French part of 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.

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English as an Additional Language (EAL) & French

The Middle School Program offers appropriately- challenging language instruction to students at all levels in English as a Second Language or in French. Students have three hours of formal classroom language instruction daily. Through written and oral exercises, students study the basic concepts needed for mastery of the target language. Teachers prepare lessons tailored to the skill level of the whole class as well as for each individual. Students keep a portfolio of their journals, exercises, and writing samples so they can see their progress over the four weeks.

During the program, students have a variety of outdoor pursuits to choose from such as hiking, bicycling, swimming, or tennis. The village soccer field, outdoor pool, tennis courts, and bowling alleys are all popular attractions located within easy walking distance of the chalet.

Students also sign up for a more focused optional sports program to participate in regularly throughout the program such as tennis, horseback riding, swimming, archery, or climbing.

The glorious countryside and delightful villages boast countless Alpine traditions to explore. Throughout the week students take trips to the mountains above Château-d’Oex to hike and observe the age-old tradition of local dairy farmers. They visit popular sites such as the Castle of Gruyere and nearby Etivaz Caves. On weekends, students enjoy seeing feature films in local cinemas, attending open-air musical performances, and exploring nearby villages, all the while practicing their target languages.

Each week we include a half-day and a full-day excursion to one of Switzerland’s many sites of cultural interest and

SPORTS

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ACTIVITIES & TRAVEL

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importance, such as Geneva, Bern, Lausanne, and the Open Air Museum of Ballenberg. Students are offered age-appropriate supervised independence on overnight and day trips. Students may shop and explore in small groups for short periods of time, checking in regurlarly with a TASIS staff.

These trips offer excellent opportunities to see and learn about the varied cultures of Switzerland. In addition to the regular weekend excursions included in the program fee, students may select to join a cultural trip to Nice (south of France) or to Luzern, Switzerland, or a climbing trip to La Videmanette in the Swiss Alps.

A Typical Day

08:30 - 09:00 Breakfast09:00 - 12:00 Classes12:15 - 13:00 Lunch13:00 - 13:30 Rest Period13:30 - 18:00 Sports & Activities18:00 - 18:45 Dinner18:45 - 20:45 Study Hall/ Singing/Sports20:45 - 21:00 Evening Meeting21:00 - 22:15 Free time and Showers22:15 Lights Out

LOCATIONThe TASIS campus is conveniently located just a 10-minute taxi ride from the Lugano train station and the Lugano-Agno airport. If driving, take the Lugano Sud exit from the autostrada. Follow signs for Lugano until you get to the first set of traffic lights. Turn left at these lights, following the signs for Ponte Tresa. At the second set of traffic lights, turn left again and drive up the winding hill until you get to the village of Sorengo. At the top of the hill, turn left at the lights and immediately again at the next set of lights. Notice a white sign to Agra-Montagnola-Gentilino. Continue up the hill, passing the Baroque St. Abbondio church on the left. At the sharp right curve at the top of the hill, you will notice the sign for TASIS. The main entrance is a little further up on the left. A warm welcome awaits you!

TASIS SCHOOLS

TASIS The American School in Switzerland offers a challenging college-preparatory academic year program on its Lugano campus to day students grades Pre-K-13 and boarding students grades 7-13. With a student body comprising over 50 nationalities, TASIS takes advantage of its location in the heart of Europe to provide an outstanding educational program with an unparalleled international dimension. In addition to a strong American college-preparatory curriculum, TASIS offers the International Baccalaureate, Advanced Placement, and EAL courses, along with many travel opportunities. A highlight is the annual January ski week when the school relocates to Crans-Montana for skiing, snowboarding, and ice-skating.

TASIS Spanish Summer Program, is an intensive one-month Spanish course for high school students ages 13-17. The program is based in the beautiful city of Salamanca, center of the historic kingdom of Castile and home of one of Europe’s oldest universities. Six levels of Spanish are offered from beginning to advanced and all classes have small student-teacher ratios. The program includes travel to Madrid, Granada, Toledo, and the Alhambra. All students and teachers relocate to the Costa del Sol for the Program’s final week.

TASIS English Language Program, is located on the TASIS England Summer School campus. This program offers intensive English as a Second Language for students ages 12-18 along with sports every afternoon, and weekends include trips to Wales, Edinburgh, Paris, and Euro Disney. Students share accommodation with TASIS England Summer School students and consequently have many opportunities to develop their English-language skills in a relaxed setting as well as in the classroom. Four-week, three-week, and seven-week sessions.

TASIS England Summer School, located on the TASIS England campus, offers courses for students ages 12-18 English Literature and Composition, SAT and TOEFL Review, High School Skills, Middle School Skills, and mathematics courses that include IB Preparation components. Enrichment courses offered include ShakespeareXperience, Art Portfolio, Speaking in English, Theater in London, Movie Animation, Reading for Success, and Lights Camera Action. Sports take place every afternoon, and weekend trip destinations include Wales, Edinburgh, Paris and Euro Disney. Four-week, three-week, and seven week sessions are offered.

TASIS The American School in England, frequently cited as the premier American school in England, offers an American college-preparatory curriculum to day students from Pre-K through 12 and to boarding students from grades 9 through 12. Located 18 miles southwest of London on a beautiful 35-acre estate of Georgian mansions and 17th-century cottages, TASIS England combines an excellent academic program with exceptional facilities for art, drama, music, computers, and sports. TASIS also offers the International Baccalaureate, a full ESL course of study, and Advanced Placement courses in all disciplines.

Directions to Château d’Oex:From Geneva, follow the highway network via Lausanne/Montreux to Fribourg/Bern. (Do not take the Lausanne exit to Fribourg/Bern; take the exit to Fribourg/Bern closer to Montreux.) Leave the highway at Bulle. From the Bulle exit, follow the signs to direction Château-d’Oex and turn into the village from the roundabout with the air balloon sculpture in the middle. TFLP: Follow signs for the Bon Accueil hotel. Prior to reaching Bon Accueil, turn left and drive 200m. As you pass a large apartment building, Le Vieux Chalet will be down the hill on your right. There is a small sign for Le Vieux Chalet and a parking area opposite the driveway entrance. CDMSP: follow the indications for the village center. Prior to reaching the Commune, turn left (bear sculpture on the corner). Cross the rails and follow the signs for Les Iris .

OTHER TASIS SUMMER PROGRAMS

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Les Tapies Arts & Architecture Program offers an intensive three-week design and cultural experience for students ages 16-19, through a hands-on study of French vernacular architecture, photography, and drawing and painting. The program is for students who have a strong interest in the arts or who may be considering a career in architecture, art, or design. The Program’s ideal location just north of Provence provides extensive opportunities for excursions that draw on the cultural richness of this fascinating area.

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