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For 15 to 18-year-olds

PRE-UNIVERSITY SUMMER PROGRAMME

Our Pre-University Summer Camp sets our older students up for success. Over the course of two weeks, your child will discover potential careers across four academic streams, grow in confidence, and enjoy hands-on, collaborative activities.
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Our Pre-University Summer Programme is an immersive and dynamic course for driven high school students preparing for the future.

Pre-University is a comprehensive academic and activity programme. Your child will spend time developing their knowledge and critical thinking skills, as well as enjoying time outdoors on our campus, Lake Geneva, and across Switzerland.

Organised in partnership with Bucksmore Education, the programme guides students through four academic streams:

 

Dates

Our Pre-University programme runs over two weeks, from 12th-25th July 2026. An English level equivalent to B1 minimum is required to take part in this programme.

We offer two options:

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ARCHITECTURE

  • Explore the history of architecture, architectural concepts, and design methods through practical exercises.
  • Discover techniques for conceptualising, analysing, and defining surroundings through the eyes of an architect.
  • Build independence in research methods and idea communication.
  • Provide theoretical understanding to support creative problem solving.
Pre-Uni Engineering

PSYCHOLOGY

  • Understand key psychological theories and approaches across cognitive, social, and developmental psychology
  • Learn research methods, including experimental design, surveys, and case study analysis
  • Explore applied psychology in areas such as mental health, education, and behaviour change
  • Build transferable skills in critical thinking, data analysis, and
    communication for academic and professional contexts
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GLOBAL FINANCE AND BUSINESS

  • Learn the basics of stocks, bonds, investment, and economic policy.
  • Develop entrepreneurial skills and knowledge.
  • Engage in case studies covering topics like cryptocurrency, the role of the finance sector in public policy, and inflation.
  • Build networks and prepare for university applications.
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MEDICINE

  • Engage in hands-on teaching and gain an insight into a variety of careers.
  • Develop a working knowledge of clinical medicine and the foundations of biomedical science.
  • Take part in medical school application workshops and discussion panels.
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GROUP PROJECTS

Group projects are a key element of the programme. Each academic stream features a shared dilemma that students investigate, research, and present their findings on. Group projects challenge students to think academically, as well as fostering teamwork, leadership, and critical thinking skills.

Pre-University Camp 20261 Session (2 weeks)
Boarding student with accommodationCHF 6,830
Day student without accommodationCHF 3,360
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THE LEARNING STARTS HERE

Registrations for our Pre-University Programme 2026 are now open. Save your spot!

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