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Italian summer schools in Switzerland: ESL Ascona (13-17 years)

The ESL Ascona course centre is located in the magnificent Collegio Papio. The main building, a 16th century cloister which has been entirely renovated, leans against the modern school complex which houses the classrooms and the bedrooms. In this way, the whole structure as it is formed proves to be perfectly adapted to language study stays for teenagers.

Ideally situated only a stone’s throw away from the small streets of the old town and the quays lining Lake Maggiore, our course centre has first-choice academic and sports facilities, including modern and comfortable classrooms, with overhead projectors and audiovisual supports in order to learn Italian in the best conditions, an auditorium, a computer area with free Internet access available to the students and a games room offering pool and table football.

The practice of football, basketball and volleyball is possible on the various sports grounds of the campus.

Effective supervision

Our experience of language study stays for juniors naturally leads us to pay very particular care to the supervision of the participants.

Present and available from the first to the last day, our team of specially trained ESL monitors gives the required assistance and watches over everything. Adapted to the age of the participants and to the type of accommodation booked, this attentive and effective supervision manages to remain discrete. It allows for everyone to enjoy their stay in complete freedom and security.

Pocket money service, the pluses of ESL

A “pocket money” service is provided in all of the residential course venues. Functioning on the principle of a bank, this service allows students to withdraw or deposit money every day if they so wish.

How to get to the course centre

By plane
You can book an airport transfer organised by ESL. You are welcomed at your arrival and driven as far as the course venue.

By car
Parents wishing to accompany their child as far as the course venue are welcome.

By train
You can book a train station transfer organised by ESL. An ESL employee welcomes you at your arrival and drives you as far as the course venue.