- Lugano
Overview
The TASIS Middle School Program in Switzerland delivers an enriching summer experience for pre-teens, combining academic enrichment in languages and arts with exciting outdoor activities. Set in a supportive environment, it encourages personal growth, cultural understanding, and the building of international friendships, perfectly tailored for young learners eager to explore and develop new skills.
Key Features
Residential Programme :
- Session 1 : 23 June - 18 July : CHF 9, 500
- Session 2 : 21 July - 10 August : CHF 8, 000
Non-Residential Programme :
- Session 1 : From CHF 4, 600 to CHF 5, 700
- Session 2 : From CHF 4, 200 to CHF 4, 800
Stretch your mind and develop new skills with first-rate teachers and inquisitive students from around the globe. Each student selects one of the following courses and focuses on that subject for approximately four hours for five mornings each week.
- English as an Additional Language (EAL)
- Academic Writing
- Beginning Italian
- French
- Musical Theater
- Digital Photography
Two afternoons a week, MSP students have a Sports track. These include archery, windsurfing, climbing, waterskiing, tennis, volleyball, and more, ensuring that students spend time exercising and learning to stretch themselves physically.
Serious athletes may want to join an MSP Sports Club. Students can train with professional soccer coaches from the renowned AC Milan Club in the Milan Academy Scuola Calcio, work with first-rate basketball coaches in the Olimpia Milano Basketball Club, refine their tennis skills, or hone their golf games. Participation is at an extra cost.
Evening activities give students a chance to relax, play games, and spend time with friends. Mondays are always Cultural Nights, where students watch special performances. Other activities throughout the session include a World Cup soccer tournament, Capture the Flag, and a semi- formal dance.
Climb up a mountain and take a zip-line down. Jump off a rock while canyoning. Pose with a peacock in a garden on Lago Maggiore. Watch an opera in Verona’s Roman amphitheater. Taste fresh cheese and olive oil in Tuscany. MSP offers travel experiences that open your mind and broaden your world.
Day Trips
Tuesdays and Wednesdays are the MSP “weekend” and are reserved for travel. Adventure lovers can go canyoning, caving, or swimming in icy Alpine waters while culture enthusiasts can explore Milan, Como, or Lucerne. Day trips immerse students in the cultures of Switzerland and Italy.
Overnight trips
Overnight trips are an exciting blend of cultural and adventure activities. Trips may include ice climbing to an alpine hut near Andermatt, camping in the lush Swiss mountains, exploring the French-speaking region of Château- d’Oex, strolling the Italian coast between Santa Margherita and Portofino, visiting charming Tuscan hill towns, and a foodie trip to Eataly World near Bologna. These trips are a wonderful opportunity to bond with friends while experiencing a new part of the world.
