5 School Week Formats Compared: Which One Fits Your Budget?

Finding the Right Format

Every school has different needs and budgets. That's why friLingue offers five distinct formats for Alpine school weeks. Here's how they compare.

1. Teacher-Led Week 💰

**You run the programme, we provide the setting.**

• ✅ Accommodation in mountain group house
• ✅ Access to outdoor spaces and facilities
• ❌ No friLingue staff or programme
• ❌ Self-catering (kitchen available)

**Best for:** Experienced teachers who want full control and the lowest cost.

**Price:** From CHF 390/student/week

2. Budget Week 💰💰

**Affordable accommodation with basic support.**

• ✅ Accommodation
• ✅ Basic orientation and safety briefing
• ❌ Self-catering
• ❌ No structured programme

**Best for:** Schools with tight budgets that still want an Alpine experience.

**Price:** From CHF 420/student/week

3. Mentor-Led Week 💰💰💰

**A friLingue mentor joins your class.**

• ✅ Accommodation + full board
• ✅ One friLingue mentor on-site
• ✅ Activity suggestions and support
• ✅ Teacher remains in charge

**Best for:** Teachers who want expert support while keeping control of the programme.

**Price:** From CHF 520/student/week

4. friLingue-Led Week 💰💰💰💰

**We handle the full programme.**

• ✅ Accommodation + full board
• ✅ Complete programme (themed: language, leadership, tech, outdoor)
• ✅ Experienced friLingue team
• ✅ Teacher can relax and observe

**Best for:** Teachers who want a professionally designed experience without the planning stress.

**Price:** From CHF 620/student/week

5. Full Package 💰💰💰💰💰

**Everything included. Zero stress.**

• ✅ Accommodation + full board
• ✅ Complete programme
• ✅ Transport organised (train tickets + transfers)
• ✅ All materials and equipment
• ✅ Photo documentation for parents

**Best for:** Schools that want a premium, worry-free experience.

**Price:** From CHF 750/student/week

Quick Comparison

| Feature | Teacher-Led | Budget | Mentor-Led | friLingue-Led | Full Package |

|---------|------------|--------|------------|---------------|-------------|

| Accommodation | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |

| Meals | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |

| Programme | ❌ | ❌ | Partial | ✅ | ✅ |

| Transport | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |

| Price from | 390 | 420 | 520 | 620 | 750 |

Cancellation Policy

All formats share the same cancellation terms:

• **75+ days before arrival:** CHF 500 cancellation fee OR free rescheduling
• **45–74 days:** 50% of the total amount is retained
• **Under 45 days:** No refund

Get a Personalised Quote

Every class is different. Contact us at info@frilingue.ch with your class size, preferred dates, and budget — we'll create a tailored offer.