What to expect
What to expect
A summer spent igniting your passion for culinary arts and learning more about the world of cuisine.
From 2026, students will be accommodated directly at our Le Bouveret campus (CAA), home to our state-of-the-art culinary facilities.* This means you’ll live and learn in the same environment as our full-time students, experiencing what it’s really like to study and train as a future chef.
Your days will be filled with dynamic practical and theoretical classes in real working kitchens, where you’ll gain hands-on experience and explore new culinary techniques. After class, you’ll enjoy dinner with friends, evening activities, and free time to relax by the beautiful Lake Geneva shoreline.
At the end of your camp, you’ll receive a certificate at our graduation ceremony — a great stepping stone toward your future career in the culinary world.
*If the number of students per week is fewer than 20, participants will possibly be housed in Montreux as in previous years, to preserve the student experience.
Courses for the Swiss Culinary Camp take place on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, in the morning and in the afternoon. Wednesday is dedicated to an excursion around the region. The fact that our courses explore different types of culinary traditions every week opens our program to students for a training of 1 to 4 weeks.
Wednesday is dedicated to culinary excursions around the region.
Course Outline
Course outline
Our introduction to culinary arts course takes you on a discovery of various culinary traditions. During the week, you will learn about various techniques to work safely in a kitchen, taste new foods, and learn recipes to share with your friends and family.
Weeks 1, 4 and 7 are dedicated to “Chocolate and Pastry“, especially created for the sweet lovers.
Week 2 and week 5 will take you on a worldwide tour through our “World cuisine” course.
Week 3 and week 6 are dedicated to “European cuisine”, from a pizza to bread, or even a Swiss fondue.
Teaching methods
Teachers are encouraged to use flexible and diverse teaching methods and techniques, making sure to fit the group and the specific needs of each student, covering a large range of topics and subjects. The small number of students per group (average of 12) makes it easier to ensure every student’s progress. Teachers have access to a wide array of equipment and accessories to help them create fun and interactive classes.
Your stay at the Swiss Education Academy camp will certainly help you with your language skills. Your progress will also depend on your personal investment and your motivation. The exceptional atmosphere of our courses will help you learn and make progress in a relaxed environment!.
Evening activities
Evening activities
The evening is the best time of the day to relax, have fun, and enjoy the atmosphere of the program. Activities include an ice-breaker, evening by the lake, cinema nights, karaoke and so many others. Evening activities are optional, however, they are a great bonding opportunity as well as an integral part of community life.
Excursions
Every Saturday, students who are staying at Swiss Education Academy another week go on a day long excursion. Our excursions are pogrammed in advance so students get a chance to visit mulitiple destinations.
The city of Bern
Bern, the Swiss capital, is a historical city renowned for its BearPark and the Parliament building, that hosts the federal government. Spend the afternoon shopping, sightseeing, or simply relaxing in a café or one of the cities many parks.
Olympic museum
Lausanne is the Olympic capital and the home of International Olympic Committee. Enjoy an afternoon exploring the fascinating Olympic Museum, followed by a trip to the city of Lausanne for some retail therapy.
Excursions
Every Saturday, students who are staying at Swiss Education Academy another week go on a day long excursion. Our excursions are pogrammed in advance so students get a chance to visit mulitiple destinations.
The city of Bern
Bern, the Swiss capital, is a historical city renowned for its BearPark and the Parliament building, that hosts the federal government. Spend the afternoon shopping, sightseeing, or simply relaxing in a café or one of the cities many parks.
Olympic museum
Lausanne is the Olympic capital and the home of International Olympic Committee. Enjoy an afternoon exploring the fascinating Olympic Museum, followed by a trip to the city of Lausanne for some retail therapy.
