Study & Play Abroad
Our Study Abroad Programs are designed for young athletes who want to step into an international training environment, improve their game, learn French or English, and experience life at Ball Academy. Whether you are looking for a short immersive stay, a trimester, a semester, or a meaningful gap year experience, we create tailored programs based on your goals, level and interests.
Our Programs
Every athlete arrives with different goals, ambitions and interests. Some want to improve their basketball skills, others wish to experience life abroad, learn a new language, explore future academic opportunities, or combine all of these elements into one meaningful experience. Training plans are tailored by our International Youth Skills Trainer to support each player’s development.
Alongside basketball, participants follow a French or English language program adapted to their level and objectives. Depending on the duration of the stay, the experience may also include cultural visits and excursions throughout Switzerland, from the Alps and the shores of Lake Geneva to iconic sports institutions such as the FIBA and IOC headquarters. Additional activities can be incorporated based on the student’s interests, goals and budget.
Program Options
Students can join our study abroad programs for:
- 2 weeks
- 3 months (trimester)
- 6 months (semester)
- A customized gap year experience
Each stay can include basketball training, language learning, academic support, cultural immersion and guidance throughout the program.
Who is it for?
Our Study Abroad Programs are open to motivated young athletes who want to:
- Improve their basketball skills in an international environment
- Learn or strengthen their French or English
- Experience life in Switzerland
- Discover Ball Academy before committing to a longer program
- Take a purposeful gap year built around sport, education and personal growth
- Gain confidence, independence and international exposure
What we offer →
What we offer →
Training is adapted to each athlete’s level, profile and goals. After an assessment to understand the player’s game, sessions are designed to sharpen strengths, correct weaknesses and build confidence on and off the court. Players work on technical skills, decision-making, movement, game rhythm, competitiveness and individual development. The goal is to help each athlete grow with structure, intention and high-level coaching.
Students can learn French or English while living in a real-life international environment. Language learning can be adapted to the student’s level and objectives, whether the goal is everyday communication, academic preparation, cultural integration or greater confidence speaking in a new language.
Immersive experience in Switzerland
Based in Cully, in the Lavaux region of Switzerland, Ball Academy offers a unique setting for young athletes to train, study and explore. Students experience a safe, inspiring and international environment where they can focus on their development while discovering Swiss culture, the Lake Geneva region and life within a basketball academy.
Train like a pro.Speak a foreign language.Explore a new country.
Train like a pro.Speak a foreign language.Explore a new country.
Live an unforgettable experience
Interested in joining Ball Academy for 2 weeks, a trimester, a semester, a year or a gap year experience? Get in touch with us and tell us more about yourself.