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WELCOME TO ILS-ZÜRICH!

Language school in Zurich Oerlikon
German course, English course, French course, ... -

Learn German intensively, learn English, learn French, learn Italian, learn Spanish and 40 other language courses

Language school in Zurich Oerlikon. The International Language School has been helping you learn foreign languages for almost 10 years. The history of our language school began with the first location in the heart of Bern with German courses, English courses, French courses, Spanish courses and Italian courses as well as 40 other language courses.

Today we have three more locations in Bern, Basel and Aarau.
Specializing in teaching foreign languages to adults, we offer a variety of courses in German (German Course), French, English, Italian, Spanish, Arabic, Turkish, Russian, Chinese, Japanese and many other languages. Immerse yourself in the world of language learning and broaden your personal horizons.

You can attend our German courses, English courses, French courses, Italian courses and Spanish courses in group or private lessons. We also offer German courses for foreigners and refugees, where you can learn a new language or improve your language skills. We also offer intensive courses for German, English and French.

Are you wondering how long a course lasts, when the course starts or what the costs of your course will be? Or would you like detailed information about the course content? It's that quick and easy! Contact us online now for an appointment and get free advice.

Quiz - Test your knowledge of German

1. Welche 2 Farben hat der Wappen von Zürich?
2. Wie heisst das Zürcher Frühlingsfest?
3. Wo befindet sich der Flughafen?
4. Welche Sehenswürdigkeit ist in Zürich?
5. Wie viele Gemeinden hat der Kanton Zürich?
6. Welches ist eine Zürcher Spezialität?
7. Was findet auf dem Albisgütli statt?
8. Welcher Kanton grenzt an Zürich?
9. Welche sind die zwei Stadtheiligen?
10. Welcher bekannte Platz hiess früher einmal «Saumärt»?

 

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Intensive language courses in German, English, French, Italian, Spanish and other languages

  • Half and Trio Private Lesson Options
  • Free online placement test in GE, EN, FR, SP, IT
  • Small groups of 3 to max. 8 students

  • Non-binding trial lesson
  • Free consultation
  • Payment by instalments possible

  • Intensive language learning

Take fide-test & Telc examinations with us and

Get your certificate so fast & easy.

  • Check the exam dates and choose the date that best suits you.
  • The number of places at the fide tests is limited. Please register early using the registration form or directly with us on site.
  • The results of the language test, the language passport and the certificate will be sent to the graduates by mail directly from the fide office after about 4 weeks.

telc

Next Telc exam dates

Exam datesRegistration and deregistration periodLate registration period(for a fee)Free places
02.11.202402.10.202417.10.20241

Exam datesRegistration and deregistration periodLate registration period(for a fee)Free places
12.10.202412.09.202426.09.20240
09.11.202409.10.202424.10.20240
07.12.202407.11.202421.11.202418

Exam datesRegistration and deregistration periodLate registration period(for a fee)Free places
18.10.202418.09.202403.10.20240
19.10.202419.09.202403.10.20240
15.11.202415.10.202431.10.202416
16.11.202416.10.202431.10.202413
13.12.202413.11.202428.11.202418
14.12.202414.11.202428.11.202418

Exam datesRegistration and deregistration periodLate registration period(for a fee)Free places
25.10.202425.09.202410.10.20240
26.10.202426.09.202410.10.20240
08.11.202408.10.202424.10.202414
22.11.202422.10.202407.11.202416
23.11.202423.10.202407.11.202413
20.12.202420.11.202405.12.202416
21.12.202421.11.202405.12.202416

fide-test-in-zuerich

fide-Test Prüfungstermine (Mündlich und/oder Schriftlich)
A1/A2/B1

Exam date
Tuesday
Registration and deregistration periodFree places
22.10.202403.10.20240
29.10.202410.10.20240
05.11.202417.10.20240
12.11.202424.10.20240
19.11.202431.10.20244
26.11.202407.11.202412
03.12.202414.11.202412
10.12.202421.11.202412
17.12.202428.11.202412

Exam date
Thursday
Registration and deregistration periodFree places
17.10.202426.09.20240
10.10.202419.09.20240
24.10.202403.10.20240
31.10.202410.10.20240
07.11.202417.10.20240
14.11.202424.10.20242
21.11.202431.10.202413
28.11.202407.11.202415
05.12.202414.11.202415
12.12.202421.11.202415
19.12.202428.11.202415

News

SVEB certificate course - 17.10.2024

October 17, 2024 @ 13:00 - January 16, 2025 @ 20:30

Streetfood Apéro - 01.10.2024

October 1 @ 12:00 - 13:30

Find your course partner!

Would you like to take part in a semi-private or tri-private course, but still need suitable course partners? ILS offers a platform where you can find your course partner! Search the list of people looking for a course partner or add yourself. Find your course partner easily!

Would you like to learn German and are looking for a language school in Zurich? Our intensive German course for three to eight participants offers the best option for learning German as quickly as possible. Learn German in an intensive German course at the ILS - with us you will quickly learn the basic structures, vocabulary and grammar of the German language through everyday conversation and listening comprehension exercises, role plays and many other exercises.

The Intensive German Course also includes an excursion to the region - the aim is to make social contacts, speak German with each other and thus learn German while playing. In addition, the Intensive German Course includes a film evening followed by a discussion, a joint breakfast and exercises for self-study.

For further information about the Intensive German Course, please contact us.

Discover the English language and take an English course in Zurich at our language school in Zurich. It doesn't matter what level your language skills are at - English courses we offer English courses at various language levels. With us, you are guaranteed to find the right English course to improve your language skills. Intensive courses, evening courses, Saturday courses, etc...

A English course in Zurich in groups of three to eight people as well as private lessons. In the English course, we teach you basic knowledge about the country, people and culture as well as correct pronunciation, spelling, grammar, sentence structure and syntax. Grammar exercises, listening and reading comprehension exercises as well as conversations and discussions will help you learn the language in no time at all.

If you have a French course in Zurich at a language school in Zurich, we can offer you various dates. Whether group course or Private lessons - in the French course you will be taught comprehensive learning content. It goes without saying that we take your language level into account.

In the French course in Zurich you can learn the language from scratch or improve and expand your existing language skills. We will be happy to answer any questions you may have about French courses. We offer intensive courses, evening courses, language courses at the weekend, etc.

At our language school in Zurich, you can discover the Spanish language and take a Spanish course in Zurich in Zurich. We offer Spanish courses at all levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. At our school, you're guaranteed to find the right Spanish course in Zurich to improve your Spanish skills. Whether it's a group course or individual lessons, we're sure to have the right Spanish course for you. In Spanish lessons, you will not only learn grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation of the Spanish language, but also a lot about the country, people and culture. Small groups and affordable prices round off the perfect Spanish course for you.
At the ILS you will find various Italian courses at all levels. Individual courses and small groups allow you to quickly improve your Italian language skills. Learn Italian in no time and attend an Italian course in Zurich at our school. Our Italian courses teach you the grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation of the Italian language as well as many interesting topics about the country, its people and culture. Learning Italian made easy - with a language course at our language school.
Are you interested in proving your German language skills with an internationally recognized telc certificate? At ILS-Zürich you have the opportunity to take a telc exam every month. With a telc certificate telc German certificates are recognized throughout Europe by employers, migration offices, universities and schools and thus represent a professionally sound proof of proficiency. For more information about telc exams and telc dates can be found here. We also offer telc preparation courses that you can attend shortly before your telc exam.
Would you like a fide language certificate, recognized throughout Switzerland, of your skills in the German language?

ILS prepares you in a specific preparation course for the desired fide test in a specific preparatory course. Your own practice materials as well as fide mock exams serve as the basis for the preparation course.

Preparatory courses for the fide test can also be taken in a private course at ILS. In the fide private course, you benefit in particular from the teaching time and decide alone what the focus of the course will be. You can choose between private lessons as an individual course or in a group of two or three that you form yourself.

In the course "SVEB Certificate Instructor Conducting Learning Events" you will acquire the ability to plan, conduct and evaluate teaching events with adults in your own specialist area. The course corresponds to "Module 1, SVEB Certificate Course Instructor".

You will learn didactic-methodical concepts of course planning and design, basics of learning psychology and adult-specific characteristics, communicative and social elements as well as organizational and goal-oriented procedures. The training and further development of one's own cognitive abilities, strategic approaches, social and methodological skills as well as one's own self-reflection are actively promoted during the course. This should result in professional action competencies with regard to respect and appreciation of participants, appropriate proximity-distance behavior, and flexibility in dealing with the unexpected.

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