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Are you looking for an intensive German course in Zurich? Our courses offer the perfect solution for anyone who wants to learn German as quickly as possible. In our intensive German course in Zurich, you’ll quickly master the basic structures and vocabulary of the German language.
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| Course description | Period | Duration | Course time | Course price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| German A1.1 | May 26, 2026 - July 3, 2026 | 6 weeks | 07:15 - 08:45 | CHF 1050.- |
| German A1.2 | May 26, 2026 - July 3, 2026 | 6 weeks | 07:15 - 08:45 | CHF 1050.- |
| German A2.1 | May 26, 2026 - July 3, 2026 | 6 weeks | 07:15 - 08:45 | CHF 1050.- |
| German A2.2 | May 26, 2026 - July 3, 2026 | 6 weeks | 07:15 - 08:45 | CHF 1050.- |
| German B1.1 | May 26, 2026 - July 3, 2026 | 6 weeks | 07:15 - 08:45 | CHF 1050.- |
| German B1.2 | May 26, 2026 - July 3, 2026 | 6 weeks | 07:15 - 08:45 | CHF 1050.- |
| German B2.1 | June 8, 2026 – July 31, 2026 | 8 weeks | 07:15 - 08:45 | CHF 1400.- |
| German B2.2 | June 8, 2026 – July 31, 2026 | 8 weeks | 07:15 - 08:45 | CHF 1400.- |
| German C1.1 | June 8, 2026 – July 31, 2026 | 8 weeks | 07:15 - 08:45 | CHF 1400.- |
| German C1.2 | June 8, 2026 – July 31, 2026 | 8 weeks | 07:15 - 08:45 | CHF 1400.- |
| Level | Duration | Lessons | Price | Price /lect. | Installment rate*. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A1.1, A1.2, A2.1, A2.2, B1.1, B1.2 | 6 weeks /sublevel | 60 lect. | CHF 1'050 | CHF 17.5 | 2 x 525 |
| B2.1, B2.2, C1.1, C1.2 | 8 weeks /sublevel | 80 lect. | CHF 1'400 | CHF 17.5 | 2 x 700 |
| A1, A2, B1 | 12 weeks /level | 120 lect. | CHF 1'900 | CHF 15.85 | 4 x 475 |
| B2, C1 | 16 weeks /level | 160 lect. | CHF 2'600 | CHF 16.25 | 4 x 650 |
| Course option | Course days | Course times |
|---|---|---|
| Super-Intensive German Course | Monday till Friday | 09:00 - 12:15* |
| Super Intensive German Plus Course | Monday to Friday / Tuesday & Thursday | 09:00 - 12:15 12:45 - 16:00* |
| Intensive German Course | Monday till Friday | 07:15 - 08:45 a.m. |
| Intensive courses afternoon | Monday till Thursday | 15:00 - 16:30 |
| Intensive German Evening Course | Monday till Thursday | 17:30 - 19:00 |
| Evening German Course | Monday & Wednesday / Tuesday & Thursday | 19:15 - 20:45 |
| Saturday German course | Saturday | 09:00 - 12:15* |
| Course | Level | Course start | End of course |
|---|---|---|---|
| German course intensive | A1/A2/B1 | 26.05.2026 | 14.08.2026 |
| German course intensive | A1/A2/B1 | 15.06.2026 | 04.09.2026 |
| German course intensive | A1/A2/B1 | 06.07.2026 | 25.09.2026 |
| German course intensive | A1/A2/B1 | 27.07.2026 | 16.10.2026 |
| German course intensive | A1/A2/B1 | 17.08.2026 | 06.11.2026 |
| German course intensive | A1/A2/B1 | 07.09.2026 | 27.11.2026 |
| German course intensive | A1/A2/B1 | 28.09.2026 | 18.12.2026 |
| German course intensive | A1/A2/B1 | 19.10.2026 | 15.01.2027 |
| Course | Level | Course start | End of course |
|---|---|---|---|
| German course intensive | B2/C1 | 08.06.2026 | 25.09.2026 |
| German course intensive | B2/C1 | 06.07.2026 | 23.10.2026 |
| German course intensive | B2/C1 | 03.08.2026 | 20.11.2026 |
| German course intensive | B2/C1 | 31.08.2026 | 18.12.2026 |
| German course intensive | B2/C1 | 28.09.2026 | 29.01.2027 |
| German course intensive | B2/C1 | 26.10.2026 | 26.02.2027 |
| German course intensive | B2/C1 | 23.11.2026 | 26.03.2027 |
| German course intensive | B2/C1 | 04.01.2026 | 23.04.2027 |
Level
A1 to C1
Course duration
A shorter course duration is also possible on request.
Holidays
Holidays are not charged for courses that take place every day.
Participants
The courses are started from 3 participants.
Materials
50.- CHF per lower school incl. 1 course book
Similar German courses
You will receive
- a joint brunch with all German classes of the morning courses
- Homework and exercises for self-study
- voluntary activities and excursions such as picnic, city golf, city tour, game night and much more
- a competent accompaniment of a teacher during the lessons
- a good school atmosphere and motivated team, which will accompany and support you professionally
*The costs of paid excursions and activities are covered by the participants.
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What are German Intensive Courses?
A German intensive course is like a normal German course and has the same advantages. However, the lessons take place much more often during the week, usually even daily. The unique thing about German intensive courses is that you reach your desired German level faster. The German lessons are more intensive, more compact and also require more concentration. The German course often takes place over a shorter period of time, but daily. It is important to note that after a German intensive course, it is essential to apply what has been learned and to continue learning German, so that the learning success is also long-term and is consolidated. Many German learners also use the German intensive courses to prepare more intensively for an upcoming recognized German exam.
What do German Intensive Courses include?
- Grammar lessons adapted to the language level
- Vocabulary and vocabulary training
- Numerous forms of exercise
- Writing texts (correct structure etc.)
- Conversation training and learning correct pronunciation
- Helpful German skills for everyday life and work
- Reading, listening and text comprehension
- Discussions on important and exciting topics
- Cultural insight into the German-speaking world
- Correctly listing pros and cons as well as correctly arguing and justifying one's own opinion
- If desired, specific exam preparation for recognised German exams
- Long-term learning success and secure and correct German skills guaranteed
The most important advantages of German Intensive Courses
- Intensive, compact and frequent German lessons
- Frequent use of the foreign language
- Difficult topics can be dealt with more intensively
- Fast and intensive pace of teaching
- High concentration
- Private intensive course; flexible course days and lesson times
- Very intensive German lessons with quick learning results
- Choice between dynamic group intensive courses or individual private intensive courses
For whom are German Intensive Courses suitable?
An intensive German course makes sense in many respects. It is particularly effective and suitable for German learners who:
- Want to learn specific topics/grammar rules intensively and more frequently
- Want to learn as quickly, intensively and effectively as possible
- Want to work on specific German skills more quickly and regularly
- Wish for particularly intensive and frequent German lessons over a shorter period of time
- Would like to prepare intensively for a recognised German examination
- Wishing for German lessons every day
- Want compact German lessons
Where can I find German Intensive Courses?
The German intensive courses offered by the International Language School (ILS) are highly recommended. The ILS has numerous course and teaching formats for a wide range of foreign languages. ILS is particularly characterised by a very high customer satisfaction, success rate and recommendation rate. All teachers are specially trained in their foreign language, use a wide range of learning methods and have several years of teaching experience.
The ILS has locations throughout Switzerland, including Zurich. On the ILS Zürich website you can find out all about the unique intensive German course offers, further information, lesson details, prices and course dates. You can book a non-binding trial lesson today. One of our friendly staff will also be happy to advise you by phone, email or on site at the ILS location in Zurich. We look forward to getting to know you!
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