LSI - Language Studies International, Zurich, Switzerland
General Information on Zurich
Zurich is Switzerland´s main commercial and cultural centre and is according to surveys considered to be the city with the best quality of life in the world. The citizens enjoy a high standard of living, and this is evident in the many fashionable and enjoyable bars, cafés and restaurants that fill the Old Town. Many financial institutions have their headquarters in Zurich, mainly due to Swiss bank secrecy. In summer, the view of the city is beautiful, with the lake reflecting the mountains and clear blue sky. The winter snowfalls bring a magic of their own.
Events during which it may be particularly attractive to visit Zurich :
Street Parade (09.Aug), Knabenschiessen (15.Sep)
Cost of living in Switzerland
In the opinion of finance experts the price of a Big Mac is a good indicator of living expenses. The price of a Big Mac in Switzerland is around US$ 5.14.
General Information on LSI - Language Studies International
The language school LSI - Language Studies International was founded in Zurich, Switzerland in 1954. The school is conveniently located in Zurich's center, close to the old town center and about two minutes on foot from Stadelhofen station, between Kreuzplatz and the lake in the heart of Zurich Seefeld.
Facilities
The school has 9 refurbished classrooms, a computer room with free Internet access and a student lounge.
Accreditation & Organisation memberships of LSI - Language Studies International, Zurich
EAQUALS full member
Airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Zurich. It takes 25 minutes by train to school.
2.1. Language School LSI - Language Studies International in figures
| Average no. of students: | Adult courses in summer: 60 Adult courses throughout the year: 40 | |
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| Average no. of levels: | in summer: 6 throughout the year: 5 | |
| German teacher qualifications: | 90 % hold a university degree 90 % hold a recognised language teaching qualification | |
| Facilities for disabled students: | no | |
| Average age of students: | in summer: 24 years throughout the year: 25 years | |
| Minimum age of students: | 16 years 16 years for specific Junior courses | |
| Student nationalities: | Brazil 7 % China 1 % England 2 % France 3 % Holland 1 % | Italy 2 % Japan 3 % Korea 1 % Switzerland 22 % Spain 3 % USA 10 % |
All prices in Swiss Franc (convert currency) Below the original school prices are displayed. The 5% DISCOUNT on the tuition fee will automatically be deducted on receipt of your registration.
| 1 Standard 20Lessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 12 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Swiss Franc | 410 | 735 | 1060 | 1385 | 1710 | 2035 | 2685 | 3335 | 3985 | 275 |
| Starting dates: | Every Monday Starting dates for beginners 07.Jan, 04.Feb, 03.Mar, 07.Apr, 05.May, 02.Jun, 07.Jul, 04.Aug, 01.Sep, 06.Oct, 03.Nov, 01.Dec | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 12:15 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 2 9 Day Compact Course 92Lessons per week: 92 / Max. group size: 1 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Swiss Franc | 7635 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 7360 |
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 3 Intensive 30Lessons per week: 30 / Max. group size: 12 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Swiss Franc | 520 | 980 | 1440 | 1900 | 2360 | 2820 | 3740 | 4660 | 5580 | 370 |
| Starting dates: | Every Monday Starting dates for beginners 08.Jan, 05.Feb, 05.Mar, 02.Apr, 07.May, 04.Jun, 02.Jul, 06.Aug, 03.Sep, 01.Oct, 05.Nov, 03.Dec | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 12:15 Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:00 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 4 Afternoon CourseLessons per week: 10 / Max. group size: 12 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Swiss Franc | 205 | 370 | 535 | 700 | 865 | 1030 | 1360 | 1690 | 2020 | 140 |
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| 5 One-to-OneLessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 1 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Swiss Franc | 1660 | 3320 | 4980 | 6640 | 8300 | 9960 | 11620 | 13280 | 14940 | 1660 |
| 30, 40 and 50 lessons per week also available. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 6 Plus 5 SupplementLessons per week: 5 / Max. group size: 1 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Swiss Franc | 415 | 830 | 1245 | 1660 | 2075 | 2490 | 3320 | 4150 | 4980 | 415 |
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 7 Plus 10 SupplementLessons per week: 10 / Max. group size: 1 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Swiss Franc | 830 | 1660 | 2490 | 3320 | 4150 | 4980 | 6640 | 8300 | 9960 | 830 |
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 8 9 Day Compact Course 82Lessons per week: 82 / Max. group size: 1 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Swiss Franc | 6805 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 6560 |
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 9 International School Year 30Lessons per week: 30 / Max. group size: 14 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Swiss Franc | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 362 |
| The course is only available for: 24 weeks = 8700 Swiss Francs; 30 weeks = 10780 Swiss Francs; 36 weeks = 12790 Swiss Francs; 48 weeks = 16700 Swiss Francs | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | 2008: 07.Jan, 04.Feb, 03.Mar, 07.Apr, 05.May, 02.Jun, 07.Jun, 04.Aug, 01.Sep, 06.Oct, 03.Nov, 01.Dec | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 10 International School Year 20Lessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 14 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Swiss Franc | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 3000 | 250 |
| The course is only available for: 24 weeks = 6000 Swiss Francs; 30 weeks = 7425 Swiss Francs; 36 weeks = 8820 Swiss Francs; 48 weeks = 11520 Swiss Francs | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | 2008: 07.Jan, 04.Feb, 03.Mar, 07.Apr, 05.May, 02.Jun, 07.Jun, 04.Aug, 01.Sep, 06.Oct, 03.Nov, 01.Dec | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 11 ZD & ZMP Preparation coursesLessons per week: 30 / Max. group size: 12 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Swiss Franc | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 5580 | -- |
| 12-week preparation course for either ZD or ZMP exams. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | 2008: 14.Apr, 23.Jun, 03.Nov | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 12:15 Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:00 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Elementary (A2) | |||||||||
| Lesson duration (minutes): | 45 minutes |
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| Note: All courses offered by LSI - Language Studies International, Zurich can be booked online with LanguageCourse.net. In case a course is not listed above, just mention the course description in the comment field of the online registration form. | |
| Inscription fee: | 100.00 Swiss Franc |
| Individual classes: | Single individual lessons of tuition can be booked at 83 Swiss Franc. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses. |
| Prices include: | Language level placement before arrival, Language level placement at first day of course, Internet access, course material, tuition |
| Course material: | Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property. |
| Exams offered: | ZD, ZMP |
| Average examination results: | 95% at ZD, ZMP |
| School closed: | National holidays in Switzerland: 01.Jan, 01.Aug, 25.Dec, 26.Dec And also on the following dates 02.Jan, 21.Mar, 24.Mar, 01.May, 12.May |
| Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school): | German, Italian, French, Spanish, English |
| Languages taught at the school: | German |
| EXAMINATION FEES:
Zertifikat Deutsch - 270 Swiss Francs Zentrale Mittelstufenprüfung - 345 Swiss Francs The school offers a special 'Zurich and Sport' program which allows students to follow a Standard 20 course in the mornings and participate in the sport of your choice two afternoons a week. At weekends you have the opportunity to explore Switzerland, go hiking, or try river-rafting, snow boarding or mountain biking. | |
All prices in Swiss Franc (convert currency)
| 1 Hostel shared room (multiple beds) From 413 Swiss Franc week | ||||
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| Click here for reserving yourself a Hostel in Zurich | ||||
| 2 Homestay // Single room, Breakfast | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 1 / Distance from school: 30 minutes by public transport | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | One-time fee (charged by school) | |
| Price Swiss Franc | 230 | 920 | 75 | |
| Includes: TV, Phone, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Breakfast, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 33 Swiss Franc Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||
| 3 Homestay // Single room, Half board | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 1 / Distance from school: 20 minutes by public transport | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | One-time fee (charged by school) | |
| Price Swiss Franc | 350 | 1400 | 75 | |
| Includes: TV, Phone, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Half board (breakfast + 1 meal), Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 50 Swiss Franc Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||
| Comment | Hotels and student residence accommodation is also available. Exact prices for 2, 3 and 4 star hotels (between 140 to 265 Swiss Franc per night) and for the residence, Zurich's City-Backpackers located in the old part of town only minutes from the school (between 850 to 1100 Swiss Franc per month), are given upon request. |
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| Max. 1 student of each nationality possible? | yes |
| Single room | always |
| Optional airport transfer: | yes, for 95 Swiss Franc (one way) |
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| Leisure activities: | activity possible | course possible | organized by school | distance from school |
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| Dancing |  | 2 km | ||
| Diving | 2 km | |||
| Golf | 10 km | |||
| Horse riding | | 10 km | ||
| Mountainbiking | | 7 km | ||
| Music | 1 km | |||
| Sailing | | 1 km | ||
| Skiing | | 15 km | ||
| Squash | | 5 km | ||
| Tennis | | 5 km | ||
| Volleyball | | 2 km | ||
| Windsurfing | | 2 km | ||
| Other leisure options: | Museum visits, dinners, cooking nights, movie nights. | |||
| Examples of social activities organised by LSI - Language Studies International: | School BBQs | |||
LSI - Language Studies International, Zurich, Switzerland
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Important note: You will only be able to receive the 5% discount on your German course at LSI - Language Studies International, Zurich when registering online here at the Languagecourse.Net website. If you book directly at the school, you will have to pay the full course price and no discount can be applied. The LanguageCourse.Net booking service for language studies is 100% free of charge.
