International Language School Bern, Switzerland 
Thunstrasse 8 - 3005 Bern - see on mapPay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
- Located in the center of the city just a few minutes from the train station.
- Small class sizes
- Top rated social activities4.4
- Top rated school facilities4.7
- Electronic whiteboards in all classrooms.
What we dislike about the school
- Nationality mix could be more balanced. 40% of students are from Turkey
- Cancellation fees for students having to cancel due to visa rejection.
Location: International Language School is found in Bern, the capital city of Switzerland. Students can take a leisurely stroll across the Kirchenfeldbrücke bridge and find themselves in the inner circle of the city in under 10 minutes.
Local attractions: The centre of the city has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site as it has hardly been altered since its original construction and here one can experience its wide walkways, its beautiful fountain and the great cathedral of Bern. Visitors can also visit the Zytglogge, the city’s clock tower, and the Einsteinhaus, where the theoretical physicist Albert Einstein lived with displays of his writings and pictures.
Getting around: There is a tram system running through the city and the tram stop Helvetiaplatz is just 2 minutes from International Language School, which is a well connected station with three lines available for students to navigate the wonders of the city. Around the school building itself there is plenty to see including The Bern History Museum / Einstein Museum, the Contemporary Art Museum and the Alpine Museum of Switzerland. The neighbourhood is abundant with restaurants, bars and shops and the school is on the main street making it easy to find all the essentials that you may need for your stay in the city.
Course structure: Switzerland is a multilingual country and this is reflected in the classes available at International Language School. The school offers an Intensive language course for 10 lessons per week which is available in German, French and English. This is a group course with a maximum of 6 students per class for good student teacher ratios and effective group activities. An Intensive course of 20 lessons per week in German allows students to learn the language at a faster pace with a combination of grammar and vocabulary exercises intertwined with practical group work to teach students how to insert the language into everyday life and keep the learning interesting. There is also a private lesson package of 10 lessons per week for those wanting to structure their class around their timetable and focus on their own personal development.
Social calendar: International Language School understands that to learn a language it is important to experience the culture and they offer students daily afternoon and evening excursions to Zurich, Luzern, Geneva, Interlaken, Basel and trips into the surrounding mountains. Whilst there are various city trips to visit the local museums and attractions, the school also puts on sporting activities, games evenings, a group dinner and bowling to embellish the different interests that students may have.
School facilities: The school building has a communal lounge and computer room for those wanting to remain in the building after class to study the language in their own time in a learning environment.
German Courses
Only German courses listed.Display courses to learn other languages at the school:
General Language
Super Intensive German Course
20 lessons per week | 8 students (max)Offer!fromCHF 350CHF 333 / week More
Super Intensive German Course
20 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
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CHF 350CHF 333 / week
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FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (CHF) Our price (CHF) | 0 | 0 | 1,050 998 | 1,400 1,330 | 0 | 1,900 1,805 | 0 | 2,600 2,470 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Price in US$ | 1,288 | 1,717 | 2,331 | 3,189 |
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- Starting dates
- 2026: 19 Jan 2026, 09 Feb 2026, 02 Mar 2026, 23 Mar 2026, 13 Apr 2026, 04 May 2026
Levels are different depending on the week duration:
3 weeks: A1.1, A1.2, A2.1, A2.2, B1.1 and B1.2.
4 weeks: B2-1, B2.2, C1.1 and C1.2.
6 weeks: A1, A2 and B1.
8 weeks: B2 and C1.
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:15
Afternoon: 12:30 - 14:00 - Possible course durations
- 3, 4, 6, 8 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 8 / Average: 6
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
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Intensive German Course10 lessons per week | 6 students (max)Offer!fromCHF 175CHF 167 / week More
Intensive German Course
10 lessons per week | 6 students (max)
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CHF 175CHF 167 / week
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FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (CHF) Our price (CHF) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,050 998 | 0 | 1,400 1,330 | 0 | 1,900 1,805 | 2,600 2,470 |
| Price in US$ | 1,288 | 1,717 | 2,331 | 3,189 |
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- Starting dates
- 2026: 19 Jan 2026, 09 Feb 2026, 02 Mar 2026, 23 Mar 2026, 13 Apr 2026
This course is the best option for people who want to learn a language as quickly as possible. In the school's intensive language courses, a student will quickly learn the basic structures and vocabulary of the chosen language through everyday conversation and listening exercises, role-playing, grammar and many other activities.
Levels are different depending on the week duration:
6 weeks: A1.1, A1.2, A2.1, A2.2, B1.1 and B1.2.
8 weeks: B2-1, B2.2, C1.1 and C1.2.
12 weeks: A1, A2 and B1.
16 weeks: B2 and C1.
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 2 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:15
Afternoon: 15:00 - 16:30 - Possible course durations
- 6, 8, 12, 16 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 6 / Average: 4
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
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Semi-Intensive German Course6 lessons per week | 8 students (max)Offer!fromCHF 110CHF 105 / week More
Semi-Intensive German Course
6 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
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CHF 110CHF 105 / week
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FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 20 | 24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (CHF) Our price (CHF) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,100 1,045 | 1,400 1,330 | 2,200 2,090 | 2,800 2,660 |
| Price in US$ | 1,350 | 1,717 | 2,699 | 3,434 |
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In a Semi-Intensive German course, you attend German classes three times a week and still make rapid progress. You will deepen your knowledge of German and be able to successfully cope with everyday life in German through conversation, listening comprehension and writing exercises.
Levels are different depending on the week duration:
10 weeks: A1.1, A1.2, A2.1, A2.2, B1.1 and B1.2.
12 weeks: B2-1, B2.2, C1.1 and C1.2.
20 weeks: A1, A2 and B1.
24 weeks: B2 and C1.
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 1-2 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Afternoon: 12:30 - 14:00 - Possible course durations
- 10, 12, 20, 24 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 8 / Average: 6
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
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Private Lessons (four-to-one)10 lessons per week | 4 students (max)Starts dailyOffer!fromCHF 350CHF 333 / week More
Private Lessons (four-to-one)
10 lessons per week | 4 students (max)
Starts daily
Offer!from
CHF 350CHF 333 / week
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FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (CHF) Our price (CHF) | 350 333 | 660 627 | 930 884 | 1,160 1,102 | 1,350 1,283 | 1,500 1,425 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Price in US$ | 430 | 810 | 1,141 | 1,423 | 1,656 | 1,840 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Day
For four students studying at the same level.
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 2 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 10:30
Afternoon: 14:00 - 15:30 - Possible course durations
- 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 4 / Average: 3
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
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Private Lessons (three-to-one)10 lessons per week | 3 students (max)Starts dailyOffer!fromCHF 400CHF 380 / week More
Private Lessons (three-to-one)
10 lessons per week | 3 students (max)
Starts daily
Offer!from
CHF 400CHF 380 / week
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FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (CHF) Our price (CHF) | 400 380 | 760 722 | 1,080 1,026 | 1,360 1,292 | 1,600 1,520 | 1,800 1,710 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Price in US$ | 491 | 933 | 1,325 | 1,668 | 1,963 | 2,208 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Day
For three students studying at the same level.
Additional information for all courses
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Evening Course 4 lessons per week | 6 students (max)Offer!fromCHF 110CHF 105 / week More
Evening Course
4 lessons per week | 6 students (max)
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CHF 110CHF 105 / week
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FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 20 | 24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (CHF) Our price (CHF) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,100 1,045 | 1,400 1,330 | 2,200 2,090 | 2,800 2,660 |
| Price in US$ | 1,350 | 1,717 | 2,699 | 3,434 |
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- Starting dates
- 2026: 19 Jan 2026, 02 Mar 2026, 13 Apr 2026
This course is available on Mondays and Wednesdays or Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Levels are different depending on the week duration:
12 weeks: A1.1, A1.2, A2.1, A2.2, B1.1 and B1.2.
16 weeks: B2-1, B2.2, C1.1 and C1.2.
24 weeks: A1, A2 and B1.
32 weeks: B2 and C1.
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 0-1 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Afternoon: 19:00 - 20:30 - Possible course durations
- 10, 12, 20, 24 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 6 / Average: 4
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
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Evening German Course 4 lessons per week | 6 students (max)Offer!fromCHF 83CHF 79 / week More
Evening German Course
4 lessons per week | 6 students (max)
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CHF 83CHF 79 / week
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FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 24 | 32 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (CHF) Our price (CHF) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 990 941 | 1,320 1,254 | 1,980 1,881 | 2,640 2,508 |
| Price in US$ | 1,215 | 1,619 | 2,429 | 3,238 |
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- Starting dates
- 2026: 19 Jan 2026, 02 Mar 2026, 13 Apr 2026
A1.1/A1.2/A2.1/A2.2/B1.1/B1.2
- Course duration: 12 weeks
- Monday & Wednesday
B2.1/B2.2/C1.1/C1.2 - Course duration: 16 weeks
- Tuesday & Thursday.
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 0-1 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Afternoon: 19:00 - 20:30 - Possible course durations
- 12, 16, 24, 32 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 6 / Average: 4
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
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Intensive German Evening Course8 lessons per week | 6 students (max)Offer!fromCHF 175CHF 167 / week More
Intensive German Evening Course
8 lessons per week | 6 students (max)
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CHF 175CHF 167 / week
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FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (CHF) Our price (CHF) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,050 998 | 0 | 1,400 1,330 | 0 | 1,900 1,805 | 2,600 2,470 |
| Price in US$ | 1,288 | 1,717 | 2,331 | 3,189 |
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- Starting dates
- 2026: 19 Jan 2026, 02 Mar 2026, 13 Apr 2026
Levels are different depending on the week duration:
6 weeks: A1.1, A1.2, A2.1, A2.2, B1.1 and B1.2.
8 weeks: B2-1, B2.2, C1.1 and C1.2.
12 weeks: A1, A2 and B1.
16 weeks: B2 and C1.
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 1-2 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Afternoon: 17:25 - 18:55 - Possible course durations
- 6, 8, 12, 16 weeks
- Students per class
- Maximum: 6 / Average: 4
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
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Saturday German Course4 lessons per week | 6 students (max)Offer!fromCHF 83CHF 79 / week More
Saturday German Course
4 lessons per week | 6 students (max)
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CHF 83CHF 79 / week
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FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 24 | 32 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (CHF) Our price (CHF) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 990 941 | 1,320 1,254 | 1,980 1,881 | 2,640 2,508 |
| Price in US$ | 1,215 | 1,619 | 2,429 | 3,238 |
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- Starting dates
- 2026: 24 Jan 2026, 07 Mar 2026, 18 Apr 2026
Levels are different depending on the week duration:
12 weeks: A1.1, A1.2, A2.1, A2.2, B1.1 and B1.2.
16 weeks: B2-1, B2.2, C1.1 and C1.2.
24 weeks: A1, A2 and B1.
32 weeks: B2 and C1.
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 0-1 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:15 - Possible course durations
- 12, 16, 24, 32 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 6 / Average: 4
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
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Junior
Kids & Teens - Private Lessons (one-to-one)10 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts dailyOffer!fromCHF 750CHF 713 / week More
Kids & Teens - Private Lessons (one-to-one)
10 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
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CHF 750CHF 713 / week
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FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (CHF) Our price (CHF) | 750 713 | 1,460 1,387 | 2,130 2,024 | 2,760 2,622 | 3,350 3,183 | 3,900 3,705 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Price in US$ | 920 | 1,791 | 2,613 | 3,385 | 4,109 | 4,784 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Day
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Kids & Teens - Private Lessons (three-to-one)10 lessons per week | 3 students (max)Starts dailyOffer!fromCHF 400CHF 380 / week More
Kids & Teens - Private Lessons (three-to-one)
10 lessons per week | 3 students (max)
Starts daily
Offer!from
CHF 400CHF 380 / week
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FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (CHF) Our price (CHF) | 400 380 | 760 722 | 1,080 1,026 | 1,360 1,292 | 1,600 1,520 | 1,800 1,710 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Price in US$ | 491 | 933 | 1,325 | 1,668 | 1,963 | 2,208 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Day
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Kids & Teens - Private Lessons (two-to-one)10 lessons per week | 2 students (max)Starts dailyOffer!fromCHF 450CHF 428 / week More
Kids & Teens - Private Lessons (two-to-one)
10 lessons per week | 2 students (max)
Starts daily
Offer!from
CHF 450CHF 428 / week
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FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (CHF) Our price (CHF) | 450 428 | 860 817 | 1,230 1,169 | 1,560 1,482 | 1,850 1,758 | 2,100 1,995 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Price in US$ | 552 | 1,055 | 1,509 | 1,914 | 2,269 | 2,576 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Day
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Private
Private Lessons (one-to-one)This course tends to sell out quickly!10 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts dailyOffer!fromCHF 750CHF 713 / week More
Private Lessons (one-to-one)
This course tends to sell out quickly!
10 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts daily
Offer!from
CHF 750CHF 713 / week
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FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (CHF) Our price (CHF) | 750 713 | 1,460 1,387 | 2,130 2,024 | 2,760 2,622 | 3,350 3,183 | 3,900 3,705 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Price in US$ | 920 | 1,791 | 2,613 | 3,385 | 4,109 | 4,784 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Day
In this course, the student benefits to a particular extent from the lesson time and determines the priorities in the course.
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Private Lessons (two-to-one)10 lessons per week | 2 students (max)Starts dailyOffer!fromCHF 450CHF 428 / week More
Private Lessons (two-to-one)
10 lessons per week | 2 students (max)
Starts daily
Offer!from
CHF 450CHF 428 / week
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FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (CHF) Our price (CHF) | 450 428 | 860 817 | 1,230 1,169 | 1,560 1,482 | 1,850 1,758 | 2,100 1,995 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Price in US$ | 552 | 1,055 | 1,509 | 1,914 | 2,269 | 2,576 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Day
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Our prices for International Language School include
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
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Reception2/21
ILS classroom3/21
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Presentation6/21
Christmas celebrations7/21
After class activities8/21
students9/21
Students completed course10/21
ILS marketing team11/21
Pupils who finished their course12/21
Course completion13/21
Learning in Bern14/21
Excursion in Bern15/21
classroom16/21
Teaching in Bern17/21
After class 18/21
Students celebrating receiving their certificate19/21
Certified students 20/21
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Student opinions about International Language School, Bern
4.7
Overall school rating of
International Language School, Bern
International Language School, Bern
6 authentic ratings from students who booked with us
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Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (2 ratings)
Students 18-30 years (1 rating)
Students 31-49 years (3 ratings)
Students 50+ years (0 ratings)
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Amanda
45 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“The staff in the language school are helpful and respond quickly and efficiently.”
Details of the review
Course: Private Lessons (one-to-one) - 2 weeks
Review date: 19. Nov. 2025 by Amanda Zheng
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Lola Ruiz
14 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Educational level.”
“Confusion with the purchased program, but it was quickly resolved.”
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Romina Soledad
44 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“I liked the classes, how Lucia planned them according to my needs and to get the better outcome. The work atmosphere was unbeatable, it was a pleaseure to be back in the class. The learning materials were suited for the objectives. Excellent attention from the school's staff.”
Details of the review
Course: Private Lessons (two-to-one) - 1 week
Review date: 7. Apr. 2025 by Romina Soledad Ameijenda Dombrovsky
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Encarnación
40 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The teacher.”
“No parking space.”
Details of the review
Course: Private Lessons (two-to-one) - 1 week
Review date: 7. Apr. 2025 by Encarnación Garrido Molina
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Zoé
17 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“The friendly atmosphere between teacher and students”
“The cost of the course”
Details of the review
Course: Super Intensive German Course - 1 week
Review date: 24. Sep. 2024 by Zoé Giorgianni
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David
21 yearsOverall rating
5.0
Details of the review
Course: Super Intensive German Course - 8 weeks
Review date: 30. Aug. 2019 by David Stalder
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Ratings of International Language School compared to ratings of all schools in Switzerland
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International Language School (ILS)
- Accreditations and Quality seals
- ICC, EDUQUA
- German teacher qualifications
- 80% hold a university degree40% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
- Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
- Student gender mix
- 50% male / 50% female
- Offer for returning students
- You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at International Language School and you book here.
- Year of school foundation
- 2016
General school facilities
Microwave for student use
Fridge for student use
Snack vending machine
Drink vending machine
Computer lab
Lounge
Copy machine
Printer for student use
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)
Smoking zones (outdoors)
Classroom equipment
Electronic whiteboard in all classrooms
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 14
- Number of public PC workstations: 2
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 40% |
| Turkey | 40% |
| Germany | 20% |
| Spain | 20% |
| USA | 10% |
Age of students
| Percentage of students | |
|---|---|
| 1-18 years | 22.222222222222% |
| 18-24 years | 29.62962962963% |
| 25-34 years | 29.62962962963% |
| 35-50 years | 14.814814814815% |
| >50 years | 3.7037037037037% |
- Average number of students
- Adult courses - In summer: 40Junior courses - In summer: 20Junior courses - Throughout the year: 50
- Minimum age of students
- 16 years
- Average number of levels
- Adult courses In summer: 12Adult courses Throughout the year: 12Junior courses In summer: 5Junior courses Throughout the year: 5
- Average age of students
- In summer: 28 yearsThroughout the year: 28 years
Information for all courses offered by International Language School
- Lesson duration
- 45 minutes
- School's administrative fee
- CHF 50
- Course material
- Generally, course material has to be purchased by all students at the school. The costs of course material will be approximately CHF 50 per course level.
- Comments about courses
Materials are CHF 50 for German courses, and CHF 60 for other languages.
- Individual classes
- Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 75 CHF. 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.
- Days without class
- In 2026 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2026, 02 Jan 2026, 06 Jan 2026, 19 Mar 2026, 03 Apr 2026, 06 Apr 2026, 01 May 2026, 14 May 2026, 25 May 2026, 04 Jun 2026, 15 Aug 2026, 01 Nov 2026, 08 Dec 2026, 25 Dec 2026, 26 Dec 2026. - Level test
- A test to assess your exact language level takes place at the school on the first day of the course.
Lessons needed per German language level
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.
Leisure activities
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
- Rosengarten, Botanischer Garten
Adults - Paid activities
- Brunch, Activities at school: Cinema Day, Game Day..., Events at school
Junior - Free activities
- Rosengarten, Botanischer Garten
Junior - Paid activities
- Events at school, Various excursions, going out for ice cream in the summer, visiting a trampoline park, rock climbing, the zoo, and more.
Questions and answers about International Language School
I have a Kulturlegi card. Will I receive a discount for registering?
“Yes, you get a discount. Contact us and we will be happy to send you a suitable offer.”
Sabine Krafack, LanguageCourse.Net - Aug 29, 2024
How long do I need for the A2 level?
“In the super intensive course, the entire A2 level lasts 6 weeks.”
Sabine Krafack, LanguageCourse.Net - Aug 29, 2024
FAQ about International Language School, Bern
Do you have any recommendations for schools in Bern?
“Our partner school International Language School, in Bern, has currently (2024) a very high rating. The school offer courses in the following languages: German, French, Italian, Japanese, Arabic, Chinese, Russian, Spanish and Turkish. ”
Veronica Romualdi, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Sep 18, 2024
I would like to know if the price of the course includes accommodation.
“International Language School in Bern, Switzerland, does not offer accommodation to its students, so you will have to find it on your own and book only the classes through us.”
Rubén De Haro, Area Manager - Spanish from LanguageCourse.Net - Sep 08, 2022
Does the school offer an acceptance letter?
“We don`t support student visas. This means that we can only accept students for up to 12 weeks. More and more students have been declined in the last months, so we have decided not to accept students with visas anymore.”
Ebubekir Kaya, Managing Director from International Language School - Aug 29, 2020
Is the school accredited by the Swiss government?
“Yes, the school is accredited by the Swiss Government.”
Ebubekir Kaya, Geschäftsführer from International Language School - Aug 29, 2020
Terms of International Language School
- First day of course
- Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 8:45
- Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
- Legal name/parent company
- Ekay GmbH | Tax registration ID: CHE-228.433.401
Visa Documents
Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 90 days.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
- Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
- Yes
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This course is the best option for people who want to learn a language as quickly as possible. In the school's intensive language courses, a student will quickly learn the basic structures and vocabulary of the chosen language through everyday conversation and listening exercises, role-playing, grammar and many other activities.