International Language School Zurich, Switzerland 
Hagenholzstrasse 81a - 8050 Zurich - see on mapPay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
- Regular activities outside school.
- Best rated school in Switzerland
- Small class sizes
- Excellent rating of teaching quality5
- Top rated social activities5
- Top rated school facilities5
- Zurich is one of the top destinations our students liked most
- Electronic whiteboards in all classrooms.
What we dislike about the school
- Cancellation fees if visa is rejected.
Location: International Language School Zurich is located in the historic and globally renowned city of Zurich, Switzerland. The school is housed on the outskirts of Zurich city centre in the nearby Oerlikon. Surrounding ILS Zurich are many amenities, shops, restaurants, eateries and sites of interest, such as Leutschenpark, the Theater 11 Performing Arts Centre, the Zurich Exhibition Centre, Hallenstadion Zurich and more.
Course selection: International Language School Zurich offers a wide range of courses in many languages, including German, English, French, Japanese, Chinese, Russian, Italian, Arabic and more.
In addition to General German courses taught over various schedules and intensities, the school also provides Telc and Goethe Exam Preparation programmes, Conversation classes and private tuition. Private, two-to-one, and three-to-one tuition are also available to junior students throughout the year, as are Junior day camps during various public school holidays. English courses include Cambridge Exam Preparation programmes, private tuition, and junior camps during holiday periods. Various French programmes are also available throughout the year, in addition to DELF/DALF Exam Preparation courses.
Getting around: The Zurich Oerlikon train and tram stations are within a 20-minute journey of the school on foot, ensuring that Zurich city centre and all of its attractions are only a 15-20-minute train journey away.
German Courses
Only German courses listed.Display courses to learn other languages at the school:
General Language
Super-Intensive German Course
This course tends to sell out quickly!20 lessons per week | 8 students (max)Offer!fromCHF 350CHF 333 / week More
Super-Intensive German Course
This course tends to sell out quickly!
20 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
Offer!from
CHF 350CHF 333 / 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) | 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, 25 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: 15:00 - 16:30 - 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 CourseThis course tends to sell out quickly!10 lessons per week | 8 students (max)Offer!fromCHF 175CHF 167 / week More
Intensive German Course
This course tends to sell out quickly!
10 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
Offer!from
CHF 175CHF 167 / week
More
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, 09 Feb 2026, 02 Mar 2026, 23 Mar 2026, 13 Apr 2026
This course is the best option for people who want to learn German as quickly as possible. In the school's intensive language courses, a student will quickly learn the basic structures and vocabulary of the German 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: 8 / Average: 6
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
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Saturday Language Course4 lessons per week | 8 students (max)Offer!fromCHF 83CHF 79 / week More
Saturday Language Course
4 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
Offer!from
CHF 83CHF 79 / week
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FREE changes
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: 8 / Average: 6
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
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Semi-Intensive German6 lessons per week | 8 students (max)Offer!fromCHF 110CHF 105 / week More
Semi-Intensive German
6 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
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CHF 110CHF 105 / 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 | 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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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
More
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) | 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
- For all levels except of absolute beginners:Every DaySee starting dates for absolute beginnersStarting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken a German course before:
22 Sep 2026, 13 Oct 2026, 03 Nov 2026, 24 Nov 2026, 15 Dec 2026
Price per person.
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
- 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 weeks
- Students per class
- Maximum: 4 / Average: 3
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
See Availability
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
More
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
Price per person.
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: 8:15 - 12:15
Afternoon: 13:30 - 21:30 - Possible course durations
- 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 3 / Average: 2
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
See Availability
Evening Course4 lessons per week | 8 students (max)Offer!fromCHF 83CHF 79 / week More
Evening Course
4 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
Offer!from
CHF 83CHF 79 / week
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FREE changes
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
Lessons are either on Monday and Wednesday or Tuesday and Thursday.
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
- 12, 16, 24, 32 weeks
- Students per class
- Maximum: 8 / Average: 6
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
See Availability
Evening Intensive German4 lessons per week | 8 students (max)Offer!fromCHF 88CHF 84 / week More
Evening Intensive German
4 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
Offer!from
CHF 88CHF 84 / week
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FREE changes
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 | 1,050 998 | 1,400 1,330 | 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
- 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: 8 / Average: 6
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
See Availability
Junior
Kids & Teens - Private Tuition (one-to-one) (9 to 16 years old)10 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts dailyOffer!fromCHF 750CHF 713 / week More
Kids & Teens - Private Tuition (one-to-one) (9 to 16 years old)
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
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: 13:00 - 16:15 - Possible course durations
- 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 9 years
- Age range:
- 9 - 16 years
Students per class- Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
Lesson duration- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
See Availability
Kids & Teens - Private Tuition (three-to-one) (9 to 16 years old)10 lessons per week | 3 students (max)Starts dailyOffer!fromCHF 400CHF 380 / week More
Kids & Teens - Private Tuition (three-to-one) (9 to 16 years old)
10 lessons per week | 3 students (max)
Starts daily
Offer!from
CHF 400CHF 380 / week
More
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
The listed fees are per person for three students studying together.
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: 13:00 - 16:15 - Possible course durations
- 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 9 years
- Age range:
- 9 - 16 years
Students per class- Maximum: 3 / Average: 2
Lesson duration- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
See Availability
Kids & Teens - Private Tuition (two-to-one) (9 to 16 years old)10 lessons per week | 2 students (max)Starts dailyOffer!fromCHF 450CHF 428 / week More
Kids & Teens - Private Tuition (two-to-one) (9 to 16 years old)
10 lessons per week | 2 students (max)
Starts daily
Offer!from
CHF 450CHF 428 / week
More
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
The listed fees are per person for two students studying together.
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: 13:00 - 16:15 - Possible course durations
- 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 9 years
- Age range:
- 9 - 16 years
Students per class- Maximum: 2 / Average: 2
Lesson duration- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
See Availability
Private
Private Lessons (one-to-one)10 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts dailyOffer!fromCHF 750CHF 713 / week More
Private Lessons (one-to-one)
10 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts daily
Offer!from
CHF 750CHF 713 / week
More
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
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: 8:15 - 12:15
Afternoon: 13:00 - 21:30 - Possible course durations
- 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
See Availability
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
More
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 |
See Availability
- Starting dates
- Every Day
Price is per person.
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: 8:15 - 12:15
Afternoon: 13:30 - 21:30 - Possible course durations
- 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 2 / Average: 2
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Student reviews about "Private Lessons (two-to-one)" at International Language School
Ryozen
"Good."
Ichika
"It was helpful to be able to adjust the time and schedule."
Additional information for all courses
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Our prices for International Language School include
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
Student opinions about International Language School, Zurich
5.0
Overall school rating of
International Language School, Zurich
International Language School, Zurich
3 authentic ratings from students who booked with us
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Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Ryozen
16 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The teacher was kind and good at teaching.”
“None in particular.”
Insider tip: “Enjoy your stay.”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: Good.Other comments: The teacher was wonderful.
Course: Private Lessons (two-to-one) - 1 week
Review date: 7. Apr. 2025 by Ryozen Takahashi
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Ichika
23 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“My teacher was very attentive and continuously checked my understanding.”
“None in particular.”
Insider tip: “Please do not feel overwhelmed; just relax and take the course. Even shy students are well guided.”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: It was helpful to be able to adjust the time and schedule.Other comments: Rita was an excellent teacher. Thank you.
Course: Private Lessons (two-to-one) - 1 week
Review date: 7. Apr. 2025 by Ichika Takahashi
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Diana
23 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Accuracy, equipment, information ready for the day.”
Details of the review
Course: Intensive German Course - 6 weeks
Review date: 4. Nov. 2024 by Diana Vigh
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Ratings of International Language School compared to ratings of all schools in Switzerland
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International Language School
- Accreditations and Quality seals
- ICC, EDUQUA
- German teacher qualifications
- 80% hold a university degree20% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
- Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
- Student gender mix
- 40% male / 60% 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
- 4
General school facilities
Snack vending machine
Student support desk
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)
Classroom equipment
TV in some classrooms
Electronic whiteboard in all classrooms
Air conditioning in most classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 16
- Number of public PC workstations: 3
Facilities for disabled students
Wheelchair access to classroom
Wheelchair access to reception
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 25% |
| Turkey | 20% |
| China | 15% |
| Brazil | 10% |
| Saudi Arabia | 10% |
| England | 9% |
| Korea | 4% |
| Germany | 1% |
| Vietnam | 1% |
| USA | 1% |
Age of students
| Percentage of students | |
|---|---|
| 1-18 years | 14.285714285714% |
| 18-24 years | 19.047619047619% |
| 25-34 years | 38.095238095238% |
| 35-50 years | 19.047619047619% |
| >50 years | 9.5238095238095% |
The average age outside summer is 2 years higher than in summer.
- Average number of students
- Adult courses - In summer: 50Adult courses - Throughout the year: 60Junior courses - In summer: 15Junior courses - Throughout the year: 25
- Minimum age of students
- 16 years
- Average number of levels
- Adult courses In summer: 30Adult courses Throughout the year: 60Junior courses In summer: 15Junior courses Throughout the year: 25
- Average age of students
- In summer: 25 yearsThroughout the year: 27 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.
- 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 before the start of the course via an online form.
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
- Entrance fees for activities.
Adults - Paid activities
- Brunch, Activities at school: Cinema Day, Game Day, Events at school
Junior - Free activities
- Rosengarten, Botanischer Garten.
Junior - Paid activities
- Kids and Teens Courses: Playing golf, eating ice cream, going swimming, visiting the zoo, visiting museums..
FAQ about International Language School, Zurich
What is the best price for a course at International Language School, Zurich?
“German courses at International Language School start at 79 CHF for Saturday Language Course course with 4 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.”
Is it possible to take a course at International Language School as an absolute beginner?
“Yes. The following courses can be attended as an absolute beginner: Private Lessons (four-to-one)”
What is the number of students per class at International Language School?
“Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at International Language School varies from 1 (Kids & Teens - Private Tuition (one-to-one)) to 8 students (Super-Intensive German Course)”
Which countries are students of International Language School from?
“The highest Nationality percentage at International Language School comes from Switzerland with a 25% representation, followed by students from Turkey (20%) and China (15%).”
International Language School offers courses for which ages?
“International Language School offers courses from 9 years (Kids & Teens - Private Tuition (one-to-one), 10 lessons per week) to 99. Average age is 25 during the summer and 27 for the rest of the year.”
Terms of International Language School
- First day of course
- Students should arrive at 8:45
- Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
- Legal name/parent company
- ILS-Zürich GmbH | Tax registration ID: CHE-142.557.697
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 German as quickly as possible. In the school's intensive language courses, the student will quickly learn the basic structures and vocabulary of the German language through everyday conversation and listening exercises, role-playing, grammar and many other activities.