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International Language School
Zurich, Switzerland

Hagenholzstrasse 81a - 8050 Zurich - see on map
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What we like about the school
  • Regular activities outside school.
  • Best rated school in Switzerland
  • Small class sizes
  • Excellent rating of teaching quality
    5.0
  • Top rated social activities
    5.0
  • Top rated school facilities
    5.0
What we dislike about the school
  • Nationality mix could be more balanced. 40 of students are from Turkey
  • Cancellation fees if visa is rejected.
  • Additional costs of course material of approx. 50 CHF per course level

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

General Language
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) -- -- 1050 998 1400 1330 -- 1900 1805 -- 2600 2470 -- -- --
Price in US$ 1190 1587 2154 2947
Starting dates
2025: 17 Mar 2025, 07 Apr 2025, 28 Apr 2025, 19 May 2025, 09 Jun 2025, 30 Jun 2025, 21 Jul 2025, 11 Aug 2025, 01 Sep 2025, 22 Sep 2025, 13 Oct 2025, 03 Nov 2025

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.

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
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 8 / Average: 6
Lesson duration
45 min
Special note for 2025 holiday season: If you plan to take a course during the high season months of April, June, July or August 2025 we urgently advise you to book as early as possible. In 2024 many schools were fully booked during the holidays, and the situation is unlikely to be different for 2025 due to a current shortage of teachers, which affects most schools.
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) -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 1050 998 1400 1330 1900 1805 2600 2470
Price in US$ 1190 1587 2154 2947
Starting dates
2025: 07 Apr 2025, 19 May 2025, 30 Jun 2025, 11 Aug 2025

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
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 8 / Average: 6
Lesson duration
45 min
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) -- -- -- -- -- 1050 998 -- 1400 1330 -- 1900 1805 2600 2470
Price in US$ 1190 1587 2154 2947
Starting dates
2025: 17 Mar 2025, 07 Apr 2025, 28 Apr 2025, 19 May 2025, 09 Jun 2025, 21 Jul 2025, 11 Aug 2025

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
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 8 / Average: 6
Lesson duration
45 min
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) -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 990 941 1320 1254 1980 1881 2640 2508
Price in US$ 1122 1496 2244 2992
Starting dates
2025: 12 Apr 2025, 24 May 2025, 05 Jul 2025, 16 Aug 2025, 27 Sep 2025, 08 Nov 2025

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
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 8 / Average: 6
Lesson duration
45 min
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) -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 1100 1045 1400 1330 2200 2090 2800 2660
Price in US$ 1247 1587 2494 3174
Starting dates
2025: 07 Apr 2025, 19 May 2025, 30 Jun 2025, 11 Aug 2025

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
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 8 / Average: 6
Lesson duration
45 min
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 1160 1102 1350 1283 1500 1425 -- -- -- -- --
Price in US$ 397 748 1054 1315 1530 1700
Starting dates
Every Day

Price per person.

Course specific data
Possible course durations
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Students per class
Maximum: 4 / Average: 3
Lesson duration
45 min
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 1080 1026 1360 1292 1600 1520 1800 1710 -- -- -- -- --
Price in US$ 454 862 1224 1542 1814 2040
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
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 3 / Average: 2
Lesson duration
45 min
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) -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 990 941 1320 1254 1980 1881 2640 2508
Price in US$ 1122 1496 2244 2992
Starting dates
2025: 07 Apr 2025, 19 May 2025, 30 Jun 2025, 11 Aug 2025

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
Required minimum language level
Absolute Beginner (A0)
Students per class
Maximum: 8 / Average: 6
Lesson duration
45 min
Junior
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 1460 1387 2130 2024 2760 2622 3350 3183 3900 3705 -- -- -- -- --
Price in US$ 850 1655 2414 3128 3797 4420
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
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
9 years
Age range:
9 - 16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
Lesson duration
45 min
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 1080 1026 1360 1292 1600 1520 1800 1710 -- -- -- -- --
Price in US$ 454 862 1224 1542 1814 2040
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
Required minimum language level
Advanced (C1) or higher
Minimum required student age
9 years
Age range:
9 - 16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 3 / Average: 2
Lesson duration
45 min
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 1230 1169 1560 1482 1850 1758 2100 1995 -- -- -- -- --
Price in US$ 510 975 1394 1768 2097 2380
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
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
9 years
Age range:
9 - 16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 2 / Average: 2
Lesson duration
45 min
Private
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 1460 1387 2130 2024 2760 2622 3350 3183 3900 3705 -- -- -- -- --
Price in US$ 850 1655 2414 3128 3797 4420
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
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
Lesson duration
45 min
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 1230 1169 1560 1482 1850 1758 2100 1995 -- -- -- -- --
Price in US$ 510 975 1394 1768 2097 2380
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
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 2 / Average: 2
Lesson duration
45 min
Student comments about "Private Lessons (two-to-one)" at International Language School
Ryozen 5.0
"Good."
Ichika 5.0
"It was helpful to be able to adjust the time and schedule."

Our prices for International Language School include

  • INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance

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Student opinions about International Language School, Zurich

5.0
Overall school rating of
International Language School, Zurich
3 authentic ratings from students who reserved with us
School
Location of the school
4.7 
Facilities
5.0 
Social activities
5.0 
Organisation
5.0 
Course
Quality of teaching
5.0 
Value for money
4.7 
Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
Liked
My teacher was very attentive and continuously checked my understanding.
Disliked
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: Semi-Private Language Lessons (2-to-1) - 1 week
Review date: 7. Apr. 2025 by Ichika Takahashi
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
Liked
The teacher was kind and good at teaching.
Disliked
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: Semi-Private Language Lessons (2-to-1) - 1 week
Review date: 7. Apr. 2025 by Ryozen Takahashi
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.

Ratings of International Language School compared to ratings of all schools in Switzerland

 International Language School ZurichAverage of all other schools in Switzerland
Overall school rating5.04.6
Location of the school4.74.8
Facilities5.04.3
Social activities5.04.1
Organisation5.04.7
Quality of teaching5.04.5
Value for money4.74.2
Homestay0.04.4
Shared flat0.04.4

International Language School

Accreditations and Quality seals
ICC, EDUQUA
German teacher qualifications
80% hold a university degree
20% 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.

General school facilities

  • Snack vending machine

  • Free WIFI

  • Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in some classrooms

    • Air conditioning in most classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 11
    • 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
Turkey 40%
Switzerland 38%
Brazil 10%
Saudi Arabia 10%
Korea 4%
England 4%
Vietnam 1%
Sweden 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: 50
Adult courses - Throughout the year: 60
Junior courses - In summer: 15
Junior courses - Throughout the year: 20
Minimum age of students
16 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 32
Adult courses Throughout the year: 55
Junior courses In summer: 13
Junior courses Throughout the year: 22
Average age of students
In summer: 25 years
Throughout the year: 27 years

Information for all courses offered by International Language School

Lesson duration
45 minutes
School's administrative fee
50.00 CHF
Course material
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 50 CHF 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 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025, 02 Jan 2025, 06 Jan 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 01 Aug 2025, 01 Nov 2025, 08 Dec 2025, 25 Dec 2025, 26 Dec 2025.
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
Level (CEFR) LESSONS needed per level WEEKS needed
(20 lessons per week)
A1 Beginner A1 to A2 100 5
A2 Elementary A2 to B1 200 10
B1 Intermediate B1 to B2 225 11.25
B2 Higher Intermediate B2 to C1 250 12.5
C1 Advanced C1 to C2 275 13.75
C2 Proficiency
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..

activity possible
Football (soccer)
Golf
Volleyball

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FAQ about 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.
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at International Language School varies from 1 students (Kids & Teens - Private Tuition (one-to-one)) to 8 students (Super-Intensive German Course)
  • The highest Nationality percentage at International Language School comes from Turkey with a 40% representation, followed by students from Switzerland (38%) and Brazil (10%).
  • 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.

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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
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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.
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Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
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