International Language School
Zurich, Switzerland 
5.0
3 students - overall rating
Hagenholzstrasse 81a - 8050 Zurich - see on mapPay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
- Regular activities outside school.
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
Super-Intensive German Course
This course tends to sell out quickly!
20 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
45 min/lesson
All levels
Offer!from
350CHF333CHF / week
Course Details
| 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$ | 1222 | 1629 | 2210 | 3024 |
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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
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
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
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.
Additional information for all courses
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Evening Intensive German
4 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
45 min/lesson
All levels
Offer!from
88CHF84CHF / week
Course Details
| 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$ | 1222 | 1629 | 2210 | 3024 |
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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
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
Additional information for all courses
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Intensive German Course
This course tends to sell out quickly!
10 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
45 min/lesson
All levels
Offer!from
175CHF167CHF / week
Course Details
| 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$ | 1222 | 1629 | 2210 | 3024 |
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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
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
Additional information for all courses
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Saturday Language Course
4 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
45 min/lesson
All levels
Offer!from
83CHF79CHF / week
Course Details
| 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$ | 1152 | 1536 | 2303 | 3071 |
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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
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
Additional information for all courses
See availability
Semi-Intensive German
6 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
45 min/lesson
All levels
Offer!from
110CHF105CHF / week
Course Details
| 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$ | 1280 | 1629 | 2559 | 3257 |
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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
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
Additional information for all courses
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Private Lessons (four-to-one)
10 lessons per week | 4 students (max)
Starts daily
45 min/lesson
All levels
Offer!from
350CHF333CHF / week
Course Details
| 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$ | 408 | 768 | 1082 | 1350 | 1571 | 1745 |
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Starting dates Every Day
Price per person.
Additional information for all courses
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Private Lessons (three-to-one)
10 lessons per week | 3 students (max)
Starts daily
45 min/lesson
All levels
Offer!from
400CHF380CHF / week
Course Details
| 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$ | 466 | 884 | 1257 | 1582 | 1861 | 2094 |
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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
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
Additional information for all courses
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Evening Course
4 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
45 min/lesson
Minimum level: Absolute Beginner (A0)
Offer!from
83CHF79CHF / week
Course Details
| 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$ | 1152 | 1536 | 2303 | 3071 |
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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
Afternoon: 19:00 - 20:30
Possible course durations
12, 16, 24, 32 weeks
Students per class
Maximum: 8 / Average: 6
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 daily
45 min/lesson
All levels
Offer!from
750CHF713CHF / week
Course Details
| 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$ | 873 | 1698 | 2478 | 3210 | 3897 | 4536 |
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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
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
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 daily
45 min/lesson
Minimum level: Advanced (C1) or higher
Offer!from
400CHF380CHF / week
Course Details
| 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$ | 466 | 884 | 1257 | 1582 | 1861 | 2094 |
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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
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
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 daily
45 min/lesson
All levels
Offer!from
450CHF428CHF / week
Course Details
| 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$ | 524 | 1001 | 1431 | 1815 | 2152 | 2443 |
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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
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
Additional information for all courses
See availability
Private
Private Lessons (one-to-one)
10 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts daily
45 min/lesson
All levels
Offer!from
750CHF713CHF / week
Course Details
| 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$ | 873 | 1698 | 2478 | 3210 | 3897 | 4536 |
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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
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
Additional information for all courses
See availability
Private Lessons (two-to-one)
10 lessons per week | 2 students (max)
Starts daily
45 min/lesson
All levels
Offer!from
450CHF428CHF / week
Course Details
| 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$ | 524 | 1001 | 1431 | 1815 | 2152 | 2443 |
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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
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
Additional information for all courses
See availability
Our prices for International Language School include
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
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 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
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.
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
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.
- 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 students (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 Turkey with a 40% representation, followed by students from Switzerland (38%) and Brazil (10%).
- 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.